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We start each weekday with the Ray Richardson show, from 6A to 9A EST. Ray talks with interesting guests from various fields: politics, culture, music, religion, sports and the newsmakers of the day.

We carry dynamic national talk show hosts during the weekdays and then bring it back to more local with our expert weekend show hosts.
We feature FOX News at the top and bottom of the hour for news updates, as well as many of the leading FOX News opinion makers.

If its happening in Maine, our nation or around the world, you can count on
News/Talk WLOB 100.5FM to bring you up close and personal as it happens.

09-18-18 Political Roundtable

Part 1: Ray welcomes Assistant House Minority Leader Ellie Espling, David Jones, Gordon Draper, Rep. Rich Cebra, and Debi Davis are the beginning of the political roundtable. They start with the Special Session and veto votes. They end up with Ray running for office and driving Mr. Cebra.
Part 2: Ray and the gang talk about morality vs accomplishments in the government. They talk about how Maine is turning the economy to put it on the right path and how we need to continue in this direction.
Part 3: Joining in is Deb Shangraw. She is running for Westbrook City Council. The panel talks about some of the candidates running for office. Cumberland County Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck joins and gives his reasons why he is running for office as an Independent. Gordon asks about the BLM protesters on Commercial Street in Portland.
Part 4: They discuss the breaking news that the convicted murderer that had escaped from jail ha been caught. Ellie announces that her campaign has been endorsed by Former Sen. Olympia Snowe.
Part 5: The panel is joined by Dr. Demi Kouzounas, GOP Chair. They talk about Mark Holbrook. Demi stresses that families have disagreements, but they are still family. She supports Mark wholeheartedly.
Part 6: Jonathan Sahrbeck gives a final statement on the reasons and qualifications on his campaign for Cumberland County DA. He has the backing of the current DA Stephanie Anderson.
Part 7: Rich has been convinced to vote for an Independent. The job of DA needs to not be political and he, after learning more about Jonathan, gives his endorsement to his campaign and is putting a sign up for him. The panel then moves on to the Kavanaugh story. Rich reads Kavanaugh’s response to the accusations. Ray polls the panel on their thoughts.
Part 8: Ellie praised Deb for putting her hat in the ring and welcomes her into the fray.

09-18-18 Well…Well…Well

Part 1: Ray starts in nice and calm, but alas…didn’t last. He is joined by Gordon Draper and Debi Davis. They talk about Ray’s E-Zine and yesterday’s guest Heidi Sampson. He starts in with the accusations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and then he follows the timeline and players involved.
Part 2: Ray is still a little on the edge. He talks about Sen. Susan Collins’s press conference. Ray also gives a background on Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, the woman with the accusations, and her possible motives. He calls the Senator out with her insinuation that the Judge might be lying.
Part 3: This is a short segment and Ray basically just has time to introduce all of the people in the room.

09-17-18 Heidi Sampson/Kavanaugh

Part 1: Ray and David start of talking about Global Warming.
Part 2: Ray and David welcome Heidi Sampson, a traditionally financed candidate for the Legislature in House District 21 including Alfred, Shapleigh, Newfield, Parsonsfield and Limerick. She is the first Home Educator to be appointed to the State Board of Education. Although her children have graduated, she still is very active as a leader of a large Home Educator support group in southern Maine.
Part 3: Heidi is a frequent speaker around the state on various educational topics, of late the main topic is Common Core, as she is the co-founder of No Common Core Maine. She won the Maine Heritage Policy Center‘s 2018 Freedom and Opportunity Award. For more information on Heidi visit her on Facebook or read her posts on The Maine Wire.
Part 4: Ray and David go back to Judge Kavanaugh and what would happen if it was Ray’s daughter. The letter: motive and credibility is also discussed.
Part 5: Ray and David wrap up this morning with circling back to Washington. Strzok and the Mueller investigation…All roads lead to Obama… He also brings up Stop the Scam signs and what they mean.

09-17-18 You Will Be Missed Uncle Al

Ray and David talk about Al Wright. He was Ray’s Uncle Al. He was a WWII veteran, retired firefighter, and an unbelievable gentleman. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 90 years old. Such a sweet and generous man.

09-17-18 It’s Monday

Part 1: Ray starts in on the controversy on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. The new allegation that have been thrown out. What else can they come up to delay the confirmation. David Jones joins Ray during the segment.
Part 2: Ray and David talk about what is coming up in the show this morning.
Part 3: JJ Jeffery comes back with a public announcement. Ray and David go back to the discussion on Judge Kavanaugh. Ray poses the question, “Are there others?”
Part 4: Ray and David are still talking about the accusation against the Judge. They take a call from Larry and he wants to know why didn’t this come out before now. Ray goes over the timeline of this letter.
Part 5: Ray reads a story about Strzok and the Mueller investigation…All roads lead to Obama…

09-14-18 Joe 3

Part 1: Ray and Joe take a call from Gordon about Maine’s energy cap. Then then discuss how it is not good for Maine.
Part 2: Joe and Ray discuss some of the overrides from Governor LePage. He has done more vetoes than any other Governor and more than all of the other Maine Governors combined. They talk about blueberries and pies. Mrs. Bruno makes a mean pie acording to Joe. That leads to a “diet” discussion. They head back to the Governor’s role and how they need to do an audit to find out what is needed and what “fluff”.

09-14-18 Joe Bruno Friday

Part 1: Ray and Joe Bruno continue talking about the candidates. Shawn Moody and Mark Holbrook are on the top as well as Dem. Gubernatorial Candidate Janet Mills. They talk about how she has been a friend of Ray’s since 1998 and she is a great person. They talk about how her views on guns have changed since putting her name into the hat.
Part 2: Joe talks about the “squishy” Republicans in Washington. They talk about the Dems and the Teacher’s and the Government Unions. How can they just blindly support anyone with a “D” beside their name and not checking out their other people in the race. They talk about Jonathan Sahrbeck his endorsements from DA Stephanie Anderson and Maine Attorney General Bill Schneider.
Part 3: They talk about the “Carolina’s”. Hurricane Florence is wrecking havoc down there today. They have a lot of wind, but it is the water that is going to cause all of the damage.
Part 4: They talk about nothing….They take a call from Greg so the boys have something to talk about. Greg Foster is campaigning for District 66 Maine House of Representatives (parts of Casco, Poland, and Raymond). Click here to find him on Facebook. Ray and Joe talk about the old style of campaigning and running without personal attacks.Somehow, they end up talking about Ted Talbot and Bill Diamond’s hair and shampoo choices.

09-14-18 Joe Bruno

Part 1: Ray and Joe Bruno talk about Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s, D-Calif., cryptic curveball hurled at Judge Brett Kavanaugh, insinuating the Supreme Court nominee could be guilty of a crime. They talk to Rachel Sutherland of Fox News Radio about the “new” letter that has come out.
Part 2: Ray and Joe take a call. They discuss abortion, a tough subject. Who knows how many people’s lives have been cut out or if one of those babies could have cured cancer.
Part 3: Ray and Joe talk about good partners. There is report that is due and would be great if everyone would go to www.ShawnMoody.com and donate.
Part 4: Ray and Joe are joined by Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown out of Wilmington, NC. He gives us an update on Hurricane Florence. Ray and Joe then talk about the wide support Independent candidate Marty Grohman has gotten. They stress how GOP Chair, Demi Kouzounas, has supported Mark Holbrook. They also talk about believing in the candidate.

09-13-18 Pat Callaghan

Part 1: Ray is joined by News Center Maine‘s Pat Callaghan. They talk about some of the national political news. What will Sen. Susan Collins do with her vote on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Part 2: They talk about the Maine Legislature and whether or not this will be the last day of this session. Gov. LePage going softly into the night….

09-13-18 ME Heritage Policy Center

ME Heritage Policy Center 2018 Freedom & Opportunity Luncheon Keynote Speaker Mr. Ajit Pai, Chairman of FCC

Part 2: Nick Murray is here from Maine Heritage Policy Center to remind people of an event. The 2018 Freedom & Opportunity Luncheon with Mr. Ajit Pai, tomorrow, Sept. 14 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Mr. Pai is the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission he believes broadband is critical to modern American life.
Part 2: Nick comes back to the Luncheon tomorrow and also he describes what is Maine Heritage’s mission. There are still a couple of tickets available for tomorrow’s luncheon. To learn more about them or this event, contact The Maine Heritage Policy Center by phone at (207) 321-2550 or their website: Maine Heritage Policy Center.

09-13-18

Ray, Bob and Dee Dee talk about Rick Charette and how he is an icon in Southern Maine. He has announced his retirement plans. Bob Witkowski is from Visit Portland and author of 100 Things to do in Portland Maine Before You Die. Bob announces that Visit Portland has new digs. Their office has moved from the Portland Waterfront to the corner of Stevens Ave. and Congress St. State Rep. and Lobster-man Wayne Parry joins us on his way to Augusta.
Part 2: Bob asks Wayne what he thinks is Portland’s major transportation problem.
Part 3: Ray, Bob and Wayne continue discussing Augusta. Today is hopefully the last day of the session. They take about the cost of Ranked Choice Voting and how much money it cost. They also talk about the Maine People’s Alliance and how much power they have over the Democrats. They talk about Marty Grohman and how will ranked Choice affect that race. The boys also talk about the list of supporters sent out by Marty.
Part 4: Ray and Wayne talk about the rising incomes and how trades are in high demand.

09-13-18 Terry Hayes

Part 1: Ray is joined by Gubernatorial Candidate Terry Hayes early this morning. Ray asks her what has she learned on her journey to the Blaine House. She says that it is important that we recognize that there are different needs for the different regions. She also feels that it is important to listen to the people and hear what they are saying that they need. They talk about trade jobs and how to get people to fill jobs that are vacant now.
Part 2: Ray and Terry discuss how to attract outside capital investment. She feels that we need to advertise Maine’s assets.
Part 3: Bob Witkowski joins Terry Hayes and Ray. They talk about Cooper, Terry’s black lab that is on her campaign literature. Visit her website to learn more about Terry and her campaign.

09-12-18 Bill Diamond

Part 1: Ray and Sen. Bill Diamond discuss the happenings in Augusta. They talk about some of the different bills that are before the Senate and the House.
Part 2: They talk about Washington and Sen. Collins.

09-12-18 Children’s Cancer Awareness

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Part 1: Ray and Sen. Bill Diamond welcome Amie Marzen and Tabaitha Steward in studio to represent Hailey Hugs and Children’s Cancer Awareness. Hailey Hugs is a non-profit charitable organization that champions fundraising & awareness. Both ladies have lost a child to cancer and they share their journey.
Part 2: They talk about the License Plate that they are trying to get produced to help with Children’s Cancer Awareness. Please visit their website and learn more about their mission. haileyhugs.org.

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