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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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

A Healthy Conversation 11/23/25 S3 20.11.2025

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Alicia O'Riordon, owner and chef at The Hungry Gains, to sample a meal and discuss her business which delivers locally sourced healthy meals to individuals and businesses. The hosts also talk about why Medicare premiums are going up 10 percent.

A Healthy Conversation 11/23/25 S1 20.11.2025

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Alicia O'Riordon, owner and chef at The Hungry Gains, to sample a meal and discuss her business which delivers locally sourced healthy meals to individuals and businesses. The hosts also talk about why Medicare premiums are going up 10 percent.

Maine Points: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 20.11.2025

Danny speaks with Katie Hey, Marketing and Communications Director at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The mission of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is to inspire meaningful connections between people and nature and promote plant conservation through horticulture, education, and plant science. We discuss this year's Garden's Aglow! Experience Nature in Motion at Gardens Aglow and see the Gardens...

Wednesday Calls 19.11.2025

Matt Gagnon discussed the release of the Epstein files and the lenient treatment of Elliot Cutler's crimes. Cutler, who had over 80,000 images and videos of child abuse, received a light sentence of eight months in jail and six years of probation. Gagnon criticized the Maine prosecutors for not seeking a harsher punishment, arguing it sends the wrong message. He also condemned a comparison made on...

Eye On Politics 19.11.2025

Josh Filler & Keith Mestrich give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

The Six Democrats 19.11.2025

Matt Gagnon discusses a video featuring six congressional Democrats, including Senators Alyssa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, urging members of the military and intelligence community to disobey orders they deem illegal or unconstitutional. Gagnon criticizes the video as a virtue signal, questioning its specificity and potential consequences. He recalls a similar 2016 video opposing Trump, noting the pat...

Craig Peterson 19.11.2025

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.

Elliot's Violation 19.11.2025

Matt criticizes  Elliot Cutler's recent probation violation for accessing sexually explicit material and using unmonitored devices, despite serving only eight months for child pornography. Gagnon criticizes the lenient sentence Cutler received, noting his past political influence and the potential danger he poses. He argues that leniency in prosecuting powerful individuals undermines justice and p...

CoverMe.Gov 19.11.2025

Matt speaks with Hilary Schneider, Director of the Office of the Health Insurance Marketplace with Maine Department of Health and Human Services about Open Enrollment.  CoverME.gov is a one-stop shop run by the Office of the Health Insurance Marketplace. It includes a website where Mainers who are buying coverage on their own can go to compare and enroll in private health and dental insurance plan...

Matt's Son 18.11.2025

Matt Gagnon discussed his son's upcoming visit for Thanksgiving and his return to college post-break. The son has a tight schedule with quizzes, tests, and papers, and will return to college after a week. Matt mentioned buying plane tickets to ensure his son's travel. They also talked about the son's minimal use of his car, as he often tags along with others for trips. Additionally, they discussed...

Hoffer’s High School Sports 18.11.2025

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

Phil Harriman 18.11.2025

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 18.11.2025

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.

Laurel Libby 18.11.2025

Representative Laurel Libby announced her decision not to run for reelection to the state legislature and instead will launch Lead Maine, a network aimed at educating, empowering, and mobilizing grassroots conservatives in Maine. Libby cited the challenges of being a minority legislator in an extreme Democrat majority, highlighting issues like a 65% budget increase, failing education, and rising h...

Larry Summers Resigned 18.11.2025

Larry Summers resigned from his advisory role at Yale's budget club and his fellowship at the Center for American Progress following the release of messages between him and Jeffrey Epstein, which detailed Summers' pursuit of a romantic relationship with an economist. Summers, who holds a prestigious position at Harvard, is criticized for seeking advice from Epstein about a mentee. The conversation...

Final Thoughts On Monday 17.11.2025

Matt Gagnon announced his decision to stop inviting Jackie onto his program, citing her office's behavior following the Charlie Kirk assassination as a key factor. Despite valuing diverse viewpoints for thoughtful discourse, Gagnon was troubled by the Cumberland County District Attorney's office's childish and conspiratorial reactions, which he believed amplified ideological hatred. He noted that...

Valerie Adams Fired 17.11.2025

Valerie Adams, a former Assistant District Attorney, was fired after informing District Attorney Jackie Sartoris of her intention to challenge her in the 2026 election. Adams brought defense attorney John Gale to a meeting, where Sartoris claimed Adams and Gale demanded she not run. Gale denied this, citing concerns about office dysfunction. Adams was fired via text on November 4, and her terminat...

Maine Wire Monday's 17.11.2025

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

Grace Curley Is Back! 17.11.2025

Grace is back on after being out on maternity leave. 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.

Capital Insights 17.11.2025

Capital Insights sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Prepare your fine European car for summer road trips and vacation travel. Call Autowerkes Maine for scheduled maintenance and a safety check. 865-66 hundred and Online at www. AutowerkesMaine.com

The Epstein Files 17.11.2025

Matt Gagnon criticizes the political focus on the Epstein files, arguing it distracts from more pressing issues like housing, healthcare, and debt. He believes the files contain nothing significant, as decades of investigations would have leaked any damning evidence. Gagnon accuses both Democrats and Republicans of using the Epstein story to further their agendas. He compares the situation to the...

Phil Harriman- Segment 3 15.11.2025

Phil Harriman- Segment 3 by Newsradio WGAN

Phil Harriman- Segment 2 15.11.2025

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Phil Harriman- Segment 1 15.11.2025

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Coffee & Politics 14.11.2025

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.

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