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Bill from Norway inquired about the last time a Republican governor won while a Republican was president. Matt noted that Paul LePage's wins in 2014 and 2016, during Trump's presidency, could be considered a partial count. However, the true answer is Jock McKernan, who won in 1986 and 1990, during Reagan's and Bush's presidencies, respectively. McKernan's first win in 1986 was notable for its split vote, with McKernan securing 39.9%, James Tierney 30.2%, Sherry Huber 15.1%, and John Minario 14.9%. The 1986 election paralleled the current midterm, with Reagan's second term facing fatigue and the Iran-Contra scandal.

Matt recounts their experience of working near the White House at 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, expressing concerns about potential attacks due to the building's proximity and visibility. They discuss the vulnerability of the area, mentioning movies like "Olympus Has Fallen" and "White House Down" that depict attacks on the White House.

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Eric Lusk & BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Gordon raised concerns about the chain of custody issues in the election, citing problems with thumb drives and the state of Maine scanning ballots in Bowdoinham. He criticized the Secretary of State for mishandling the election process and called for a full investigation. Matt agreed, highlighting the issues with ranked-choice voting, which centralizes ballot counting, and the potential for fraud with voting drop boxes. They both expressed distrust in the current Secretary of State, citing past errors and political motivations, and emphasized the need for transparency and proper election procedures.

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The discussion centered on the perceived ineffectiveness of legislators compared to Elon Musk's problem-solving approach. Bruce criticized the legislature's failure to address issues like taxes, education, and child welfare.

Matt expresses frustration over Eliot Cutler's numerous parole violations for possessing child pornography, highlighting his long history of abuse and the lenient sentences he has received. Despite being caught with tens of thousands of such images, his first conviction was treated as a first-time offense. Cutler's violations spanned from September 2025 to June 2026, with a judge imposing higher bail and restrictions in January 2026.

The conversation revolves around Elon Musk's net worth, which is currently $1.4 trillion, making him a trillionaire. Larry Page is in second place with $304 billion. The discussion highlights the significant wealth created at SpaceX, where many employees have become millionaires.

Maulian Bryant, executive director of the Wabanaki Alliance and former Tribal Ambassador for the Penobscot Nation, joins us to discuss the issues which impact indigenous people and how we can all support their communities.