06-21-24 Friday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson and Dee Dee discuss the upcoming Presidential debate and then talk about the story on Fox about DA Bragg drop charges against Columbia protesters citing lack of evidence to support the charges.
Segment 2: Ray goes back to his thoughts on the upcoming Biden-Trump Debate.
Segment 3: Ray talks about the game of baseball and Willie Mays, Branch Rickey, Jackie Robinson, and Reggie Jackson and the history of the integration in baseball.
Segment 4: Ray talks about transparency in our government and how it builds trust.
Segments 5-6: Ray and Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) talk about the different races across the state and country including CD1 race between Maine Rep. Austin Theriault and Rep. Jared Golden. Some of the gun laws that are on the horizon, and more.
Segments 7-8: Bill Diamond (Walk A Mile In Their Shoes) and his 18 yo grandson Luke Akey and they talk about Luke and his plans. Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland Maine) joins the fun and they talk about his dad, the specials of the weekend, Steve shares that they will be closed on July 4th and Labor Day to allow his staff time to enjoy the holidays as well. Ray asks Steve about Trump’s plans about about tax-free tips plan and the State of Maine’s meddling. Dr. Demi Kouzounas (DemiforSenate) and Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church and ME Senate Candidate) joins the fun.
Segment 9: The studio discuss the fundraiser/Bike Ride, Maddox Memorial Ride to benefit Walk A Mile In There Shoes. They will start gathering at Erik’s Church (Tavern) from 9-11 AM. Departure at 11 AM to Funky Bow in Lyman. The boys talk about the work that Bill Diamond (Walk A Mile In Their Shoes) has done for the last 20+ years. The discussion continues with the years of not protecting the innocent kids in state care.
Segment 10: Jim Gallant sing an original song, “Common Sense” and you can find him at on JimGallant.com youtube @ JimGallantMusic.
Segment 11: Mike Mercer (F3Defense) joins the fun. Ray and Luke talk about his mama and Bill’s daughter, Karyn Diamond. They talk about Demi’s event last week and where she is going to be. They talk about the child deaths while in state care and their deaths being swept under the rug. They talk about the Emerald Society Golf Tournament that happened last week and what to look forward to for next year.
Segment 12: Ray teases Luke with the bumper song and then reads a text from Luke’s mama, Karyn Diamond. Luke shares his view of the world and it breaks Ray’s heart. They talk about the phone addiction problems, Tic Tok, his life’s ambition, Faith, friends, and more.
Segment 13: Ray plays a clip from the movie The Replacements and they talk about other movies and television shows. They go back to society.
Segment 14: Ray reintroduces the panel. Bill talks about the Maddox Memorial Ride and then the Windham Summerfest parade and Wreaths Across America.
Segments 15-16: Ray talks about a story from his book Every Stone Has A Story. They close out the show.