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Representative Barbara Bagshaw discussed her discovery of incorrect district boundaries while door-knocking. She noticed new buildings and households in her district, which should not have changed without a census. Bagshaw reported the issue to the Secretary of State, who attributed it to human error. 

A new poll by CBS News and YouGov reveals that 60% of Democratic Party members favor socialism, while 18% view it negatively. Among college-educated Democrats, 71% support socialism, contrasting with 16% who view it unfavorably. Matt argues that this trend reflects a shift in political allegiances, with college-educated suburban voters moving from Republican to Democratic.  

The conversation discusses the unusual cooler weather in August, contrasting it with the extreme heat in other parts of the U.S. They mention specific temperature forecasts and personal experiences, such as landing in 101-degree Phoenix. The discussion shifts to politics, criticizing the repetitive nature of political ads during sports broadcasts, which they argue may deter voters rather than engage them. They highlight the inefficiency and lack of strategic thinking in political advertising, noting the involvement of various groups and the overwhelming presence of ads from the same candidates and PACs.

George Matelich, co-founder of Rely and co-founder of Nexus Maine, joins us to talk about building an AI company in Maine.

Former Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson is coming out of retirement to run for her former office once again. Host Aaron Chadbourne welcomes her into the studio for two segments, and opens the phone lines for her second segment.

Pastor Travis Carey is the Pastor of the Calvary Chapel of Greater Portland and joins host Aaron Chadbourne for the fourth segment of today's show.

Host Aaron Chadbourne welcomes Graham Pollard from The Maine Wire onto the show for the third segment of today's show.

Host Aaron Chadbourne welcomes District 1 candidate for Congress, Republican Rick Russell into the studio for the second segment of today's show!

Aaron Chadbourne hosts this week's edition of "Inside Maine." The phones are open- what's on your mind?

The Bangor Daily News analyzed Susan Collins' voting record, finding she cast 10,076 roll call votes over 25 years, with 2% (200 votes) being decisive. Of these, 72% supported her party, while 28% aligned with Democratic preferences. This makes Collins the most bipartisan senator, voting against her party more frequently than any other. Despite criticism that she only votes with Democrats when it's safe, the analysis shows her voting record is consistently independent and bipartisan, contradicting claims she is a Trump stooge or merely votes when it doesn't matter.