MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
10-29-26 Thursday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson is so frustrated with the lies in politics and gives some of the examples being used against Sen. Collins on her record and the personal attacks in general. He moves on to the race in Alaska where the Democratic challenger Mary Peltola of Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, secretly participated in a yearlong process to recruit people with the same name and party as the sitting Sen. Sullivan to run in the Alaska U.S. Senate race to split the votes because Alaska has rank choice voting. Ray addresses a text and he uses it to point out the larger problem, people not focusing on the right things.
Segment 3: Ray talks about some of the campaigns and the differences between a Republican and a Democrat. He talks about how oppressive the Maine Democratic run Legislature and Governorship have been throughout the history of our country and shares examples as he does.
Segment 4: Ray gives examples of the differences in New Hampshire and Maine because all he hears is that it is Trump’s fault that Maine is struggling.
Segments 5-6: Steve Abbott (Campaign Manager Susan Collins for Senate) and they welcome Ally Triolo, (RNC Election Integrity Communications Director) and they talk about some of the shenanigans happening during this election and the need to have accountability and more. Tom Bill (Common Sense For Maine PAC) joins with the delicious Moran Market’s breakfast pizza.
Segments 7-8: Steve Abbott shares a personal story about Sen. Collins as Dominic Pugliares (Common Sense For Maine PAC, Dunegrass CC) walks in. They talk about today being the last day for early voting in Maine, how the Rank Choice Voting works and doesn’t work, the work that Susan Collins has done for the State of Maine. They talk about the Lobster industry and that Rep. Golden and Sen. Collins were the only ones in politics that stood up for them.
Segments 9-10: Bernard (Ben) Porter (Republican candidate for Maine Senate District 23 – Harpswell, Brunswick, Freeport, Pownal, Yarmouth (East of 295) and Chebeague Island) porter4me.com and Thad Moody (Candidate for Maine Senate District 30) joins the fun. They talk about the absentee votes for Troy Jackson and the differences between the Republican and Democrat and what is the catalyst for the absentee vote. Ray asks Thad what he is seeing in his district and and the same question to Ben. They point out some of the things that they are seeing in their district. Ray asks Steve about the effects in Maine from the Big Beautiful Bill and did Sen. Collins for it, what really does. They talk about the dignity of work, generational welfare.
Segments 11-12: Steve had to leave us, and Thad shares his story and why he is running for the Maine Senate. They chat about Thad’s work with Moody’s Collision and what are his goals. Ben shares why he decided to run and his personal/professional service for our country, the dishonesty of their opponents, Sen. Tim Nangle during his debate against Kenny Cianchette, Ben says that everyone he talks to about taxes being the number one issue.
Segments 13-14: Ray asks Ben about the Castle doctrine and then an endorsement for Thad from a former co-worker from 30 years ago. They talk about the dangers of the bill “Qualified Immunity” in Maine. They talk about where to get a sign from Thad, the continue to talk about the failings of the people in charge, and more.
Segments 15-16: Ray brings the Senate race in Alaska and the scheme to deceive the voters in the identity of the candidates and how Rank Choice Voting will affect, they talk about gun rights and Ben talks about the waiting period and states that “Gun rights are women’s rights”, Ray talks about Betsy Sweet’s answer in a debate on Political Brew, and discuss the 2nd Amendment, and more.
10-28-26 Wednesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson starts with something finally being done about the fraud in Maine,
then about some of the races in Florida and how the Socialist-Communist ideology has grabbed hold and is spreading throughout the Democrat party.
Segment 2: Ray talks about his frustration that people are more concerned about the spelling of some of the word in a text than the content and intent.
Segments 3-4: Ray questions why he does what he does because after almost 23 years he doesn’t understand why people don’t understand how our government works. He urges people to go and look things up if you know or believe what he tells you. He talks about LD 1 and the tax cap and how it worked but then they voted to undo it. He reminds everyone that Troy Jackson was the Senate President when all of this happened and Governor Mills has yet to endorse him. How can you compare what the Democrats have spent while being in charge for the last eight years and Susan Collins has brought back to Maine during her tenure as Senator.
Segments 5-6: David Jones (FO Bailey) joins Dee Dee as Ray reads a couple of texts and shows them a picture of snow from Calgary. They get to talking about Troy Jackson and what has he done to help the Allagash and other Mainers. He, Hannah Pingree, and Gov. Mills has been the architect of our collective pain in taxes, and then get into the education system and talk about how it has gone downhill while costing more and more.
Segments 7-8: In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment: Ray starts with the passing of a Maine Legend Bud Sawyer, David talks about interest rates and costs of properties. He then highlights several of the property that he has listed. For more information contact David: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com.
Segments 9-10: Ray talks about the naming of the new middle school in Windham and the push to be named the Bill Diamond Middle School. He and David continue to talk about Bill Diamond and what kind of man he was and his mission to protect and teach Maine children. Joe Gruters (Chair of the Republican National Committee) calls in to talk about Maine and the candidates and their policies.
Segment 11: Noël Bonam (Director AARP Maine) join Ray and they chat about the upcoming election and survey results from the AARP survey put out.
Segment 12: Ray talks about the redefining of words from the Democrat side like gender-affirming care, and re-productive care and now being Independent means voting with Democrats 96 Percent which means Sen. King is the most reliable Democrat vote in the Senate.
Segment 13: Ray takes calls starting with Al talking about the change in attitude from when he would get arrested for drinking in public, Ethan talks about the real need to vote.
Segment 14: Ray takes a call about Gov. Kathy Hochul, and more.
Segment 15-16: He takes more calls and talks about the results of the 2026 Maine Student Mock Election. He takes more calls.
10-27-26 Tuesday
Segment 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson talk about life, the beautiful day, and more small talk.
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Segment 3-4: Matt Jacobson (Summit Natural Gas of Maine) joins Ray and they start with their wedding weekend down in New Jersey, the naming controversy of the new Windham Middle School, the lack of knowledge of the people making the decision, and the boys get into the concern for heating Mainers this winter.
Segments 5-6: Lauren LePage (Fyre Strategies) and Jonathan Bush (Former Candidate for Maine Governor, Maine For Keeps Podcast) join the boys and they start with the Trump phenomenon and the Trump behavior trend, Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, and a veteran) join with Matt asking him a question about oil pricing, Ray ask him a question about the cost of oil even though there is a lot of oil available. They get into getting into the world conflicts and whether America should get involved and more.
Segment 7-8: Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) joins and sets the record straight on Steve Collins (Reporter for the Press Herald) calling him a racist. This brings the conversation of racism and what does true racism look like and where to find it. Jon talks about the double standard in Lewiston regarding media and filming.
Segments 9-10: The gang talks about the real hate in America is Antisemitism. Jonathan gets on a soapbox to talk about Democracy, the government owning companies, the Tariffs that are in affect, and more.
Segment 11-13: Lauren shares a fundraiser for heating oil for the elderly in Alfred. Jonathan talks about the Maine People’s Alliance will be at the City Council Meeting in Brewer regarding the distribution of needles. Bad ideas that failed in other states, cities, and countries that are brought here thinking that it will do better here. They move on to politics, integrity, intellectual issue discussions, and more. The conversation turns to DHHS, Gov. LePage’s efforts to split DHHS, what happen during Covid and other public policies that have been bad for Mainers.
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Segment 15-16: Matt talks about voting “FOR” someone instead of just voting. Ray talks about the messaging of the Democrats verses the Republicans. They question if they are even making a difference.
10-26-26 Monday
Segments 1-4: Ray and Dee Dee chat with Todd about sports, Todd’s upcoming Maine visit, Dimillo’s, Chef Melissa, Tyler and Kate’s wedding in New Jersey. Ray and Dee Dee take a call from Nick and they talk about the Tyler and Kate Thomas wedding and the reception (especially the food).
Segments 5-6: Vernon Duke and Chris White (Casco Bay Associates) joins Ray and tries to explain some of the nuances of the changes in Medicare and urges people to really read the information that they are receiving. Don’t hesitate to call him so he will be able to answer your question with less geniality. He urges people to call or email to get a more personal answer to your questions (207) 200-8304 or email: chris@cascobayassociates.com.
Retired Col. Ron Russell (Candidate for Maine CD 1, former Army Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret) joins the party.
Segment 7-8: Larry McWilliams (Independent candidate for Maine House District 128 – Westbrook) joins the fun and they talk about motorcycles driving recklessly, and then get into some of the politics in Maine.
Segments 9-12: Chuck Ellis (Muddy Waters Podcast, Chair Cumberland Cnty Republican Party) joins the fun as Larry continues with the waste in the food service in the school departments and the food insecurity in Maine. They talk about the food that is thrown out on a daily basis in the Maine schools. The discussion turns to politics.
Segments 13-14: Ray welcomes long-time friend of station owner Doc Dick Heatherton (big time radio personality in many big markets over many years and 15 years + Number #1 in New York City at WCBS-FM afternoon drive. He has written a book about his journey of recovery from a serious stroke.
Segments 15-16: Ray reintroduces the panel as Joe Palmeri (The Big Jab) joins the fun. He congratulates Ray on his MAP Award and then endorses a candidate for the first time and is doing it for two of of them. He urges people to vote for Susan Collins (US Senate) and Stephanie Anderson (Cumberland County District Attorney). They take calls starting with Farmer Scott, Scott Jordon, another one about the voter fraud, the group wishes Chuck a Happy Birthday, and Larry answers a question from a caller.