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Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial energy choke point, with reports suggesting Iran retains significant mine-laying capabilities. President Trump has demanded the immediate removal of any mines, threatening severe consequences if they are not. 

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is under pressure to reform or abandon the filibuster to pass the Save Act. The talking filibuster, a traditional method where senators speak continuously to delay a vote, is seen as risky and unlikely to succeed due to Democratic opposition and procedural tactics. Thune plans to bring the bill to a vote next week, expecting it to fail under the usual 60-vote thre...

Dr. Jeffrey Barkin and Dr. Lisa Belisle welcome gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree on to talk about her views and why she thinks she will be a great choice for Maine's next Governor.

Matt's getting ready for spring!

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.

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Matt speaks to Tim Curtis Somerset County Administrator about The supplemental budget to address the $248M in surplus revenue and how it did not contain any funding for county jails.

The discussion centers on the impact of media consumption on societal attitudes, referencing a Pew report showing Americans' negative views of each other.

The conversation discusses the political and military dynamics between the U.S. and Iran, focusing on the recent announcement of Ayatollah Moshtavi Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader and the impact on the Strait of Hormuz.

The US and Israel are considering sending special forces into Iran to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, which could be converted to weapons-grade within weeks. This operation aims to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, a key objective of President Trump. The mission could involve removing the material from Iran or diluting it on-site, with potential involvement from the In...

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.

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Matt criticizes Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, expressing strong dislike but acknowledges his stance on the unconstitutionality of expanding ranked-choice voting (RCV) in Maine.

Joe Lundberg, from AccuWeather, provided a weather forecast for the upcoming week. He predicted a warm and sunny Monday with temperatures potentially reaching over 60 degrees. However, a front moving through on Tuesday night will bring overcast skies and chillier weather on Wednesday, with temperatures in the low to mid-40s and possible icy rain in northern areas. By Friday, temperatures will drop...

The U.S.-Israel war with Iran has escalated, with oil prices surging over $100 per barrel. Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as his successor, solidifying hardliner control

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the volunteer uniformed auxiliary service of the United States Coast Guard. The Auxiliary exists to support all US Coast Guard missions on the water or in the air, except those that require direct law enforcement or military engagement. Danny speaks with Mike Moloney, Paddlecraft Safety Team Coordinator with US Coast Guard Auxiliary- Casco Bay  Let’s first look at some...

Host Shawn Moody welcomes his friend, Roger, an attorney based in Portland, and for the second segment of the hour the phone lines are open.

The phones are back open for the fourth segment of today's show!

Maine's senior US Senator, Susan Collins, joins host Shawn Moody for the third segment of today's show.

The phones are open for the first two segments of "Inside Maine" with Shawn Moody on Newsradio WGAN

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

Bruce From Auburn is our Caller Of The Week!!