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Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com

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

In the United Kingdom, local and regional elections are underway, with predictions of a significant blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party. Polls suggest a rise for populist Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, and a challenge from the left by the Greens. The Labour Party, which gained 211 seats in the 2024 election, now faces potential losses and pressure for Starmer to resign or set a...

A federal judge released a suicide note purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein, which was sealed as part of his cellmate's criminal case. The note, discovered in July 2019, expressed Epstein's frustration over being investigated for months without charges and concluded with "not worth it." The note was made public after the New York Times petitioned the court. The document, which...

The conversation revolves around the concept of "Thirsty Thursday," with participants discussing its popularity and the tendency to start the weekend early. They also touch on the impact of Ted Turner's death, noting his significant contributions to American media, including the rise of cable news and CNN. Turner's legacy is debated, with references to his influence on CNN's...

Governor Janet Mills has not yet formally withdrawn from the Democratic US Senate primary, which is less than 70 days before the June 9 primary. Her name remains on the ballot, and votes for her would count unless she files a notice to withdraw. Mills' suspension follows her struggle to raise funds and compete with front runner Graham Platner. Democrats hope Platner's momentum will help ou...

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.

Laurel Libby, a Maine state representative, discussed the end of the legislative session and going into the Mid-Terms

The discussion centers on Molly Hemingway's book, which reveals that Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Breyer delayed the release of the Dobbs decision, grading it a "C" despite it being ready for months. This delay posed security risks as abortion supporters might target justices. Justice Alito's unusual footnote in the Calais decision suggests a similar slow-walking, potentially a...

The conversation discusses the political fallout from the Democratic Party's opposition to redistricting in states like Texas.  Matt criticizes the party for resisting gerrymandering, which led to Trump endorsing opponents of those who opposed the redistricting plan. The result was a loss for many incumbent senators, increasing the likelihood of a Republican majority in the House. Matt argues...

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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Matt speaks with Chief Mark Dubois, Portland Chief Of Police On the following topics: Coffee With A Cop event today (5/5) at 10:00am   at Portland Public Library. “Coffee with a Cop” brings officers and community members together, over coffee, to talk, ask questions, and get to know one another in an informal setting.  Constable Program Up And Running   The program will fall under the department’s...

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map for Florida, potentially helping Republicans gain four more House seats, which prompted a lawsuit. Democrats criticized the move as a power grab, while Matt highlighted the hypocrisy, noting similar actions by Democrats in Virginia. Matt argued that the current redistricting wars are a result of Democrats' responses to initial Republican act...

In the past 24 hours, two U.S. Navy destroyers, the USS Truxtun and USS Mason, with air support, navigated the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats. Despite Iranian attacks involving small boats, missiles, and drones, no U.S. vessels were hit. The U.S. is enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, raising global oil prices. Iran has denied attacking commercial vessels and claimed no victories....

The Republican Bobby Charles holds a significant lead in Maine's June 9 gubernatorial primary, according to an internal strategy memo by McLaughlin and Associates. The poll shows Charles with a 36-point lead on the first-choice ballot and a 35-point lead on the combined ranked-choice ballot. However, the speaker expresses skepticism about such a large lead, noting that a 300-voter sample is to...

Attorney Timothy Kenlan of Berman and Simmons joins us to discuss exactly what is litigation and how it is related to abuse and various institutional failures. We discuss actual cases to help bring to life the process of the law.

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

The conversation centers on the collapse of Spirit Airlines, which critics argue was exacerbated by the Biden administration's decision to block the JetBlue-Spirit merger, advocated by Senator Elizabeth Warren. The speaker criticizes Warren for her centralized planning and argues that the merger would have increased competition and lowered fares. Additionally, Matt discussed the geopolitical t...

Hike for Hope provides an opportunity to enjoy our natural surroundings and acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we care about. We hope you will join us in the beautiful settings of the Bangor Waterfront Park and the Quarryside at Rock Row for this hope-filled event. Site #1: Bangor Waterfront Park, Bangor, ME Site #2: Qu...

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