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Monday, April 7, 202504/07/2025

Sports Talk

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Matt Gagnon and Jason discussed their recent sports experiences. They talked about Duke’s unexpected loss in a game where they…

Monday, April 7, 202504/07/2025

Matt’s Political Philosophy

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Matt Gagnon outlines his political philosophy, emphasizing a rejection of personality worship and a focus on policy over personality. He…

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Caller Of The Week 4/4/25

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Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Friday Topics & Calls

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Matt Gagnon discusses the negative impacts of tariffs, citing historical examples like the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930, which led to…

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Coffee & Politics: Gregg Lagerquist

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Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number…

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

John Tomase – Wicked Sports Weekend

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We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.”

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Rep. Mike Soboleski

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Matt Gagnon and Mike Soboleski discussed the Maine legislature’s response to the Trump administration’s demands for compliance with Title IX,…

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Picky Eaters & Fish

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The conversation revolves around the participants’ eating habits, particularly on National Picky Eaters Day.  Matt admits to being a picky…

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Eggs & Issues Tease

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Matt speaks with President & CEO, Quincy Hentzel Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce on upcoming Eggs & Issues: Beyond the…

Thursday, April 3, 202504/03/2025

Tariff Topics & Calls

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Matt Gagnon discussed Congressman Jared Golden’s statement on President Trump’s new tariff policies, which Golden supports as a step towards…

Local Headlines

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Penobscot County man in court after police chase reached speeds over 100 mph

Fresh

Police say a Charleston man exceeded 100 miles per hour during a chase with police.

1 hour ago in Local

Crash leaves bicyclist with serious injuries in Westbrook

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One man is in serious condition after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Westbrook.

23 hours ago in Local

Rockland Police arrest 19-year-old and Minor After Thomaston Theft

Police say minor faces theft and numerous other charges.

National Headlines

4 hours ago in National

Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.

1 day ago in National

Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026

The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.

1 day ago in National

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.

2 days ago in National

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.