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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 covered various topics, including a middle school hockey team's victory, the complexity of becoming a Division I college hockey player, and the upcoming March Madness tournament. They discussed the Maine gubernatorial race, highlighting Bobby Charles' early lead due to extensive online advertising. Charles' background as Assistant Secretary of State under Colin Powell...

Iran urged evacuations of ports in the UAE, accusing the US of using these locations to attack Karg Island. Despite no immediate attacks on key ports, debris from an intercepted drone sparked a fire at Fujairah. Iran's foreign minister claimed US attacks from near Dubai. The US Central Command had no response. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones. President Trump stated the US oblite...

Republican candidate for Governor, Robert Wessels, joins host Aaron Chadbourne for the final two segments of today's show.

Host Aaron Chadbourne is joined by Senate Republican leader Trey Stewart for the fourth segment of today's show.

The Maine Wire's Jon Fetherston joins host Aaron Chadbourne for the third segment of Inside Maine on Newsradio WGAN

The phones are open for the first hour of today's show, with the Iran conflict being the main topic for many of the show's callers.

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Lee From  Limerick 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.

A shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, left one ROTC instructor dead and two other US Army personnel injured. The gunman, Mohammed Baylor Jalla, a former Army National Guard member with a history of terrorism-related charges, was also killed. Jalla had previously attempted to provide material support to ISIS and was released from prison in 2024. The conversation shifts to a di...

Matt takes your calls while Broadcasting Live at Eggs & Issues

Military Analyst Jeff McCausland provided an update on the escalating military situation in Iran, highlighting the use of advanced weaponry like B-52 bombers and the expansion of the conflict geographically, including the U.S. sinking a submarine in Sri Lanka. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven oil prices over $100 per barrel, prompting the U.S. to tap its strategic oil reserve and coo...

Matt speaks with Security Analyst Josh Filler. Josh Filler is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official.

Matt is broadcasting LIVE at Eggs and Issues ! Maine’s housing shortage continues to shape our economy, workforce, and communities. At our next  Eggs & Issues , we’ll explore what’s driving the shortage, why it persists, and which solutions are proving effective here and across the country. Join  Alex Horowitz  of  The Pew Charitable Trusts  and  Greg Payne  from the  Governor’s Office of Poli...

The discussion centered on Donald Trump's policy inconsistencies and the media's portrayal of his unpredictability. Steve from Westbrook argued that Trump's flip-flops on major policies like tariffs and wars are predictable, designed to distract from negative news cycles. Matt countered that Trump's stance on trade has been consistent since the 80s. They also debated the legal thre...

The conversation covers the escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, with multiple foreign ships attacked, including a container ship hit by an unknown projectile near Dubai and two oil tankers set ablaze in Iraqi waters. Iran's threat of oil prices reaching $200 per barrel is dismissed as propaganda. The discussion then shifts to the Save Act, which faces a vote next week. Despite 80% public...

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Angus King III, who is running as a Democrat to become Maine's next governor.

The discussion focused on the US Senate's efforts to pass the SAVE Act, hindered by the filibuster. Thune plans to run the bill next week, expecting failure due to the 60-vote threshold. Options include abolishing the filibuster or implementing a talking filibuster, as advocated by Elon Musk and some Republicans. The filibuster's modern form allows for minimal effort, leading to its overus...

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

Matt discussed his expertise in Excel and their positive experience with the Gemini plugin for AI-assisted data manipulation and analysis.  Al shared a personal story about a former cop's compassionate intervention during a cold night in Bangor. Evan, a website and software developer, highlighted the obsolescence of traditional skills due to AI advancements, emphasizing the need for future pla...

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.

Portland Mayor Mark Dion joins Matt Gagnon to talk about the latest politics affecting the city of Portland.