MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
07-30-26 Thursday
Segments 1-3: Ray and Dee Dee are joined by Dr. Michael Ciampi (Ciampi Family Practice) and Gary Prolman (Gary M Prolman Law Office) as they discuss the Hearing on Capitol Hill of Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Segment 4: Bob Witkowski joins from the FloraBama and they relive Doc’s visit to the Big Easy and they chat about the Bourbon and the oysters.
Segments 5-6: Ray and Doc take calls. Ray, Doc and Dee Dee talk about fasting and pizza. Tom Bill (Common Sense For Maine PAC) and Dominic Pugliares (Common Sense For Maine PAC, Dunegrass CC) join them the studio.
Segments 7-8: Ray, and Doc discuss the upcoming Italian Festival in Portland and the conversation yurns about travel, the different airlines, the Covid lockdown and mandates, and more.
Segments 9-10: Ray, Dom, TBill, and Dave discuss the sister of Lindsay Graham taking over for him and not letting his mission go, her stance on the Save Act vote, the many places that ID’s are required. Rep. Barbara Bagshaw (R-Windham) is frustrated because it seems that Windham’s voting districts have been moved without notification or discussions. She shares more discrepancies.
Segments 11-12: The conversation turns to expectation at the workplace and the cost of doing business.
Segments 13-14: Ray starts with the WNBA, their attacks on Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Cooper Flagg and other athletes that are outstanding. The conversation includes baseball, basketball, football, and hockey.
Segments 15-16: The panel discuss the messaging and the Republican Party, some of the problems that Mainers are facing that no one is talking about, and more.
07-29-26 Wednesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson starts the day with some of the line-up of his guests today including the text line sponsor Outpost Outfitters located at 45 Portland Rd in Gray, ME 04039.
Segment 2: Ray talks about walking in Faith, and shares a personal story.
Segment 3: Ray explains some of the new Maine laws taking effect today. The lack of confidence in our leadership, he shares several examples including the attack on Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire) in Biddeford with a skateboard yet no arrest has been made, Shenna Bellows actions while being Sec. of State of Maine, and more.
Segment 4: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s found diary, the Covid Pandemic and the six-foot rule, what the government allowed to happen to individual choice.
Segments 5-6: David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate), and the Outpost Outfitters boys Bill Schwarz and Steven Christy join Ray and Dee Dee in studio and Steven Kropf (Kropf RV) from Indiana to share his company’s history and some of their product size ranges that they offer for small living lifestyles. They do offer financing and Steven and Ray discuss their approach. Visit Outpost Outfitters located at 45 Portland Rd in Gray, ME 04039 to find out more about Kropf RV’s.
Segment 7: In this FO Bailey Real Estate segment, David talks about unity of the Republican Party in Maine and the primary campaign and his support for the Republican Nominee for Governor, Bobby Charles. David talks about the clear choice of Republican over Democrat Hannah Pingree or Independent Rick Bennett.
Segment 8: Ray goes back to Dr. Fauci and David and Dee Dee share their thoughts. Peter Bolduc (The Town Farm, (207) 797-7997) walks in and they talk about being “Farm Strong” and being healthy. The bottom line is that people are made to move…it will keep you alive.
Segments 9-10: Ray, David, and Peter discuss the Maine needle exchange program, the streets of Portland and other places around Maine, the failed policies of those in leadership and what The Town Farm can do to help and Peter’s philosophy. They also talk about the recycling business that is a big part of funding. Peter expands on how that works.
Segment 11-12: David and Ray talk about Dr. Fauci and then play a little bit of the testimony happening in Washington on the findings of his diary that was found on government servers. Ray and David continue to discuss Fauci and their outrage over his testimony.
Segment 13-14: Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of Real America Voice and The Steve Gruber Show, heard on WLOB at 6pm) and Ray start with Dr. Fauci’s testimony on Capital Hill about the Fauci Diaries and his responsibilities for the Covid origin and spreading. They get into the lack of arrests in the government. Steve shares his predictions on the November election.
Segments 15-16: Ray starts with the Fauci hearing and then takes calls.
07-28-26 Tuesday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson discuss the downfall of the Democratic Party, the lack of original thought, Communism, Socialism, and more.
Segment 3: Matt Jacobson (Summit Natural Gas of Maine) and Brownfield Dave join for a quick minute. He brought in some treats from Len Libby’s Candies and the treasure trove of letters to his dad.
Segment 4: Lauren joins and they talk about Jon Fetherson, Bill Nemitz, and other media personalities.
Segments 5-6: The panel welcomes Blake Kernen (Press Secretary for Susan Collins for Senate ) and Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, and a veteran) and they talk about the connection between Peter and Blake’s dad, the Federal interest rates and more.
Segment 7-8: The panel is joined by Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) and they talk about Troy Jackson (Maine Democratic Candidate for US Senator), Troy’s career in politics, Troy’s long line of flip-flopping on multiple issues. Blake and Ray talk about the Insulin Price Cap Bill and the PRP Relief Fund for Businesses during Covid, and other things that we can thank Sen. Susan Collins.
Segments 9-10: Jon brings up the Coronation of Kamala Harris and Troy Jackson. Ray reads a text from NJ about how the PRP saved his business. Jon also brings up the “Stolen Land” claim.
Segment 11-12: The conversation continues about some of the platforms that are letting our citizens and children fail especially the education system. They move to Lewiston and their issues of needles, violence, gun violence, and more. Jon asks about keeping a journal, which leads Ray on the reason that he has done it for years.
Segments 13-14: The conversation revolves on pets and the cost of having a dog. The conversation turns to the election in November in Maine. Jon brings up the Mayor of Biddeford and shares the meeting that he had with him and his proclamation on ICE after the shooting, and more.
Segment 15-16: Jon had to take off and the marketing of campaigns is the topic, including the medicare system, candidates, and more.
07-27-26 Monday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson talks with Todd Piro (Co-Host of Fox and Friends on Fox News) as he shares his weekend events including the Dry Dock on Thursday, Friday starting at the Royal Anchor and then on to DiMillo’s to celebrate with John and Giselle DeGrinney (Len Libby Candies) on his 56th Birthday, Saturday his day trip to Portsmouth and the exquisite lunch at Toscana Chophouse and the delightful state of New Hampshire. He compares it to Maine.
Segment 3-4: Ray responds to an article in Press Herald that lies about Medicaid and Sen. Susan Collins actions.
Segments 5-6: Jonathan Bush (Former Candidate for Maine Governor) joins after a swim in the ocean at 62 degrees. They get into their weekends, the Tiki Bar and band the Sunburned Sharks, DiMillo’s, and Toscana’s. They get into a discussion about the healthcare system, medical costs and insurance costs.
Segments 7-8: Ray, Dee Dee, and Jonathan talk about the Kilwin’s Ice Cream in Portsmouth, Vern Dukes call in after his hip replacement on Thursday. Jonathan and Vern have a discussion about the medical field and the differences in practice then and now. The boys welcome Tom Tammaro (Head of School of Greater Portland Christian School).
Segments 9-10: Jonathan asks him about enrollment, how their curriculum compares to public school, Kent shares the daily schedule, the well rounded education that they offer, parents’ participation in a private school, the public school system is failing our children and Ray states statistics. If you would like to email him at info@gpcs.net.
Segments 11-12: Kent Strang (Managing Director at Americans for Prosperity) joins the party and the discussion revolves around the tax structure, tax codes, tax reform, entitlement spending, the annual spending deficit, and more.
Segments 13: The boys continue to discuss entities that are taking money and calling it “subsidies”. Ray feels it is more evil that that. The great oppression of our history has been put into place in the name of “the greater good” by the Democrats. Instant gratification affecting our daily choices.
Segments 14: The conversation is about whether or not Troy Jackson is eligible to run for Senate after running for Gov because of a state law. There are more issues and problems that he will have to overcome.
Segments 15-16: Ray and Dee Dee give a Happy Birthday Shout Out to their Granddaughter Carter on her 9th birthday as they head to Clearwater Beach. The discussion continues with the race for the US Senate race and the Democratic party’s choice of Troy Jackson, Troy’s scandalistic time in politics, and more.