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The conversation revolves around the closing of the Colisée due to lack of funding, despite the city council's recent $250,000 guarantee for a sports outlet sale. Matt shares personal experiences of attending events there, including his son's hockey games, and notes the outdated seating. The Colisée gained historical significance when it hosted the 1965 Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston fig...

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 goes over the GOP convention this weekend.

The discussion focused on Virginia's recent referendum to change its congressional districts, which narrowly passed a 10-1 Democratic map but faces legal challenges. A Virginia judge halted certification, and the case is expected to be heard on April 27. The conversation also touched on Maine's referendum process, including a transgender bill on the ballot, and the complexities of constitu...

The discussion revolves around the repetitive nature of the Iran peace deal, likened to the movie "Groundhog Day." Matt express frustration with Elliot Cutler, who is repeatedly accused of probation violations for refusing to provide passwords to his electronic devices. He argues for harsher penalties and emphasizing the severity and premeditated nature of such crimes. Greg from Sabattus...

The conversation centers on the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) facing charges of wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering conspiracy, allegedly funding extremist groups. The indictment details informants monitoring extremist activities but lacks specifics on funding methods. Matt criticizes the SPLC's shift from its original purpose of combating extremism to labeling political speech a...

Eric Lusk & BJ McCollister give 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.

President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, citing the need for a unified Iranian proposal and the influence of Iran on global energy markets. The decision followed a reversal from his earlier threat of military action. Meanwhile, a gerrymandering referendum in Virginia, named after Elbridge Gerry, aimed to amend the state constitution to allow temporary redistricting for fairness. Th...

Matt takes yours calls on your reaction to recent redistricting.

The discussion focused on the recent redistricting referendum in Virginia, which passed by 51% to 49%. Matt criticized the gerrymandering process, noting the state's varied regions and the potential for Democrats to gain four additional seats, shifting the balance to 10-1. The conversation highlighted historical efforts in California to create fair, non-gerrymandered districts through a bipart...

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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Ben Midgley, a Republican candidate for governor of Maine in 2026, discussed his campaign strategy and recent successes, including winning all straw polls during the caucus season. He emphasized his outsider status, deep understanding of issues, and extensive travel across the state, covering 60,000 miles.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid an internal misconduct probe, making her the third cabinet official to leave the Trump administration this year. Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will replace her. Chavez-DeRemer faced allegations of creating a hostile work environment, drinking in the office, and committing travel fraud. President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kri...

The conversation revolves around the gubernatorial race in Maine, with Ben Midgley being a top contender. The speakers discuss the unreliability of polls, citing a non-scientific Maine GOP survey and historical examples from 2010. They note the disparate nature of Maine, with different regions having distinct political leanings. The discussion highlights the challenges of polling in low-turnout pr...

The discussion centered on the complexities of understanding Iran's societal and political dynamics. Bruce mentioned Rick Steves' 2009 PBS documentary on Iran, highlighting cultural differences and fears of westernization.  Paul from Portland raised concerns about the effectiveness of negotiations with Iran, questioning who truly holds power. Mark criticized Rick Steves' left-leaning b...

Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire checks in with 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

Jonathan Bush, a Republican candidate for governor in 2026, discussed his campaign strategy and key issues. He highlighted his experience, having created 950 jobs in Maine and emphasized his outsider status as a veteran and entrepreneur. Bush criticized the recent legislative session for raising taxes and increasing the state's tax burden, comparing Maine unfavorably to California and New York...

The conversation revolves around the origin of the term "420," which started in 1971 in San Rafael, California, as a code for cannabis consumption among a group of high school students known as the Waldos. The discussion then shifts to a straw poll conducted by the Maine Republican Party, where Ben Midgley led with 31.9%, Bobby Charles was second at 29.5%, and Jonathan Bush was third at...

"Inside Maine" founder and today's host Phil Harriman keeps the phone lines open for the final hour of today's show! If you missed your chance to chime in, we are live every Saturday from 10 AM - 1 PM on NewsRadio WGAN!

The phones are back open for the second hour of today's show with Phil Harriman.