The conversation discusses the Democratic Party's shift from democratic socialism to a more centrist approach, exemplified by Third Way's stance against democratic socialists. Matt argues that the party's current centrist vision lacks substance, contrasting it with the clear policies of democratic socialism like taxing billionaires and providing universal healthcare. The discussion also touches on historical left-wing politics in the U.S. and Europe, noting the success of conservative leaders like Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan. Additionally, there's a side conversation about polling inaccuracies, particularly in Trump elections, and the challenges of predicting voter turnout.

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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We talk with Jennifer Munson, Executive Director of the Galen Cole Family Foundation and the Cole Land Transportation Museum, about the founder, Galen Cole’s service in World War II and some events coming up at the Museum. We talk with Colonel Joe Abegg, Northeast Region Chief of Staff for the Civil Air Patrol, about his service in the United States Air Force and why he has devoted 53 years of his life to Civil Air Patrol. We also talk with Julie McAdoo, a United States Air Force Veteran, about her service and how she continues to serve in Civil Air Patrol.

On this episode we talk with Chris Montagna the secretary to the board of directors for the Maine Military Museum. Chuck Igo is back to highlight medal of honor recipient Col. Charles Henry Smith from Hollis Maine. We talk with Maine Humorist and Vietnam Veteran Gary Crocker about his service and post service life advocating for veterans.

On this special episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, Wreaths Across America’s Chris Chapman had the honor of covering the VFW National Convention in Reno, Nevada. We talked with the Maine State Commander for the VFW, Roger Stevens. The Director of the Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), Kelly McKeague, joins us to tell us about the great work the DPAA is doing. Tom Scheurich shares how his father’s remains were recovered in Vietnam by DPAA. We round out the show with Donna Knox; her father is still MIA after his plane went down in Korea during the Korean War, and the DPAA is still searching for his remains.   

On this episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we talk with Eric Schimpf, a United States Army Veteran who is currently the president of Merrill Wealth Management, Bank of America’s wealth management division. Chuck Igo will be back, featuring two Medal of Honor recipients with deep roots in the state of Maine.

Matt discusses a bogus poll by Median Strategies that claimed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass had a 12-point lead over City Council member Nithya Raymond, which was later debunked as a social experiment. The poll also falsely claimed 16% of respondents voted for former reality TV star Spencer Pratt. Matt criticizes the media for not vetting polls properly and highlights the broader issues with polling accuracy, citing failures in Wisconsin and Maine. They argue that unreliable polls mislead the public and media, emphasizing the need for better scrutiny and transparency in polling data.

The conversation revolves around the participants' love for fajitas and their preferences for various Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. They discuss the components of a perfect fajita, including steak, green peppers, onions, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and salsa. They also share their experiences with different types of salsa, with one participant praising a particular salsa verde discovered at a supermarket. The discussion includes a mention of New Mexican green chilies as a spicy alternative to traditional salsa. Additionally, they touch on the regional differences in spice tolerance and preferences for hot foods.

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Graham Platner, a former U.S. Senate candidate, is denying rape allegations that ended his campaign and is reaching out to former allies, raising suspicions of a comeback attempt. Despite no charges or investigations, he plans to speak at a Labor Day rally in Hancock County, which was initially promoted by local Democratic groups before distancing themselves. Platner's 11-minute withdrawal video was criticized for its tone-deaf and narcissistic nature. Some believe he is trying to maintain relevance for future political ambitions, despite current impossibilities due to being replaced by another candidate.