Matt Gagnon discussed the upcoming absence of Phil Harriman and encouraged listener engagement. He highlighted the Ryan Fecteau interview and the passage of the “big beautiful bill,” noting Collins’ decision not to support it. Gagnon also covered Governor Janet Mills’ decision to leave the sanctuary state bill in limbo until the next legislative session. He speculated on Mills’ political motivations and criticized her for not vetoing the bill immediately. Gagnon also compared Maine and New Hampshire’s budgets, noting New Hampshire’s lower spending and lack of certain taxes, and criticized the media’s reporting on the “big beautiful bill.”
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
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.