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Matt discusses the Olympics, specifically congratulating Jeremy Swayman for winning a gold medal as an NHL hockey goalie for the Bruins. The conversation shifts to the culture of hockey, highlighting the Hughes family's contributions to the sport and Jack Hughes' game-winning goal for the USA. Matt contrasts Hughes' resilience with Lebron James' actions in the NBA. The discussion a...

We speak with Andy Gobiel Maine DOT, Rebecca Grover with The Maine Turnpike and Sr Meteorologist Joe Lundberg on the upcoming Winter Storm.

Maine holds the unique distinction of being the oldest state in the nation by median age, a demographic reality that deeply shapes its social and economic landscape. Currently, 23% of the state's residents are aged 65 or older, representing more than 310,000 older adults who are still very active in working and community involvement activities. Danny speaks with Tom Baran Traffic Safety Educat...

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Matt emphasizes the importance of community involvement, even if one has no direct stake in local sports. He encourages attending local events like high school basketball tournaments to reconnect with neighbors and foster a sense of community.

Dennis From Kittery 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.

The Maine Republican Party Office received a suspicious envelope containing white powder on Thursday. The envelope, with no return address and Dungeons and Dragons-themed stamps, was opened by the office manager, revealing a substance resembling sugar. No injuries or illnesses were reported. The Augusta Fire Department and National Guard chemical experts were involved in the cleanup. Matt emphasiz...

Matt recounts Barack Obama's interview on a left-leaning podcast where he briefly affirmed the existence of aliens, which was later clarified by Obama on Twitter as a personal belief, not a revelation of classified information. The conversation then shifts to Donald Trump's response, as he announced plans to declassify government files related to unidentified aerial phenomena, framing it a...

Senior meteorologist Joe Lundberg from AccuWeather discussed the upcoming snowstorm, predicting 4-6 inches of snow for southern Maine, with higher amounts in the mountains. Winter storm warnings are in effect for inland York County and Western New Hampshire. The snow is expected to start around 6-7 PM and end before daybreak, causing slow travel due to low overnight temperatures in the 20s. Temper...

The conversation centers on the potential military action by the U.S. against Iran, with President Trump having the option to strike as soon as the weekend. The buildup of U.S. forces in the Middle East is in response to Iran's nuclear program and missile capabilities. Indirect talks in Geneva showed progress but significant gaps remain. Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel is pushing for action...

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

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. Josh Filler works with law enforcement and other public safety agencies across the country on homeland security and emergency preparedness issues.

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

The conversation revolves around the death of Bob Fuller Jr. in a Maryland retirement facility and the controversy surrounding the removal of a statue of Melville Fuller, Bob's great-grandfather and a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Matt discusses the historical context of Melville Fuller's decisions, including Plessy vs. Ferguson, and the broader issue of modern society's t...

Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested in Great Britain on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest followed allegations that he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein while acting as a trade envoy. The complaint was brought by the anti-monarchy group Republic.

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Dennis from Kittery called in to express his support for Susan Collins in the upcoming Democratic primary against her challengers, Janet Mills and Platner. Dennis highlighted Collins' significant contributions, such as fixing part-time income issues for teachers and improving clean water and environmental protections.

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.

We speak to Rep. Laurel Libby on all things political in Maine and National.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been covertly negotiating with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, the grandson of Cuba's aging leader Raul Castro, bypassing official channels. The Trump administration views the 94-year-old revolutionary as Cuba's true power broker. Rubio sees potential in the younger, business-oriented Cubans and is open to rapprochement, though the U.S. stance remains that the r...

Stephen Colbert invited State Representative James Telerico, a rising Democratic star in Texas, to his show, reflecting a common Democratic optimism about winning in traditionally Republican states. However, networks must adhere to the equal time rule, which mandates balanced representation. Colbert's network denied the invitation, citing the rule and past imbalances in Colbert's guest selection,...

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