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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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Troy Jackson’s Million-Dollar Surge
2d ago00:11:22Tap to summarizeMatt discusses the financial success of Troy Jackson's U.S. Senate campaign, noting he raised over $600,000 in the last three days and more than $1 million since launching. They contrast this with the dispirited state of Democrats after Graham Platner's departure and Susan Collins' subsequent positive campaigning. Matt argues that any new candidate would have received similar support due to the Democratic money machine, which is more effective than the Republican one.
Transcribe →Maine Vintage Toys
2d ago00:09:49Tap to summarizeJesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com
Transcribe →Josh Filler
2d ago00:14:43Tap to summarizeMatt 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 about Graham Platner.
Transcribe →Music & Politics
2d ago00:14:48Tap to summarizeRay from Lewiston discussed the LePage incident, Troy Jackson's poor debate performance, and his excitement about seeing Tesla. The hosts agreed to feature live concert suggestions from listeners. They also delved into Troy Jackson's rapid fundraising success, noting he raised $1 million in three days, with $613,000 coming in since Sunday. Comparatively, Susan Collins' positive ads are rebuilding her image. In the gubernatorial race, Hannah Pingree leads with $905,050, followed by Bobby Charles with $217,507. The discussion highlighted the financial disparities and strategic moves in Maine's political landscape.
Transcribe →WGAN App + Old Cuts
2d ago00:10:11Tap to summarizeThe conversation revolves around discussing the ease of using the WGAN app for listener interaction, including texting directly from the app. They reminisce about past controversies involving Paul LePage, such as his use of nicknames for criminals and his plain-spoken nature. They also touch on the current political landscape, noting that LePage's campaign for Congress is progressing smoothly due to the media's focus on other races like the U.S. Senate and governor's races. Matt also mention the term limits in Maine's legislature, which allows politicians to switch between the House and Senate.
Transcribe →Going Back To UNH Poll
3d ago00:15:07Tap to summarizeMatt criticizes a recent UNH poll on Susan Collins's Senate race, citing UNH's poor polling history in Maine and the unique methodology of the poll, which used online and text messages. Matt express skepticism about modern polling due to low response rates and the potential for biased or inaccurate results. He argues that polls in July are particularly unreliable and predict that Troy Jackson's current lead will persist in upcoming polls.
Transcribe →Eye On Politics
3d ago00:18:22Tap to summarizeEric Lusk & Keith Mestrich in For BJ their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.
Transcribe →Tech Talk: Craig Peterson
3d ago00:10:54Tap to summarizeCraig Peterson – America’s Leading Cybersecurity Coach, joins The WGAN Morning News every Wednesday at 7:35 for Tech Talk. Catch Craig every Saturday from 5pm-7pm on WGAN as he shares his Cybersecurity Secrets along with the latest Security news.
Transcribe →War In Iran
3d ago00:10:17Tap to summarizePresident Trump threatened to escalate the war with Iran by attacking Pickaxe Mountain, a potential nuclear storage site. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimated the war's cost at $30-$7.5 billion, with a request for $1.5 trillion in Pentagon funding, a 50% increase. Critics argued for detailed justifications beyond political attacks. The conversation also touched on Maine politics, with concerns about candidate Hannah Pingree's policies and voter ignorance. The discussion highlighted the need for a clear military strategy to end the conflict, suggesting that a ground presence might be necessary.
Transcribe →Another UNH Poll
3d ago00:16:46Tap to summarizeA poll by the University of New Hampshire shows Troy Jackson leading U.S. Senator Susan Collins by a slim margin in a hypothetical November matchup. Jackson secured 51% of delegates in the Maine Democratic nominating convention, with Shaw at 26% and Bellows at 11%. Jackson's support includes 50-1% of Platner primary voters and 40-9% of Mills primary voters. In a general election, Jackson garners 40-9% of likely voters, while Collins gets 40-6%. The poll also highlights a double-digit lead for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Hannah Pingree over her opponents.
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