MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
03-09-26 Monday
Segment 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson welcome Sophia Pride and Todd Piro (Co-Host of Fox and Friends on Fox News) first thing. Todd and Ray talk football, Todd and Sophia talk about Sophia’s resume, more sports, Todd asks Sophia about politics at her school, and more.
Segments 3-4: Ray asks Sophia about her political work in protecting girls’ sports, the collection of signature to get a referendum on the ballot, the natural experiment of personal growth, 80/20 issues, being open-minded, personal rights, and more.
Segments 5-6: Vern, Ray, and Dee Dee talk about boys in girls sports, the difference in men and women, God’s plan for men and women.
Segment 7: Tom Bill (Common Sense for Maine) starts with an Arnie Palmer story. Maine Rep. Josh Morris (R.-Turner) walks in and shares some of the things that is going on in Augusta.
Segment 8: The boys talk about the Common Sense For Maine Gubernatorial Debate tomorrow night at Dunegrass CC in Old Orchard Beach. The candidates that will be attending are: Candidates (Jim Libby, David Jones, Owen McCarthy, Jonathan Bush, and Robert Wessels.
Segments 9-10: The boys ask Retired Col. Ron Russell (Candidate for Maine CD 1, former Army Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret) his opinion about what is happening in Iran. This brings up a discussion about the Middle East’s power struggle and the United States’ history with NAFTA, the hypocrisy between presidents, the way our government works, Ray plays a clip from Jessie Jackson’s funeral. Chuck Ellis (Muddy Waters Podcast, Chair Cumberland Cnty Republican Party) joins the guys.
Segments 11-12: The boys talk about tomorrow night’s CSFM Debate and the candidates. They get into businesses in Maine and how the Maine government has put the screws to the people, taxes, history of spending, voting history, and more.
Segments 13-14: Ray reads Maine Facts Matter 2026.
Segments 15-16: The boys talk about the lack of Republicans getting out to vote. They take calls.
03-06-26 Friday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson talks about the Common Sense For Maine meeting last night. Robert Wessels (Maine Gubernatorial Candidate) came down for a one on one question and answer session.
Segment 2: Ray talks about the mashup songs he has been playing and then talks about some of the birthdays that are today and tomorrow.
Segments 3-4: Gary Prolman 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 boys also talk about a lot of different candidates and the treatment of Israel.
Segment 5-6: Shawn Moody (Moody’s Collision) and Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) and Ray talk about a lot of different regulations that are being imposed on the Maine industries and citizens.
Segments 7-8: The conversation turns to problem solving, Faith, treating people fairly, teaching the young, conflict resolution, Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the children that have died under their supervision, and how Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) business like Moody’s work and more.
Segments 9-10: Ray starts with the government over taxing the American people instead of having economic freedom. Sophia Pride joins from school and they talk about her classes. Ray asks her about the US Legislatures vote to keep misconduct from being released to the public. Sophia shares what it is like in school and talk politics.
Segments 11-12: Corenna Quirk (NextHome Experience and the QPoint Podcast) joins the fun and Steve Robinson (The Maine Wire) and Ray all catch up for a minute. Ray asks Steve about their Candidate Debate on March 24th at 7pm in Bangor. They talk about a poll regarding people running for office, today’s Jobs Report and what it truly reflects, and the fraudulent Non-Profits that have been bilking the system for years.
Segments 13-14: Sen. Susan Collins joins by phone to discuss the conflict in Iran and the steps that was taken to notify Congress, The Wars Powers Act, the Leadership change at Homeland Security, and more. Corenna thanks her for all that she has done to help secure funding for several projects.
Segments 15-16: Ray and Corenna discuss her podcast. QPoint is heard on VOM (The Voice of Maine, 101.3 FM / 103.9 FM). They talk about what this weekend’s topic is about the lobster industry and some of the other fishing industries, and some of the former guests. The talk about the upcoming Senate race and the Democratic candidates. The conversation turns to Robert Wessels, his knowledge, curiosity, and plans. They go back to Sen. Collins and how she processes her decisions. Rep. Golden was also talked about and his process of interviewing, and more.