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 world.

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The conversation covers several topics. First, it discusses a national news story about Maine Senate Democrat candidate Troy Jackson, highlighting his son's role as a high-paid lobbyist while Jackson was the state senate president. Josh questions the media's focus on this issue. Second, Scott comments on the reflecting pool, criticizing President Trump for attacking Fox News anchor Piro. Third, Paul brings up National Donut Day and National Glazed Donut Day, noting AI's potential inaccuracies. Lastly, the discussion shifts to Dr. Fauci, exploring legal theories to hold him accountable, including contempt, invalid pardons, and state law violations, with the latter being a potential serious risk for Fauci.

Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire checks in with Matt to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.

Josh Filler criticizes Democrats for not aligning state tax laws with federal ones, leading to higher taxes on tips and overtime in Maine. They praise recent tax cuts and increased standard deductions, accusing Democrats of economic illiteracy for opposing energy development since the Carter era.  

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

Peter Charalambous from ABC News updates on the reflecting pool drama in Washington D.C., revealing that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has acknowledged the damage was due to a botched installation by a contractor, not vandalism. The DOJ has dropped charges against former Olympian David Hearn, and his attorneys are demanding an apology. The president initially disagreed but later retracted his statements. The conversation shifts to broader criticisms of the Trump administration's actions and policies, including inflation and international relations, with callers expressing varying opinions on the president's handling of these issues.

The conversation revolves around the escalating tensions with Iran, particularly the Chinese supply of MANPADS to Iran, which can threaten U.S. bases. Mike from Harpswell expresses skepticism about both Iranian and Chinese denials, highlighting the religious fanaticism of Iranian forces. The discussion also touches on the potential use of biological and chemical warfare by Iran, which has not been widely discussed. Additionally, there are concerns about the economic impact of rising energy prices due to the conflict, which could affect midterm elections. Josh Filler also discusses the political implications of inflation and the potential blame game between political parties.

Joe Lundberg from AccuWeather discussed the current and upcoming weather forecasts. Rainfall of half an inch to an inch is expected, with potential flooding in areas like Springfield, Hartford, New York City, and Philadelphia. Despite this, Maine's drought situation is not expected to improve significantly. August is predicted to be wetter than normal, with a mix of rainy and dry days. Temperatures may reach the 90s, particularly late this week and over the weekend, before a cold front reduces heat and humidity early next week.

To 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.