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On this episode of the Maine Veteran Spotlight, we talk with Richard Jodoin, a retired Army Lt. Col., about his service and how he continues to serve on the Wells Veterans Committee. Chuck Igo is back, profiling two Medal of Honor recipients with roots in Maine.

Calls On RCV Results!

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

Matt speaks with Ric Tyler & Paul Wolfe from WVOM.

Matt discusses RCV Results!

The discussion centered on the recent military campaign against Iran, highlighting the halt of their nuclear program and the lack of a military presence. Speaker 1 expressed skepticism about long-term success, citing potential future nuclear development and military rebuilding. They also discussed the broader implications, including the regime's support for terrorism and the potential for incr...

Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com  

Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official, bringing deep national security experience to the conversation.

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

Meteorologist Heather Zehr provided a weather update, explaining the sudden drop in temperatures from the recent warm spell. Despite the first day of summer approaching, today's high is expected to be around 67 degrees, with showers and a risk of thunderstorms. A cold front will bring thunderstorms, flooding downpours, and damaging winds, keeping temperatures in the middle 60s. Looking ahead,...

Bill from Norway inquired about the last time a Republican governor won while a Republican was president. Matt noted that Paul LePage's wins in 2014 and 2016, during Trump's presidency, could be considered a partial count. However, the true answer is Jock McKernan, who won in 1986 and 1990, during Reagan's and Bush's presidencies, respectively. McKernan's first win in 1986 was...

Matt recounts their experience of working near the White House at 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, expressing concerns about potential attacks due to the building's proximity and visibility. They discuss the vulnerability of the area, mentioning movies like "Olympus Has Fallen" and "White House Down" that depict attacks on the White House.

Wednesday Topics & Calls

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

Gordon raised concerns about the chain of custody issues in the election, citing problems with thumb drives and the state of Maine scanning ballots in Bowdoinham. He criticized the Secretary of State for mishandling the election process and called for a full investigation. Matt agreed, highlighting the issues with ranked-choice voting, which centralizes ballot counting, and the potential for fraud...

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.

The discussion centered on the perceived ineffectiveness of legislators compared to Elon Musk's problem-solving approach. Bruce criticized the legislature's failure to address issues like taxes, education, and child welfare.

Matt expresses frustration over Eliot Cutler's numerous parole violations for possessing child pornography, highlighting his long history of abuse and the lenient sentences he has received. Despite being caught with tens of thousands of such images, his first conviction was treated as a first-time offense. Cutler's violations spanned from September 2025 to June 2026, with a judge imposing...

The conversation revolves around Elon Musk's net worth, which is currently $1.4 trillion, making him a trillionaire. Larry Page is in second place with $304 billion. The discussion highlights the significant wealth created at SpaceX, where many employees have become millionaires.

Maulian Bryant, executive director of the Wabanaki Alliance and former Tribal Ambassador for the Penobscot Nation, joins us to discuss the issues which impact indigenous people and how we can all support their communities.

Matt reflects on the unifying power of sports, particularly local high school events, which foster a sense of community and shared passion. They contrast this with the divisiveness in politics and media.  Matt also discusses the positive impact of the World Cup on America's image, noting how international visitors, especially Europeans, are discovering and appreciating aspects of the U.S. that...

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. Capital Insights sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport…Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent repair facility. 398 Route 1 Freeport. Online at www. AutowerkesMaine.com

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