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Newsradio WGAN
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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Coffee & Politics
Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent…
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Wicked Sports Weekend
We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.
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Thursday Calls
The discussion centered on the recent military campaign against Iran, highlighting the halt of their nuclear program and the lack of a military presence…
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Maine Vintage Toys
Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com
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Josh Filler
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…
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Jason Savage
Stay informed on state and national politics with Jason Savage, Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party
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Weather Update
Meteorologist Heather Zehr provided a weather update, explaining the sudden drop in temperatures from the recent warm spell. Despite the first day of summer…
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Republican History In Maine
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…
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Working Near The White House
Matt recounts their experience of working near the White House at 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, expressing concerns about potential attacks due to the building's…
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Eye On Politics
Eric Lusk & BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.
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Scanning Ballots
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…
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Tech Talk: Craig Peterson
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…
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Ineffectiveness Of Legislators
The discussion centered on the perceived ineffectiveness of legislators compared to Elon Musk's problem-solving approach. Bruce criticized the legislature's…
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Failure Of Current Law: Eliot Cutler
Matt expresses frustration over Eliot Cutler's numerous parole violations for possessing child pornography, highlighting his long history of abuse and the…
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Elon Musk's Worth
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…
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Maulian Bryant
Maulian Bryant, executive director of the Wabanaki Alliance and former Tribal Ambassador for the Penobscot Nation, joins us to discuss the issues which impact…
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Unifying Power Of Sports
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…
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Hoffer’s High School Sports
Matt speaks with Michael Hoffer and discusses High School Sports and announces The Athlete of the week! Website: www.hoffershighschoolsports.com
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Capital Insights: Phil Harriman
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…
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Tuesday’s With Howie Carr
Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center, don’t delay, make an appointment today at Route 22 Service Center. Online at…
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Cognitive Dissonance
Paul from South Portland discussed the ineffectiveness of repeatedly highlighting Platner's scandals, suggesting instead a cognitive dissonance theory-based…
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Wealth Is Not About Cash
Matt defends billionaires like Jeff Bezos, arguing that their wealth is earned through providing value, such as convenience in shopping. They criticize…
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Maine Wire Monday's
Jon Fetherston of the Maine Wire joins Matt to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.
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Platner's Comment On Musk
Matt discusses Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire after SpaceX's IPO, highlighting Graham Plattner's controversial tweet about Musk being the first…
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Grace Curley
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
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Update On RCV & The Race
The conversation discusses the political landscape in Maine, focusing on the ranked-choice voting (RCV) tabulation for the primary elections. Rick Bennett, an…
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Elder Financial Exploitation Awareness Day
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…
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Positive Impact of World Cup
The conversation revolves around the positive impact of the World Cup on the United States, highlighting the influx of European visitors to various cities…
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Phil Harriman- Hour 3
The phone calls continue to come in on a very listener driven edition of "Inside Maine" with Phil Harriman.
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Portland Recovery Community Center
This week, Amanda Proctor, executive director of the Portland Recovery Community Center, and addiction expert Dr. Jonathan Fellers join us to discuss the…
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Phil Harriman- Hour 2
The phones continue to light up in the second hour of today's show, with your host- Phil Harriman.
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Phil Harriman- Hour 1
"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…
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Maine Veterans Spotlight 6/14/26
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…
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Maine Points: PSL Strive
Today we're highlighting an organization that's helping individuals with intellectual disabilities build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections…
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Friday Calls
The discussion centered on the importance of character in politics, criticizing the potential election of Graham Platner over Susan Collins. The conversation…
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Coffee & Politics
Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent…
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Results Of Maine's Primary
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%…
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Maine Policy Institute
Montana Towers from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon
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RCV Voting
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…
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Your Calls On Platner
Aaron Chadborne discussed the potential impact of ranked-choice voting in Maine's Democratic gubernatorial primary, highlighting how fourth-place candidate…
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Jackie Sartoris
Cumberland County District Attorney Jackie Sartoris discussed her victory in the Democratic primary, noting a 12% margin. She highlighted the lack of public…
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Testimony On Capital Hill
Aaron Chadbourne discussed Bill Gates' testimony on Capitol Hill, highlighting Gates' admission that Jeffrey Epstein used knowledge of his affairs to blackmail…
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Josh Filler
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…
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Aarons Take On Political Landscape
Aaron Chadborne discusses the political landscape in Maine, highlighting the high turnout and the impact of the gubernatorial race. He notes the surprising…
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Jason Savage
Stay informed on state and national politics with Jason Savage, Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party
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Trumps Comments & Collins/Platner
Aaron Chadbourne discussed Donald Trump's recent comments about Susan Collins and Graham Platner. Trump criticized Plattner, calling him a "thug" and a…
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Aaron Being Recognized
Aaron Chadborne discussed his recent recognition as the 2026 Realtor of the Year by the Greater Portland Board of Realtors. The award, based on market activity…
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Closing Thoughts
Aaron Chadborne discusses the aftermath of the primary elections, noting the ongoing ballot counting under the supervision of Deputy Secretary of State Julie…
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ABC News - Jared Kovsky
Aaron Chadbourne and Jared Kovsky from ABC News discuss the aftermath of Maine's election, highlighting the Senate race where Graham Plattner received 72% of…
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Eye On Politics
Eric Lusk & BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.
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Matt Gagnon On Maine's Primary
Matt Gagnon speaks with Aaron and recaps Maine's Primary
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Aftermath Of The Primary
Aaron Chadborne and he and Jason discuss the aftermath of the primary, focusing on the scandal surrounding candidate Graham Platner. Platner's departure for…
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Maine Primary 2026 900 PM
The 2026 Maine primary night saw significant results with Graham Plattner projected as the winner of the Democratic gubernatorial primary, despite only 6% of…