Thursday Calls by Newsradio WGAN

Jesse Fairbanks from Maine Vintage Toys is in talking about all things Nostalgic, Triva and more!

Matt speaks with Security Analyst Josh Filler. Josh Filler is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official. Josh Filler works with law enforcement and other public safety agencies across the country on homeland security and emergency preparedness issues.

Stay updated on state and national politics with Jason Savage, the Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party, Jason Savage.

Stay updated on state and national politics with Jason Savage, the Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party, Jason Savage.

The conversation centers on the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which lasted 43 days. Matt Gagnon discusses President Trump's blame game against the Democrats and a poll suggesting more Americans blame the GOP. He argues that the shutdown was a political stunt by the Democrats, particularly Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer, to appease their base and fight Trump. Gagnon criticizes both parties for using the shutdown for political gain, highlighting the inefficacy of the filibuster in the Senate. He concludes that the shutdown was a pointless exercise, causing widespread disruptions without achieving any significant political or policy goals.

Matt Gagnon discusses his limited French skills, influenced by his father and high school experiences. He contrasts the historical French-English dynamics in Maine with modern cultural homogenization. The conversation shifts to a caller, Ed from Gorham, who criticizes a proposed 50-year mortgage, arguing it's financially impractical and a bank money grab. Ed suggests focusing on housing supply and addressing undocumented immigrants to improve affordability. Matt Gagnon agrees, praising Ed's insightful call.

This week, with special guest Kelly Towle from the Blake Show on Coast 93.1 in Portland, we talk with Marissa Cipolla, a US Army Reservist. We talk with Justin Miller, a US Army Veteran who helped create an app called Objective Zero, and the goal is to provide peer-to-peer support for veterans to reduce the number of veteran suicides, with the objective being zero veteran suicides.

This week, with special guest Kelly Towle from the Blake Show on Coast 93.1 in Portland, we talk with Marissa Cipolla, a US Army Reservist. We talk with Justin Miller, a US Army Veteran who helped create an app called Objective Zero, and the goal is to provide peer-to-peer support for veterans to reduce the number of veteran suicides, with the objective being zero veteran suicides.

This week, with special guest Kelly Towle from the Blake Show on Coast 93.1 in Portland, we talk with Marissa Cipolla, a US Army Reservist. We talk with Justin Miller, a US Army Veteran who helped create an app called Objective Zero, and the goal is to provide peer-to-peer support for veterans to reduce the number of veteran suicides, with the objective being zero veteran suicides.