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Thursday, March 27, 202503/27/2025

Josh Filler

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We speak with Josh Filler. Josh Filler is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of…

Thursday, March 27, 202503/27/2025

Jason Savage

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Stay updated on state and national politics with Jason Savage, the Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party.

Thursday, March 27, 202503/27/2025

Shenna Bellows’ Gubernatorial Bid

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Matt Gagnon criticizes Shenna Bellows’ potential gubernatorial bid, citing her poor political skills and past actions, such as attempting to…

Wednesday, March 26, 202503/26/2025

Wednesday Calls & Topics

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  Matt Gagnon discussed the upcoming 2026 gubernatorial race in Maine, noting that Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and former…

Wednesday, March 26, 202503/26/2025

Eye On Politics

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Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and in for Spencer, Former State Senator Bill Diamond, joins to give their Analysis…

Wednesday, March 26, 202503/26/2025

Tech Talk With Craig Peterson

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Craig Peterson – America’s Leading CyberSecurity Coach, Joins The WGAN Morning News every Wednesday at 7:35 for Tech Talk. Catch…

Wednesday, March 26, 202503/26/2025

Portland Mayor Mark Dion

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  Portland Mayor Mark Dion discussed the recent budget resolution, which provides stability and anticipation of funds for subsidized housing…

Wednesday, March 26, 202503/26/2025

New Venue + Polls

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Matt Gagnon discusses the opposition to a 3,300-seat venue in Portland, criticizing the government’s role in protecting existing businesses from…

Tuesday, March 25, 202503/25/2025

George Foreman’s Legacy

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Matt Gagnon and his co-host discuss George Foreman’s legacy, particularly his eponymous grill, which they humorously debate about. They reminisce…

Tuesday, March 25, 202503/25/2025

Matt’s Fall

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Matt Gagnon recounts a fall he had while getting out of his car in the morning due to icy conditions.…

Local Headlines

20 hours ago in Local

Two Women Arrested After High Speed Chase from Maine to Canada

Officers say the chase went north on I-95 at a high speed and continued through the U.S. port of entry into Canada.

20 hours ago in Local

Police Say Biddeford Homeless Man Caught With $14,000 in Drugs

Maine drug enforcement agents and police say they conducted a two-month investigation.

21 hours ago in Local

Maine to use more than $1 million to fund food banks as SNAP benefits run out

Gov. Janet Mills says she's directing more than $1 million to help feed Mainers who rely on SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.

National Headlines

6 hours ago in National

US stocks slip as Wall Street sees both good and bad in Big Tech profits, US-China relations

Options trader Steven Rodriguez works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

he U.S. stock market is pulling back from its record heights as Wall Street sifts through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.

6 hours ago in National, Trending

Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them

A sign in a Kwik Trip store shows the store will no longer be using pennies to give change, on Oct. 23, 2025, in Yorkville, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

President Donald Trump's decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation's commerce.

6 hours ago in National

China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands after their U.S.-China summit meeting at Gimhae International Airport Jinping in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.

6 hours ago in National

New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to ‘illegal’ activity

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, on Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose" — a move that could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.