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Matt Gagnon discusses rising heating-oil prices in Maine, with reports of costs reaching $6.04 a gallon and leaving homeowners facing hundreds more to fill their tanks. Plus, Andy shares his experience switching from oil to propane, the potential savings, and whether making the switch is worth the investment.

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Bruce from Yarmouth is our Caller Of The Week. Matt Gagnon takes a listener call about the ongoing debate over installing American flags along Main Street and Poland Street in Yarmouth. With Eagle Scouts offering free installation and Central Maine Power providing poles, why is the proposal still on hold? The town has postponed a decision until December as officials consider reducing the number of...

Matt Gagnon discusses new polling showing a tight race, Paul LePage casting his ballot, and Bobby Charles inviting voters, including critics, to challenge him at an upcoming Auburn event. Plus, Matt weighs in on tough candidate interviews and asks whether Hannah Pingree would take part in a similar open forum.

John Tomase joins Matt Gagnon for “Wicked Sports Weekend,” breaking down the latest from across the New England sports scene.

Montana Towers of the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon to discuss the latest issues and policy debates affecting Maine.

Matt Gagnon breaks down the latest Fox News polling, the challenges of predicting election outcomes, and how Maine’s ranked-choice voting system could come into play. Plus, callers weigh in on political enthusiasm, term limits, and whether voters themselves are responsible for the politicians they elect.

Matt Gagnon previews the WGAN listener poll asking whether Troy Jackson’s country music campaign ad in Maine’s U.S. Senate race crossed the line. The response has been decisive, but which way are listeners leaning? Matt teases the results coming up in the 7 o’clock hour.

Matt Gagnon talks NFL predictions, the Patriots, and the Deflategate controversy. Plus, a look at Maine’s U.S. Senate race, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s visit, and a WGAN listener poll asking whether Troy Jackson’s campaign ad crossed the line.

On today's episode, with the election only nine days away, we welcome five-term Republican Senator Susan Collins to the show for the first two segments. Following that, we also welcome her challenger, Democratic Candidate for Senate Troy Jackson.

Matt Gagnon takes a closer look at political polling and why the media should do more than simply report the numbers. From allegations of fabricated polls to questions about the University of New Hampshire’s polling track record, Matt explains why methodology, accuracy, and potential bias matter when covering elections.

Jesse Fairbanks from Maine Vintage Toys joins us in studio to talk all things nostalgic, test our knowledge with some trivia, and more!

Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official, bringing deep national security experience to the conversation.

Matt Gagnon checks in with Ric Tyler from WVOM in Bangor as the WGAN Morning News hits the airwaves across Maine. They discuss the latest political headlines, national issues, and stories making news across the state and beyond.

On this episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, Chris Chapman shares his coverage of the Military Influencers Conference. He speaks with Toni Lavery from the Fox Force Foundation, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins, Mike Kelly from Soldiers’ Angels and Stacy Miller with the Military Financial Advisors Association.

Matt Gagnon discusses informed voting, backlash over a controversial Ohio campaign ad, and J.D. Vance’s defense of Vivek Ramaswamy. Plus, how AI is exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and raising new concerns about the security of millions of websites.

Does everyone who votes really understand the issues? Matt Gagnon and the Morning News team discuss the importance of informed voting before turning to a controversial Ohio campaign ad featuring Vivek Ramaswamy’s opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother. The backlash, JD Vance’s response, and whether personal attacks have a place in political campaigns.

Maine’s candidates for governor took center stage at the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs & Issues Gubernatorial Forum , carried live on NewsRadio WGAN. Rick Bennett, Bobby Charles, and Hannah Pingree outlined their approaches to Maine’s biggest challenges, including housing affordability, taxes, economic growth, healthcare, homelessness, and energy costs. From reducing regulations...

Susan Collins calls for the removal of a controversial country-song ad targeting Troy Jackson. Matt Gagnon discusses the backlash, the rules separating outside political groups from campaigns, and the long history of negative advertising. The conversation also explores how public dissatisfaction with the party in power could shape races in Maine and Ohio.

A controversial campaign ad targeting Troy Jackson raises questions about negative campaigning in Maine's Senate race. The discussion examines the ad's references to Jackson's family history, compares attacks against Susan Collins, and explores how far political campaigns should go.

A proposal to display American flags along Yarmouth streets sparks debate after a veteran offers donated flags, with Eagle Scouts volunteering to install them. Despite community support, town officials delay a decision until December as questions remain over how many flags will be displayed.

Matt Gagnon talks with Michael Hoffer for the latest from Maine high school sports. They break down the week’s biggest stories, standout performances and teams to watch — plus announce the Hoffer’s High School Sports Athlete of the Week! Visit HoffersHighSchoolSports.com for more high school sports coverage.

Is Ted Cruz positioning himself for another presidential run? The discussion looks at potential 2028 contenders, including Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as Cruz focuses on helping Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterms. Could his campaign efforts set the stage for a 2028 White House bid?

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Unrest across France has prompted curfews, gathering restrictions, and a government investigation into the response to riots and looting. The discussion examines President Emmanuel Macron’s declining popularity, growing support for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, and what the political turmoil could mean for France’s 2027 presidential election.