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It's Saturday, and that means we are LIVE and LOCAL with this week's host- Josh Filler!

Matt discusses Matt Dunlap's campaign strategy against Paul LePage, noting that Dunlap is under pressure to make a significant move as LePage's campaign is strong and well-funded. Dunlap considers attacking LePage's age, as LePage is 77 and among the oldest freshmen in the House. However, Matt argues that this strategy may not be effective because LePage's demeanor and performance do not appear to be affected by his age, unlike the more noticeable decline in Joe Biden's performance during his presidency.

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We discuss All Things New England Sports with Jon Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend”

We speak to Rep. Laurel Libby on all things political in Maine and National.

The discussion centers on the growing U.S. national debt, which surpassed $40 trillion. Matt criticizes both the Trump and Biden administrations for increasing spending, particularly on defense and entitlements like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Matt compares the federal government's debt to personal credit card debt, emphasizing the unsustainable nature of current spending. He concludes that the debt is systemic and cannot be solved by taxing the wealthy alone, as the required revenue is unattainable.

Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com

The discussion centers on the FBI data and the perception of reality among different societal groups. Matt argues that emotions and incomplete views of the world shape perceptions, using the analogy of living in a perfect Garden of Eden to illustrate how individuals focus on their immediate experiences. Matt criticizes the disconnection of elites, noting that even low-influence politicians live in gated communities, which isolates them from the broader population. During COVID-19, white-collar workers in gated communities fared better than those facing unemployment and homelessness. This disparity in experiences influences perceptions of crime rates and quality of life, highlighting the subjective nature of data interpretation.

Matt 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.

Matt speaks to Jason Savage, Senior Advisor at the Maine Republican Party