We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.

Montana Towers from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon to cover Janet Mills dropping out of the race and taking a look back at Mills.

The conversation centers on Janet Mills' political career and her decision not to run for re-election. Matt criticizes Mills, calling her a "corrosive force" and a "terrible governor." Despite her electoral successes, including two statewide wins as governor, Matt argues that Mills' victories were influenced by favorable political climates and specific opponents. The discussion highlights Mills' lack of electability in state legislative races and her unique path to becoming Attorney General in Maine. The speakers also note the impact of the Dobbs decision on Mills' 2022 re-election campaign, which she won by 13 points against Paul LePage.

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

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.

Stay informed on state and national politics with Jason Savage, Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party. Jason recaps the GOP convention.

Joe Lundberg, senior meteorologist at AccuWeather, provided the weather outlook. Today will have intermittent rain with temperatures in the 40s. Tomorrow is expected to be the sunniest and warmest day, possibly reaching 60°F. Saturday will be cooler and cloudy with a chance of showers, while a coastal storm Sunday may bring rain to coastal Maine. Next week will see occasional rain showers and slightly warmer temperatures before a cold front arrives. May is forecasted to be cooler than average with frequent showers, but a gradual warming trend is expected toward Memorial Day.

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75% as expected, but a split 8-4 vote highlighted dissent over future rate cuts. This was the first time since October 1992 that four FOMC members dissented. Chairman Jerome Powell signaled he would stay on the Board until a renovation investigation concludes. Brent Chute of Northwestern Mutual noted the split underscores potential future dissents and the uncertain economic outlook amid persistent inflation around 3% since late 2023, suggesting a challenging period ahead for the new Fed leadership.

Matt discussed the political implications of the Supreme Court's narrowing of a key Voting Rights Act provision, which could limit the use of race-conscious data in redistricting. The decision, a 6-3 ruling, questions how states can utilize race in map-making, affecting majority-black districts in Louisiana. Justice Samuel Alito's majority opinion stated that racial disparities must be proven to justify race-based redistricting. The ruling could impact southern states, particularly Republican-controlled ones, potentially reducing their congressional seats. The speaker emphasized the ongoing debate on racial preferences and the evolving landscape of redistricting.

The discussion centers on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for his tweet "8647," which some interpret as a call for Trump's assassination. Matt argues the indictment is politically motivated and unlikely to succeed due to the ambiguity of the phrase and the strong legal protections for speech, especially for public figures. The conversation also touches on the constitutional interpretation of birthright citizenship, noting that legislative changes would face significant legal challenges. Additionally, the speaker criticizes the Trump administration for pursuing trumped-up charges and emphasizes the importance of proving cases in court.