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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.

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The Cook Political Report shifted four Senate races, favoring Democrats but still predicting a GOP majority. Two races moved to lean Democrat: North Carolina and Georgia. Ohio's race shifted from lean Republican to toss-up. Nebraska's race became lean Republican. Sherrod Brown's close polling in Ohio was noted. In Georgia, despite strong Democratic presence, Ossoff's seat remains a...

Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday following sexual assault and misconduct allegations, which led to his withdrawal from the California Governor's race. Four women, including a former staffer, accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct, including rape. Despite these serious allegations, Democratic allies quickly abandoned him. The swift reaction was attri...

Michael Hoffer, a high school sports journalist, has returned after a vacation and shared his success in his newsletter, which now has around 1,000 subscribers, 600 of whom are paying subscribers. This model, which allows Hoffer to cover sports independently, is seen as a viable alternative to traditional journalism. The conversation highlights the benefits of this approach, including the ability...

The conversation covers the Iran conflict, with JD Vance leading negotiations that failed due to Iran's unwillingness to abandon its nuclear program. The discussion also touches on the election in Hungary, where Viktor Orban lost, and its implications for the global populist right movement. Mike criticizes Graham Platner, suggesting his military service and tattoo indicate deeper issues. Matt...

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.

Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor of California following sexual misconduct allegations. A woman claimed he had sexual encounters and assaulted her while she was intoxicated. CNN reported additional allegations from three women about unsolicited explicit messages and nude photos. Swalwell denied the accusations, claiming they were false and timed to disrupt his election. Over 50 fo...

Dave from Hollis inquired about cookware sustainability related to PFAs regulation. The conversation explained that Maine passed a law in January 2026 to phase out PFAs, including chemicals in cookware like Teflon, which is now replaced with fluoropolymers. The regulation aims to prevent chemicals from contaminating food but is criticized for causing inconvenience. The Cookware Sustainability Alli...

Governor Janet Mills expressed reservations about Maine's proposed 18-month moratorium on large data centers, which could make Maine the first state to enact such a ban. The moratorium, awaiting funding, was approved by the Senate and rejected exceptions for ongoing projects like one in Jay. Mills highlighted concerns about electricity rates, noting a 267% increase near data centers from 2020...

AccuWeather meteorologist Joe Lundberg provided a weather update, predicting rain for the next few days, with the first batch clearing soon and a chance of showers on Wednesday and Thursday. He noted that warm air is close but not yet reaching Central Massachusetts and Connecticut, with temperatures potentially reaching the 90s in southern areas. Lundberg confirmed concerns about a wet spring, pre...

The conversation primarily discusses the 2023 Masters golf tournament, highlighting Robert's performance and the compelling nature of the event. Tiger Woods' absence and historical achievements, including his back-to-back wins, are noted. The discussion then shifts to international politics, focusing on JD Vance's failed peace talks with Iran. Despite 16 hours of negotiations, no deal...

Bobby Charles is another Republican candidate running for Governor, and he joins host Aaron Chadbourne on today's show to talk about why he is the best Republican to run for the Blaine House.

Jonathan Bush, Republican candidate for Governor, joins the show for the fourth segment of today's show

Seamus Othot from the Maine Wire discusses his take on the current political climate in Maine.

On this segment of the show, Rep. Ken Fredette joins to discuss the supplemental budget.

Aaron Chadboune takes you calls on the first segment on "Inside Maine" here on NewsRadio WGAN!

This week, we talk with Ken McGurn, a Vietnam Veteran who was one of the youngest people, if not the youngest, to be promoted to Captain during the Vietnam War. We will hear about Operation Deploy Your Dress and the great work that they do. Chuck Igo is back to talk about another Medal of Honor recipient who has roots in Maine.

Babygirl Foundation A charitable organization providingfamilies, parents, and caregivers with resources to help improve the family’s experience during a child’s difficult hospital stay. Danny speaks with Tammy Dube and the latest developments with the foundation. https://www.babygirlfoundation.org

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Scott From Kennebunk is our Caller Of The Week!

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

Montana Towers from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon for his regular segment on State and National Policy.

Jim Libby has withdrawn from the 2026 gubernatorial race due to failing to meet the Clean Elections program's signature requirements. Libby needed 3200 valid signatures but only received around 2800 after the Ethics Commission found issues with duplications and errors, including potential fraud. This issue is not uncommon in Maine, as it happened to Democratic candidate John Richardson in 2010...