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Newsradio WGAN
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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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Wicked Sports Weekend
2w ago00:15:46Tap to summarizeWe discuss All Things New England Sports with Jon Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend” on Thursday instead of Friday!
Transcribe →Why Was This Nurse Detained by ICE?
2w ago00:18:25Tap to summarizeNurses at a medical center protested the detention of Deborah Kapisha, a Zambian asylum seeker and nurse, by ICE for allegedly overstaying a visa. Kapisha, legally authorized to work, was apprehended at Boston Logan International Airport. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed her detention. The discussion highlighted the complexity of U.S. immigration law, the political divide on reform, and the challenges of asylum seekers navigating the system. The conversation also touched on historical immigration policies, the economic incentives for migrant labor, and the need for comprehensive reform to address the broken immigration system.
Transcribe →Maine Vintage Toys
2w ago00:12:44Tap to summarizeJesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com
Transcribe →Josh Filler
2w ago00:13:56Tap 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.
Transcribe →Troy's Residency & Potential Fraud
2w ago00:13:24Tap to summarizeThe discussion centered on Troy Jackson's residency and potential fraud regarding his travel reimbursements as a lawmaker. Matt questioned whether Jackson, who bought a house in Augusta to reduce commuting time, misrepresented his travel to claim reimbursements. Evidence like credit card receipts could prove his whereabouts. The conversation also touched on Bobby Charles's campaign promise to expand Maine's homestead exemption, despite not using it himself due to an accounting oversight. Matt criticized the media for focusing on Charles's financial decisions rather than investigating Jackson's potential fraud.
Transcribe →Suspending Medicaid Providers
2w ago00:04:22Tap to summarizeThe Mills administration announced it suspended payments to five Medicaid and Medicare providers suspected of fraud, terminated two for health and safety risks, and unenrolled 28 caregivers for non-compliance. This contrasts with the Trump administration's efforts, criticized for being insufficient. Dr. Mehmet Oz, the CMS administrator, visited Maine to address fraud but met with conservative media and a Republican candidate instead of state officials. Mills' spokesperson accused Oz of prioritizing politics over fraud prevention. The timing of the Mills administration's actions, coinciding with Oz's visit, raised questions about the sincerity of their anti-fraud efforts.
Transcribe →Shawn Moody- Segment 6
3w ago00:19:52Tap to summarizeTo conclude today's show, host Shawn Moody has the phone lines open with your thoughts. If you missed you chance to call, we are live EVERY Saturday from 10AM-1PM here on Newsradio WGAN- 98.5 FM, AM 560, and 93.1 HD-2. Also, you can catch us live anytime here on wgan.com.
Transcribe →Jim Wynn- Segment 5
3w ago00:20:00Tap to summarizeHost Shawn Moody welcomes Jim Wynn into the studio. Jim is a small businessman, as he is the founder and owner of Sebago Dock and Lift in Naples.
Transcribe →Shawn Moody- Segment 4
3w ago00:20:23Tap to summarizeThe phones are back open for the fourth segment of "Inside Maine" with Shawn Moody here on Newsradio WGAN!
Transcribe →Paul Bradbury- Segment 3
3w ago00:16:14Tap to summarizeHost Shawn Moody welcomes Paul Bradbury, the executive director of the Portland International Jetport, onto the show.
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