Food Truck Festival – City Projects – Drought – Politics – SNAP Fraud – Taxes – Patriotism – on WGAW Hotline Radio Show
The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of July 11, 2026 featured a number of headline-grabbing interviews, reports and commentaries. Listen to the entire program on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson opened the program with a discussion about the Gardner Food Truck Festival, repairs needed to open the Greenwood Pool (now open), future construction at Greenwood, various projects in the City, the proposal for 32 1,000 square foot homes, and the drought.
Werner Poegel spoke about the Gardner Food Truck Festival and interviewed Mark Gallant of Woo Trucks. — There was a special report on the drought in MA. Host Steve Wendell played the endorsement of Graham Platner by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren — Host Steve Wendell commented on illegals and SNAP Fraud. — Mike Urban had a report and commentary about U.S. Attorney Leah Foley charging about a dozen illegals for benefit fraud. — A You Are There segment with Jerry Stewart focused on character and patriotism. — A vintage commentary by Paul Harvey addressed taxation and private property. In a satirical segment, Steve Wendell announced his candidacy for “Benevolent Dictator of Massachusetts”, promising he will be giving everything to everybody.