Agree to Disagree with Harriman and Strimling

On this mini-episode of Agree to Disagree on NEWS CENTER Maine, Phil and Ethan dive into what we know from election day on the races impacting Maine. The next edition will take on everything that is still undecided. In this one they look at how Collins secured a record fifth term in the US Senate, how Golden squeaked out a victory in a race that was supposed to be a cakewalk, why the Maine House reduced Democratic rule while the Maine senate expanded it, and how a political earthquake in Portland is rumbling through City Hall.

This week, on Episode 18 of Agree to Disagree with Phil and Ethan on News Center Maine we have a special election edition of the show. In this episode, Phil and Ethan make all their Election Day predictions on who will win which races and why. They predict whether Donald Trump will win re-election, whether Joe Biden will win CD2, whether Sara Gideon will unseat Susan Collins, how Dale Crafts will do against Jared Golden, how Chellie Pingree will fare against Jay Allen, whether he US Senate will remain in Republican hands and whether Democrats will expand their majority in the Maine House. All that, plus a couple of surprises Plus, both Ethan and Phil were on the hotseat last week, so we’ll see how they did and, of course, they answer last week’s trivia question and offer a new one for this week.

On this special episode of Agree to Disagree on NEWS CENTER Maine, Phil and Ethan take up a few breaking items to keep you up to date on all the latest. They discuss Trump, Pence, and Jill Biden all in Maine in the past week. Savage and Linn file suit against WMTW for not including them in their debate. Amy Coney Barrett is now on the Court, 450K absentees already in the bank already.

This week, on Episode 15 of Agree to Disagree on NewsCenter Maine, Phil and Ethan discuss the second and final Presidential debate between Biden and Trump, Gideon raising $40M in a quarter, national groups pulling out of the Crafts/Golden race, record absentees, SC saying ballots after EDay can be counted, Mills criticizing Pence for the maskless rally, Trump criticizing Collins for Amy Coney Barrett vote, and each party putting up signs pretending to be the other party. Plus, both Ethan and Phil are on the hot seat this week for a round of “Nailed It! or Failed It!” and Ethan is scored on how he did last week. And, of course, an answer to last week’s trivia question with a new one for this week.

This week, on Episode 15 of Agree to Disagree on NEWS CENTER Maine, Phil and Ethan discuss canceled presidential debates between Biden and Trump, Amy Coney Barrett, $100M spent in Maine on Collins/Gideon, absentee ballots being counted late and record numbers voting early, the Press Herald Editorializing against referendum, and negative polling.Plus, Ethan is on the hotseat this week for a round of “Nailed It! or Failed It!” and Phil is scored on how he did last week. And, of course, an answer to last week’s trivia question with a new one for this week.

This week, on Episode 14 of Agree to Disagree on NEWS CENTER Maine, Phil and Ethan discuss Trump’s COVID diagnosis, his ending Stimulus talks, the Vice Presidential debate between Pence and Harris, a new poll showing Collins only one point back of Gideon and a study showing this race to be the most negative in the country, Golden voting against the Stimulus again, absentees needing to be in by 8pm on Nov. 3rd, and so much more. Plus, Phil is on the hotseat this week for a round of “Nailed It! or Failed It!” and Ethan is scored on how he did last week. And, of course, an answer to last week’s trivia question with a new one for this week. https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/maine-politics/introducing-a-new-maine-political-podcast-agree-to-disagree/97-7f455dfa-1b3f-4e82-a6d9-a2ecb18e3fff

This week, on Episode 13 of Agree to Disagree on NEWS CENTER Maine, Phil and Ethan discuss the first Presidential Debate, Trump’s taxes, his nominee to the supreme court, Dale Crafts’ new ad attacking Jared Golden, the second debate between Collins and Gideon, the Stimulus Package, CMP going public, and renaming buildings at the University of Maine.Plus, Ethan is on the hot seat this week for a round of “Nailed It! or Failed It!” and Phil is scored on how he did last week. And, of course, an answer to last week’s trivia question with a new one for this week.

This week, on Episode 12, Phil and Ethan discuss the legacy and political implications of Ruth Bader Ginsburg passing, Donald Trump calling out Susan Collins, Gov. Mills curtailment order, Dale Crafts skydiving, and polls consistently showing Gideon ahead of Collins.Plus, Phil is on the hot seat this week for a round of “Nailed It! or Failed It!” Schoolsy scores how Ethan did last week. And, of course, they answer last week’s trivia question about what happened after Maine chose to separate from Mass.https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/maine-politics/introducing-a-new-maine-political-podcast-agree-to-disagree/97-7f455dfa-1b3f-4e82-a6d9-a2ecb18e3fff   

NEWS CENTER Maine is happy to introduce our new podcast, Agree to Disagree with Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling. This week, on Episode 11, Phil and Ethan debate Trump knowing how deadly the virus was, they grade the first US Senate debate, they discuss the CD2 race between Jared Golden and Dale Crafts, they discuss the Mayor of Sanford telling people to not be stupid, the Maine Principals Association decision to not have football or indoor volleyball, gun endorsements and non-endorsements, Republicans endorsing Donald Trump, and Jimmy Carter’s son getting high with Willie Nelson!Plus, Ethan is on the hot seat for a round of Nailed It! or Failed It, Schoolsy scores how Phil did last week. And, of course, they answer last week’s trivia question about the first person to serve as both President and Speaker of the Maine legislature. 

This week, on Episode 10, Phil and Ethan outline what Collins and Gideon, and Golden and Crafts, have to do to win their respective races for US Senate and US Congress. They debate Trump’s comments about veterans. They discuss Pelosi’s haircut, ethics complaints, the Kentucky Derby, absentee ballots, and protests being canceled due to threats of violence, Plus, Phil is on the hot seat for a round of Nailed It! or Failed It, they score how Pat Callaghan did the previous week!And, of course, they answer last week’s trivia question about the Coasting Law and how it led to Maine separating from Massachusetts. https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/maine-politics/introducing-a-new-maine-political-podcast-agree-to-disagree/97-7f455dfa-1b3f-4e82-a6d9-a2ecb18e3fff

This week, on Episode 9, Phil and Ethan discuss the two conventions and where the presidential campaigns go from here, Gov. Mills Executive Orders on voting, 6, count ‘em 6, referendum will be on the November ballot in Portland, they debate a viewer question about armed citizens playing a role in public safety, Bill Cohen endorsing Joe Biden, Mills vs Maine Principals, Pelosi says no debates, a private business owner won’t change the name of his mountain despite complaints. And so much more.Plus, they have a special guest joining them on the hotseat for a round of Nailed It! or Failed It! And, of course, they answer last week’s trivia question about why Gov Baxter bought Baxter and gave it to the people of Maine and then have a new one for listeners this week. https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/maine-politics/introducing-a-new-maine-political-podcast-agree-to-disagree/97-7f455dfa-1b3f-4e82-a6d9-a2ecb18e3fff

This week, on Episode 8, Phil and Ethan discuss the Republican Convention, Susan Collins’ position on Donald Trump and President Bush endorsing Collins, Sara Gideon’s health care plan, Ranked Choice Voting on Presidential elections, Lobster Tariffs being lifted, Tax Breaks for developers, the extension of unemployment benefits and so much more. Plus, Ethan is out on the prediction hot seat and Phil gets graded on his pics from last week. Finally, as they do every week, they answer last week's trivia question and have a new one for this week. https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/maine-politics/introducing-a-new-maine-political-podcast-agree-to-disagree/97-7f455dfa-1b3f-4e82-a6d9-a2ecb18e3fff

This week, on Episode 7, Phil and Ethan discuss the democratic convention including Michelle Obama’s speech and Joe Biden officially getting the nomination, the post office controversy, Ranked Choice Voting, paying Sara Gideon’s interns, fact-checking ads against Susan Collins, Donald Trump pardoning Susan B. Anthony, the FBI agent pleading guilty and so much more. Plus, they score Rob Caldwell’s appearance on “Agree or Disagree,” Phil goes on the hotseat this week, and of course, they play, “Love it! Hate it! Wake me when it’s over!”Plus weekly trivia on Maine history in which we get the answer to when the last time it was that Maine Republicans did not hold at least one major seat in Maine. www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/…-a2ecb18e3fff

This week, on Episode 6, Phil and Ethan debate the Vice Presidential pick, the impact the indictments against the NRA will have on Maine politics, organizations that have flipped their endorsement from Susan Collins to Sara Gideon, President Trump’s Executive Orders, the PPP program loophole for large hotels in Maine, the Democratic convention, and voter rolls in Maine now showing Republicans about 90,000 behind Democrats.Phil and Ethan also play “Love It! Hate It! Wake Me When it’s Over!”, we find out how Ethan did on last week’s hot seat of “Nailed It!” or “Failed it!”, and we have a special guest this week giving predictions for the coming political week ahead. www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/…-a2ecb18e3fff

This week, Episode 5 where Phil and Ethan debate a state budget deficit of $1.4B, what Portland should do about the homeless encampment, and how Maine should handle the spike in COVID cases from tourists.Phil and Ethan also play “Love It! Hate It! Wake Me When it’s Over!” in regard to Donald Trump tweeting an endorsement of Dale Crafts, Sara Gideon getting millions in Dark Money support, Portland being the first city to ban Facial Surveillance, and Susan Collins having Republican operatives in her ads.Plus, we find out how Phil did on the hot seat of “Nailed It!” or “Failed it!”

This week, Episode 4 where Phil and Ethan debate a new poll showing Biden, Golden, and Gideon beating Trump, Crafts, and Collins in Maine, the COVID relief package, and a $4 million infusion of cash from a crowdfunding effort.Phil and Ethan also play “Love It! Hate It! Wake Me When it’s Over!” on federal troops in American cities, Gov. Mills refusing to grant clemency, partisans boycotting businesses and the beginning of baseball season!Plus, a new addition this week, called “Nailed It!” or “Failed it!” where Phil gets put on the hot seat...

On Episode 3, Phil and Ethan break down the Maine primary election that was, how many debates Sara Gideon and Maine Senator Susan Collins should have. We debate what Portland, Maine’s new charter should look like. And we explore why Democrats and Republicans in the Maine legislature are at loggerheads over whether to come back into session.

The Agree to Disagree podcast will come out every Thursday. Each week we will give you an inside look at what is happening in Maine politics. And this week, we will be talking about everything related to Election Day. And what an Election Day it was! Sara Gideon won in a landslide for the chance to take on Susan Collins. Dale Crafts, in what can only be considered an upset, is now the nominee to take on Democrat Jared Golden in Maine Congressional District 2.

Agree to Disagree Podcast with Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling will be weekly Podcasts from now through Election Day 2020. Our focus will be on everything hot in Maine politics.