MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
11-09-26 Monday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson starts with the beautiful day, Todd joins and they talk about the election and how it will affect policies, Trump’s attitude and behavior, the Rhetoric from the elected people, working together to get things done.
Segment 3: Steven Christie (American Modular) joins Ray and they talk about the difference in modular homes and traditionally built homes, the sizes, and Ray asks Steven several questions about layout, affordability, and more. For more information, visit them at 45 Portland Road, Gray, Maine, call them (207) 572-3258 or email: sales@americanmodular.me today.
Segment 4: Ray and Dee Dee talk about the nastiness in political campaigns and that they miss the days with it was more important to educate people on what you will do once you get into office instead of how nasty your opponent is.
Segment 5-6: Vernon Dukes joins the fun and Ray gives him cigars from Tyler and Kate Thomas’ wedding. Vern talks more about messaging and how bad Republicans message.
Segments 7-8: Ray and Vern talk about the long history of targeting of Jews across the country. Ray wonder if people have ever heard of Kristallnacht (German: [kʁɪsˈtalnaχt] ⓘ; lit. ‘crystal night’) or the Night of Broken Glass, the Muslim movement, and more. Sophia Pride (College student) joins the conversation and tells us what she has been up to and her experience working for Sen. Collins.
Segments 9-10: The conversation starts with the voting turnout and results as Retired Col. Ron Russell (Candidate for Maine CD 1, former Army Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret) and Chuck Ellis (Muddy Waters Podcast, Chair Cumberland Cnty Republican Party) and they talk about the election and their messaging.
Segments 11-12: Bridget Quinn (AARP Maine’s Advocacy and Outreach Director) joins Ray to discuss the role of a Caregiver and to bring awareness to the work that they do and that they are the unsung heroes of the elderly or people that need help. There will be Join AARP Maine for a free screening of the documentary Caregiving on Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Northeast Historic Film/ Alamo Theatre in Bucksport, Secure your spot today, by clicking here. She also tells us about the free guide that they have available. There are a lot of articles on the national page as well. Ray asks about the dilemma of Iran and Col. Russell shares his opinion.
Segment 13-14: Ray asks Sophia shares her thought on the election and the conflicts. Ray asks Chuck his thoughts on the Maine Republican Party and how do we get the vote out.
Segments 15-16: Ray and Chuck continues the conversation.
11-06-26 Friday
Segments 1-4: Ray Richardson talks about the election and the race between Paul LePage and Matt Dunlap. The lack of confidence in Maine’s Sec. of State Shenna Bellows and he shares his reasons. Joe Bruno (Community Pharmacy) and Dee Dee joins Ray and Joe shares some of the discrepancies in the Maine elections across the state, policies and practices, the ballot printing issues.
Segments 5-6: Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins the election conversation as they talk about the different races.
Segments 7-8: Steve and Jon join the panel as Steve shares this weekend’s crab special and they talk about the campaigns that he worked on in Portland that was successful. They talk about the election, Todd Piro’s visit and the DiMillo’s leftovers, then Claude walks in with goodies from Solo Pane in Bath.
Segments 9-10: Husson President and some of the other upcoming guests for the Q-Point Podcast. They also chat about the election and how the weather played a part in Florida’s results.
Segments 11-12: Ray starts with a clip on the history of Bath Iron Works. Claude talks about there is a great example of how elections will affect BIW. The history of growing Maine’s population and how that has affected this latest cultural shift.
Segments 13-14: The boys welcome Clayton Ferguson (Executive Producer for Banijay Americas Live), they talks about LUMINISCENCE, the award-winning immersive experience, that will be at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Witness a show where live music, history, and video mapping come together to present this anchor of New York City’s heritage in a whole new light. They also have a special Luminiscence Christmas Edition – running November 18 – January 2. They talk about the personal journey behind this endeavor. For more information, visit https://luminiscence.com/new-york/.
Segments 15-16: They talk about music and how it can affect your creativity. Then Joe asks Ray about the vote on the new middle school for Windham Raymond.
11-05-26 Thursday
Segments 1-4: Ray Richardson and Dr. Michael Ciampi (Ciampi Family Practice) discuss the elections across the country and the implications. The school board meeting in Windham over the naming of the new middle school. Bill Diamond’s legacy and President Garfield. The mini-series on Netflix “Death by Lightning”. They move on to the election and the laws on voting.
Segment 5: Ray and Doc talk about life, then Ray plays a clip of Margaret Sanger on what she believes is evil and not to be brought into the world.
Segment 6-8: The conversation begins after we thank TBill for the Moran’s Breakfast Pizza about the lack of things that have gotten done during Trump’s second term and more. They continue to talk about Trump’s executive orders that will be overturned as soon as a Democrat President takes over. The lack of anything getting accomplished in Congress. David Ciullo (Career Management Services) joins to talk about AI in the workplace.
Segments 9-10: Dom joins and shares his thoughts on the elections across the state. Dee Dee shares her frustration in not knowing how to vote for someone like-minded and Ray gets really frustrated about boys in girls sports and the women standing down and not protecting.
Segment 11-16: Ray talks about the man who laid down the gauntlet: John 14 in the Bible. The behavior of President Trump was a huge deficit to voter turnout and results. They talk about the votes in Maine. Troy Jackson in Washington, Trump’s next two years, and Congress. The conversation continues on the Maine Republican party, how do we get things accomplished, and more…
11-04-26 Wednesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson talks about how the election did not go the way would have liked, but the sun came up this morning and the world is still turning.
Segment 2: Ray talks about a call with Sen. Susan back at Christmas. He talks about the shift in Maine politics and the lack of acknowledgement of people running for office.
Segments 3-4: Ray talks about the grace and distinguished style of Susan Collins. He moves on to his wish for our country for us to be curious, to ask the questions, to do your homework, work hard and get out of your comfort zone. It is time to stand up and be part of the solution. Ray talks about the lack of leadership in authority and the lack of results in some of the races in Maine.
Segment 5-6: David Jones (FO Bailey) joins Ray and Dee Dee to discuss last night’s election results and what comes next and questions what are you prepared to do.
Segments 7-8: In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment: David shares information on a home on 989 Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth right by the Lighthouse. They talk about a lot of the surrounding businesses and restaurants. He also has a office space for rent in Saco in Pepperell Square across from Rapid Rays. For more information on these properties or others that are available contact David: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com.
Segments 9-10: Ray, David and Dee Dee talk about the lies in politics and that should be stopped. They talk about some of the lies that were espoused during the campaigns.
Segments 11-12: Ray, David, and Dee Dee welcome John Cressey and Karyn Diamond (Daughter of Bill Diamond) are here to share their effort to get the new Middle School (being built right next to Bill and Jane’s home in Windham) named after Bill Diamond. Karyn shares Bill’s long history of service and his humble beginnings. The multiple rolls that he had throughout his career. Ray reads his Facebook post tribute to Bill after he passed away. They discuss the example that Bill Diamond set throughout his life. The retired teachers association supporting this movement. Ray reads a letter from Cheryl Weber Cuddy in support of the movement to honor Bill Diamond. Karyn urges people to show up physically so that the Board can see the support. This will be on the RSU 14 School Board meeting docket tonight. The meeting is at 7:00 so we would love a show of support starting at 6:00 at the Windham High School. For more information, email johncressey@beaconmaine.com.
Segment 13: Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of Real America Voice and The Steve Gruber Show, heard on WLOB at 6pm) join Ray and they talk about last night’s election and results.
Segment 14-16: Ray takes calls.