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The French House

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The French House

Matt Gagnon discusses his limited French skills, influenced by his father and high school experiences. He contrasts the historical French-English dynamics in Maine with modern cultural homogenization. The conversation shifts to a caller, Ed from Gorham, who criticizes a proposed 50-year mortgage, arguing it’s financially impractical and a bank money grab. Ed suggests focusing on housing supply and addressing undocumented immigrants to improve affordability. Matt Gagnon agrees, praising Ed’s insightful call.

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