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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
Newsradio WGANFrank Gruber
Frank Gruber, co-founder and co-CEO of Established, and a singer-songwriter, joins us to talk about following curiosity, reinvention, and a healthier…
Newsradio WGANCoffee & Politics
Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent…
Newsradio WGANWicked Sports Weekend
We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.”
Newsradio WGANSenate Republican Leader Trey Stewart
Senate Republican Leader Trey Stewart joins Matt to preview an upcoming press conference with Energy Committee Republicans, pointing out that Troy Jackson’s…
Newsradio WGANQuincy Hentzel
We speak with Quincy Hentzel, CEO Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce about upcoming Eggs & Issues coming up next week.
Newsradio WGANMaine Vintage Toys
Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com
Newsradio WGANJosh 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…

Newsradio WGANChanges in vision as you age
We open today's show talking about how quickly it's become dark for the commute into the station. Producer Jeremy Mixer (in for the Vacationing Danny) points…
Newsradio WGANEye On Politics
Eric Lusk & Keith Mestrich join Matt for their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.
Newsradio WGANTech 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…
Newsradio WGANLaurel Libby
We speak to Rep. Laurel Libby on all things political in Maine and Nationally.
Newsradio WGANMatt's Anniversary
Today marks the anniversary of Matt's marriage. Find out how many years Matt and Mrs. Gagnon have been married, and the complications they faced while engaged…
Newsradio WGANCapital 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…
Newsradio WGANTuesdays 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…
Newsradio WGANPolitical Betting
What do you think about candidates making bets for themselves? Find out who has done this, and is it any different than Pete Rose betting on baseball?
Newsradio WGANJustice for Tupac
After 30 years, justice has finally come down over the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Matt talks about how while many icons of the 1990's music scene lost their…
Newsradio WGANSegment 2
The phone lines are open, and Matt takes the first two calls of today's show.
Newsradio WGANOpening Segment
Matt returns after the weekend, and welcomes Jeremy Mixer to the Producer's chair for the next two weeks while Danny is on vacation. Matt and Jason talk about…
Newsradio WGANAaron Chadbourne- Segment 6
This week's host, Aaron Chadbourne, takes your call in the last segment of the show.
Newsradio WGANMatt Boucher- Segment 5
This segment, Aaron talks to Matt Boucher, the Kennebec County Register of Deeds. They talk about deed fraud in the state of Maine.
Newsradio WGANAaron Chadbourne- Segment 4
Host Aaron Chadbourne has the phones open for the fourth segment of today's show!
Newsradio WGANRep. Katrina Smith- Segment 3
State Representative Katrina Smith joins host Aaron Chadbourne for the third segment of today's "Inside Maine."
Newsradio WGANSteve Robinson- Segment 2
Host Aaron Chadbourne is joined by Steve Robinson from The Maine Wire for the second segment of today's show. Steve shares his take of all things political in…
Newsradio WGANBobby Charles- Segment 1
Aaron Chadbourne is back behind the mic for this week's show, and for the first guest is Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles.
Newsradio WGANMail-In Ballot Battle
The discussion focused on the implementation of the president's executive order on mail-in ballots, which requires states to upload voter lists and conform to…

Newsradio WGANCoffee & Politics
Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent…
Newsradio WGANWicked Sports Weekend
We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.”
Newsradio WGANPolitics, Security & Failed Policies
The conversation critiques the renaming of Lake Ontario and the Department of War, labeling it as a trivial act by the current administration. Speaker 1…
Newsradio WGANCollins, Jackson & the Debate Stage
U.S. Senator Susan Collins has agreed to four debates against Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, with the first scheduled for early September. Collins…
Newsradio WGANMail-In Ballot Battle
The discussion focused on the implementation of the president's executive order on mail-in ballots, which requires states to upload voter lists and conform to…
Newsradio WGANIran’s Assassination Network
Brad Garrett, ABC News crime and terrorism analyst, discussed Iran's use of criminal gangs for assassinations, citing a case where two Hell's Angels were hired…
Newsradio WGANAI, Immigration & Accountability
The discussion covered several key points: Mainwire reported a state check sent to a deceased person's estate, raising concerns about intentional payments…
Newsradio WGANJason Savage
Josh Filler speaks to Jason Savage, Senior Advisor at the Maine Republican Party
Newsradio WGANMeta’s $17 Billion Settlement
The conversation discusses the $17 billion Meta (Facebook) settlement, with Maine receiving $56 million, or 0.3% of the total. Josh debates the formula used…
Newsradio WGANUse Of AI
The discussion centered on the use of AI in writing, particularly in an op-ed by Stanley Druckenmiller in the Wall Street Journal. Druckenmiller admitted using…
Newsradio WGANEye On Politics
Eric Lusk & Keith Mestrich in For BJ their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.
Newsradio WGANTech 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…
Newsradio WGANGolden Backs Trump Tariffs
The conversation discusses the political implications of Jared Golden's support for President Trump's tariffs against Canada, noting the economic disparity…
Newsradio WGANDr. Liza White and Martina Marrali
The founders of Elivive, Dr. Liza White and Martina Marrali, join us to talk about a Maine built wearable for women's hormonal health.
Newsradio WGANMaine Veterans Spotlight: Episode 96
On this week’s episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, Chris Chapman, Program Manager for Wreaths Across America Radio, sits in for Jeff Pierce. Chris shares…
Newsradio WGANCapital 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…
Newsradio WGANTuesday'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…
Newsradio WGANSupreme Court Backs Trump Moves
Josh Filler in for Matt discussed recent Supreme Court decisions. Chief Justice John Roberts lifted an injunction against the Trump administration's ballroom…
Newsradio WGANThe Tariff Battle
The discussion focused on the escalating tariff battle between the U.S. and Canada, with President Trump and Ontario Premier Ford exchanging rhetoric. Canada's…
Newsradio WGANMaine Wire Monday’s
Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire checks in with Josh to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.
Newsradio WGANThe Sinema Marriage Lawsuit
The discussion shifts from the cost of college to the legal case against former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema in North Carolina. Sinema is being sued by Heather…
Newsradio WGANThe Tariff Debate
Josh Filler and Jason discuss the contradictory criticisms of President Trump's tariff policies by Senator Shelley Pingree and some Republicans. They highlight…
Newsradio WGANTariffs, Travel & Maine Politics
Josh Filler hosts a discussion about Matt's travel plans. Matt Gagnon is off for most of the week, returning on Friday. The conversation shifts to personal…
Newsradio WGANJosh Filler- Hour 3
The phones continue to be open to callers for the final hour of today's show! If you missed your chance to join the program, we are on every Saturday from…
Newsradio WGANJosh Filler- Segment 2
The phone lines continue to be open for the second hour of today's show with Josh Filler hosting.
Newsradio WGANJosh Filler- Hour 1
It's Saturday, and that means we are LIVE and LOCAL with this week's host- Josh Filler!
Newsradio WGANDunlap's Campaign Strategy
Matt discusses Matt Dunlap's campaign strategy against Paul LePage, noting that Dunlap is under pressure to make a significant move as LePage's campaign is…
Newsradio WGANCoffee & Politics
Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent…
Newsradio WGANWicked Sports Weekend
We discuss All Things New England Sports with Jon Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend”
Newsradio WGANLaurel Libby
We speak to Rep. Laurel Libby on all things political in Maine and National.
Newsradio WGANAmerica’s $40 Trillion Debt Problem
The discussion centers on the growing U.S. national debt, which surpassed $40 trillion. Matt criticizes both the Trump and Biden administrations for increasing…
Newsradio WGANMaine Vintage Toys
Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com
Newsradio WGANTwo Different Realities
The discussion centers on the FBI data and the perception of reality among different societal groups. Matt argues that emotions and incomplete views of the…