MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
04-28-26 Tuesday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson starts the day. Matt Jacobson (Summit Natural Gas of Maine) joins Ray and Dee Dee and they chat for a second about the warmer weather and the big Tom Turkey looking for a date in the back field.
Segment 3: Ray and Matt talk about Maine’s competitivity with other states for businesses.
Segment 4: Ray and Dee Dee compliment Lauren as she joins the boys.
Segment 5-6: Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, who is also a veteran) joins us from Tokyo Japan to chat about energy.
Segments 7-8: Jon Fed and Sam Poulin (Competitive Shooting) joins the fun. Lauren LePage (Fyre Strategies) interviews Sam on how he got involved in Competitive shooting and his goals and abilities.
Segments 9-10: Jim Deyermond (Chairman Maine Republican Party) joins Matt, Lauren, Ray and Jon and they talk about some of the highlights of the Maine Republican Convention in Augusta Maine over the weekend.
Segment 11-12: The conversation turns to the Gubernatorial candidates and reunifying the party after the primary. Jim announces that he is going to hold a unity breakfast.
Segments 13-14: The conversation continues on the political climate, the candidates, unity after the primary vote, rank choice voting, and more.
Segments 15-16: The morning wraps up with the lack of civility and Faith after discussing Jimmy Kimball and the media calling for the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the attempt on Trump and other leaders.
04-27-26 Monday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson starts the day with Todd Piro (Co-Host of Fox and Friends First and today Fox and Friends) and they talk about the assassination attempt.
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Segments 3-4: Vern joins and they discuss kids, health, sleep, and more.
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Segments 5-6: Vern, Ray and Dee Dee discuss the Maine Republican Convention up in Augusta last weekend.
Segments 7-8: Lisa Keim (Former Maine State Senator) joins the discussion about the Maine Republican Convention, she announced that she has joined Team Jonathan Bush. She explains how she came to that decision and the strong slate of candidates.
Segments 9-10: The discussion starts with Lisa, Vern, and Ray talking about Dr. Nirav D. Shah (former Director of the Maine CDC and current candidate for Maine Governor). Shah’s doctorate, Maine’s Covid era regulations, Retired Col. Ron Russell (Candidate for Maine CD 1, former Army Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret) joins and shares a little bit of his experience at the convention, and more.
Segments 11-12: Ray asks about Polymarket (The world’s largest prediction market) and then the conversation turns to Gov. Janet Mills, Sen. Susan Collins, and more.
Segments 13-14: Melissa Winslow (Candidate for Maine House 104) joins the guys in studio. They talk about why she is running, her concerns, and more. For more information or to volunteer to help, find her on Facebook.com – Melissa Winslow for Maine House District 104.
Segments 15-16: Melissa says her goodbyes and reiterates why she is running. Ray asks the panel what is one takeaway from the convention.
04-23-26 Thursday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee are joined by Dr. Michael Ciampi (Ciampi Family Practice). They discuss this weekend plans and the Battle of the Bands with Jimmy Ciampi Band and Don Campbell to benefit Candace Cares Foundation.
Segments 3-4: Bob Witkowski joins the boys from New Orleans and they talk about a lot of different things.
Segments 5-6: Doc talks about a case that is about to be argued about patient rights. They get into the rights of patients and doctors, but government gets in the way.
Segment 7-8: Tom Bill (Common sense PAC) joins the gang with his pizza from Moran’s Market and the conversation revolves around the youth of America and how our generation has not taught them manners and general respect. Dominic Pugliares (Common sense PAC, Dunegrass CC) also joins with his thought on common courtesy.
Segments 9-12: David Starnes joins and they start with discuss history and people standing up, baseball, and more. Ray and the gang talk about some of the things that Common Sense For Maine has happening including the Happy Hour at the Regatta Banquet and Conference Center (28 LEVESQUE DRIVE (RTE 236) in Elliot from 5pm – 8pm. The Common Sense for Maine Invitational Golf Tournament on June 17 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Dunegrass Golf Club 65 Wild Dunes Way, Old Orchard Beach, and the Drinks and Links Luncheon from 3pm – 5pm.
Segment 13-16: The conversation turns to people in office like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) comments “Our message to Florida Republicans is, ‘F around and find out,’’ a warning to Florida over redistricting. The need for people to elect quality informed people, and more.
04-22-26 Wednesday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson welcome Jonathan Bush (Candidate for Maine Governor) they chat about some of the problems facing Maine, leisure time, bees, and more.
Segments 3-4: Ray asks Jonathan a text question about his bees, they talk about Maine politicians, they get into Jonathan’s tax plan, Maine’s work force, and more.
Segments 5-6: Ray starts with the Virginia redistricting, Jonathan introduces his friend Mike Wisecup (EP-179 with retired Navy SEAL Mike Wisecup and founder of Veterans for Bush). Mike shares his story, his mission, June 6 at the White Duck Barbecue for Jonathan Bush. Mike shares why he got involved, plain and simple it was to give veterans a voice.
Segments 7-8: Ray welcomes Nan Hayworth (Former US Representative (NY-19); Independent Women’s Forum Board of Directors; ConservAmerica Board of Directors Chairman) as they chat about a wide variety of subjects including boys in girls sports, and they also talk about the Pope’s latest comments, and more.
Segments 9-10: and Ray talk about the mission of The Town Farm, they are also looking for pallet partners, and more.
Segments 11-12: Ray and Vern start with the Maine Legislature and their shenanigans like banning coffee pots, then take calls.
Segments 13-16: Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of Real America Voice and The Steve Gruber Show, heard on WLOB at 6pm) join Ray, Dee Dee, and Vern. Steve starts with seeing a mink in his yard, and other wildlife that is in his backyard. Then the boys get down to business starting with re-redistricting, and a more.