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The conversation revolves around the challenges and pressures of youth sports, particularly baseball. Matt discusses his son's experience in both travel and Little League, highlighting the harsh conditions of a game played in freezing weather. He expresses frustration over the encroachment of travel league schedules on traditional Little League times, leading to conflicts for families. The dis...

Pastor Nate Colson joins host to talk about Easter’s meaning, and Faith in general

David Quirk of the Quirk Motor Group talks to host Shawn Moody about the “Millionaires Tax” in the fourth segment of today's show

Host Shawn Moody opens the phones back up for the third segment of today's show!

State Senator Brad Ferrin calls host Shawn Moody to provide a legislative update of Maine's legislature.

"Inside Maine" is back! Hosting today is Shawn Moody- and he takes your calls!

The mission of MEOTA is to promote the profession of Occupational Therapy and support all Occupational Therapy practitioners in the state of Maine. Danny speaks with Kathryn Brooks President of The Maine Occupational Therapy Association. April is Occupational Therapy Month and we discuss why is it important to recognize this profession right now along with, what are some common situations where so...

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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 for his regular segment on State and National Policy.

The discussion highlights the decline in Maine schools, with fewer students and schools closing. Despite increased funding, per capita and inflation-adjusted, educational outcomes are deteriorating. The speaker criticizes the misallocation of funds, suggesting administrative bloat and non-educational expenses are rising. The conversation also touches on the impact of ideological and political infl...

The conversation discusses the ouster of Pam Bondi as Attorney General, highlighting her inability to meet President Trump's expectations, particularly in prosecuting individuals he wanted charged. Bondi's mistakes with the Epstein files and her delayed handling of the case were criticized. Despite her loyalty, her performance was deemed unsatisfactory. Trump replaced her with Mark Wayne M...

Quincy Hentzel , CEO of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, previews an upcoming "eggs and issues" event on April 9 at USM Hannaford Hall, focusing on reimagining education in Maine. The panel includes the commissioner of education, the president of the University of Southern Maine, and the superintendent of Gorham School District. Key topics will be the impact of the pandemic on...

The discussion centered on the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, specifically the clause "subject to the jurisdiction thereof," and its implications for birthright citizenship. John from Falmouth argued that babies born in the U.S. should be citizens regardless of their parents' legal status, citing historical context and the 14th Amendment's intent. Matt countered that the a...

House and Senate Republican leaders announced a plan to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has caused airport delays. The plan involves funding DHS through two tracks: the appropriations process and the reconciliation process. The Senate is expected to pass a bill it approved last week, while a separate party-line budget reconciliation bill would fund ICE and Customs and...

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 discussion centered on the Supreme Court's skepticism towards Trump's birthright citizenship argument and his recent address on Iran. Matt criticized Trump's address for lacking clarity and failing to address public concerns about gas prices and the conflict's impact. He highlighted the need for specific examples linking Iran to terrorism, such as 9/11, and emphasized the impor...

The conversation covered various topics, including a coffee mishap, a long commute, and space travel. Matt, Jason & Danny discussed the Mars mission, noting the rocket's successful landing and the astronauts' luxurious menu, which includes 10 beverages and a variety of foods. Matt also touched on President Trump's address on the Iran conflict, criticizing its lack of new informatio...

Bill Harwood discussed the Artemis II mission, which aims to test the Orion capsule and Space Launch System rocket. The mission will fly around the moon and return, similar to Apollo 8 in 1968. NASA plans to increase moon landings to two per year and build a base near the South Pole, leveraging potential ice for resources. The mission is a race with China, aiming for a 2028 lunar landing. The crew...

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.

Steve from Westbrook criticized a previous show segment for suggesting the "No Kings" movement was a paid conspiracy by George Soros, highlighting his personal involvement in transporting immigrant families. Matt countered that the movement was top-down and funded by national activists, not organic.  The conversation shifted to the role of corporate-funded groups in political activism, w...

Community Matters More is a program of The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation that directly engages the public in giving grant awards. During the month of April , they are pleased to share that the public’s votes will determine the recipients of over $155,000 to nonprofit organizations in ME and NH. In turn, the nonprofits with the most votes in each geographical region will receive a $5,000 grant, wi...

Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at restricting mail-in voting, which is expected to face legal challenges, including a potential lawsuit from Democratic lawyer Mark Elias. The order directs the Homeland Security Department and Social Security Administration to create a list of approved absentee voters, with the US Postal Service only sending ballots to those on the list. It also tasks...