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This week's host, Aaron Chadbourne, takes your calls for the first two segments of today's show.

Matt expresses a desire to escape the political negativity and outrage that pervades society, advocating for a more joyful and community-focused approach to life. He is attending The Clam Festival as a respite from daily political discussions and encourage others to do the same for their mental health. Matt also mentions his participation in the clam shucking contest, highlighting the community spirit and fun activities available. He emphasizes the importance of finding happiness in simple pleasures and supporting local events.

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Kevin is our Caller Of The Week!

We discuss All Things New England Sports with Jon Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend” on Thursday instead of Friday!

Montana Towers from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon

On this week’s episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we talk with the team at Veterans Forward, a program of Easter Seals Maine. We talk with Air Force Veteran Brian Commings, Director of Military and Veteran Services for Veterans Forward, we talk with Case Managers for Veterans Forward, AJ Jones, a Marine Corps Veteran and Sarah Bernier, a US Army Veteran, about the program and how they help veterans in need. We will round out the show with Chuck Igo spotlighting a Medal of Honor Recipient with ties to the great state of Maine.

The race to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate against Susan Collins has grown to 12 candidates, with a final list pending signature submissions by Monday. Notable contenders include former gubernatorial candidates and various other professionals. Matt criticizes the candidates' motivations, suggesting they seek status and power rather than effective governance. He highlights the differences between the roles of governor and senator, arguing that the latter offers less direct impact.

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

The conversation revolves around the Janet Mills incident where anti-ICE protesters harassed her. Matt & Jason criticize the harassment, emphasizing that it's unacceptable regardless of political views. They discuss a new Maine law delaying cooperation with ICE, which some believe led to the protesters' actions. Speaker 1 argues that Maine police already minimally cooperated with ICE, and non-cooperation might increase such incidents. They also criticize protesters for lacking understanding of the laws and issues they protest.