MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
06-10-26 Wednesday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson talks about yesterday’s Maine primary election and the candidates.
Segments 3-4: Ray and Dee Dee continue to discuss the election and then Ray takes calls.
Segment 5: Chris White (Casco Bay Associates) (207) 200-8304 or email: chris@cascobayassociates.com joins Ray and shares some of the nuances to navigating Medicare, ways to make the most of your benefits, and more.
Segment 6: Ray takes calls.
Segments 7-8: Ray takes another call.
Segment 9: Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church and Candidate for Maine Senate) and Bill Walbridge (The Town Farm, (207) 797-7997) join Ray. Kenny and Ray talk about the results from last night’s election. Bill shares some great news. Bill shares the story and testimony of a young 31 year old man that has and really sad and tough life and how many of the men at the Town Farm has turned to God and the many baptisms that have taken place.
Segment 10: Ray and Kenny talk about Bobby Charles and rank choice voting.
Segments 11-12: Phil Chin (AARP Maine‘s Fraud Fighter) joins to share the need to pause and reflect. He shares the dangers of the multi-level authentication number scammers. Phil says to never give up when fighting against scammers. He says the village is the most powerful tool you have. If you have any questions or a problem, visit AARPMaine/fraud and to always remember: Pause, Reflect, Protect and Reject!
Segments 13-14: Kenny and Ray discuss the Maine Republican Primary campaigns and election, Rank Choice Voting, and more. Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of Real America Voice and The Steve Gruber Show, heard on WLOB at 6pm) joins the fun and they talk about Graham Platner and the voters, the unscrupulous Democrats, and more.
Segment 15: Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters joins by phone and the discussion starts with the Democratic Senator Candidate Graham Platner, Sen. Susan Collins, Sen. Collins’ voting record and work ethic, RNC Chairman Gruters’ statement about “Graham Platner is a racist, sexist, Nazi-loving domestic abuser who fantasizes about rape and murder, spends his time on a predatory sex app, and disparages American servicemembers. Platner is easily the most toxic candidate of the cycle and the fact that Democrats have embraced him in service of a radical socialist agenda has placed the final nail in the coffin of their chances to win Maine in November.”
Segment 16: Ray asks the audience to remain calm, and hopeful and reads some of the results that he just got…more to come.
06-09-26 Tuesday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson has technical difficulties and then we got it figured out as Lauren LePage (Fyre Strategies) walks in the door to save the day. Matt joins and they start with some of the election fun. Blake Kernen (Sen. Susan Collins’ Press Secretary) says a quick hi as we go to break.
Segments 3-4: Ray talks about the importance of voting and why. Steve Abbott (Sen. Susan Collins’ Campaign Manager) joins the fun as they talk about when the results might be revealed. The strategy of campaigning with rank choice voting, lack of campaign signs, and more.
Segments 5-6: The panel welcomes Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, and a veteran) as they share the connection of Blake’s dad and Peter. The conversation turns to an article about the airline industry, fuel costs, the Strait of Homuz, and more.
Segments 7-9: Jon Fetherson joins the fun. Blake shares her thoughts on the US Senator election, Graham Platner and the rest of the group join their thoughts on Platner. They get on to the majesty of the Senate, the Save Act, Sen. Susan Collins, other Senators, Collins’ independence on votes, and more.
Segments 10-12: Ray, Matt, Lauren, and Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church and Candidate for Maine Senate) chat about the campaigns and then Patty takes over the board for a
Segments 13-14: Ray is back manning the board and Kenny shares what he saw at the polling place in Westbrook, Ray reads a text about a new voter, Lauren shares her thoughts on the election. They talk about the Google AI and the rankings. The need to pick the right candidate.
Segments 15-16: The conversation still revolves around the candidates, the need to vote, AI and how that will be developed to help elders’ ability to stay in their homes longer. It goes back to the speculations of how the voting will end up.
06-08-26 Monday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Todd Piro catch up on what they did over the weekend and talk a little bit about vacations in Gatlinburg Tennessee, and more.
Segments 3-4: Jonathan Bush (Candidate for Maine Governor), Fay (Jonathan’s wife) and Nick (Campaign Staffer) catch up on what has been keeping them busy. They talk about bartending at Fletcher’s in Westbrook, where he will be today: DiMillo’s 12, Junction Bowl in Gorham @ and Red City Ale House in south Windham @ 6:30. They talk about the role of government, and more. Kristina Parker (Host of the “Wicked Smart” ME GOP Podcast, Communications Director for the Maine GOP) joins us as well.
Segments 5-6: Jonathan and Fay talk about the candidates and spouses and the comradery, the benefit of The Ray Richardson Show to the voters, Jonathan talks about his campaign, Bobby Charles, the Chris Sununu test. Vern Dukes joins the fun. The conversation turns to Travis Mills and people that run towards trouble, and more. Jonathan talks about his plan in a nutshell.
Segments 7-8: Ray and the gang welcomes candidate Janet Beaudoin (Maine House Candidate for District 94) and Kenny Cianchette (Candidate For Maine Senate for District 26 and owner of Erik’s Church). She explains why she is running to represent Lewiston and her opponent. She announces that she is endorsing Ben Midgley, they talk about rank choice voting and how she is ranking, her opponent’s shenanigans, and more. For more information on her campaign visit beaudoinforme.com or find her on Facebook.
Segments 9-10: Ray, Vern, Kristina, welcome Maine Gubernatorial Candidate Robert Wessels. They talk about how his campaign is going and the rank choice voting option. Retired Col. Ron Russell (Candidate for Maine CD 1, former Army Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret) joins the discussion on RCV. Kristina invites everyone to the RNC Unity Party. Robert and Ray talk about Ranking and getting people out to vote.
Segment 11: Chuck Ellis (Muddy Waters Podcast, Chair Cumberland Cnty Republican Party) join the party. Robert shares what and the end result of his scooter campaign tour, Ray asks him some policy questions.
Segments 12: Ray gives Robert Wessels the last word on his campaign and they talk about integrity. They talk about the need to also vote for the House and Senate candidates to bring sanity back.
Segments 13-14: Ray asks Col. Russell about his campaign, Rep. Chellie Pingree’s work ethic representing Maine in Washington.
Segment 15: Ray goes around the panel and the question was if and how they are ranking. He takes a call.
Segment 16: The panel talks about people that need your support at the ballot box. Ray brings up the DA’s that need your help to get elected. They get into the violence that is happening by kids and how it will escalate as they get older.
06-05-26 Friday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson and Ben Midgley (Candidate for Governor) discuss the forum that Ben attended regarding the crime in Maine. Ben also brings up the elderly loosing their homes because they are being taxed out of them.
Segments 3-4: Ray and Dee Dee have a Sonia lovefest. The boys move on to the job of being Governor and what that would look like if Ben will be elected, Brian Kilmeade’s endorsement, and Ben shares the last pitch on being your choice for Governor.
Segments 5-6: Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins by phone and they talk about being out late last night and tomorrow’s events. Mike shares the results of a poll.
Segments 7-8: Ray and Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant) talk about the frustration of owning a business in Maine especially in the Portland area. Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) walks in and they talk a little bit of the forum that Ben and some of the other candidates. Steve shares Chef Melissa’s weekend special of Lobster Tail Tempura.
Segments 9-10: Ray and Jon welcome US Congress District 1 Candidate Joshua Pietrowicz and his wife Emily. Josh explains why he is running. Emily shares why she got involved. They talk Faith, why Josh is running, Josh’s philosophy, holding people accountable, for more information on Josh and his campaign, visit joshuapietrowicz.com.
Segments 11-12: Ray starts with the news that the New York Times recognizes the Maine Wire as a real bona fide news outlet which brings up the discussion about the treatment from Maine Sec. of State and candidate Shenna Bellows. Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church and Candidate for Maine Senate) joins the fun and they reminisce about last night’s Special Olympics fundraiser at Erik’s featuring the boys of 12/OC and the Elvis Tribute coming on Wednesday.
Segment 13-14: Ray, Dee Dee, and Kenny talk about some of the people that would be a great choice for Governor if they had run, the long history that Kenny has serving his community, and more.
Segments 15-16: Ray starts with all of the taxes that the Maine Democrats have imposed on the people of Maine. Kenny shares his ranking of the candidates. They take calls.