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Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

George Hale & Ric Tyler | WVOM

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Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Access To Private Information

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Matt Gagnon discusses the political landscape, highlighting the recent congressional grandstanding over Elon Musk’s access to government records. He criticizes…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Plastic Bags

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Matt recounts a frustrating experience at the grocery store where they ended up with a heavy load of items due…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Leaf Blowers

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Matt expresses frustration over a proposed gas leaf blower ban, viewing it as an overreach by city councils to regulate…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Tariff Pauses & Education

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Matt Gagnon discussed the recent 30-day tariff pause on Mexico and Canada by President Trump, emphasizing the potential economic impact…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Dept Of Education

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Matt Gagnon discusses the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education, emphasizing that elimination requires congressional action, which…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Phil Harriman

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Phil Harriman has served in Augusta, and is the founder of WGAN’s Saturday show “Inside Maine.” Every week he joins…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

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Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center, don’t delay, make an appointment today at Route 22 Service…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Kristofor Healey

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Homeland Security Analyst Kristofor Healey joins Matt to discuss his take on the current events. This morning, he covers: Trump,…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Tariff Threats

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Matt Gagnon discusses the implications of President Trump’s tariff pause with Mexico and Canada, questioning the strategic goals behind the…

Local Headlines

6 hours ago in Local

Golden to Face a Democratic Primary Challenge

Golden is a moderate Democrat who represents Maine's 2nd Congressional District.

6 hours ago in Local

Trump Admin Drops Block of Crime Victim Funds for Maine

Maine joined a 20-state lawsuit last week to oppose what it called " illegal conditions" attached to the funding.

8 hours ago in Local

New Maine Winter Heating Guide Released

The guide offers tips for efficient heating, as well as contact info for state heating assistance programs.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National, Trending

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to over 4 years in prison

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sentenced Friday to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and "freak-offs."

3 days ago in National

Hegseth announces latest strike on boat near Venezuela he says was trafficking drugs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, expanding what the Trump administration has declared is an "armed conflict" with cartels.

4 days ago in National

Trump says US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean

President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an "armed conflict" with them, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday, following recent U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.