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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
Episodes
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Maine Wire Monday's
Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire checks in with Matt to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.
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Press Secretary Under Fire
The discussion examines criticism surrounding White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah's departure after just seven days. Matt Gagnon and Evan debate…
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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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France Erupts in Protest
Massive protests sweep across France as frustration grows over rising living costs, immigration, taxes, and government services. Matt Gagnon examines the…
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LePage Residency Questions
Matt Dunlap raises questions about Paul LePage’s Maine residency and time spent in Florida as the two compete for Maine’s Second Congressional District seat…
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Jackson Refuses to Apologize
Troy Jackson stands by his heated exchange with Susan Collins during their Senate debate, refusing to apologize for telling her to shut up. The discussion…
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Hot Rods & Heroes Recap
Matt Gagnon recaps the Hot Rods & Heroes event, which drew an estimated 600 or more classic cars. Plus, a preview of the morning's guests, including Grace…
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Hannah Pingree
Dr. Lisa Belisle and Dr. Jeffery Barkin welcome Democratic Candidate for Governor, Hannah Pingree, on to the show to discuss her thoughts on what she would do…
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Seamus Othot- Segment 6
Seamus Othot from the Maine Wire joins host Aaron Chadbourne to talk about voter fraud within the state of Maine, and plenty more.
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Bobby Charles- Segment 5
Host Aaron Chadbourne welcomes Bobby Charles, Republican candidate for Governor onto the fifth segment of today's show.
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Steve Robinson- Segment 4
Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire joins host Aaron Chadbourne for the fourth segment of today's show. Let's see what HE has to say about this upcoming…
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Ken Fredette- Segment 3
State Representative, and former minority leader of the State House Ken Fredette joins host Aaron Chadbourne to discuss his take on the election coming up on…
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Rick Bennett- Segment 2
Host Aaron Chadbourne welcomes independent gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett to the show for the second segment of today's show, where Rick will explain why…
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Aaron Chadbourne- Segment 1
With election season only two and a half weeks away, today's show is loaded with guests- including several prominent candidates running for office. However…
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Maine Points: Helping Maine Veterans
Veterans Forward, a program of Easterseals Maine, provides critical support to Maine veterans and their families, including housing, employment…
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Maine Politics Gets Personal
Maine's political climate is getting increasingly contentious. Matt Gagnon discusses the heated Senate debate, Troy Jackson's confrontation with a protester…
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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
John Tomase joins Matt Gagnon for “Wicked Sports Weekend,” breaking down the latest from across the New England sports scene.
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Maine's Political Divide
Bobby Reynolds joins Matt Gagnon to discuss growing political polarization, the influence of partisan media, and the challenges facing moderate candidates. The…
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Maine Governor Forum Preview
The Portland Community Chamber previews its October 21 gubernatorial forum at USM’s Hannaford Hall. Three candidates will answer the same questions on housing…
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Senate Campaign Cash
New campaign finance reports reveal a major fundraising gap in Maine’s U.S. Senate race. Joy Jackson raised $20.4 million compared to Susan Collins’ $5.2…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 12
During WGAN’s Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon, Bill and Brian discussed how Veterans Forward provides immediate, personalized assistance to…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 11
Jeff Pierce continues NewsRadio WGAN's Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon with retired Major General Bill Libby, former Adjutant General of the…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 10
Jeff Pierce and retired Major General Doug Farnham continue NewsRadio WGAN's Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon, highlighting the importance of…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 9
Jeff Pierce and retired Major General Doug Farnham continue NewsRadio WGAN's Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon, highlighting the importance of…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 8
Jeff Pierce returns to host, with former Secretary of State Charlie Summers co-hosting for this hour, where they highlighted how community donations help Maine…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 7
Shawn Moody, WGAN host and founder of Moody's Collision Center, hosts this hour of the radiothon. Shawn welcomes regular WGAN caller "Gunny" Mike Hall, who…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 6
Jeff Pierce continues WGAN's Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon with Dennis Brown and Karen Worcester of Wreaths Across America. Dennis shares…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 5
Jeff Pierce and Jon Shannon continue WGAN's Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon, highlighting the critical assistance Veterans Forward, a…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 4
Matt Gagnon continues NewsRadio WGAN's Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon with Maine gubernatorial candidates Bobby Charles and Rick Bennett…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 3
Matt Gagnon welcomes U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree during Hour 3 of NewsRadio WGAN's Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 2
Matt Gagnon continues NewsRadio WGAN's Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon with U.S. Senator Angus King, who discusses the challenges facing…
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Make 12 Hours Radiothon – 1
Hour 1 of NewsRadio WGAN's Make 12 Hours Count for Veterans Forward Radiothon features special guests Hannah Pingree and former Governor Paul LePage. Matt…
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Maine Governor's Race
Matt Gagnon takes calls about Maine's gubernatorial race and whether competing debates are limiting voter attention. Callers weigh in on Bobby Charles, Rick…
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Eye On Politics
Eric Lusk joins Matt to break down the latest in Maine and national politics, offering their perspectives on the issues, headlines and political developments…
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Craig Peterson
Craig Peterson, America’s Leading Cybersecurity Coach, joins the WGAN Morning News every Wednesday at 7:35 a.m. for Tech Talk, breaking down the latest in…
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Portland Mayor Mark Dion
Matt Gagnon speaks with Portland Mayor Mark Dion about the city's ongoing challenges with public safety, homelessness, substance use, and government…
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Maine's Debate Scheduling Clash
Two major statewide debates scheduled at the same time left Maine voters and news organizations having to choose between the governor's race and the U.S…
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Maine’s $1.3B Budget Problem
The discussion focused on Maine’s projected $1.3 billion budget gap and questioned whether current proposals are realistic enough to close it. The conversation…
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Hoffer’s High School Sports
Matt Gagnon talks with Michael Hoffer for the latest from Maine high school sports. They break down the week’s biggest stories, standout performances and teams…
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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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Maine Veterans Spotlight: Episode 100
On this 100th episode of the Maine Veteran Spotlight, we talk with Major General Retired Doug Farnham about his service in the United States Air Force, his…
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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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Ride Safety & Fear of Heights
The discussion focused on amusement-ride safety and the different ways people respond to heights. The conversation compared large fixed rides with portable…
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Political Ads & Free Speech
The discussion examined the rapidly rising cost and volume of political advertising in Maine, including the sharp increase in spending in the Second…
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Campaign Spending & Voter Fatigue
The discussion focused on frustration with an election cycle described as increasingly negative, repetitive and exhausting for voters. The conversation…
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Dr. Jeffrey Barkin- Segment 4
Dr. Jeffrey Barkin is one of the the hosts of "A Healthy Conversation" here on Newsradio WGAN at 11 AM and 9 PM every Sunday. "Inside Maine" host Phil Harriman…
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Sanders Joins Maine Senate Race
The discussion examined whether Bernie Sanders’s rally with Troy Jackson could meaningfully affect Maine’s U.S. Senate race. The rally was seen as potentially…
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Maine’s $1.3B Budget Gap
The discussion focused on Maine’s projected budget shortfall and the political debate surrounding it. The projected general fund gap for the 2028–2029 biennium…
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Comfort, Culture & Morality
The discussion examined how prosperity, comfort and changing expectations shape modern political and cultural debates. It connected Columbus and European…
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Columbus in Context
The discussion examined how Christopher Columbus should be viewed through historical context while still acknowledging the harms connected to his actions and…
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Aaron Chadbourne
Aaron fills in for Grace Curley and breaks down the latest political headlines making news in Maine and across the country.
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Polling & the Midterms
The discussion examined whether current polling is accurately capturing the political environment ahead of the midterm elections. Democrats hold a lead on the…
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Energy Ceasefire Questions
The discussion focused on questions surrounding proposed energy agreements involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States. It examined Trump’s announcement of…
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Senate Map Tightens
The discussion examined the latest U.S. Senate map and where both parties may have pickup opportunities. Maine, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska…
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Talarico & Senate Stakes
The discussion focused on the political fallout from the Talarico controversy and what it could mean for several competitive U.S. Senate races. The…
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Phil Harriman- Segment 6
The phones are open and we want to hear from you! Hear from you, we do! If you missed your chance to call in, we are liver EVERY Saturday from 10 AM until 1…
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Mike Hall- Segment 5
"Gunny" Mike Hall, a regular caller to WGAN, joins us for the fifth segment of today's show.
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Phil Harriman- Segment 3
The phones continue to be open for the third segment of today's show.