Part 1:  Ray talks about the good ole’ days. He also talks about Seattle’s decision to defund the police and let Antifa rule. Ray talks diluting rules and laws. Ray jumps all over the place in this segment….he heads to the US Capitol’s Emancipation Hall, and the kneeling of Speaker Pelosi and others while wearing African kente cloth scarves.

Part 2:  Ray and Bob Witkowski talk about cultural appropriations and Shakira. They also talk about Portland starting to open up and Bar Harbor says now is the time to visit.

Part 3:  Ray plays the whole song There’s a Hole in the World by the Eagles. They talk about the crazy nature of our Legislative culture and the money that is made once you are elected, other than their salary. Did we elect Gov. Mills to save the planet or save the healthcare system, and Ray explains what he means by that question. He talks about the men that designed and crafted the Constitution, including Washington and why it was worded the way it was and how over time people have changed the true meaning of those words. Ray talks about pandering to whoever or whatever is the loudest squeaky wheel. Ray reads part of a newspaper article and comments on it while reading it to the audience.

Part 4:  Ray reads Portland Press Herald headlines and gives a little commentary on each of them including topics about Sara Gideon, Portland School Board, George Floyd, Police Officers Personal Information, Sen. Tim Scott.

Part 5:  Ray talks about Governor Mills extended Executive Order at the last minute. Ray welcomes Dave Ciullo to talk about the problem with the unemployment issues in Maine. He hosts the HR PowerHour on WLOB Radio at 10am on Saturdays. He also owns Career Management Associates. David brings up Payroll Payment Plan (PPP) that has been helping. Dave talks about the fraud and the many bad actors out there. He says that nothing saying that you can’t send someone back to unemployment even though you had re-hired them. Ray addresses the fiasco of the unemployment department and states that people haven’t been able to get their money because of the unorganized mess in Augusta. Dave urges people to be kind when calling the state, the workers are overworked are working hard. Dave says that there are places that are hiring workers. David reminds people that there is a mental health component to unemployment and doesn’t get talked about enough.

Part 6:  Ray invites people to call into the Rowe Auto Group or text on the Dirigo Partners Text Line. State Representative Candidate Wayne Parry calls in to talk about the Payroll Payment Plan program and the new mandates that the Governor Mills has handed down on the really small businesses.

Part 7:  Ray welcomes Dr. Paul Lawrence, Under Secretary for Benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs, to talk about the benefits that Veterans have earned. He will be holding a toll-free telephone town hall today (Thursday, June 11th, 4 pm ET) with Maine veterans to discuss fighting veteran suicide and VA’s remote services during the coronavirus outbreak. He will also inform veterans of new and existing benefits available to them. During the live call, veterans will be able to ask Dr. Lawrence questions. Those who wish to participate can do so by dialing 844-227-7557. They talk about the Veterans Affairs and benefits and how they have changed. His whole goal is to make sure that you have the support and can get your benefits that you so richly deserve. He gives out the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text to 838255.

Part 8:  Ray takes a call from his friend, Vernon Dukes. Vern tells Ray that he has lived in Maine for 29 years and explains what he has seen in that time.

Part 9:  Ray and Vern continue their discussion. He says that there is more racism in white liberals than there in the conservatives. He talks about his feelings on Black Lives Matters, President Obama, and defunding the police. They both agree it’s all about the power grab. Vern questions our education system. What are we teaching our children and says that we need to rehaul the school system and need to hold them accountable. He says that we need to pay the police and the teachers. They have the most important jobs and you get what you pay for.

Part 10:  Ray takes one last call and Tom stresses for people to call your representatives and Senators and make sure that they know how you feel.

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