Part 1:  Ray Richardson talks about Libby & Son U-Pick, Johnny Appleseed and his story, he then previews some of the upcoming guests and topics of today’s show, the plight of Americans stranded in Afghanistan, mediocrity, VP Harris going to Vietnam, the optics of going to Vietnam, comparing the Fall of Saigon to the fall of Kabul, he ends with the question…what are we to do.

Part 2:  Ray has words of wisdom. “If you aren’t the lead dog, then the view never changes.” He and David Jones reminise about baseball and their childhood.

Part 3:  Ray and David talk about Micheal Jackson and mental illness. Gov. Scott Walker join the conversation. He will be speaking at The Maine Policy Center’s Freedom & Opportunity Luncheon tomorrow at 12pm at Holiday By the Bay in Portland. They talk about the dignity of work, and more. For more information, visit MainePolicy.org.

Part 4:  Ray plays a clip from Hannity of a man pleading with the Biden Administration to save his family. The boys welcome Tommy Piggit the Director of Rapid Response for the RNC to discuss the tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan. Maine Republican Chair Dr. Demi Kouzounas joins the discussion.

Part 5:  Ray plays a clip from United Kingdom Member of Parliament Tom Tugendhat.

Part 6:  Ray urges Democrats to stand up. Republicans are in the minority and their hands are tied. Biden’s words to the G-7. Aaron Libby is back to talk about the voting for the best orchard. of Libby’s & Son U-Pick joins Ray to announce that they have been nominated again this year, after placing 4TH in 2020, for USA Today Top 10 Apple Orchard in the Country! Voting is open to all and can be done once per day. We humbly ask for your consideration. Visit the link below to place your vote. https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-apple-orchard-2021/libby-son-u-picks-limerick-maine/. He tells what is in season and what people are picking now. welcome Garrett Gordon with The Dump Guy joins the panel to let people know what they will do to get the job done, including water in the basement, downed limbs and stuff as well. David gives a glowing endorsement.

Part 7:  Demi teases Ray with a bottle of Grampa Joe’s maple syrup from Ben McKenny. This leads to a discussion about the Fryeburg Fair, VP Harris urging people to buy their Christmas presents now, Ray reads a story Reuters‘ News about the Capitol Attack on Jan. 6, the citizens of other countries in Afghanistan and their governments, China’s involvment, America depending on the Taliban to help get our citizens out.

Part 8:  Ray plays a clip of a press conference exchange between Fox News’ Peter Doocy and WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki. Demi K and Ray discuss what will be happening to the women and girls in Afghanistan. Demi talks about the disconnect between the goverment and the people and uses Gov. Mills’ mandates and Executive Orders as examples. Ray reads part of a story about McCain’s words about Blinkin and Demi reads a quote from Bin Laden about Biden. Ethan from Saco calls in. John from Falmouth.

Part 9:  Ray shares breaking news about VP Harris and her flight being delayed. A caller chastizes Rep. Golden and his comments about the American Embassy being just brick and mortar. Ray reads a breaking news quote from the Taliban and the pull out deadline and they continue their discussion with the caller. Gunny Mike calls in to share the protocol in leaving an embassy and more of his thoughts and opinions. They discuss getting the American’s out, the difference between Saigon and Kabul, Isis, religious zelots. Nancy of Portland calls in as well.

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