MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
05-05-26 Tuesday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson starts the morning with the lack of upkeep to the Maine Schools, roads, and more.
Segments 3-4: Matt Jacobson (Summit Natural Gas of Maine), Steve Abbott (Sen. Collins Campaign Manager), and Ray chat about some of the candidates, current and former, and more.
Segments 5-6: Lauren LePage (Fyre Strategies) and Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, a Veteran) join the fun and catch up after Peter’s trip, gas prices, the Iran War, the lack of trust in Congress to keep plans secret, and more.
Segments 7-8: Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) joins the fun. The conversation revolves around the truth in the media, social media, candidates, and more.
Segment 9-10: The panel is still on fire. Ray asks Steve about the Collins/Platner race, how the Senate runs, how government works, some of the Capitols, and more.
Segment 11: Matt asks Jon about Bobby Charles’ poll that came out and leads to a big discussion.
Segment 12: Steve had to take off, and the panel chats with Jon about some of the things he is working on, the video of the homeless man by Whole Foods.
Segments 13-14: Matt and Ray chat about the difference between when Matt ran for Governor back in 2010 and this election.
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05-04-26 Monday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson welcome Todd Piro (Co-Host of Fox and Friends on Fox News) and the conversation starts with Maine’s candidates for US Senator, Graham Platner, redistricting, the Kentucky Derby, the education system, and more.
Segments 3-4: Ray talks about Maine politics and then takes a call.
Segment 5: Vernon Dukes (207) 651-8694) – The Town Farm – (207) 797-7997) joins the fun. They talk about their weekend, Vern’s daughters controlling him and the location app on your phone. The conversation turns to the Maine Democratic Convention this weekend, the media, the potential of the Obama administration, Graham Platner, and tipping.
Segments 7-8: Kristina Parker (Host of the “Wicked Smart” ME GOP Podcast and the Communications Director for the Maine GOP) joins the fun and they talk about her age, her mom, her inspirations, and more.
Segment 9: Ray, Vern, Kristina, and Dee Dee welcome Tais De Los Reyes (Athena’s Cantina) with a lot of changes regarding the restaurant and food truck.
Segment 10: Chuck Ellis joins the fun and they talk about Dee Dee leaving for Florida next week and the school schedule for Florida.
Segment 11: Ray, Vern, Chuck, Kristina, and Dee Dee welcome Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church and Candidate for Maine Senate), and Bridget Quinn (AARP Maine Director for Advocacy and Outreach, 207-776-6303, bquinn@aarp.org) and Ray chat about Maine’s Paid Family Act, who is eligible, how will it affect small businesses across Maine.
Segment 12: The group teases Vern, Ray asks about the failing Spirit Airlines, the government helping/owning them.
Segments 13-14: Ray gets Kenny going on why he is running. He gets wound up over the children deaths in Maine under the care of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. They talk about Kenny’s Democrat opponent broken promise to Bill Diamond, Janet Mills power, local media, No Kings protesters standing for King Charles, Nirav Shah as Maine CDC Director, Covid Era and the discrepancies, Ray reads a quote from Dr. Fauci, and more.
Segment 15-16: They talk about age and then Chuck talks about a Young Republican event happening at the Rock Row Cowbells. They move back to the policies that have been put into place while the Democrats have been in charge, Gov. Mills’ heavy hand, Kenny puts Democrat Sen. Tim Nangle on notice and why.
05-01-26 Friday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson welcomes Owen McCarthy (Maine Gubernatorial Candidate) and his wife Holly. They chat a little bit about the Maine RNC Convention, the upcoming Debate, Holly’s occupation, past elections, and more.
Segments 3-4: Joe Bruno (Community Pharmacy) joins the party as Ray and Owen discuss Owen’s economy plan, the migration of people out of Maine, and a lot more.
Segments 5-6: Shawn Moody (Moody’s Collision) and Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) join Ray and Joe and they discuss the upcoming Debates and the polling to qualify, Maine Gubernatorial Candidate Robert Wessels (VoteRobertWessels.com), the Maine Convention, different candidates, Gov. Mills suspending her campaign, Graham Platner, and more.
Segments 7-8: The conversation continues to revolve around the candidates, the Maine economy, the lack of knowledge of the citizens, and more.
Segment 9-10: On the line is Delanie Bomar (RNC Regional Communications Director) and Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church and Candidate for Maine Senate) joins in studio. Ray and Delanie talk about Graham Platner and his comments, the differences between Republicans and Democrats. Ray gets teased about his studio sign.
Segments 11-12: Kenny goes off on Bobby Charles (Gubernatorial Candidate) and the boys discuss his candidacy, personality, some of the questionable statements he has made, and more.
Segment 13-14: Ray talks about running for governor and what needs to be addressed before people will want to move to Maine, Family Paid Leave Act, and more.
Segment 15-16: Ray starts with Cynthia Dill and her statement about boys in girls sports, and more.
04-30-26 Thursday
Segments 1-6: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson welcome Ben Midgley (Candidate for Governor) and his wife Sonia and they chat about a lot of different topics after Ray rails about the Child welfare oversight bill that died as Maine’s Legislature adjourns. Ray and Ben talk about several different topics that are prominent problems Maine citizens are facing after learning a little bit about Ben’s history and personal life. For more information on Ben and his campaign, visit: BenForGovernor.com.
Segment 7-8: Dominic Pugliares (Common Sense For Maine PAC, Dunegrass CC) and Tom Bill (Common Sense For Maine PAC) brings in breakfast pizza from Moran’s. They chat about golf and a little bit about then a little bit of politics.
Segments 9-10: Bob Witkowski joins by phone from New Orleans. They talk about some of the happenings down there and the safety down there.
Segments 11-12: The conversation heads back to Maine and the DHHS deaths, being courteous to rude people. Ray announces that a news bulletin just came in that Gov. Mills has pulled out of the Maine Senate race.
Segments 13-16: The panel talk about the public servants that only serve themselves and the Maine Legislature’s failures.