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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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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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National Radio Day
The conversation revolves around trivia, specifically the origin of Lady Gaga's name from Queen's "Radio Gaga." Matt mentions an upcoming absence for a…
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Politics Behind the Endorsements
Matt criticizes Planned Parenthood for attacking Susan Collins, a former pro-choice advocate they endorsed, and for endorsing Matt Dunlap, a former pro-life…
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Voters Shake Up the Establishment
The discussion covered the recent Florida Senate primary, where the Democratic socialist candidate Nixon upset Vinman, likely securing a Republican win. The…
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Eye On Politics
Eric Lusk & Keith Mestrich in For BJ their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.
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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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The $400 Million Political Ad Blitz
The conversation discusses the rapid hiring spree of Troy Jackson's U.S. Senate campaign, which began after he became the Democratic nominee on July 25th. The…
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Could the World End in 72 Minutes?
Matt discusses Annie Jacobsen book "Nuclear War: A Scenario," which describes a hypothetical nuclear Armageddon and its aftermath. The book is being adapted…
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Dr. Sam Zager
Dr. Sam Zager, family physician and member of the Maine State Legislature, shares what's current in Maine health policy and the state of health care in general.
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Democrats: Center vs. Left
The conversation discusses the Democratic Party's shift from democratic socialism to a more centrist approach, exemplified by Third Way's stance against…
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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 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…
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Maine Veterans Spotlight: Episode 94
On this episode we talk with Chris Montagna the secretary to the board of directors for the Maine Military Museum. Chuck Igo is back to highlight medal of…
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Maine Veterans Spotlight: Episode 93
On this special episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, Wreaths Across America’s Chris Chapman had the honor of covering the VFW National Convention in Reno…
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Maine Veterans Spotlight: Episode 92
On this episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we talk with Eric Schimpf, a United States Army Veteran who is currently the president of Merrill Wealth…
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Can You Trust the Polls?
Matt discusses a bogus poll by Median Strategies that claimed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass had a 12-point lead over City Council member Nithya Raymond, which…
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Fajita Day & Salsa
The conversation revolves around the participants' love for fajitas and their preferences for various Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. They discuss the components…
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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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What’s Next for Graham Platner?
Graham Platner, a former U.S. Senate candidate, is denying rape allegations that ended his campaign and is reaching out to former allies, raising suspicions of…
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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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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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Rep. Barbara Bagshaw
Representative Barbara Bagshaw discussed her discovery of incorrect district boundaries while door-knocking. She noticed new buildings and households in her…
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Do We Favor Socialism?
A new poll by CBS News and YouGov reveals that 60% of Democratic Party members favor socialism, while 18% view it negatively. Among college-educated Democrats…
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Weather & Politics
The conversation discusses the unusual cooler weather in August, contrasting it with the extreme heat in other parts of the U.S. They mention specific…
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George Matelich
George Matelich, co-founder of Rely and co-founder of Nexus Maine, joins us to talk about building an AI company in Maine.
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Stephanie Anderson- Segments 5 & 6
Former Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson is coming out of retirement to run for her former office once again. Host Aaron Chadbourne…
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Pastor Travis Carey- Segment 4
Pastor Travis Carey is the Pastor of the Calvary Chapel of Greater Portland and joins host Aaron Chadbourne for the fourth segment of today's show.
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Graham Pollard- Segment 3
Host Aaron Chadbourne welcomes Graham Pollard from The Maine Wire onto the show for the third segment of today's show.
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Ron Russel- Segment 2
Host Aaron Chadbourne welcomes District 1 candidate for Congress, Republican Rick Russell into the studio for the second segment of today's show!
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Aaron Chadbourne- Segment 1
Aaron Chadbourne hosts this week's edition of "Inside Maine." The phones are open- what's on your mind?
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Collins' Voting Record
The Bangor Daily News analyzed Susan Collins' voting record, finding she cast 10,076 roll call votes over 25 years, with 2% (200 votes) being decisive. Of…
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Helping Maine’s Horses
Danny Martignetti interviews Peg Keyser, Advancement Director of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA), about the organization's recent…
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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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World War II Memorial
The Morning News covered various topics, including a discussion about the vandalism of the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C., with Mike from Harpswell…
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Terms Of Agreement
The United States and Iran remain at odds over the terms of ending their five-month war, with no progress on the interim peace deal reached in June. The U.S…
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Joe Lundberg
The conversation begins with a discussion about a past collapsed bridge in San Francisco and a recent severe thunderstorm in the Portland area. Joe Lundberg…
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Little League Disqualification Debate
The conversation revolves around the recent disqualification of the Tulsa Little League baseball team from the Little League World Series due to an ineligible…
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New Maine Senate Poll Shakes Up Race
The conversation revolves around the implications of a new Fox News poll in Maine, which shows Troy Jackson, the Democratic former Senate President, with a…
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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 Watch FB Live Feed…
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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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Kate Snyder
Kate Snyder, a former mayor of Portland, is running for city council. She discussed her return to public service, citing her previous roles on the school board…
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Troy Jackson’s Past Under Scrutiny
Troy Jackson, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, faced allegations from his longtime partner, Lena Pelletier, who claimed he pushed her after punching a man…
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A Changing Political Map
In the conversation, Matt discusses the political landscape in Minnesota, highlighting Tafoya's recent win and her campaign promises to stop fraud, support law…
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Eye On Politics
Eric Lusk & Keith Mestrich in For BJ their Analysis of Maine & National Politics
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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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Portland Mayor Mark Dion
Portland Mayor Mark Dion highlighted upcoming proposals for public safety ordinances and a zoning change for a new stadium for the Hearts of Pine. Dion…
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Wisconsin Race
In the recent Wisconsin gubernatorial race, David Crowley, a 40-year-old Milwaukee County official, unexpectedly won the Democratic nomination over three…
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Wisconsin’s Progressive Revolt
The discussion centers on the Wisconsin governor primary, where Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong is challenging Governor Tony Evers' handpicked successor…
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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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Fauci Texts and Public Trust
The conversation centers on the release of text messages from Anthony Fauci's government phone, revealing concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine's safety for…
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Scientific Report On Birth Rates
Matt discusses a Scientific Reports study linking political beliefs to birth rates in the U.S., noting that conservative individuals maintain historical birth…
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Medicaid Fraud
John from Falmouth questions why Republicans haven't addressed Medicaid fraud legislatively. Matt explains the need for a 60-vote threshold to break the…
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Royce White's Intentions
Royce White, a former NBA player, announced his intention to declare for the 2027 WNBA draft, claiming he is transgender, following Enos Kanter Freedom's…
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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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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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AOC's Eggs
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) announced her decision to freeze her eggs at 36, citing the high cost of fertility procedures and the Trump…