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.”