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Tuesday, October 12, 202110/12/2021

Foreign Affairs Analyst Pam Falk

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The United Nations chief is warning that Afghanistan is facing “a make-or-break moment.“ Antonio Guterres is urging the world to…

Tuesday, October 12, 202110/12/2021

Howie Carr

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Howie Carr joins The WGAN Morning News every Tuesday, discussing the latest in National Politics.

Tuesday, October 12, 202110/12/2021

Speaker Ryan Fecteau

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Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau speaks to The WGAN Morning to give us an update on The Maine Legislature.

Friday, October 8, 202110/08/2021

Senator Susan Collins

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Senator Collins’ bill to Support ‘Havana Syndrome’ victims has been signed into law, and a ceremony celebrating the signing of the bill will take place at the White House this morning at 10 AM. The Senator joins Matt to discuss this bill, as well as many of the other things going on in Washington.

Friday, October 8, 202110/08/2021

John Spain of Real Men Wear Pink

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John Spain is one of several men participating in “Real Men Wear Pink” to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. He joins Matt this morning to discuss the annual effort.

Friday, October 8, 202110/08/2021

Jake Posik of the Maine Policy Institute

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Jake Posik of the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt for the weekly segment.

Thursday, October 7, 202110/07/2021

Capital Insights With Governor John Baldacci

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Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on Local and National Politics.

Thursday, October 7, 202110/07/2021

Katherine Rovello | Maine Wire

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Katherine Rovello from Maine Wire, speaks to us about In reversal, Maine CDC will allow ‘advocacy journalists’ into next COVID-19…

Thursday, October 7, 202110/07/2021

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder

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Portland Mayor Kate Snyder gives us an update on what’s happening in Portland.

Thursday, October 7, 202110/07/2021

Eggs & Issues

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Matt speaks with Kristina Egan, Executive Director – Greater Portland Council of Governments at our Eggs & Issues broadcast. Eggs…

Local Headlines

14 hours ago in Local

Massachusetts Man to Serve Up To 20 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine

A federal district court judge will determine any sentence

14 hours ago in Local

Maine Suing Postal Service Over Mail In Voting Rule

Maine and other states argue the rule inflicts irreparable harm

16 hours ago in Local

Maine ICE Arrests Surge in 2026: Data Reveals Most Detained Lack Criminal Records

New data from the Deportation Data Project shows ICE has arrested roughly 482 people in Maine so far in 2026—more than the previous two years combined. According to advocate reports, only about 2% of those detained had a criminal history, prompting strong pushback from community groups while DHS defends its enforcement actions.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.

2 days ago in Local, National

Canada Trade War Could Shake Senate Races

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican…

7 days ago in National

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

1 week ago in National

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.