# Ep. 163: Jon Fetherston on Platner vs Mills, Dysfunctional Legislature, Millionaire Tax & Rising Energy Costs

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Published: 2026-04-08T02:30:10+00:00
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## Resource

Jon Fetherston of The Maine Wire joins Chuck Ellis for an unfiltered discussion on Maine politics.Topics include: Graham Platner polling far ahead of Janet Mills, the chaotic Democratic Senate primary, Legislature dysfunction with a new "millionaire's tax" and taxpayer-funded home security for lawmakers, Flock cameras, ranked-choice voting issues, and how rising energy/gas prices from Middle East tensions are hitting Mainers.They also discuss election integrity concerns, low-information voters, and the importance of real investigative journalism.A no-holds-barred look at what's really happening in Maine ahead of key elections.Follow The Maine Wire for more stories. New Muddy Waters episodes drop regularly.

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