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Unrest across France has prompted curfews, gathering restrictions, and a government investigation into the response to riots and looting. The discussion examines President Emmanuel Macron’s declining popularity, growing support for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, and what the political turmoil could mean for France’s 2027 presidential election.

Political analyst Patrick Ruffini questions whether polling is exaggerating Democrats’ chances of flipping traditionally Republican Senate seats. The discussion examines low response rates, turnout assumptions, and Democratic hopes in states like Iowa, Texas, Ohio, and Alaska. Could a Democratic wave reshape the political map, or are the polls overstating the possibility?

The combined Make 12 Hours Count Radiothon and Hot Rods and Heroes fundraiser brought in $35,000 to support Veterans Forward and its work for Maine veterans. Organizers said the total topped last year’s effort, thanks to strong community support from donors, sponsors, vendors, food trucks, vehicle registrations, 50-50 raffle contributions, and Bill Dodge Auto Group.

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A new real-time election dashboard is being developed to track Maine's 2026 election results and project outcomes as votes come in. Using historical voting patterns, town-by-town results, and a statistical model, the platform aims to give voters a clearer picture of where races stand on Election Night. The discussion also explores data accuracy, transparency, and the possibility of expanding beyond Maine.

A new website offers a comprehensive look at Maine's political history, featuring election results, voter registration, polling, campaign finance, and demographic information. With data covering all 504 Maine towns and historical records dating back to 1954, Maine Political Data allows users to explore political trends and compare results across the state.

Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire checks in with Matt to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.

The discussion examines criticism surrounding White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah's departure after just seven days. Matt Gagnon and Evan debate whether the backlash was justified and explore the difference between academic credentials and professional licensing.

The Grace Curley Show airs daily from Noon to 2 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace speaks with us about the latest developments in national politics

Massive protests sweep across France as frustration grows over rising living costs, immigration, taxes, and government services. Matt Gagnon examines the unrest and the economic and demographic challenges facing France and other Western democracies.

Matt Dunlap raises questions about Paul LePage’s Maine residency and time spent in Florida as the two compete for Maine’s Second Congressional District seat. The discussion examines LePage’s voting history, his ties to Maine, and whether the residency controversy will matter to voters in a closely watched congressional race.