Lewiston City Councilor episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 12 MIN

Lewiston City Councilor

from Newsradio WGAN · host Newsradio WGAN

Iman Osman, a Somali-American city councilor in Lewiston, Maine, resigned after being indicted on felony charges for theft and facing an investigation over his residency. Osman's residence was condemned, and he voted against his own investigation, raising ethical concerns. He claimed to face racist opposition. The conversation criticized the overuse of accusations of racism to shut down debate and highlighted the broader issue of corruption in government. The discussion also touched on the importance of investigative journalism and the need for accountability in public office.

Iman Osman, a Somali-American city councilor in Lewiston, Maine, resigned after being indicted on felony charges for theft and facing an investigation over his residency. Osman's residence was condemned, and he voted against his own investigation, raising ethical concerns. He claimed to face racist opposition. The conversation criticized the overuse of accusations of racism to shut down debate and highlighted the broader issue of corruption in government. The discussion also touched on the importance of investigative journalism and the need for accountability in public office.

NOW PLAYING

Lewiston City Councilor

0:00 12:40

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Newsradio WGAN?

This episode is 12 minutes long.

When was this Newsradio WGAN episode published?

This episode was published on January 12, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Iman Osman, a Somali-American city councilor in Lewiston, Maine, resigned after being indicted on felony charges for theft and facing an investigation over his residency. Osman's residence was condemned, and he voted against his own investigation,...

Can I download this Newsradio WGAN episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!