WGAW 1340 AM and 98.1 FM Radio Gardner MA

Current WGAW Weekday Lineup: Red Eye Radio at 1am, Gordon Deal 5am, Steve Wendell 6am, Mike Gallagher 9am, Charlie Kirk noon, 2pm – rotating hosts, Hugh Hewitt 3pm, Mark Levin 6pm, John Batchelor 9pm (Dennis Prager slated to return in June from 2-3pm)

Hotline Radio 4-19-25

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson reviewed the parks in the City of Gardner – 3 Events coming up on Saturday April 26^th are covered. – 10^th Annual Litter Cleanup and Nip Hunt starts at 8:30am. Agricultural Expo at MWCC starts at 9am – Purple Paws Event at Pulaski Park – Host Steve Wendell spoke about the Hubbardston cleanup which was held. — Interview with Bernice Richard on the Purple Paws Event—Westminster Candidates Night – Werner Poegel commentary on MEMA – “Deep Dive” on the problems with microplastics, especially in canned foods. — Diane “Neon” Leblanc on Make Gardner Beautiful Event

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Hotline Radio 4-19-25

Hotline Radio April 12, 2025

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on getting plows out for the storm, Building Commissioner’s simultaneous salary request hike and fee request hike, MART and ridership, Maki Park discussions.

Diane “Neon” Leblanc spoke about Gardner Cleanup Day coming up soon. Werner Poegel commented on when FREE should be FREE.

In the 2nd hour of the show, host Steve Wendell spoke in detail with the behavioral health staff at Heywood Hospital. From the Director to the nurses to the psychiatrists and therapists, the segment covers it all.

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Hotline Radio 4-12-25

Hotline Radio 4-5-25

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – projects in the City including water main break in South Gardner and the Rome Building at Willow and Main, paving list is in process to be finalized when amount of state aid is announced, Rear Main Street project, grand opening of Artisans and More.

—- State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik on the State Budget Chapter 90/Chapter 70 Funds and his ccommittee work — One on One Interview with Elon Musk – Calendar-Colander Commentary with Werner Poegel — M.L. Altobelli from the Good Earth Garden Center on Raising Your own Chickens – Town Crier from Westminster focusing on upcoming elections and the process.

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Hotline Radio 4-5-25

Hotline Radio airs every Saturday from noon to 2pm on AM 1340, 98.1 FM and streams to everywhere in the world

Hotline Radio March 29, 2025

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Hotline Radio 3-29-25

Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke on several topics concerning veterans, the fiscal 2026 budget, the Gardner Sludge Landfill, plus projects and paving. Host “Twinkletoes” Wendell danced to the “Hustle” from his seat on the radio. — The Vietnam Veterans Ceremony at Gardner City Hall — Diane “Neon” Leblanc on Gardner Cleanup Day “Keep Gardner Beautiful” — Commentary with Werner Poegel on Government Information —- Complete DOGE interview from Fox with Elon Musk and other DOGE team members.

Hotline Radio 3-22-25

1^st Hour: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson on projects in Gardner including the Rome Building at Willow and Main, Gardner Spray Park, the Mayor speaks about a large number of events in Gardner. — Jim Benton, Vietnam Veterans of America about various programs and events such as annual Memorial Ride — Abbott and Costello with famous baseball routine “Who’s on First”

2^nd Hour: Big budget problems Winchendon and Templeton. Templeton: interview with Matthew Rivard who is resigning from the Templeton Board of Selectmen. Rivard speaks on his reasons for resigning and concerns about the Templeton budget. Rivard criticizes the mentality of the people of Templeton with respect to funding the town and “their inability to be forward looking”. Winchendon: Deep Dive with Jack and Jill: Winchendon School Budget —- Werner Poegel Commentary on People and Pets in the Chair City.

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Hotline Radio 3-22-25

Hotline Radio March 15, 2025

Featuring Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, Candace Graves on Templeton Recreation, a Deep Dive on Helping MWCC students with Childwatch, Werner Poegel with a report on Immigration, Sandy Long on the Relay for Life, and a Deep Dive on Healthcare.

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Hotline Radio 3-15-25

Hotline Radio Daylight Savings Eve Show March 8, 2025

On the last day before Daylight Savings Time on March 8, 2025, WGAW Hotline Radio host Steve Wendell had various interviews, reports, segments, and commentary.

Gardner Mayor Nicholson explained the Williams Rockwell Grant Announcement, and went over some of the grant awards. The Mayor discussed other projects in the City. —

A segment featured Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on the Seth Meyers.

Gardner City Council President George Tyros on interacting with City Departments

Victor Davis Hanson on the dangers of DEI

ABC Report on President Trump’s Speech and Policies

The Threshold of 3 with Werner Poegel – about businesses failing to properly advertise.

An ABC Report on tariffs and the apprehension of a terrorist.

The Cats and Dogs Satire Song.

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Hotline Radio 3-8-25

WGAW Hotline Radio March 1, 2025

1^st Hour: Gardner Mayor Nicholson: Budget and State aid and various projects —- Mayor Dean Mazzarella of Leominster on various projects and status of BayState Racing LLC project in Leominster — Senator Ted Cruz on AM Radio in cars — Werner Poegel on Who Listens to Radio and Who Listens to WGAW with new “Who Listens to WGAW” song. 2^nd Hour: A Monthly Update with Mayor Nicholson and a preview from Scott Huntoon of the Gardner Museum on the museum’s 2025 season.

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Hotline Radio 3-1-25

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Hotline Segments 2-22-25

WGAW Extended Hotline Washington’s Birthday Weekend Show February 15, 2025

WGAW Hotline Host Steve Wendell and Gardner Mayor Nicholson are depicted with George Washington apparel in our graphic. Starting off the show was Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke about plowing, budgets, explained the GES project surplus and how the $8 million legally be spent, School Department information and success of students, and the parking ban regarding the storm of February 15^th through February 16^th. —- Candy Graves spoke at length about Templeton Recreation. Werner Poegel had a commentary on Presidents Day (George Washington’s Birthday) and played “Song of the Presidents” classic rock version. In the 2^nd hour and extended 3rd hour , there’s AUDIO of the Sludge Landfill Information session and public comments which was held in Gardner.

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Hotline Radio 2-15-25

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