11-03-20 Election Tuesday

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Part 1:  Ray Richardson plays a clip then talks about an email from Ethan Strimling and the long history of the democrats being in charge and why do we think all of sudden they will “make a change”. Trump has done more in the last three years than Biden has done in decades.


Part 2:  Ray play a beautiful rendition of God Bless America.

Part 3:  Ray and David Jones talk to Maine Congressional District 2 Candidate Dale Crafts about today’s plans and how his campaign is going. The discuss Senate Minority Leader Jeff Timberlake and congratulate him on the recruitment that he and his team achieved. They talk about the Ethan Strimling and Ray actually plays yesterday’s podcast on racism. Ray’s brother joins the conversation, which includes:  racism, systemic racism, the election, Florida’s turnout and more.

Part 4:  Ray plays God Bless America from the US Navy Band. The boys take several calls. Brunswick Mike urges people to get out to vote and reminds people all of the support for the military and law enforcement the Trump Administration has given. He also asks that we thank the police for their service because chances are they also have serviced in the military. Texas Tom calls in and shares his voting experience. Ray reads a text. They talk to Mike Timmons, Gordon Draper, and more.

Part 5:  Ray and David are joined by GOP Chair Dr. Demi Kouzounas. They talk about the election gathering, the Covid Fear Mongering, Covid deaths, and more. A caller asks about what Demi is hearing on the Collins race, and they talk about some of other people running.
Part 6:  Ray and the panel are joined by Deputy Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Press Secretary, Hogan Gidley. They talk about the problem solver, Donald J. Trump, Coronavirus, Biden’s Crime Bill, and more. The panel takes calls.

Part 6:  The panel continues to take calls.

Part 7:  They take several more calls.

Part 8:  The panel talk about Demi becoming the party chair and then Governor Paul LePage. They continue taking lots of calls. They talk about Sara Gideon, the electoral map, and more.

Part 9:  They take more calls including one from Paul from Ormand Beach and several from all over the state. Ray announces that he will be doing some of the political analysis with the Political Brew Crew from News Center Maine. They take more calls.

11-02-20 Monday

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Part 1:  Ray Richardson is joined by Maine State Representative Rich Cebra and Former Maine Rep. Wayne Parry. They discuss: Governor Mills, Mills’ expanded shutdown, Maine Speaker Sara Gideon’s ads, and more.


Part 2:  Ray and Rich discuss the position of Maine Speaker of the House. They continue with the behavior of several Speakers and how they handled the gavel, then compare it to Sara Gideon’s term. She has been disrespectful and called Republicans terrorist, including her staff calling Ray and his station a terrorist organization.

Part 3:  Ray plays a clip from a Trump rally and Rich talk about the campaign ads and how dishonest that Sara Gideon’s have been, the haves and the have nots and what will happen if the Democrats continue in power. Vern Dukes calls in to continue the discussion with remote learning and brings up the inner city kids, supervision for schools, kids doing school work, socialism needed for a developing child, systemic racism, the difference between racism and ignorance, Martin Luther King, color vs character. Rich brings up Peacekeepers. Vern gives his prediction on the election.

Part 4:  The boys welcomes Sen. Susan Collins. They discuss: Collins’ campaign trail, Sara Gideon’s attack ads, Sara’s “bipartisan” leadership, Sen. Collins’ achievements for funding, and more. The boys continue their discussion on what the Democrats represents verses Collin’s has achieved and the speech Collins gave for Kavanaugh and what the democrats did to Collins’ staffers over that vote.

Part 5:  Ray plays a clip from one of Trump’s rallies. The boys talk about the bounce back of the economy just like Trump predicted and Wayne points out how Governor Mills has basically killed all of the small businesses in Maine and Sara Gideon closed the Legislature sine a die. Gideon’s temper tantrums over votes rejecting raising taxes and Wayne’s speech on the Maine House Floor and another totally false ad. The boys talk about the PPP loans, and the Maine government requirements to open up businesses, and more.

Part 6:  Ray and the boys talk to Monica Crowley, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, about the phenomenal GDP growth. This is the largest growth in recent history and we are on the way to the Great American Recovery. Trump’s cuts in taxes and regulations have let businesses do what they do. They also talk about Sen. Collins’ understanding of business in Maine. They talk about Biden’s odd behavior and then get into some of the predictions for different states.

Part 7:  The boys talk about the shutdown because of the Covid virus and the small businesses that are affected, yet it seems that the big box stores can’t spread it. They talk about services from the state that aren’t being done in the name of Covid, medical procedures that are not being done even though they have been sterile before it was required because of Covid. How do you want to live your life?  They talk about Martin Luther and the Great Plague and his feelings on it. They talk about early detection saves lives. They take a call who wants Ray’s spread on the election what will make a difference in the numbers.

Part 8:  Rich says that he has already voted and the procedure that he went through. Wayne asks if the boys thought if most of the Democrats have already voted which brings up counting the ballots after election day. Rich asks Wayne about the lobster season this year.

Part 9:  Ray, Rich and Wayne talk about the voting record of Sen. Collins and her support of President Trump. Brunswick Mike calls in to join the party and shares what he has been hearing through his military grapevine. Mike also reminds people about Benghazi and how the Democrats (Obama, Biden, and Hillary Clinton) left people on the roof. Arthur Langley calls in with congratulations for Lizzi and Justin. He also brings up some of the hard working industries that support our state (ex. lobster and ship building) and how Sen. Collins has been there for them, and more.

Part 10:  The boys take a call from Andy from Sanford. They talk about some of the great candidates that are running for office.

10-30-20 Friday

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Part 1:  Ray Richardson starts the day introducing Jeff Mannix and “The Outlaws” (aka Joe “The Professor” Bruno and Dr. John Herzog). Ray is up in Lincolnville Maine and talks about Ducktrap Lodge. Ray is giddy because of the 33.1% growth in the gross domestic product in the 3rd quarter and how the media (PPH) is covering the largest economic growth. They chat about inflation, insurance, hospital bills, subscription medicine, pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, hospital monopoly, Michael Moore, and more.


Part 2:  Ray and the boys talk about Travis Roy passed away on Thursday following complications from a procedure related to his paralysis.

Part 3:  Ray gives a quick preview of some of the upcoming guests on today’s show.

Part 4: They boys welcome Mike Shepherd, Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News. They discuss the comments about the press being biased and/or “fake news”, anonymous sources, New York Times, polls, Superior Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation, election predictions for CD2, and more.

Part 5:  The Outlaws welcome, Trump 2020 Campaign Senior Advisor for Strategy, Steve Cortes to talk about all things Trump.

Part 6: Ray talks about last night’s festivities of our children. The Outlaws talk about their businesses. Joe’s Community Pharmacy still has flu vaccines and he stresses the importance of them especially this year because of Covid-19. Dr. John explains how he can help you get pain relief without surgery. He is still taking new patients, for more information about Dr. John Herzog’s services or to make an appointment, visit Orthopedic Specialties or call, 1-207-781-9077, today

Part 7:  Ray and the boys welcome Liz Harrington, Spokeswoman for the RNC to discuss Trump and his campaign, and some of the accomplishments that the Trump Administration has made in the last four years.

Part 8:  The Outlaws discuss the beautiful sunrise at Ducktrap, healthcare, medicine and Ray’s health.

Part 9:  The boys welcome Senior White House aide Peter Navarro to talk about Abbott Labs and their expansion to Westbrook, Bath Iron Works, and more.

Part 10:  Ray and The Outlaws take a call from Brunswick Mike to pitch a fundraising idea….a golf tournament.


Part 11:  The Outlaws wrap up the morning with wishing Ray’s daughter a happy wedding day tomorrow and Ray thanking the boys, Jeff Mannix and David Jones for making this weekend possible.

10-29-20 Thursday

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Part 1:  Ray Richardson talks about the Senate Debate from last night and lays some truth regarding the things that Maine Speaker Sara Gideon was trying to pass off.


Part 2:  Ray continues with pointing out some of the Gideon fallacies.  Maine State Representative Beth O’Conner joins Ray to discuss what it was really like working under Speaker Gideon: why they adjourned sine a die (to adjourn it for an indefinite period), the truth about how she used Dillon Bates, masks, Governor Mills, rules of power, campaign finance rule violations, Sen. Susan Collins, and more.

Part 3:  Ray continues with Sara Gideon and then takes a call from Larry. Another caller asks about the debate not having all of the candidates and rank choice voting not being considered.

Part 4:  Ray talks about Covid-19 and the possibility of another shutdown. Eric Trump joins Ray to discuss the economy, Covid, fear mongering, China’s role in the pandemic, Hunter Biden, Democratic political games, Trump’s trade deal, the upcoming visit by President Trump, and more.

Part 5:  Ray talks about BWI, Angus King, Sara Gideon, Collins’ contribution to Maine, and the benefits of having Sen. Susan Collins in Washington. Brunswick Mike calls in to tell Ray that he has been explaining to the veterans the need to vote for Susan.

Part 6:  Ray plays a clip from a Trump Rally in Arizona. Ray talks about Medicare and the Affordable HealthCare Act and how it affected his family.

Part 7:   Ray plays more from the Trump Rally and says that Hunter Biden Laptop story should wake you up and how the social and mainstream media has blacked out this story and asks if this is how the free press is suppose to work. Hillary Clinton, the economy, Leslie Stahl, and more.

Part 8:  33.1% growth in the gross domestic product in the 3rd quarter and Ray is celebrating!

Part 9:  Ray is still celebrating because America is rallying to economically overcome the pandemic. The economy is rebounding in spite of the naysayers and Democratic fear mongering. He talks about a sign he saw that said “Blues Lives Don’t Matter”. He continues with the mass request for early retirement from the police force. Shootings, murders, domestic violence, opioid abuse are all up because of despair. Biden has said that Beto O’Rourke will be his gun Czar, school shootings and blue lives keep our safe. Ray takes a call about the one and only Jimmy Fahey and that we need to raise all police up, not tear them down or denigrate them. The Governor is personally targeting Rick Savage, owner of Sunday River Brewery and is a veteran, and other business have been targeted. Ray takes another call.

Part 10:  Ray is still celebrating 33.1%.

Part 11:  Ray welcomes News Center Maine‘s Pat Callaghan. Pat congratulates Ray on the excitement of the upcoming week. Ray’s daughter, Lizzi’s, wedding day on Saturday and the election on Tuesday. They move their conversation to the Presidential election, absentee ballots, the election turnout, voting privilege, engerized voters, reasons people vote, and more.

Part 12:  Ray takes some calls after commenting on the commercials that are running from Sara Gideon about her being bipartisan then points out that Sen. Susan Collins has always been able do worked with both sides of the isle. He says the the Maine Republican Minority Leader Kathleen Dillingham never heard from Sara about bringing them back into session. Ray takes a call from Bruce about voter registration.