11-11-25 Tuesday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson welcome Todd Piro (Co-Host of Fox and Friends on Fox News) after his trip to Florida for a fundraiser with Laura Trump. Pete McVety joins the fun and they discuss Veterans Day and Todd stresses the need to step up for our Veterans.
Segments 3-4: Ray and Pete (The Hearth Doctor) welcome Gary Prolman (Law Offices of Gary Prolman and Common Sense for Maine), Tom Bill and Jacob McCullum (Ret. Army Paratrooper and handyman 207-651-8959). Jacob shares what he is doing now. TBill’s Uncle Archie calls in from Florida to thank Jacob (his son-in-law) for his service. Jacob describes calibrating to civilian life down a rough path to find a sober path.
Segments 5-6: David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) and Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, who is also a veteran) joins the party. They talk about Peters service, Ray’s good friend Reggie Washby, 9/11, and then get into the economy, the boys as questions including one about bitcoin.
Segments 7-8: Ray and Gary talk about the Tailgate for Causes that will benefit Common Sense For Maine and he shares details of the event happening on November 23rd at Aquaboggan Water Park located at 980 Portland Rd, Saco, ME 04072. Ray reads who is participating and they will have a live and silent auction and Gary shares some of the wonderful items including the sports memorabilia, gift certificates, sunset cruise, and more. Contact Gary or April by calling (207) 571-9401 or emailing: gprolman22@gmail.com for tickets or more information. Gary describes a numbered and limited edition of print by Richard Davis for tickets to the Tailgate. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Ray plays the song the 8th of November and why he is it is special to him. Travis Mills joins the fun. He catches up and Ray tells him that the Erik’s Church event with The Don Campbell Band raised $4,000. He stresses that no ones’ service is better than another’s. They all raised their hand. They talk about politicians running the war and their policies and Travis’ shares the great reason for missing the event, and more.
Segments 9-10: Ray, Dee Dee, Pete, and David welcome Peter Bernairche (Turning Point USA SMCC). Ray plays a clip from Penobscot Native Charles Norman Shay. Pete talks a little about survivor’s guilt. Peter shares some of his story from his service to now. The boys talk about yesterday’s guest Commander Frank Weisser (author of Lead Solo: Learning Life’s Vectors from an F/a-18 Blue Angel Aviator) joins Ray, Pete McVety (Navy Pilot) and Matt Jacobson (Retired Air Force Pilot, Director Sales & Marketing for Summit Natural Gas of Maine) and they talk about the stunts in Top Gun: Maverick. Peter shares his story of service and life. Sophia Pride joins the group. Matt Jacobson shares life as the son of a General and his service. The boys talk about the comradery between the branches.
Segments 11-12: Sophia Pride reads something she wrote to honor her grandfather. Mark Reilly joins and shares his service. Ray reintroduces the gang and welcomes Dov Sacks (Independence Law Maine and New Hampshire). The boys talk about the upcoming Common Sense for Maine Gubernatorial Debate tonight at Dunegrass.
Segment 13: Gunny Mike Hall calls in with some stories from his service in the Marines back during The Vietnam War. He talks about the training being the best as a Marine and some of the other branches. Gunny and Peter talk about their service as Marines. Gunny also talks about the WWII women that deserve a Gold Medal that are not qualified because they are women and he urges people to call your representatives to get them honored.
Segments 14-15: Ray shares information about Black Bears Baseball Coach John Lincoln’s WWII service. He reintroduces the panel. Matt shares some information about William Frederick “Bull” Halsey Jr. was an American Navy admiral during World War II. He and Ray talk about Claude Berube. Darin Selnick (Senior Advisor Veteran Action) and the talk about the Veterans’ Bill of Rights and expanding Healthcare Access and strengthening accountability of the VA. They talk a little bit about his service and some of the things he has seen that wasn’t in the best interest of the Veterans, Red Flag Laws, accessibility to the VA without judgement or retribution. Please contact them to get involved. They boys get involved in the processing of the benefits.
Segment 16: Ray shares some information about the Tailgate and offers 2 tickets for the event. The talk about the CSFM Debate tonight at Dunegrass.