Newsradio WGAN

Newsradio WGAN

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WGAN is Portland & Southern Maine's news/talk leader. News, politics and your community. Listen weekdays from 6:00 to 9:00 AM to Matt Gagnon on News Radio 98.5FM, AM 560 and streaming online at www.wgan.com

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Victims First: Amy Sussman 06.03.2026

Matt speaks with Amy Sussman Aunt of Lewiston shooting victim Maxx Hathaway. The Lewiston fund issue continues. The nonprofit that is giving money to survivors and victims’ families is giving it through Victimsfirst.org . Victims first is a victims advocacy organization, and if people want to give to that fund for the Lewiston folks, they can do it there. It is help directly to the survivors and v...

Eggs & Issues 3/12– Learn More! 06.03.2026

Matt speaks with Quincy Hentzel CEO Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Time: 7-9AM  Location: USM’s Hannaford Hall (88 Bedford St. Portland)  Register: www.portlandregion.com/eggs Event Name: “Housing Solutions for Maine: Lessons from Across the Country"  Topic Summary: Maine’s housing shortage continues to shape our economy, workforce, and communities. At ou...

War Powers Act 05.03.2026

The discussion centers on the political and legal implications of presidential actions under the War Powers Act. Matt highlights a historical pattern where actions by presidents from Gerald Ford to Joe Biden have faced bipartisan criticism for allegedly violating the War Powers Act. Specific examples include Ronald Reagan's actions in Grenada and Libya, and Donald Trump's actions in Syria...

Maine Vintage Toys 05.03.2026

Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! Maine Vintage Toys 650 Main Street South Portland  207-805-1935  www.mainevintagetoys.com

Josh Filler 05.03.2026

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.

Jason Savage 05.03.2026

Stay updated on state and national politics with Jason Savage, the Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party, Jason Savage.

Joe Lundberg 05.03.2026

Joe Lundberg, AccuWeather senior meteorologist, discussed the upcoming snowstorm expected to hit New England, predicting it will start between 9 PM and midnight, last 8-10 hours, and affect mainly southeast New Hampshire and northeast Massachusetts with over six inches of snow. Portland is expected to receive an inch or two. Lundberg also mentioned a potential warm-up next week with temperatures r...

A Healthy Conversation 3/8/26 05.03.2026

This week, Dr. Lisa Belisle joins Dr. Jeff Barkin as the new co-host of A Healthy Conversation. She brings her years of experience as a physician and communicator to team with Jeff as they discuss the issues that impact us all. What is LD 2196 and why might it close many Maine hospitals and lead to massive job losses if passed? And though it is early in the conflict, what are some initial impressi...

Eye On Politics 04.03.2026

Eric Lusk gives his Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Craig Peterson 04.03.2026

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.

Supporting Armed Groups 04.03.2026

President Trump is considering supporting armed groups in Iran to topple the regime, with Kurdish leaders being a key focus. The U.S. and Israel have conducted strikes, killing senior Iranian officials, including the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Trump has urged Iranians to rise up, but has not identified a successor. The operation aims to neutralize Iran's nuclear and missile programs,...

Texas Senate Primary 04.03.2026

In the Texas Senate primary, James Talarico narrowly defeated Jasmine Crockett, despite her being a progressive favorite. Incumbent John Cornyn narrowly led Ken Paxton by 23,000 votes, forcing a runoff. Paxton, a controversial figure, garnered 40.8% of the vote.

March Snow 04.03.2026

We get an update from Maine DOT

Matt On Iran + Calls 04.03.2026

Matt weighs in on Iran and takes your calls.

Hoffer’s High School Sports 03.03.2026

Matt speaks with Michael Hoffer and discusses High School Sports and announces The Athlete of the week! Website: www.hoffershighschoolsports.com

Phil Harriman 03.03.2026

Phil Harriman joins the WGAN Morning News in-studio to discuss his latest take on Iran

Matt On Iran + Calls 03.03.2026

Matt weighs in on Iran and takes your calls.

Dr. Sam Asgarian 03.03.2026

Dr. Sam Asgarian Vice President, Clinical Development for Screening, Guardant Health speaks with Matt Gagnon. March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month He talks about Colan Cancer screening, and the Shield blood test, the first and only blood test approved by the FDA as a primary screening option for CRC for average-risk individuals ages 45 and older.

A Healthy Conversation 3/1/26 03.03.2026

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

Tuesday's With Howie Carr 03.03.2026

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center offering shuttle service to work or home, make an appointment today at Route 22 Service Center.

Matt's Missed Flight 03.03.2026

Matt discusses missing a Sunday meeting due to flight delays in Miami, where he spent over two hours waiting due to rain. He also recounts a problematic flight through Reagan National Airport, which he now avoids after experiencing multiple issues in the last two years.

Maine Wire Monday's 02.03.2026

Josh speaks with Steve Robinson Editor in Chief, Maine Wire and The Robinson Report

Grace Curley 02.03.2026

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.

War In The Middle East 02.03.2026

Josh Filler is in for Matt and discussed the War In The Middle East

Maine Points: Maine Nurse Practitioner Association 27.02.2026

Dann speaks with Lori Towne NP, President Of The Maine Nurse Practitioner Association. The Maine Nurse Practitioner Association (MNPA) is the state’s professional organization for nurse practitioners who constitute the largest group among Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and number about 3,700 in Maine. MNPA as an organization works tirelessly to make sure they have a clear voice for N...

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