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Paul from South Portland discussed the ineffectiveness of repeatedly highlighting Platner's scandals, suggesting instead a cognitive dissonance theory-based approach to shift the conversation to achievable goals. He argued that Platner's supporters are immune to negative information and that focusing on his broken promises and hostile Senate environment could be more impactful. The hosts a...

Matt defends billionaires like Jeff Bezos, arguing that their wealth is earned through providing value, such as convenience in shopping. They criticize politicians who haven't created value but complain about billionaires. Matt also points out that billionaires' wealth is not just cash but also stocks and leverage. They argue that the government's extensive involvement in people's...

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Jon Fetherston of the Maine Wire joins Matt to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.

Matt discusses Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire after SpaceX's IPO, highlighting Graham Plattner's controversial tweet about Musk being the first trillionaire. He criticizes Plattner's viewpoint, arguing that it reflects a misguided economic worldview that wealth accumulation is at the expense of others.

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

The conversation discusses the political landscape in Maine, focusing on the ranked-choice voting (RCV) tabulation for the primary elections. Rick Bennett, an independent candidate for governor, is already running general election ads. The gubernatorial race is closely contested, with Shenna Bellows and Troy Jackson leading. In the Democratic second congressional district race, Joe Baldacci, Matt...

A Peace Deal Made?

June 15th is Elder Financial Exploitation Awareness Day  Protecting Older Adults from Financial Abuse: What to Watch For and How to Help Maine has the distinction of being the oldest state in the nation by median age, making the protection of older adults from financial exploitation more important than ever. Elder financial abuse is one of the fastest-growing forms of fraud, costing seniors billio...

The conversation revolves around the positive impact of the World Cup on the United States, highlighting the influx of European visitors to various cities, including Kansas City, Atlanta, and Texas. Matt notes the excitement of Europeans experiencing American culture, such as national parks, Waffle House, and Cracker Barrel, and their appreciation for American stadiums and military flyovers. The d...

The phone calls continue to come in on a very listener driven edition of "Inside Maine" with Phil Harriman.

This week, Amanda Proctor, executive director of the Portland Recovery Community Center, and addiction expert Dr. Jonathan Fellers join us to discuss the current status of substance abuse in our communities.

The phones continue to light up in the second hour of today's show, with your host- Phil Harriman.

"Inside Maine" founder Phil Harriman returns for his monthly hosting appearance and is ready to take your calls for the entire show. While one might assume this beautiful summer-like weather in the late spring might keep people outside, the phones are ringing off the hook for the first hour of today's show!

For this edition of the Maine Veteran Spotlight, Chuck Igo is back with another Medal of Honor edition. Chuck highlights four individuals who have ties to Maine who have been awarded the US Military’s Highest Award!  

Today we're highlighting an organization that's helping individuals with intellectual disabilities build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections throughout our community. Joining us is Alex Woodhouse, Program Director for STRIVE, a program of PSL Services. We'll talk about Camp STRIVE, one of Maine's most unique summer camp experiences, learn about STRIVE Bayside and i...

The discussion centered on the importance of character in politics, criticizing the potential election of Graham Platner over Susan Collins.  The conversation also touched on the SpaceX IPO, with Anthony predicting a potential 50% drop in share prices and Kira advocating for everyone to own a share to support a multi-planetary civilization. The segment concluded with texts highlighting the signifi...

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The discussion focused on the Democratic primary for CD2 in Maine, where Joe Baldacci leads with 31.6% of the vote, followed closely by Matt Dunlap at 29.3% and Jordan Wood at 28.8%. Paige Loud, with 10% of the vote, is likely to be eliminated, which could shift the rankings significantly. The conversation also touched on the political strategy of candidates like Graham Platner, who presents as a...

Montana Towers from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon

The discussion focused on the ranked-choice voting in the Maine gubernatorial race. Bobby Charles leads with 46,487 votes (37.7%), followed closely by Ben Midgley (24,798 votes, 20.1%) and Jonathan Bush (24,406 votes, 19.8%). Garrett Mason and Owen McCarthy trail significantly. Despite the elimination of other candidates, Charles' 17-point lead is seen as insurmountable unless a high percentag...

Aaron Chadborne discussed the potential impact of ranked-choice voting in Maine's Democratic gubernatorial primary, highlighting how fourth-place candidate Shenna Bellows could benefit if she receives a disproportionate share of second-place votes. He also addressed the controversy surrounding Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo, noting new text messages from his exes. Callers expressed concerns...

Cumberland County District Attorney Jackie Sartoris discussed her victory in the Democratic primary, noting a 12% margin. She highlighted the lack of public awareness about district attorneys' roles and the importance of restorative justice, which she expanded to handle four times more cases. Sartoris addressed criticisms about her restorative justice program, emphasizing its effectiveness in...

Aaron Chadbourne discussed Bill Gates' testimony on Capitol Hill, highlighting Gates' admission that Jeffrey Epstein used knowledge of his affairs to blackmail him. Chadbourne noted Epstein's history of leveraging sensitive information for personal gain, potentially involving intelligence agencies. He also speculated on the impact of Janet Mills' endorsement on the political landsc...

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.