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

Wicked Sports Weekend 14.11.2025

We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.”

Maine Policy Institute 14.11.2025

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

Congressional District Boundaries 14.11.2025

Matt Gagnon discussed the legal and political battle over California's new congressional district boundaries, which were approved by voters and challenged by the Justice Department for alleged racial gerrymandering. The lawsuit, led by the California Republican Party, claims the new map, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, unfairly favors Hispanic voters. Gagnon highlighted that if all redistricting...

BBC Has Apologized 14.11.2025

The BBC has apologized for a misleading edit in a Panorama episode about Donald Trump's January 6, 2021 speech, which suggested he called for violence. Trump's lawyers threaten a $1 billion lawsuit unless the BBC retracts and compensates him. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy criticized the BBC's editorial standards and political appointments, which she believes undermine impartiality. Matt Gagnon argu...

Maine Vintage Toys 13.11.2025

Jesse Fairbanks from Maine Vintage Toys is in talking about all things Nostalgic, Triva and more!

Josh Filler 13.11.2025

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.

Jason Savage 13.11.2025

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

Jason Savage 13.11.2025

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

The Shutdown Is Over 13.11.2025

The conversation centers on the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which lasted 43 days. Matt Gagnon discusses President Trump's blame game against the Democrats and a poll suggesting more Americans blame the GOP. He argues that the shutdown was a political stunt by the Democrats, particularly Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer, to appease their base and fight Trump. Gagnon...

The French House 13.11.2025

Matt Gagnon discusses his limited French skills, influenced by his father and high school experiences. He contrasts the historical French-English dynamics in Maine with modern cultural homogenization. The conversation shifts to a caller, Ed from Gorham, who criticizes a proposed 50-year mortgage, arguing it's financially impractical and a bank money grab. Ed suggests focusing on housing supply and...

Maine Veterans Spotlight 11/16/25 S2 13.11.2025

This week, with special guest Kelly Towle from the Blake Show on Coast 93.1 in Portland, we talk with Marissa Cipolla, a US Army Reservist. We talk with Justin Miller, a US Army Veteran who helped create an app called Objective Zero, and the goal is to provide peer-to-peer support for veterans to reduce the number of veteran suicides, with the objective being zero veteran suicides.

Maine Veterans Spotlight 11/16/25 S4 13.11.2025

This week, with special guest Kelly Towle from the Blake Show on Coast 93.1 in Portland, we talk with Marissa Cipolla, a US Army Reservist. We talk with Justin Miller, a US Army Veteran who helped create an app called Objective Zero, and the goal is to provide peer-to-peer support for veterans to reduce the number of veteran suicides, with the objective being zero veteran suicides.

Maine Veterans Spotlight 11/16/25 S1 13.11.2025

This week, with special guest Kelly Towle from the Blake Show on Coast 93.1 in Portland, we talk with Marissa Cipolla, a US Army Reservist. We talk with Justin Miller, a US Army Veteran who helped create an app called Objective Zero, and the goal is to provide peer-to-peer support for veterans to reduce the number of veteran suicides, with the objective being zero veteran suicides.

Maine Veterans Spotlight 11/16/25 S3 13.11.2025

This week, with special guest Kelly Towle from the Blake Show on Coast 93.1 in Portland, we talk with Marissa Cipolla, a US Army Reservist. We talk with Justin Miller, a US Army Veteran who helped create an app called Objective Zero, and the goal is to provide peer-to-peer support for veterans to reduce the number of veteran suicides, with the objective being zero veteran suicides.

A Healthy Conversation 11/16/25 S4 13.11.2025

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Jeff Thibodeau, Physical Therapist and Owner of Empower Physical Therapy and Consulting. They talk about the importance of physical therapy for all ages. And they discuss new modalities like dry needling and radial shockwave therapy.

A Healthy Conversation 11/16/25 S2 13.11.2025

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Jeff Thibodeau, Physical Therapist and Owner of Empower Physical Therapy and Consulting. They talk about the importance of physical therapy for all ages. And they discuss new modalities like dry needling and radial shockwave therapy.

A Healthy Conversation 11/16/25 S3 13.11.2025

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Jeff Thibodeau, Physical Therapist and Owner of Empower Physical Therapy and Consulting. They talk about the importance of physical therapy for all ages. And they discuss new modalities like dry needling and radial shockwave therapy.

A Healthy Conversation 11/16/25 S1 13.11.2025

This week, Steve and Jeff welcome Jeff Thibodeau, Physical Therapist and Owner of Empower Physical Therapy and Consulting. They talk about the importance of physical therapy for all ages. And they discuss new modalities like dry needling and radial shockwave therapy.

Maine Points: Know Your Options 13.11.2025

Danny speaks with Director of Opioid Response from Maine DHHS, Gordon Smith. The Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach Naloxone and Safety (OPTIONS) initiative is a coordinated effort of the Maine Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) and other state agencies to improve the health of Mainers with substance use disorder. OPTIONS supports treatment, harm reduction and recovery, and aims to redu...

Eye On Politics 12.11.2025

Josh Filler & BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Craig Peterson 12.11.2025

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.

Rep. Laurel Libby 12.11.2025

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

Senate Race In Maine 12.11.2025

Matt Gagnon discusses the US Senate race in Maine, highlighting Jordan Wood's struggle to gain traction against Graham Plattner and Janet Mills. Wood, a former Capitol Hill aide, is considering switching to the second congressional district race, potentially leaving a one-on-one contest between Plattner and Mills.

Snow & Accents 12.11.2025

The conversation primarily revolves around the weather, with Matt Gagnon discussing the snowfall he experienced, noting that it melted quickly. They contrast this with the significant snowfall in the Midwest, particularly Chicago, which received up to five inches. The discussion then shifts to accents, with Matt Gagnon explaining the differences between New England and Boston accents, and how Brit...

Impact Of The Shutdown 12.11.2025

Matt Gagnon discusses the aftermath of the government shutdown and its impact on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Despite widespread criticism and calls for his resignation from progressive groups and some House Democrats, Schumer did not vote for the bipartisan deal. This contrasts with his support for a GOP-written stopgap in March, which also faced backlash. Schumer, 74, faces questions ab...

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