MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
06-12-26 Friday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson starts with the pending deal with Iran, the negotiation strategies, and more.
Segment 2: Ray talks about the media obsession with Graham Platner (Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate).
Segments 3-4: Ray talks about commerce, deal making, blaming Trump for everything, Epstein files, and Graham Platner. Joe Bruno (Community Pharmacy) joins Ray in the discussion of what is a bridge to far in politics.
Segments 5-6: Shawn Moody (Moody’s Collision) and Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) join Ray and Joe as they discuss the elections, rank choice voting affect, and the stock market.
Segments 7-8: Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) joins the fun. The discussion turns to the rainbow flag painted crosswalks and paid protesters in Kennebunk, Shawn and Jon share their experiences with protesters in Kennebunk and on a Sunday in Gorham, and more. Jim Deyermond (Chairman Maine Republican Party) joins the group.
Segment 9: Ray, Jon, and Jim welcome Julie and Bryce Davis (The Davis Team Keller Williams Realty) to share information for a fundraiser for Travis Mills Foundation. They will be hosting TeeOff4TMF Golf Tournament at The Woodlands on Jul 20, 2026 with a shotgun start at 11. Lots of donated They talk about why the started the tournament five years ago and Travis Mills. They still have sponsorships still available and a couple of team openings left. They tell us how they got involved and why they continue to do it.
Segments 10-12: Ray asks Jim about the voter turnout for the primary. The discussion continues about the election, rank choice voting,and more.
Segments 13-16: The conversation continues on with the Maine Sec. of State removing the referendum question to protect girls in sports and private spaces from the ballot in November, the games being played, early voting, and more.
06-11-26 Thursday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson had a blast at Erik’s Church enjoying the Elvis Tribute. He talks about Dan Fontaine as Elvis and the whole band, He moves on to the waiting game that we are playing because of rank choice voting and shares his opinion on the possible outcomes. He takes calls.
Segments 3-4: Bob Witkowski call in and they chat about music, weather, lightening, the greatest comeback in NBA history, and more.
Segments 5-6: Ray starts with the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Jesus, God, Muslim people, and more. Tom Bill brings in a delicious breakfast pizza from Moran’s Market in Portland.
Segments 7-8: David Ciullo (Career Management Services) joins by phone and he shares information on the latest numbers of the Family Leave Act, who has been affected and who has, workers’ comp, and more. More of the Breakfast Club including David Stearns (Common Sense for Maine) and Dominic Pugliares (Common Sense For Maine PAC, Dunegrass CC) join the fun.
Segments 9-10: Ray reads a statement from Jason Savage (Executive Director of the Maine GOP) about the Republican voter turnout. This brings up the conversation about voting, the lack of Republican voters showing up, and more.
Segments 11-12: They play part of a segment from Fox and Friends with President Trump and then talk about it.
Segment 13-16: The group take calls and talk about the people that have no ambition. The conversation continues with the lack of enthusiasm or showing up.
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.