Newsradio WGAN
Newsradio WGAN
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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Episodes
Maine Vintage Toys 29.01.2026 12:09
Jesse Fairbanks from Maine Vintage Toys is in talking about all things Nostalgic, Triva and more!
Aftermath of An Attack 29.01.2026 6:52
Matt discusses the aftermath of an attack on Representative Ilhan Omar, blaming President Donald Trump for inciting violence through his rhetoric. Omar claimed that her death threats increase when Trump uses hateful language. Matt criticizes Omar and the Democratic Party for hypocrisy, arguing that the left has been more captured by its extreme edge than the Republicans. They cite academic studies...
Josh Filler 29.01.2026 11:20
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.
A Healthy Conversation 2/1/26 S1 29.01.2026 12:00
This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Nirav Shah, former director of the Maine CDC who led us all through COVID, to discuss his run for Governor of the State of Maine.
A Healthy Conversation 2/1/26 S2 29.01.2026 10:00
This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Nirav Shah, former director of the Maine CDC who led us all through COVID, to discuss his run for Governor of the State of Maine.
A Healthy Conversation 2/1/26 S4 29.01.2026 13:00
This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Nirav Shah, former director of the Maine CDC who led us all through COVID, to discuss his run for Governor of the State of Maine.
A Healthy Conversation 2/1/26 S3 29.01.2026 10:00
This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Nirav Shah, former director of the Maine CDC who led us all through COVID, to discuss his run for Governor of the State of Maine.
Maine Veterans Spotlight 2/1/26 S2 29.01.2026 14:56
This week, we talk with US Army Veteran Peter Duston, who spent a total of 34 years in the US Army and Army Reserve. Peter also continues to serve in uniform, bringing his total to 60 years of service. We will hear Peter’s story from the height of the Cold War through today.
Maine Veterans Spotlight 2/1/26 S1 29.01.2026 11:45
This week, we talk with US Army Veteran Peter Duston, who spent a total of 34 years in the US Army and Army Reserve. Peter also continues to serve in uniform, bringing his total to 60 years of service. We will hear Peter’s story from the height of the Cold War through today.
Maine Veterans Spotlight 2/1/26 S4 29.01.2026 8:01
This week, we talk with US Army Veteran Peter Duston, who spent a total of 34 years in the US Army and Army Reserve. Peter also continues to serve in uniform, bringing his total to 60 years of service. We will hear Peter’s story from the height of the Cold War through today.
Maine Veterans Spotlight 2/1/26 S3 29.01.2026 10:23
This week, we talk with US Army Veteran Peter Duston, who spent a total of 34 years in the US Army and Army Reserve. Peter also continues to serve in uniform, bringing his total to 60 years of service. We will hear Peter’s story from the height of the Cold War through today.
Jason Savage 29.01.2026 10:09
Stay updated on state and national politics with Jason Savage, the Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party, Jason Savage.
Transgender Discussion 29.01.2026 12:00
The conversation revolves around the debate on transgender athletes in sports, specifically addressing the conflict between civil rights and competitive fairness. Dennis from Casco expresses concern about transgender athletes potentially overriding the rights of cisgender women in sports. Matt argues that the issue is about defining rights and the categorization of athletes for safety and competit...
New Footage 29.01.2026 5:21
The conversation centers around a video showing Alex Pretti confronting federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, 11 days before his fatal encounter with Customs and Border Patrol agents
The Walkout 29.01.2026 14:00
The conversation centers on a political science professor's commentary on a walkout during Janet Mills' State of the State address. Matt criticizes the professor's analysis, arguing it lacked nuance and was based on simplistic assumptions. The walkout was triggered by Mills' comments linking Republican opposition to trans sports policies to their stance on abortion.
Eye On Politics 28.01.2026 18:01
Eric Lusk & BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.
Condemning Behavior 28.01.2026 6:27
Matt discusses a recent incident where a man sprayed an unknown substance on Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. Omar had been advocating for the abolition of ICE and the resignation or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf. Matt argues that the left is more prone to violent and intimidating tactics against opposing views than the right, urging cond...
Craig Peterson 28.01.2026 11:44
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.
Rep. Laurel Libby 28.01.2026 13:56
Representative Laurel Libby criticized Governor Janet Mills' recent State of the State address, characterizing it as a campaign speech rather than a genuine state address. Libby highlighted Mills' broken promises, such as not raising taxes and delivering on campaign promises like affordable internet
State Of The State 28.01.2026 6:27
Governor Janet Mills proposed $300 relief checks in her final State of the State Address, targeting affordability issues amidst her campaign against Senator Susan Collins. Despite the speech's theatrical elements and partisan reactions, Matt argues that governors lack the "bully pulpit" influence of presidents. They criticize Mills' proposal as ineffective, citing state-created affordability issue...
Hoffer’s High School Sports 27.01.2026 13:40
Matt speaks with Michael Hoffer and discusses High School Sports and announces The Athlete of the week! Website: www.hoffershighschoolsports.com
Phil Harriman 27.01.2026 18:54
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.
Tuesday's With Howie Carr 27.01.2026 12:29
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.
Ice Agents Leaving 27.01.2026 15:01
Gregory Bovino, a top Border Patrol official, and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis after President Trump dispatched Tom Homan to manage immigration and customs enforcement operations following a fatal shooting. Bovino's social media access was suspended. Administration officials were frustrated with Bovino and Homeland Security Secretary Christy Noem's handling of the incident.
Bangor 27.01.2026 13:45
The conversation revolves around the pronunciation of "Bangor," a city in Maine. Matt expresses frustration over the common mispronunciation as "Banger" and discusses the reasons behind it, including the tendency for unstressed "or" to turn into "er" in American accents and the spelling "GOR" at the end.
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