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Harris Van Pate from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon for his regular segment on State and National Policy.

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 discussion centers on Donald Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, a sparsely populated island with significant natural resources. Despite initial fears of a military conflict, it's deemed highly unlikely due to the disparity in military capabilities between the U.S. and Denmark.

The conversation revolves around the Great Outage of 2026, where Verizon customers experienced significant service disruptions. Matt describes the inconvenience of not being able to use their phone for calls or internet, even with bars showing, and having to revert to traditional navigation methods. They mention that their wife and son's phones went into SOS mode, while theirs did not. The outage...

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

Representative David Boyer discussed the Amazon ballot situation, highlighting issues such as alleged ballot delivery, missing envelopes, and the lack of transparency from Shena Bellows and the Secretary of State's office. 

Mayor Mark Dion discussed the City of Portland's progress and challenges. He highlighted the Live Nation Music Hall project, which faces a 750-foot buffer zone proposal that could halt construction. Dion also addressed the city's response to potential ICE presence, noting efforts to support affected families and maintain police distance from ICE activities.

The Supreme Court's conservative majority appears poised to uphold laws in 27 states barring transgender girls from participating in team sports at publicly funded schools. During oral arguments, justices debated the scientific validity of gender differences and the impact on individual athletes. Key justices, including Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, emphasized competitive balance. The ACLU's case was cri...

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

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.

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The conversation discusses potential U.S. actions against Iran, with President Trump considering a strike in response to the Iranian regime's killing of protesters. Trump has not made a final decision but is exploring diplomatic options, including resuming nuclear talks.

We discussed the disappearance of Phil Harriman's coffee K-cups, noting that the count dropped from 357 to zero. They speculated about potential thieves, including office staff.  The conversation shifted to coffee preferences, with mentions of French vanilla and hazelnut flavors. They debated the logistics of buying coffee, considering options like DoorDash and Hannaford's self-checkout.

The discussion centers on the dangers of weaponized activism and the consequences of inserting oneself into dangerous situations. Rick highlights the $600 billion missing in Somalia and criticizes the media's focus on a woman's death during a protest, suggesting it distracts from the real issue. Mike notes a 1300% increase in ramming incidents targeting ICE agents in 2025. Paul emphasizes the impo...

Iman Osman, a Somali-American city councilor in Lewiston, Maine, resigned after being indicted on felony charges for theft and facing an investigation over his residency. Osman's residence was condemned, and he voted against his own investigation, raising ethical concerns. He claimed to face racist opposition. The conversation criticized the overuse of accusations of racism to shut down debate and...

The Grace Curley Show airs daily from Noon to 2 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace speaks with Matt to talk about the latest developments in national politics.

The Grace Curley Show airs daily from Noon to 2 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace speaks with Matt to talk about the latest developments in national politics.

In 2026, Joe Baldacci, a Maine state senator, is running for the second congressional district, a conservative-leaning battleground. Baldacci, a proven local figure, joins a crowded Democratic primary, with Governor Paul LePage favored to reclaim the seat for Republicans. The discussion highlights the challenges Democrats face in the district, noting Jared Golden's narrow victories and the tough c...

The conversation centers on the federal investigation into Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, over the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed's Washington headquarters. The inquiry, initiated by Janine Pirro, escalates the feud between Powell and President Trump, who has criticized Powell for resisting interest rate cuts. Powell, in a rare video message, acknowledged the subpoenas and warned th...

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