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02-19-25 Wednesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson talks about Maine Governor Janet Mills and her policies including the DHHS and their failed leadership and unwavering stance on the way cases are being handled, and more.
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Segments 3-4: Ray plays a couple of clips from the show Hannity of the interview between Hannity, Trump and Musk. He shares his thoughts on their comments.
Segment 5-6: Ray, David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) and Dee Dee discuss the supplement The Matrix and some of the benefits, they talk about Dee Dee and her birthday which devolves into family. David announces grandchild #8 is on the way. Gunny Mike Hall joins the boys and they talk about some of the changes happening in the military under Secretary Hegseth’s command.
Segments 7-8: In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment, Ray and David start with the announcement of listing the RC Moore property in Scarborough. 27,000 sf building plus the land with a call to offer. The move that Dick’s Sporting Goods is making to the old Sears building at the Maine Mall. The condo style ownership of the buildings of the mall. David talks about the FO Bailey family and their dedication. The boys talk about trust. Rob’s contact information is email: robert@fobailey.com or phone: 207-756-2063. David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455, or email: info@fobailey.com.
Segments 9-12: Peter Bolduc (Rock Mountain Ministries, The Town Farm) joins Ray and David. Ray shares an update from Dean Ferris in his Cancer journey and then they discuss the mission of RMM, the transition to the new branding, the process. Ray shares his faith journey. David shares his testimony of the great work that he has had done, and they talk about the rebranding of Rock Mountain Ministries, Peter shares how his mission began and his dream for the future, how he uses recyclables from your business to help this mission. Ray shares his personal struggles. Contact Peter for more information on different projects that they can help you with including decks, painting, carpentry work, moving, they do it all. Contact Peter by calling (207) 797-7997. Ray says goodbye to the boys and welcome Noël Bonam of AARP Maine they have a brief conversation about the their fathers and being homesick. The guilt of spouses/caregiver that are not able to support (mentally, physically, and/or financially) are so hard on the caregiver if/when they aren’t able to live in their home.
Segments 13-14: Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of The Steve Gruber Show) join Ray. They talk about the joy of fly fishing and global warming, eggs, chickens and other foods. Steve shares stories of he and his wife, Ivey, fishing, and hunting and talk about them coming up to Maine for a visit, and more.
Segments 15-16: Ray talks about the State of Maine and the rigid ideology of Aaron Frey not going to cooperate with the Trump Administration. He takes calls.
02-28-25 Tuesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson starts with the meeting of Top Russian and US officials meeting in Saudi Arabia to begin talks on Ukraine war without officials from Kyiv. Biden giving social security benefits to Ukrainian refugees.
Segment 3: Ray plays a clip sharing information about Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett who is going after Elon Musk an his efforts.
Segment 4: Ray starts with a clip from 60 Minutes about free speech and then asks the rhetorical question.
Segments 5-8: Ray starts with the Social Security going to Ukrainian refugees and David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) joins him. Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research) join them in the discussion. Ray relays a question from an audience member for Peter to answer. Ray announces and congratulates Peter on his promotion. Ray asks Dr. Earle about the Jobs Report and what it means. Matt Jacobson (Retired Navy, s the conversation and asks Peter a question about our infrastructure and they discuss getting rid of the Jones Act. Ray shares an example of why farmers are being subsidized and how do we make them flourish without government help.
Segments 9-10: Maine Rep. Barbara Bagshaw (R.-Windham) join Ray, David, and Matt to discuss Maine’s education system and some of the new bills that are up in Augusta. The money for a study, biological boys in girl’s sports, and more.
Segment 11: The conversation continues about the education system and school spirit, the Principal’s Association, and sports. in how the Maine education system and legislation is affecting the work force so many different fields and industries are having trouble filling their employee needs.
Segment 12: The conversation switches to energy and price gouging.
Segments 13-14: Matt and Ray continue with Maine’s energy, the subsidized energy sources, and the plans for the future. They take calls about education and the safety of the air industry.
Segments 15-16: Dan Boutin and Fred Nevells (owners/partners of Route 22 Service Center on Country Road by Haven’s Candies, Lifetime Service Center and Frank’s Garage in Gray.) They talk about getting help and the struggle of some of the federal programs like right to repair, the cash for clunkers program, apprentice aspect of hiring younger people. They talk about the advantages of their locations, Fred and Dan feel that one of their biggest strengths is diagnostics so that they can fix it in a timely manner. They both feel that customer service is paramount.
02-17-25 Monday
Happy President’s Day
Segment 1: Ray Richardson starts off with DOGE and the Department of Defense, he also talks about the show Meet the Press, how the show has changed over the years and Sunday’s show about Free Speech.
Segment 2: Ray talks about Rep. Chellie Pingree being outraged about the Trump administration is shining light on all of the spending in the dark.
Segment 3: Ray continues with the dark money. The Press Herald and the media that hate America because truth is not something that anyone is interested in and uses Biden’s deportation. He takes a call.
Segment 4: Ray plays a clip from the view of Whoppi getting taught a lesson. He takes calls.
Segment 5: Ray talks how many businesses or entities in Maine are getting money from the government, then moves on to the work the USAID is doing. Ray talks about one of the opinion letters to the PPH about Rwanda’s funding. He talks about Elon Musk’s authority.
Segment 6: Maine Rep. Josh Morris (R-Turner) and Vern Dukes (The Trucker of Truth, Cafe 1055), join Ray.
Segment 7: Vern is upset and asks Josh about the Excise Tax. Jessica Gagne (Morning Anchor of Channel 8 WMTW) joins the boys and they talk about the weather and her getting her car stuck this morning and relationships.
Segment 8: Ray and Josh talk about Maine’s Supplemental Budget.
Segments 9-10: Casella driver Dean Ferris updates us on his cancer treatment, his job and what Casella has done to help and accommodate his illness.
Segment 11: Steve Milloy (E&E Legal Board Member & Senior Policy Fellow) calls in and gives an update in some of the things that they are working on.
Segment 12: Ray addresses a listener that texts in about what Steve Milloy had to say. Ray reads another text and the boys discuss it.
Segment 13: Ray asks Josh about the Maine Blue Laws and the government picking winners and losers. Josh’s efforts to make that happen. Josh also wants the Certificate of Need to be under review.
Segment 14: Ray talks about the Matrix and how he has benefited from these supplements. Vern announces that Cafe 1055 will be having a pop-up BBQ event on Friday evening and Athena’s Cantina’s Taco Tuesday and Karaoke.
Segment 15: Ray plays a clip of Serena Williams talking about men in woman’s sports and Maine Principle’s Association disregarding Trump’s orders. The panel discusses this issue. They take calls.
Segment 16: Connor Clement (Anchor/Reporter at WMTW-TV) joins the boys for the last segment and talk sports.
02-14-25 Friday
Segment 1: Ray wishes everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day and reminds them about the delicious chocolate covered strawberries at Len Libby’s. Jessica Rosenthal (reporter Fox News Radio) and Ray discuss the big weekend for Israel/Hamas Conflict, President Trump’s ultimatum to Hamas, Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu stands with Trump…”Release the hostages or else!”.
Segment 2: Ray talks about the Press Herald’s headline from 50 years ago about 50 years ago, Maine girls basketball leveled playing field and how ironic that Maine will go against the directive set by Pres. Trump and biological boys/men competing against biological girls/women, The Maine Principle’s Association, and more.
Segments 3-4: Ray wants to get people that are struggling into counseling, and compares Cindy Blodgett to a male player. He takes calls about Maine’s Educational System.
Segments 5-6: Joe Bruno (Community Pharmacy) joins Ray and they discuss Eastpoint and grandchildren, the Maine Legislature and the Supplemental Budget. Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins the discussion. Mike shares the dinner he is planning for his wife.
Segment 7-8: Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland Maine) joins the boys and they talk about local political issues, the Portland Press Herald, and Steve shares this weekend’s special and their prime rib as well. Steve reflects on a meeting and the children in Maine’s state care, and more.
Segments 9-10: Bill Diamond (Walk A Mile In Their Shoes) shares his experience of testifying before a Committee in Augusta. The way the Maine Legislature run the state government. The fact that the citizens are put last on the docket to testify for only three minutes after waiting for an undetermined amount of time waiting for the Legislators get to speak first, they get into the latest developments in Maine’s child welfare system, mandatory reporting and the lack of urgency from the state. Find out more at WalkAMile.com.
Segments 11-12: Ray, Joe, and Steve Robertson (The Maine Wire) begin with a joke about the limestone mine used for processing federal workers’ retirement papers by Elon Musk, some of the other crazy things that Washington has in their budgets, the Maine Supplemental Budget, government payments and funding of programs, and more.
Segments 13-14: Ryan Schmelz (Fox News Radio Reporter) joins to give a quick update on what is happening in Washington DC. They talk about the confirmations and The House Budget Committee advanced a budget resolution after a marathon meeting on Thursday, clearing the first hurdle in the GOP conference’s effort to pass President Trump’s legislative agenda. The panel approved the budget resolution in a party-line 21-16 vote, sending it to the full chamber for consideration. It remains unclear when Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to bring the measure to the floor. The House is out of session next week and is set to return to Washington on Feb. 24. Ray plays Sen. King’s speech about the Senate’s roll to advise and consent in confirming the President’s administration. Ray shares his thoughts as he plays the clip.
Segments 15-16: Ben Smith (Junction Bowl / The Sidecar/Red City Ale House) join the fun and Dee Dee brings up all of the airplane/airport issues lately. They talk about Ben’s restaurants and more. They take calls.
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