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Bobby Charles outlined his campaign for governor, focusing on affordability, energy costs, government accountability and changes to state services.

The discussion debated what’s driving Maine’s housing affordability problem and the role of supply, investors and short-term rentals.

• Steve argued that billionaire and corporate ownership, corporate socialism, and war-related spending are worsening housing affordability.
• Matt challenged that explanation, citing supply-and-demand pressures in Southern Maine and saying investor-owned housing and Airbnb units represent too small a share to drive prices.
• Scott suggested asking Bobby Charles to explain what Hannah Pingree did and what Charles would do for Mainers.

The discussion examined a blocked congressional bill aimed at protecting presidential memorials and debated whether the Kennedy Center falls under that definition.

The discussion characterized Jackson’s campaign as short because he replaced Graham Platner late in the election cycle.

David Douglas Stone, the entrepreneur behind Cash Star, joins us to talk about building in Maine and putting guardrails around artificial intelligence.

Matt discussed voter disengagement in Maine and the political factors shaping how voters view the governor’s race.

Matt Gagnon talks with Michael Hoffer for the latest from Maine high school sports. They break down the week’s biggest stories, standout performances and teams to watch — plus announce the Hoffer’s High School Sports Athlete of the Week!

Visit HoffersHighSchoolSports.com for more high school sports coverage.

Matt discussed whether George Mitchell’s public honors should be removed over his association with Jeffrey Epstein, despite Mitchell not being charged or convicted of a crime.

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The discussion examined competing explanations and proposed responses to Maine’s high energy and heating costs.