Part 1:  Ray plays Kenny Rogers/Home Free’s version Children Go Where I Send You and Ray talks about this song and this time of year. JJ Jeffery comes in to complement Ray for choosing it. Ray talks about how life is way to short and it is a tough, tough world and we need to stop and enjoy the season and appreciate the little things in life.
Part 2:  Ray talks about DACA and what a farce it is. It was really important what was important then, would have continued to be important.
Part 3:  Bob Witkowski of Visit Portland and author of 100 Things to Do in Portland, Maine Before You Die and the follow up 100 Things to Do in Portland, Maine Before You Die, 2nd Edition joins Ray to discuss some of the happenings around town, especially the Portland Symphony Orchestra and the Magic of Christmas. (Audio not available.)
Part 4:  Ray, Bob and Dee Dee talk about the simple pleasures in life. Frequent caller Larry calls in to continue the discussion.
Part 5 & 6:  Ray and Bob continue down the feel good path. Bob reminds us about the Botanical Gardens in Boothbay. The discussion on tradtions and kids continues. Bob talks about all of the wonderful things that Portland has to offer. Jay Baker calls in to wish us a Merry Christmas another Christmas tradition.
Part 7 :  They talk about the Government shutdown and how that might really affect an individual.
Part 8 & 9:  Ray gets frustrated about the Government Shutdown and looses his temper. He takes a call.
Part 10: Fox News Radio’s Rachel Sutherland calls in to discuss the Government Shutdown and gives some scenarios. Ray gets frustrated because it is the Chess pawns that will end up getting hurt.
Part 11:  Ray plays the Peanuts character, Linus’ version of Luke. Ray continues his frustration with the elected folks in Washington. A caller calls in to tell Ray about a Mike Rowe podcast about the Peanuts story. Ray plays Luciano Pavarotti‘s version of Oh Holy Night.
Part 12:  Ray takes a call from Bill and he play Christmas music. Today was not a serious day.