02-18-20 Thursday
Part 1: Ray Richardson gives tribute to Rush Limbaugh on his passing by playing his theme song, describing his contribution to radio, life, politics and his never ending fight. He takes calls with memories of Rush.
Part 2: Ray quickly previews today’s show.
Part 3: Bob Witkowski gives a quick tribute to Rush.
Part 4: Ray and Mike Violette of The Mike Violette Show heard on Legacy1160, do a simulcast of their shows to discuss Rush and his contributions to talk radio, politics, and more.
Part 5: Ray is joined by JJ Jeffrey with a Rush Limbaugh trivia question. A caller shares a Rush memory.
Part 6: Ray welcomes Todd Starnes to share his thoughts, feelings and memories of Rush Limbaugh. They also get into the really bad weather Todd is having down in Tennessee, sweet tea, Tom Grizzard’s hushpuppies with guava jelly, and more. Todd can be heard on WLOB weekdays 12p-3p EST.
Part 7: Ray takes a call about Former President Donald Trump filling in Rush’s seat and other candidates.
Part 8: Ray welcomes Chris White of Casco Bay Insurance. Chris shares a little bit of his history and business goals, long term care and costs, long term care insurance is so much different than Medicaid/Medicare. Ray shares his personal experience with his Mama. Dave Ramsey (heard on WLOB Radio weekdays 8p to 10p EST.) and others are stressing the need for long term insurance. Visit his website or call (207) 869-5795. Ray stresses that planning is extremely important.
Part 9: Ray continues with Mike Gallagher to honor and remember Rush Limbaugh. Mike shares Rush’s philosophy through a personal story about how Rush always felt that he could always do better, how humble and shy he was. Ray tells Mike how much when he sings Oh Danny Boy means to him. Mike shares the advice that Rush gave him as he was starting in the business. Ray passes the suggestion of Donald Trump as a fill in for Rush. Mike Gallagher can be heard on WLOB right after Ray’s show weekdays 10a to12p EST.
Part 10: Ray welcomes Gary Goldman who will be debuting his show, Business Lifestyle and Politics, on WLOB starting Saturday from 9a to 10a. Gary describes his show, his goals, and his ties to Maine. He wants to make sure that people from Maine feel to reach out to him for topics and concerns.
Part 11: Stan calls in and shares his love for Rush and then reads a poem to honor Rush Limbaugh. Ray then previews some of the rest of the show.
Part 12: Ray talks about how Rush thanked his audience and all of the callers and actually meant it when he said “Thank You”. Ray shares his thanks and path to his position behind the mike. He moves on to President Biden’s plans to allow illegal immigrants to come in to our country and won’t punish them for “minor crimes like drunk driving”. Ray expresses his feelings.
Part 13: Ray takes a call from someone who feels that we as a country should require counseling for people convicted of driving under the influence.
Part 14: Ray is joined by News Center Maine‘s Pat Callaghan. They reflect on Rush Limbaugh and the intimacies of talk radio. They talk about Maine’s Governor Mills extending her State of Emergency and Maine’s lockdown.
Part 15: Ray thanks the audience for their participation in his show on a daily basis. Dave of Westbrook calls in to reflect on Rush and why he listened.