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Ep. 160 Maine Unfiltered with Jon Fetherston of The Maine Wire

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Muddy Waters
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Apr 6, 2026
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Summary

Chuck Ellis welcomes Jon Fetherston of The Maine Wire back to the Muddy Waters Podcast.They recap the Maine Republican gubernatorial debate, discuss the crowded but strong field of candidates, and explain why this election could shape the state for the next decade. Topics include failing schools, rampant government fraud, activist policies, and why local races (school boards, city councils, Augusta) matter more to your daily life than national news.Jon also breaks down the apparent political attack on House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham, who faces child labor violations for letting a teen family friend work on his lobster boat and learn the trade.A strong call to focus on Maine issues, reject business-as-usual, and get engaged ahead of the primary and general election.Essential listening if you want straight talk about fixing Maine.