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Deqa Dhalac became an important symbol for new Americans when she recently became the first-ever Somali-American mayor of a U.S. city. Steve Woods talks to Mayor Dhalac about her remarkable journey from Somalia to becoming mayor of Southern Portland. Also joining Steve, former NBA star Willie Burton discusses his 25-year journey of recovery and the role his longtime friend (and former NBA agent) Steve Woods played.
Saturday, September 6, 202509/06/2025
In the final segment of this week’s show hosted by Shawn Moody- there ends up being a roundtable discussion between Shawn, News Anchor Nate Hanscom, and producer Jeremy Mixer about music, concerts (why do bigger acts go to Bangor instead of Portland?) and plenty more!
Saturday, September 6, 202509/06/2025
Host Shawn Moody is joined by Kevin Fitzpatrick, who has been camping out on the roof of Patriot Subaru in Saco (across from Funtown/Splashtown USA) every year to meet a fundraising goal for STRIVE. Kevin has done this for nearly a decade and a half. Find out how things are going when it comes to reaching his goal, what his goal is, and… if he’s stuck on the roof…… how does he go to the bathroom?
Saturday, September 6, 202509/06/2025
Senator Jeff Timberlake joins host Shawn Moody to talk about recent child deaths within our state.
Saturday, September 6, 202509/06/2025
The phones are open! More calls come in to talk about former Senator, Secretary of State, founder of “Walk a Mile in their Shoes” and friend of WGAN (and every other talk radio station in the state!) Bill Diamond
Saturday, September 6, 202509/06/2025
Brit Vitalius joins host Shawn Moody with his take on Landlord fines for vacant spaces in Portland
