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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 Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, Graham Platner, says he's reflecting on a "path forward" in the race, as he denies a new published allegation that he sexually assaulted a former girlfriend. The allegation is made by a woman who dated Graham Platner, on and off, for more than two years. In an interview with POLITICO, she said that in late 2021, Platner entered her home while drunk, and forced himself on her. While Platner says the allegation is false, under state law in Maine, he has a week to decide whether to withdraw from the race, in time for the party to put someone else's name on the November ballot.

The conversation centers on the impending dropout of a political candidate, Graham Platner, who is facing numerous accusations and has lost key support from fellow Democrats and the establishment. Matt & Jason discuss Platter's strategy of "reflecting" on his campaign's future, noting his past statements and the impact of his actions on his political career.

The discussion centers on the fallout from sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner. The conversation highlights the New York Times piece detailing three accusers, including Fifield and Racicot, and their experiences. Matt discusses the political implications, the media's role, and the broader societal issues. He also touches on the opposition research that uncovered these issues and the strategic timing of the accusations' public release.

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

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

Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will face a multi-day preliminary hearing where prosecutors plan to present evidence, including a videotaped statement from Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner, and physical evidence like surveillance footage and the murder weapon. 

The conversation centers on the controversy surrounding FIFA's decision to reinstate US soccer player Florian Bologan for the match against Belgium, after his suspension for stepping on an opponent's ankle. Speaker 1 criticizes FIFA's initial ruling as unfair and highlights the technicalities of the rules used.

The conversation revolves around Matt, Jason & Danny discussing their Fourth of July weekend experiences, particularly Danny attending a Red Sox game and the team's recent performance. They mention Danny's presence at the game led to the team losing two games.