MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
06-03-26 Wednesday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee chat with Owen McCarthy (Maine Gubernatorial Candidate) and Holly McCarthy. They talk about kids, priorities, polls, strategies for winning the vote, For more information, visit his website and read his plan at OwenforMaine.com.
Segment 3-4: Holly stays for a one on one, and Ray asks questions so that we can learn more about her and her plans if Owen is elected.
Segments 5-6: David Jones joins Ray in studio. They start with music, Maine hospitals and the certificate of need, the democratic Gubernatorial race, Graham Platner, Gov. Mills, early voting, rank choice voting, issues in Scarborough and Gorham, Sec. of State Shenna Bellows, and more.
Segments 7-8: Ray and David explain Rank Choice Voting.
Segments 9-10: Peter Bolduc (The Town Farm, (207) 797-7997) join the boys and Peter talks about the need for a roofer that can help the Town Farm get the roof on the building that they have, the people that are a part of the group and how The Town Farm works, and more.
Segment 11: David Good joins to share his new talent of caning. He and Ray talk about the rocker that he re-caned for him. He describes how he got involved, what is involved, the time that it takes, and more. They also talk about his musical side and performing over the years. If you would like more information about David’s work or music, you can find him on Facebook at or email: davidgoodmusic@gmail.com.
Segment 12: Ray, David Jones, and Peter continue with their discussion about The Town Farm.
Segment 13: Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of Real America Voice and The Steve Gruber Show, heard on WLOB at 6pm) and they talk about the latest truth bomb about Graham Platner (Candidate for the US Senate). Ray moves on to Sen. Susan Collins and her work ethic. The get into students pretending to be cats in school, the pride movement, politics in schools, electronics in schools, protecting our students, and more. They move on to what is happening in Michigan. Then move on to July 4th in Washington, DC. Museums, the sacride places of war like Omaha Beach, the Concentration Camps of WWII, and more.
06-02-26 Tuesday
Segment 1: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson welcome Jonathan Bush (Candidate for Maine Governor), Fay (Jonathan’s wife) and Erin Motherway (Campaign Manager), as they chat about his commercial, we get to know the ladies behind the candidate and how Erin got involved with Jonathan.
Segment 2: Ray and Jonathan get down to some of the plans that he would like to implement to lower costs for Mainers.
Segments 3-4: Matt Jacobson (Summit Natural Gas of Maine) join Ray and Jonathan discuss his process to leadership and the goals he has for Maine. He also talks more of his plans to bring more business to Maine and finding the weaknesses to strengthen. Jonathan talks about his method of running Athena Women’s Health, and more.
Segments 5-6: Matt and Ray welcome Lauren LePage (Fyre Strategies), Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, and a veteran), Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) and Sonia Midgley join Ray. The conversation revolves around the fluctuation of the economy, Jerome Powell, and more.
Segment 7: Former Maine’s First Lady Ann LePage join by phone to discuss the responsibility and role of being First Lady. She shares some of advice. Ray asks Sonia, Ann, and Lauren what they have learned during the campaigns. Ann’s reasons for the endorsement for Ben. Jon asks the First Lady about the violence in Lewiston. They talk about the welfare program, and more.
Segments 8-12: The panel talk about social media game of politics. The discuss the Graham Platner campaign issues.
Segments 13-14: The conversation revolves around the Democratic possibilities if Platner pulls out.
Segments 15-16: Matt shares a piece that he has written: Maine’s Energy Crossroads: Grading the 2026 Gubernatorial Candidates, and continue to discuss the election process.
06-01-26 Monday
Segments 1-4: Ray Richardson introduces Garrett Mason (Maine Gubernatorial Candidate) and Dale Crafts, Jr. (Campaign Manager). Garrett and Ray talk about the past and the future of Maine politics. He gets into his plans if he is elected Governor. Garrett shares that there is a ton of new spending that is on the books come January ’26 that none of the other candidates have on their radar. Garrett shares the experience that he brings to the job. He lists several things that he wants to accomplish to make Maine affordable.
Segments 5-6: Vern Dukes join Ray and they talk about Graham Platner, his campaign, and more.
Segment 7-8: Kristina Parker (Host of the “Wicked Smart” ME GOP Podcast, Communications Director for the Maine GOP) joins the conversation continues with Graham Platner, and then turns to historic shows and movies.
Segments 9-10: The gang welcome Maine Rep. Alicia Collins to raise awareness of a situation currently happening in the jails with fully intact transgender men being held in the women’s facilities in Maine. This totally goes against Title IX. The number of women assaulted does not get recorded so there is no known numbers to track.
Segments 11-12: 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) join the fun. The gang speculates on the upcoming elections.
Segments 13-14: The party’s conversation talk about the Constitution and the everyday affect it has on people’s lives, President Obama’s effect.
Segments 15-16: The panel starts with The Cumberland County Republican Committee event: Cars, Candidates, and Cocktails on 6/4 at 6pm at the Throttle Car Club. Click here for tickets. Todd Piro joins and they talk about why the time change, Graham Platner, and more.
06-29-26 Friday
Segment 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson welcome Ben Midgley (Candidate for Governor) and Curtis Kelly who started The Voice of the Children to continue the mission of the late great Bill Diamond (Walk a Mile in their Shoes). There will be a website launching on Monday.
Segment 3-4: Ben and Ray talk about Ben’s campaign and his plans if he is elected Governor. For more information on Ben’s campaign for Governor, visit: Candidate for Governor.
Segments 5-6: Shawn Moody (Moody’s Collision) and Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) join Ray and they go through the Maine Governor candidates and campaigns. Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) joins the conversation.
Segments 7-8: Shawn, Ray, Jon, and Dee Dee discuss the Democratic Candidate Graham Platner, the Maine tax on tips and overtime that employees don’t even realize that it is happening, they go back to Graham Platner.
Segments 9-10: Michael Buhelt (Listener #30 & Candidate for School Board in Gray – New Gloucester), Claude Berube (Former Annapolis Instructor, and Author) join Ray and Jon. Michael shares why he decided to run for School Board, you can find more information of follow him on Facebook. Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church and Candidate for Maine Senate) joins the fun.
Segments 11-14: The boys discuss Lewiston’s crime rate, the needles scattered on the ground, immigration policies, and then Claude shares stories of working with Sen. Collins, Kenny talks about his campaign, his opponent, and more.
Segments 15-16: Ray and Claude start by talking about JJ Jeffrey’s after recognizing his birthday, Shirley Jones and remembering the fallen soldiers including the four chaplains that perished together. Claude expands on the regulations of service wearing dress whites as he questions Candidate Bobby Charles statements of his service.