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This week, Shenna Bellows, Democratic candidate for Governor, joins us to discuss her vision for Maine, including ideas on how to reign in state spending.

On this episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we continue in our series of talking with Veterans who are also involved in the Masons. This is ahead of the Moose Hunt Lottery, hosted by the Masons on June 19th and 20th at the Acton Fairgrounds. We talk with US Army Veteran Brian Veneziano, US Coast Guard Veteran Chuck Billings, and Bill Vivian, who attended and worked at Norwich University in Ve...

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We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.

Montana Towers from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon

The Maine Secretary of State's office found the transgender sports referendum short by 500 signatures, with over 12,000 deemed invalid due to misconduct by petition circulators. Chief Deputy Secretary of State Kate McBrien recommended invalidating all signatures collected by circulators who left forms unattended. Matt criticized the sweeping invalidation and suggested contacting signers to ver...

AAA's Tom Baran reported that 45 million people will travel over Memorial Day weekend, a 4.4% increase from last year, with 87% traveling by car. Despite high gas prices averaging $4.51 per gallon in Maine, up from $2.85 in January, travel demand remains strong. Air travel is also up by 8%. Baran advised travelers to plan ahead, avoid peak hours, and drive safely to mitigate increased traffic...

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.

Stay informed on state and national politics with Jason Savage, Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party

The Pan-Atlantic Research Omnibus Poll of Maine was discussed, highlighting its large sample size and focus on various political aspects. Matt criticized the poll's accuracy, particularly in close elections, citing a 48% to 41% lead for Plattner over Collins, with 11% undecided. The poll's sample was split between Congressional Districts 1 and 2, reducing its effectiveness.

Eric Lusk & Keith Mestrich in For BJ their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Craig Peterson – America’s Leading CyberSecurity Coach, Joins The WGAN Morning News every Wednesday at 7:35 for Tech Talk. Catch Craig every Saturday from 5pm-7pm on WGAN as he shares his Cybersecurity Secrets along with the latest Security news.

We speak to Rep. Laurel Libby on all things political in Maine and National.

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Senator John Cornyn in the upcoming primary, dealing a significant blow to Cornyn. Paxton has positioned himself as a stronger ally of Trump, while Cornyn has been criticized for not supporting Trump in 2024. The runoff is a week away, with early voting underway. Democrats are optimistic about their candidate, James Tellerico,...

Matt speaks with Michael Hoffer and discusses High School Sports and announces The Athlete of the week! Website: www.hoffershighschoolsports.com

Phil Harriman joins the WGAN Morning News in-studio to discuss his latest take on the current state of politics in the state, the country, and around the world. Capital Insights sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport…Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent repair facility. 398 Route 1 Freeport. Online at www. AutowerkesMaine.com

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The conversation between Matt and Steve revolves around political criticism, particularly focusing on the hypocrisy of both major U.S. political parties. Steve argues that Republicans, under Trump, have embraced big government intervention and have abandoned their supposed values of free markets and civil liberties. Matt agrees but points out that the Democratic Party has also abandoned these valu...

Ben Midgley's gubernatorial campaign filed an ethics complaint against rival Bobby Charles' team for creating an anonymous political site, "Midgely Exposed," without public disclosure, as required by Maine law. The site, which was later removed, attacked Midgley and included false financial disclosures. The complaint comes amidst a heated Republican primary with seven contenders...

The conversation covers various summer activities in Maine. Kira from Buxton suggests visiting Snow Family Farm for flowers, vegetables, and maple syrup ice cream, sailing on historic schooners in Portland, and horseback riding at Harts and Horses in Buxton. Matt shares their love for camping, hiking, and beaches, particularly Old Orchard Beach. Then Jim from South Portland raises concerns about t...

Jon Fetherston of the Maine Wire joins Matt to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.

The Grace Curley Show airs daily from Noon to 2 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace speaks with us about the latest developments in national politics

Matt emphasizes the importance of voting for a candidate based on personal preference rather than popularity, warning against relying on potentially inaccurate polls. Margaret from Kennebunkport is undecided between Ben Midgley and Bobby Charles for governor, considering their campaign styles and appeal.  Matt advises Margaret to choose the candidate with the broadest appeal and the best chance of...

The conversation revolves around the GOP's aggressive push to pass a third reconciliation bill before the August recess to boost Pentagon funding and address fraud in federal programs. Representatives August Pfluger and Jody Arrington emphasize the urgency, with Pfluger noting the bill's focus on affordability and anti-fraud reforms. The bill aims to make America secure and fraud-free, wit...

Joe Lundberg, a senior meteorologist from AccuWeather, discussed the upcoming weather forecast. He predicted a slight temperature drop from the previous day's 84°F high but anticipated a return to the 80s by Wednesday, with a cold front bringing cooler temperatures to the 60s by Thursday and Friday. For the summer, he forecasted a mildly warmer-than-normal June with drier conditions, contrasti...