05-03-24 Friday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson begins the day with the Alvin Bragg case against Donald Trump.
Segment 2: Ray talks about Rev. Jeff and Travis Mills being the two most joyous people and that he starts thinking about having a joy rally.
Segment 3: Ray talks about the left changing the meaning of words and all of the confusion and then gets into the educational system.
Segment 4: Ray plays a clip from a Kentucky Derby and then introduces Mark Reilly and Shawn Moody (Moody’s Collision) and Ray does his “Richardson Airlines” bit.
Segments 5-6: Ray, Shawn, and Mark discuss the scrunchie meaning in the villages. Ray asks Mark about the USPD Food Drive on May 11, they get into the cost of homes in Cumberland county and inflation, the lack of educational diversity, trades and the opening of possibilities. Dee Dee shares her educational difficulties as a kid and praises the teachers that had the creativity to try different ideas. Ray talks about bullies and that the Teachers’ Union is no different than the playground bullies.
Segment 7: Ray announces the details about a Candidates Meet and Greet Event (Primary election) for Cornish and C.D.#1 will be held at the Cornish Town Hall on the May 20th. Doors open at 6pm and starts at 6:30pm. For more information, email: republicansofcornishme@gmail.com for more information. The boys continue to discuss unions and workers.
Segment 8: Ray thanks Shawn for his personal support for Ray to go to the Maine Republican Convention. He talks about the National Republican Convention in Milwaukee in July and how expensive it will be.
Segment 9: Dr. Demi Kouzounas (DemiForSenate.com), Ted Varipatis (Serra Public Affairs), and Peter Bolduc (Rock Mountain Ministries) join Ray and Mark in studio. Ted shares the new 24 oz. aluminum bottles for Poland Springs water to offer a more environmental option that will be available in Maine soon.
Segment 10: Barney Martin really starts the party and they get into school physicals. He will be doing a fundraiser at the Scarborough High School Class of 2024 Project Graduation on Sat. 5/4 from 7-9p, tickets are $12 adults $7 students. He play some songs for us to give us a preview of what to expect.
Segment 11: Ray gives out the details for the SHS Project Graduation, Barney gives a shout-out to his brother Joe Martin that is running for Maine Senate. Demi talks about the lack of dental hygienists, the cost of treatments and running an office, what the state covers and doesn’t cover. They talk about the toothbrushes Demi gave out at the convention, Ray thanks Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church and ME Senate Candidate) joins the fun and Ray thanks him for pitch hitting at the convention, the speeches at the convention, Demi shares some of the ideas that they came up with but wasn’t cost effective for the hospital.
Segment 12: Ray reintroduces the panel, gives the newbies an aluminum bottle of Poland Springs.
Segments 13-14: Ray starts off with the Jobs Report. Kenny shares why he got involved in politics, the Maine DHHS system, the yeoman’s work that Bill Diamond has done, children in DHHS care and their deaths.
Segment 15: Ray gives his solutions to some of the problems that Maine has, the panel gets involved, Peter shares his contact information and tells the story of Mike F. and what is happening at Rock Mountain Ministries. Call (207) 797-7997 today if you need a hand up or would like to get involved. They continue to talk about the benefits of the Salvation Army.
Segment 16: Kenny shares what’s happening this weekend at Erik’s Church, and they all share their contacts and websites again.
05-02-24 Thursday
Segments 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson are joined by Dr. Michael Ciampi of Ciampi Family Practice. The conversation is about the protest at UCLA and the police trying to break it up, and more.
Segments 3-4: Ray and Mark chat for a minute and then Bob Witkowski (Where Y’at Magazine) joins the conversation about JazzFest continuing and some of the great bands and how they are aging, some of the other great shows and musicians that are going to be in the Grande Finale on Sunday. They start watching Fox News and the police working to disperse the protesters.
Segments 5-6: Bob, Doc, and Ray continue their discussion on the rebellion and Bob compares today’s occupation to the days of Franklin, Hamilton, and Adams. His conclusion is that there is no comparison. They get into President Biden and his behavior and whether he is competent, the biased media, and more.
Segments 7-8: They talk about the Maine Income Tax hike and the Maine Educational System. Doc gives a shout-out to Gil Leary at Hillside Lumber (part of the Knight Family) for all of his help. He also congratulates Dr. Su-Anne M. Hammond, DO on her Grand Opening of her new subscription practice (4 Health Family Medicine) in Windham Maine. They talk about the Subscription Practice and how it works. They get into the Immunity Trial and the far reaching ramifications.
Segments 9-10: Ray welcomes Dov Sacks (Independence Law Maine) and Brian Cummings from (Veterans Forward). Brian says hi to all of the listeners and sponsors of the Radiothon and Veterans Forward. They chat about the past radiothons and the upcoming one in May and why we have them and where the money goes. Dov asks Brian how they are dealing with the frustration of the immigrants being prioritized above veterans that have served to protect. Brian goes into detail about some of the ways that they have been able to give a hand up to our service-members that have been there to protect you. Please help those that need a helping hand. Feel free to give at any time or find out more about them at MaineVeteransForward.
Segments 11-12: Ray and Dov continue to discuss the protests at the colleges, the elected people supporting them, Hamas, the conflict in the Middle East, Arab nations involved in the Israel/Gaza conflict, Chinese rise to power, Biden building the wall because it has gotten so bad on the border
Segments 13-14: Ray shares some great news that Windham Weaponry has reopened with strong gun orders. The boys take calls and Jill shares an excerpt from the Bible, Andy asks about who is responsible for the cost of repairs to the colleges that had damage done during the protests, Dov reads the Ray’s requested Bible verse and then Ray talks about the tax increase in Westbrook and how it will affect it’s citizens, and more.
Segments 15-16: Ray and Dov continue the double standards of the courts in the Trump trials and Ray names a few of those cases. The boys get into taxes and teaching people not to be self-reliant and Ray uses Hurricane Katrina as an example and the invasion that is happening under Biden’s administration and so much more.
05-01-24 Wednesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson talks about the pro-Palistine take-overs of colleges. He takes a call.
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Segment 3: Ray talks about Maine Legislature passing bills that become law without Governor Mills’ signature. He takes a call.
Segment 4: Ray reads a text about the ability to commit suicide without a gun. Ray shares the story of his good friend from high school and the story of her son.
Segment 5: Ray shares that Earth, Wind, and Fire music could solve the protest problems, Gunny Mike joins him and they discuss the protesting, and then get into American involvement in the different conflicts in Israel and in Ukraine.
Segment 6: Ray wants to know where did the love of country go and how did we get here.
Segment 7: Ray begins with President Kennedy’s “Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You” Speech and continues with the student loan payoff against the Supreme Court ruling, and other “President” gaffes, our porous border and who is coming across, the difference between Trump and Biden.
Segment 8: Ray talks about today’s government compared to the intentions of Founding Fathers that started with Biden’s claims of the Job Growth.
Segments 9-11: Ray welcomes Dave Packhem and Catherine Ann Wilson (Stop Trafficking Us). Catherine shares her story of being trafficked, how she recovered, what she did and continues to do to make a difference. How Faith played a huge part in her escape and healing.
Segment 12: Ray, Catherine, and Dave Packhem (Voices Of Hope Executive Producer) continue with their discussions. Catherine announces some of the upcoming events (Parenting Safe Children in Windham in June, Keep Kids Safe Conference in May in Portland, Keep Kids Safe Conference in August, and Keep Kids Safe Conference in September in Caribou. Voices of Hope episodes will be rebroadcast at 10pm on Thursdays via Maine Public Broadcasting.
Segments 13-14: Ray welcomes Col Ron Russell (Candidate for Congress CD1). Ron shares his and his family’s history and service. He also shares why he is running. Ray thanks him for his service after sharing a story about his Uncle and his service. Ron shares his time at West Point and more. If you would like to find out more information and/or would like to donate to his campaign, visit RonRussellForCongress.com.
Segments 15-16: Ray takes calls.
04-30-24 Tuesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson talks about American Idol and Maine’s own Julia Gagnon and some of the other contestants, the beautiful sunrise, and then get into lawmakers hiding out and not voting or signing bills, Maine Gov. Janet Mills not signing Bills and allowing them to become law without her signature…Ray plays Schoolhouse Rock’s I’m Just Bill.
Segment 2: Ray and Dee Dee discuss the protests across the country’s colleges, Columbia University’s take over and more.
Segment 3: Ray reads some of the story with the sad story about the Charlotte shooting: 4 law enforcement officers killed, 4 injured as US Marshals Task Force served warrant and then shares his thoughts.
Segment 4: Ray plays the trailer for the new Lion King movie “Mufasa: The Lion King” coming out on December 20th. Ray switches back to the Columbia College demonstration and their demands.
Segment 5: Ray reads the part of the Constitution that speaks to “peaceable” assembly and is joined by David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) and and Dee Dee in the discussion. Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research) joins them in the discussion with his personal experiences. Ray catches a little bit of the press conference coming out of Charlotte.
Segments 7-8: Matt Jacobson ( join the boys and tease David on his MAGA mispronunciation. The continue to the discussion.
Segment 9: Bill and Jane Diamond (Walk A Mile In Their Shoes) call in on their way to the Walk a Mile in Their Shoes Rally to Prevent Prevent Child Abuse as National Child Abuse Prevention Month is coming to a close. Bill shares some of the speakers and other plans for the rally at the State House on April 30th at 10 AM. The DHHS system and the lack of transparency.
Segment 10: Ray plays “You Can Call Me Al” and Paul Simon and Chevy Chase. They talk about the trend violence to be okay.
Segments 11-12: Sophia shares information on the Watermelon Project, what it is and what they are, the “woke” kids, and then they break for an interview on Fox. Then Ray, Sophia, and Matt discuss the confusion on why the Jewish population continue to vote Democrat even though the Democrats are the ones making the policies. They take calls.
Segments 13-14: Ray and Matt talk about the electric vehicle in the marketplace. Matt explains in detail how natural gas works, solar panels, the wealth transfer, electric power costs, subsidies, and more.
Segments 15-16: The conversation revolves around proms and prom venues, Presidential Inaugurals, some of the greatest speeches through the years, and they take calls.