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Sean Poage, a local author, discussed his journey and books on the Arthurian legends. He transitioned from a police officer to writing full-time, inspired by his love for history and the movie "Excalibur." His first book, "The Retreat to Avalon," was released in 2017, followed by "The Strife of Camelot." His series focuses on the Welsh legends, contrasting with more romanticized versions. Poage's...

The Portland City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging Governor Janet Mills to instate a 60-day eviction moratorium due to an immigration enforcement surge in Maine that has left many workers at home and exacerbated the homelessness crisis.

The discussion centers on the political maneuvering surrounding the release of the Epstein files. Initially, Trump and his allies demanded transparency during the Biden administration, but later, the roles reversed when the Trump administration failed to release the files. The Biden administration's handling was criticized for incompetence, particularly in PR efforts. The conversation also touches...

The discussion focused on the declining viewership of the Grammy Awards. Matt noted that the most-watched Grammys were in 1984 (1 million viewers) and 2012 (30 million viewers), with 12 out of 13 top-viewed events occurring before 2000.

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

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The conversation discusses the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, which implicated Elon Musk in a party invitation and led to the US Ireland Alliance removing George Mitchell's name from a scholarship. The documents, totaling 3 million pages, revealed emails between Mitchell's assistants and Epstein's, indicating contact after Epstein's 2008 conviction.

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Danny speaks with Chris Quint Director, State Workforce Development Board about Work Force Maine. The State Workforce Development Board, in partnership with MDOL, DHHS, DECD, Maine Community College System, the University of Maine System, Maine Adult Education, Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc., Central Western Maine Workforce Development Board, and Northeastern Workforce Development Board, just la...

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We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.” And this is, without a doubt, a wicked sports weekend!

State Representative Deqa Dhalac, a Somali American, announced she would not seek re-election due to a hostile legislature and calls for her removal from the budget committee over her former employer's MaineCare fraud scandal. Dhalac, who previously served as South Portland's first Somali American mayor, was involved with Gateway Community Services during the fraud. While not directly implicated,...

Montana Towers from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon for his regular segment on State and National Policy.

The conversation revolves around a deal to avoid a government shutdown, with President Trump endorsing a bipartisan spending bill. The agreement, brokered between Senate Democrats and Republicans, includes five spending bills to fund most of the government for the fiscal year and a two-week stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security. Republicans sought a longer funding term, while Democrats p...

Mark Anderson, a 36-year-old from Minnesota, impersonated an FBI agent at a federal jail in Brooklyn to free Luigi Mangione, charged with murder. Anderson, who had a criminal history including drug charges and aggravated robbery, was found with a pizza cutter and a barbecue fork. His lawyer highlighted his mental health issues and lack of family support. In court, Anderson appeared jittery and was...

Lundberg discussed the upcoming weekend weather in the Greater Portland area. He predicted minimal snowfall, with only a few flurries possible, as the system is expected to stay offshore. Temperatures will slightly improve next week, approaching freezing levels, though still below historical averages. Lundberg noted two potential systems later in the week that could bring more arctic air. He expre...

The conversation revolves around the extraordinary performance of 19-year-old Cooper Flagg, who scored 49 points in an NBA game, narrowly missing a 50-point milestone. The discussion highlights his potential to become a legendary player, comparing his achievement to Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry. They also touch on the work ethic of great athletes like Kobe Bryant and Rob Gronkowski, emphasizin...

The discussion centers on a 2023 study from the British Psychological Society on political attitudes, highlighting the diversity within political groups. The right is described as a large, internally diverse "red balloon," with significant disagreements on issues like foreign policy and economic policies. The left, in contrast, is portrayed as a small, cohesive "blue balloon." Examples include Jan...

Tim from New Gloucester criticizes Janet Mills' speaking style, comparing her to a kindergarten teacher and mocking her attempts at showing emotion. Tim also comments on the end of the major ice agent part of a protest. Matt shifts the conversation to a more philosophical tone, urging listeners to reflect on their happiness and criticizing the constant exposure to negative news. He notes that his...