MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
03-13-26 Friday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson gives the Rock Row Starbucks a big shout out. He moves on to the Democrats holding up funding to Homeland Security as terror attacks are ramping up and the Iranian War continues. His final shot was about the Legislation that did get passed. It was to protect payouts by the lawmakers for their inappropriate behavior, yet the same lawmakers were the ones screaming to release the Epstein Files.
Segment 2: Ray continues with his thoughts on the Iran War.
Segments 3-4: Ray responds to a text about religion and Christianity. He talks about God and how Faith works.
Segments 5-6: Joe Bruno (Community Pharmacy) joins Ray and they catch up and talk about News Center Maine’s Political Brew for a minute and then welcome Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) as they discuss the Common Sense For Maine‘s Gubernatorial Debate and the candidates, the polls ranking for Governor, rank choice voting’s effect, and way more.
Segments 7-8: Ray, Dee Dee, and Joe welcome Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland Maine) and they talk about his travels to a restaurant convention. He is stuck because of the Air Traffic Controllers. He shares some of the Maine restaurants that attended and the Weekend Special for DiMillo’s.
Segments 9-10: Sophia Pride joins Ray and Joe. They talk about what’s happening at UMO and the buildings, Spring Break, Pat’s Pizza, ICE Protest, politics at school, and more. Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church, Maine State Senate District 26). joins the fun.
Segments 11-12: Ray and the boys talk about the CSFM Gubernatorial Debate and Candidates, the Paid Family Leave Act, Ray questions what will be the catalyst for people to start taking notice of what his happening and getting involved to make a change in Augusta. The guys continues with more of the lacking including the DHHS system and the child deaths that have happened since Mills has taken office. Maine Gubernatorial Candidate Robert Wessels (VoteRobertWessels.com) joins the party.
Segment 13: The boys talk about the crazy idea that Certificate of Need law is and they share examples of what it is and who is subjected to this law. Rank Choice Voting, what is the first thing that he would do if elected Governor.
Segment 14: Robert and Ray talk about his plans if he is elected in more depth.
Segments 15-16: Robert answers some questions about his path to Governor, including if he was still working and Robert explains that he is dedicated to running for Governor, he quit his job and went on a 2 year journey knocking on doors and visiting people, rank choice voting, candidates working together.
03-12-26 Thursday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson and Dr. Michael Ciampi (Ciampi Family Practice) start with chickens and movies and TV stars that were American heroes.
Segments 3-4: Ray starts with Jimmy Buffett’s “Jimmy and Lola” and a short discussion about Jimmy Buffett. Bob Witkowski and they talk about Jimmy Buffett, Bob’s vacation and the Flora-Bama, New Orleans, and more.
Segments 5-8: Ray and Doc talk about the lack of American Pride, the insincere protests, the vote of the Legislature’s double standard to protect themselves but couldn’t wait to release the Epstein files. The need to have a ID to vote. The government making money off of the backs of the people. The Common Sense For Maine crew starts to trickle in with Tom Bill (Common Sense For Maine PAC) and Dominic Pugliares (Common Sense For Maine PAC, Dunegrass CC).
Segments 9-10: The boys start with the Common Sense For Maine Gubernatorial Debate. Mehek Cooke (Attorney and Republican Strategist) calls in and share her thoughts on the actions that President Trump has done in the Middle East and compares them to other Presidents. Stopping terrorism, the difference in Iran 48 years ago and today, and more.
Segments 11-12: The boys continue to discuss the inconsistency of outrage and protesters. The talk about some of the Democrats in Washington including Rep. Chellie Pingree. They talk about the CSFM Candidates Night at Dunegrass Country Club in Old Orchard Beach from 5-8. Jeff Preble joins the fun as they tease Dom. Ray urges people to get involved and know who you are voting for and do your homework.
Segment 13-16: The boys start with Kenny Cianchette and the importance of getting the right people in office, they talk about the CSFM group and a couple of upcoming events like the Candidates Night next Thursday 3/18 and the Golf Scramble on June 17th, some of the things that has happened under Gov. Mills’ watch, Ray reads Dr. Fauci’s conclusions on Covid, Covid rules that didn’t make sense, and more.
03-11-26 Wednesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson starts with last night’s Common Sense For Maine‘s Gubernatorial Debate, the participants, where to find it, and more.
Segment 2: Ray talks about the mash-up music he has been playing.
Segment 3: Ray and Dee Dee have a conversation about faith, personal responsibilities, and more.
Segment 5: David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) joins Ray and Dee Dee as the conversation starts with Tucker Carlson and then Israel’s resolve to get rid of the Iran regime that believe in Islam.
Segment 6: Ray reads a story from News Center Maine about RSU 19 and the discussion stemmed from a student being suspended over comments made toward a transgender student.
Segments 7-8: In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment, Ray and David talk about some of the real estate market trends and the recent monthly transactions comparison, the amount of School Superintendents, regulations, AI technology, people living in fear, investing in energy, and more.
Segments 9-10: Ray, David, and Dee Dee welcome Peter Bolduc (The Town Farm, (207) 797-7997) and they talk about Vern (The Trucker of Truth, The Town Farm, (207) 797-7997). Peter shares a story about the “Circle of Ray” and Vernon Dukes joins. Vern shares an update on what is happening in at the Town Farm, some of the areas they are looking for help, the difference between Sobriety and being Sober, and more.
Segment 11-12: Ray asks Peter a question from an audience member. Vern shares how he got involved with Peter and the conversation evolves.
Segments 13-16: Ray and Vern are joined by Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of Real America Voice and The Steve Gruber Show, heard on WLOB at 6pm). The talk about the money made during Covid and other government mandates and whose pockets were filled, and more. Vern corrects a statistic that he stated on Monday. Portland Maine had 500 car accidents in the first two months of 2026. This discussion evolves into schools, non-English speaking kids in the school system, some of the Gubernatorial candidates, and lot more.
03-10-26 Tuesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson talks about tonight’s Common Sense For Maine Gubernatorial Debate and that it is being streamed on The Maine Wire. The five candidates that will be attending are: Jim Libby, David Jones, Owen McCarthy, Jonathan Bush, and Robert Wessels. He gets to the checks that Gov. Mills said that she was going to send out and how it will help Joe the Handyman and his family.
Segment 2: Ray shares the truth about the newest problem that people who need a defense lawyer provided by the State, the State of Maine cannot afford to pay them.
Segments 3-4: Gary Prolman (Gary M Prolman Law Office) calls in to promote the Common Sense For Maine’s Gubernatorial Debate on March 10th at Dunegrass Country Club in Old Orchard Beach, Doors open at 5:30. The guys talk about some of the issues that Maine is facing and why we need to choose our candidate wisely.
Segments 5-6: David Jones (FO Bailey and Candidate for Governor) and Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, who is also a veteran) join Ray and they talk about what is a mattress topper. They get into the economy and some of the things that can affect it all, Jobs Report fluctuations, the oil prices on the economy, the Trump factor, NATO, and more.
Segments 7-8: Ray and David are joined by Tom Bill (Common Sense for Maine) and Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) start with the lack of true news media, Lewiston, the Lewiston Police Department, fraud in Maine, The Maine Community Foundation, and more.
Segments 9-10: This segment starts with Sec. of War Pete Hegseth’s update on the Middle East conflicts. The conversation turns to President Trump’s efforts to clean up the swamp and how the Legislatures efforts to get Trump with the Epstein files backfired on some of them. The legislation that was just passed to hide money paid out to keep their secrets, and that Gov. Mills attempts to get every dime that she can.
Segment 11-12: The boys continue to talk about the Democratic Party using people as a campaign issue. The conversations turns to some of the issues that the Post Office has been having, and more.
Segment 13: Ray starts with Texas’ new Senator, James Talarico. The discussion turns to Trump and Melania, how we got into Iran and why Americans are so against truth and peace.
Segment 14: The panel takes calls.
Segments 15-16: Ray and Tom talk about tonight’s Common Sense For Maine Debate at Dunegrass Country Club, Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church, Maine State Senate District 26). They take more calls.