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"Inside Maine" founding host Phil Harriman is back this week to host- and he is taking your calls on Newsradio WGAN!

On this episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we talk to John Newbie, a United States Marine Corps Veteran and full-time caregiver for his wife, who has early-onset Alzheimer's.  We talk with Dr. Sumatra Moore Alidar about the VA’s Million Veteran Program.

CAP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation and serves as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Founded Dec. 1, 1941, to mobilize the nation's civilian aviation resources for national defense service, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that is a cost-effective force multiplierfor Air Force-assigned missions.  Danny speaks with Maj. Jeff Pierce about the Civil Air Pat...

Our Caller Of The Week.... criticizing the left's interpretation of intent and questioning the Secret Service's funding. Matt then discussed Janet Mills' political legacy, suggesting she sought validation and affirmation, possibly driven by past insecurities. Matt compared Mills to Nixon, highlighting their shared need for validation and the impact of their actions. The discussion also...

Tom from Auburn is our Caller Of The Week!

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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 to cover Janet Mills dropping out of the race and taking a look back at Mills.

The conversation centers on Janet Mills' political career and her decision not to run for re-election. Matt criticizes Mills, calling her a "corrosive force" and a "terrible governor." Despite her electoral successes, including two statewide wins as governor, Matt argues that Mills' victories were influenced by favorable political climates and specific opponents. The di...

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. Jason recaps the GOP convention.

Joe Lundberg, senior meteorologist at AccuWeather, provided the weather outlook. Today will have intermittent rain with temperatures in the 40s. Tomorrow is expected to be the sunniest and warmest day, possibly reaching 60°F. Saturday will be cooler and cloudy with a chance of showers, while a coastal storm Sunday may bring rain to coastal Maine. Next week will see occasional rain showers and slig...

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75% as expected, but a split 8-4 vote highlighted dissent over future rate cuts. This was the first time since October 1992 that four FOMC members dissented. Chairman Jerome Powell signaled he would stay on the Board until a renovation investigation concludes. Brent Chute of Northwestern Mutual noted the split underscores potential future dis...

Matt discussed the political implications of the Supreme Court's narrowing of a key Voting Rights Act provision, which could limit the use of race-conscious data in redistricting. The decision, a 6-3 ruling, questions how states can utilize race in map-making, affecting majority-black districts in Louisiana. Justice Samuel Alito's majority opinion stated that racial disparities must be pro...

The discussion centers on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for his tweet "8647," which some interpret as a call for Trump's assassination. Matt argues the indictment is politically motivated and unlikely to succeed due to the ambiguity of the phrase and the strong legal protections for speech, especially for public figures. The conversation also touches on the consti...

Eric Lusk & BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Matt discusses the controversy surrounding the reflecting pool in Washington, D.C., which is in front of the Washington Monument and ends at the World War II Memorial. The pool has been a source of contention due to its poor condition, with issues like water leakage, staining, and algae growth. Previous proposals to fix it, including those from the Obama and Biden administrations, were costly and...

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.

Bobby Charles, Republican candidate running for Governor, joins Matt to talk about why he is the best Republican to run for the Blaine House.

Representative David Boyer discussed the rally to save Maine kids at 9 AM in the Hall of Flags, highlighting 150 child deaths under state supervision over the past years. He emphasized LD 127, which aims to give lawmakers oversight tools by allowing the Government Oversight Committee to access case files. Despite bipartisan support, Democrats are blocking the bill, fearing it could expose their ad...

The conversation critiques James Comey's response to his indictment, mocking his claim to be eager to prove his innocence. The indictment, involving a photo of seashells, allegedly threatened President Trump, marking the second attempt to prosecute Comey. Matt criticizes the term "86," used by Trump, as an overreaction, explaining it means "done with" in restaurant slang, n...

The conversation revolves around a spider trapped between two panes of glass, causing distress among Danny who is particularly unsettled, while others discuss the impracticality of trying to remove the spider. The group humorously speculates about the spider's size and potential powers, referencing Spider-Man. They also touch on common fears, such as arachnophobia and the myth about eating spi...

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