Jacob from Waterboro called in to ask about the 80,000 homes shortage statistic in Maine, which was derived from a state-commissioned study. The number might be outdated and could be larger now. Jacob also noted the state’s low birth rate, with only 1.4 births per woman, contrasting with the replacement level of 2.1. Despite this, domestic immigration is filling the gap. David from California questioned the integrity of the Consumer Fraud Division of the Department of Justice. The conversation also touched on the challenges of housing market dynamics and the inefficiencies of government agencies.
Matt returns after the weekend and welcomes Jeremy Mixer to the Producer’s chair for the next two weeks while Danny is on vacation. Matt and Jason talk about this weekend’s sports, and how we are on the verge of the most exciting time of the year to be a sports fan!
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.