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

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Senator John Cornyn in the upcoming primary, dealing a significant blow to Cornyn. Paxton has positioned himself as a stronger ally of Trump, while Cornyn has been criticized for not supporting Trump in 2024. The runoff is a week away, with early voting underway. Democrats are optimistic about their candidate, James Tellerico, who won the primary. Special elections have shown a significant shift to the left, indicating a challenging year for Republicans. The conversation also touched on the ethical implications of political endorsements and the potential for a Democratic win in Texas.

Matt speaks with Michael Hoffer and discusses High School Sports and announces The Athlete of the week! Website: www.hoffershighschoolsports.com

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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The conversation between Matt and Steve revolves around political criticism, particularly focusing on the hypocrisy of both major U.S. political parties. Steve argues that Republicans, under Trump, have embraced big government intervention and have abandoned their supposed values of free markets and civil liberties. Matt agrees but points out that the Democratic Party has also abandoned these values and has been more aggressive in doing so. They discuss the fiscal irresponsibility of both parties, with Steve highlighting the deficits under Trump and Matt criticizing Biden's spending. Both agree that neither party currently cares about fiscal responsibility or free markets.

Ben Midgley's gubernatorial campaign filed an ethics complaint against rival Bobby Charles' team for creating an anonymous political site, "Midgely Exposed," without public disclosure, as required by Maine law. The site, which was later removed, attacked Midgley and included false financial disclosures. The complaint comes amidst a heated Republican primary with seven contenders vying to replace outgoing Governor Janet Mills. The Charles campaign strategist denied knowledge of the site's creation. The incident echoes a 2010 gubernatorial race where an anonymous site, "The Cutler Files," targeted independent candidate Elliot Cutler.

The conversation covers various summer activities in Maine. Kira from Buxton suggests visiting Snow Family Farm for flowers, vegetables, and maple syrup ice cream, sailing on historic schooners in Portland, and horseback riding at Harts and Horses in Buxton. Matt shares their love for camping, hiking, and beaches, particularly Old Orchard Beach. Then Jim from South Portland raises concerns about the city's use of seven cameras for license plate recognition, sparking debate over privacy and government surveillance. Matt, also from South Portland, expresses strong opposition to such measures, citing potential misuse and the dangers of government data collection.

Jon Fetherston of the Maine Wire joins Matt to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.