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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www.wgan.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Coffee & Politics 27.02.2026

Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent repair facility. 3-98 Route 1 Freeport. Online at AutowerkesMaine.com.

Trading On Stocks 27.02.2026

Josh Filler discusses the conflict of interest for members of Congress trading on individual stocks, highlighting the bipartisan issue and the need for public pressure to enact legislation

Montana Towers 27.02.2026

Josh speaks with Montana Towers Policy Analyst from The Maine Policy Institute

Maine Vintage Toys 26.02.2026

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 26.02.2026

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 26.02.2026

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

Medicaid Fraud 26.02.2026

Matt discusses how in the State of the Union address, President Trump highlighted Medicaid fraud, particularly in Minnesota, and assigned Vice President JD Vance to tackle this issue.

Jackson vs Charles 26.02.2026

The conversation discusses the debate between Troy Jackson and Bobby Charles for the gubernatorial position in Maine.

Blake Hayes 25.02.2026

Blake Hayes, From Coast 93-1FM, recounted her harrowing experience during a vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Initially, Blake and his husband planned a relaxing trip, but on Sunday morning, Blake's husband witnessed a chaotic scene involving smoke, motorcyclists with bandanas and guns, and a police announcement in Spanish. They learned that a cartel boss had been killed, leading to retalia...

Eye On Politics 25.02.2026

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

Craig Peterson 25.02.2026

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.

WGAN + WVOM 25.02.2026

Matt speaks with George Hale & Ric Tyler Show On WVOM.

SOU + Senate Race Polling 25.02.2026

Matt criticizes the State of the Union address, calling it a political pep rally without substance. They express a strong preference for candidates who promise to end the tradition. Matt then shifts to discussing a UNH poll, criticizing the Pine Tree State poll for its inaccuracies, particularly in Maine elections.

State Of Union Discussion 25.02.2026

The conversation revolves around the State of the Union address, discussing the length of the speech, the timing of responses, and the theatrics involved. They mention Abigail Span's late response and the theatrical nature of the event, including a shouting match between Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar.

Hoffer’s High School Sports 24.02.2026

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

Phil Harriman 24.02.2026

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.

A Military Intervention? 24.02.2026

The discussion focused on the potential U.S. military intervention in Iran, highlighting concerns raised by General Dan Kane about munitions shortages, lack of allied support, and potential U.S. casualties. The conversation also touched on the influence of Marco Rubio's interventionist foreign policy on Trump's decisions, particularly regarding Iran

Listener Calls 24.02.2026

Al from Portland expressed strong opposition to transgender individuals in women's prisons, citing safety concerns and criticizing Janet Mills. He plans to vote straight Republican in November despite his dislike for the party. Bill defended FBI Director Chris Wray's presence at the Olympics, criticizing those who criticized his involvement. The discussion also touched on the politicizatio...

Tuesday’s With Howie 24.02.2026

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.

Was It A Blizzard? 24.02.2026

The conversation revolves around a recent blizzard, with Matt criticizing meteorologists for overestimating snowfall and school administrations for canceling classes due to minor snowfall. 

Maine Veterans Spotlight 2/22/26 24.02.2026

On the Maine Veterans Spotlight we talk with 1st Lieutenant Michael Boucher of the Maine Wing of Civil Air Patrol about why volunteers and he shares the story of his grandfather a B-17 tail gunner in World War II who was killed in action. We talk with Maj. Rob Stubbs, Public Affairs Officer for the Chief of National Outreach with the U.S. Army Reserve. Chuck Igo, a long time Maine Broadcasters tel...

A Healthy Conversation 2/22/26 24.02.2026

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome the iconic Bill Green of Bill Green's Maine on News Center Maine, for a free-ranging discussion of everything timely and topical, including what he's been up to lately. Hint: quite a lot!  

Maine Wire Monday 23.02.2026

Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire checks in with Matt to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.

State Of The Union 23.02.2026

Matt criticizes the State of the Union address, mocking its repetition across different levels of government and suggesting it's outdated.

Tariffs 23.02.2026

The discussion focused on the Supreme Court's decision regarding Trump's tariffs, highlighting a 6-3 majority vote. The court, including Gorsuch and Barrett, ruled that Trump's tariffs were unconstitutional, citing the Major Questions Doctrine, which requires explicit congressional authorization for executive powers.

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