08-15-19 Thoughtful Thursday
Part 1: Ray starts with the stock market and how even though it has been at a record high for a while, since it fell apparently the world is coming to an end. Fox News Radio’s Rachel Sutherland and Ray discuss Kamala Harris. She was promoting her campaign’s gun control plan during an appearance on CNN. Ray points out some of the high points of her newest campaign against whites and Christians.
Part 2: Ray and Dee Dee welcome Bob Witkowski and Bob’s daughter and former WLOB Radio intern Sam Witkowski. They take a brief call from someone that would like to talk to Ray off-air.
Part 3: Today’s History Lesson: George Read (September 18, 1733 – September 21, 1798) was an American lawyer and politician from New Castle in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a Continental Congressman from Delaware, a delegate to the U.S. Constitutional Convention of 1787, President of Delaware, and a member of the Federalist Party, who served as U.S. Senator from Delaware and Chief Justice of Delaware. Read was one of only two statesmen who signed all three of the great State papers on which the country’s history is based: the original Petition to the King of the Congress of 1774, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution of the United States.
Part 4: Ray, Bob and Sam welcome Meredith Soucy and Nancy Gallinaro of Just Love Worldwide and Cumberland County District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck in studio. They start with chatting about Sam heading back to school in New Orleans. They chat about Eastpoint Christian Church and their awesome special service that they had on Sunday. Ray switches gears and asks Jonathan about the recent attacks toward law enforcement. Ray asks Sam her opinion as a 21 year old what her views of law enforcement and the culture of the youth.
Part 5: Ray asks Sam the question about how do we change the culture. She gives a great answer! She says that people need to empathize or put themselves into someone else’s shoes.
Part 6: Ray reintroduces everyone in the studio. Ray brings up the Jeff Epstein case as the coroner’s report has come out and how relevant this conversation is today. Ray asks Jonathan about the shift in law enforcement and how they view people the victims. Nancy explains what Just Love is all about and their role in helping these victims and bringing awareness to public. Meredith tells us about some of the smallest things can mean the biggest things to the victims. They don’t have anything, when they get rescued. They are opening a boutique. The Just Love Boutique is a beautiful space created for victims and survivors where they can shop until their heart’s content! They are looking for clean, non-stained clothing. Please bring anything to Eastpoint Church and leave them at the front desk. Also needed are toiletries (and gift cards). They will be having a couple of soft openings for supporters. They talk about how someone might become a victim and what are some of the signs to watch for. If you see something….say something! For more information: visit justloveworldwide.org.
Part 7: Ray welcomes Lynda Adams in studio this morning wearing a different hat from her hat as host of her show on WLOB Radio. She is representing Rock Row and Ripple Effect. She has brought The Maine Outdoor Film Festival to Westbrook. She introduces Nick Callanan and he raves about how wonderful Westbrook is and perfect for this event because of the river and all of the outdoor options Westbrook has to offer. Join MOFF and Rippleffect for an exclusive program of outdoor adventure and conservation films outdoors at Riverbank Park in Westbrook. This event is hosted locally by Rock Row. They chat about the important work that filmmakers have in society. For the dates and films or other information visit: maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com.
Part 8: Ray welcomes Fox News Radio’s Jon Decker by phone. They discuss the Trump 2020 rally in Manchester, NH tonight. This leads to the discussion about the D.C. federal judge that shot down the attempt by House Judiciary Committee Democrats to link their subpoena for former White House counsel Don McGahn to a separate request for secret grand jury information from the Russia investigation after the Justice Department accused them of trying to “game the system.”
Part 9: Ray welcomes Kimberly Gilfoil by phone to discuss President Trump and his achievements. They talk about the rally coming up tonight.
Part 10: Ray takes a call from Bill of Casco.