06-11-20 Thursday
Part 1: Ray talks about the good ole’ days. He also talks about Seattle’s decision to defund the police and let Antifa rule. Ray talks diluting rules and laws. Ray jumps all over the place in this segment….he heads to the US Capitol’s Emancipation Hall, and the kneeling of Speaker Pelosi and others while wearing African kente cloth scarves.
Part 2: Ray and Bob Witkowski talk about cultural appropriations and Shakira. They also talk about Portland starting to open up and Bar Harbor says now is the time to visit.
Part 3: Ray plays the whole song There’s a Hole in the World by the Eagles. They talk about the crazy nature of our Legislative culture and the money that is made once you are elected, other than their salary. Did we elect Gov. Mills to save the planet or save the healthcare system, and Ray explains what he means by that question. He talks about the men that designed and crafted the Constitution, including Washington and why it was worded the way it was and how over time people have changed the true meaning of those words. Ray talks about pandering to whoever or whatever is the loudest squeaky wheel. Ray reads part of a newspaper article and comments on it while reading it to the audience.
Part 4: Ray reads Portland Press Herald headlines and gives a little commentary on each of them including topics about Sara Gideon, Portland School Board, George Floyd, Police Officers Personal Information, Sen. Tim Scott.
Part 5: Ray talks about Governor Mills extended Executive Order at the last minute. Ray welcomes Dave Ciullo to talk about the problem with the unemployment issues in Maine. He hosts the HR PowerHour on WLOB Radio at 10am on Saturdays. He also owns Career Management Associates. David brings up Payroll Payment Plan (PPP) that has been helping. Dave talks about the fraud and the many bad actors out there. He says that nothing saying that you can’t send someone back to unemployment even though you had re-hired them. Ray addresses the fiasco of the unemployment department and states that people haven’t been able to get their money because of the unorganized mess in Augusta. Dave urges people to be kind when calling the state, the workers are overworked are working hard. Dave says that there are places that are hiring workers. David reminds people that there is a mental health component to unemployment and doesn’t get talked about enough.
Part 6: Ray invites people to call into the Rowe Auto Group or text on the Dirigo Partners Text Line. State Representative Candidate Wayne Parry calls in to talk about the Payroll Payment Plan program and the new mandates that the Governor Mills has handed down on the really small businesses.
Part 7: Ray welcomes Dr. Paul Lawrence, Under Secretary for Benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs, to talk about the benefits that Veterans have earned. He will be holding a toll-free telephone town hall today (Thursday, June 11th, 4 pm ET) with Maine veterans to discuss fighting veteran suicide and VA’s remote services during the coronavirus outbreak. He will also inform veterans of new and existing benefits available to them. During the live call, veterans will be able to ask Dr. Lawrence questions. Those who wish to participate can do so by dialing 844-227-7557. They talk about the Veterans Affairs and benefits and how they have changed. His whole goal is to make sure that you have the support and can get your benefits that you so richly deserve. He gives out the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text to 838255.
Part 8: Ray takes a call from his friend, Vernon Dukes. Vern tells Ray that he has lived in Maine for 29 years and explains what he has seen in that time.
Part 9: Ray and Vern continue their discussion. He says that there is more racism in white liberals than there in the conservatives. He talks about his feelings on Black Lives Matters, President Obama, and defunding the police. They both agree it’s all about the power grab. Vern questions our education system. What are we teaching our children and says that we need to rehaul the school system and need to hold them accountable. He says that we need to pay the police and the teachers. They have the most important jobs and you get what you pay for.
Part 10: Ray takes one last call and Tom stresses for people to call your representatives and Senators and make sure that they know how you feel.
06-10-20 Wednesday
Part 1: Ray Richardson plays a clip from Michael O’Meara, head of New York State’s Police Benevolent Association about how respect works both ways. He talks about Obama and his role in the racial divide, Joe Biden and the media. Ray is outraged by the fake elected people that have used the American tragedy of George Floyd’s death to further their own agendas.
Part 2: Ray talks about WLOB’s sister station, The Big Jab, and the hate mail and calls that they are getting for speaking their minds about what is happening in the world. He is irritated by Drew Brees and his comments and then apologizing for them regarding Colin Kaepernick and the flag.
Part 3: Ray plays the clip again and commentates about the defunding of Police and school resource officers.
Part 4: Ray talks about the Governor of Maine and her power grabs and the trampling of our Constitutional Rights. He welcomes Congressional District 2 Candidate Dale Crafts and the discuss current events including George Floyd and defunding police, Governor Mills, one person government, Colin Powell’s endorsement and the media. Ray asks Dale what’s on the docket for today. He answers with the Debate for News Center Maine and Eric Brakey.
Part 5: Ray plays In the Shallows by Lady GaGa and Bradley Cooper and talks about the movie A Star is Born. Andy of Sanford calls in to talk about Covid and the truth. Dealing with with it is all about politics. Andy brings up, Petrillo’s, the restaurant in Freeport that has reported by neighbors for opening his restaurants to dine-in patrons. Ray takes another call about the value of the police and the long term goal of taking our 2nd Amendment Rights away. He says that it is so important that we get people to the pole to vote. The caller talks about the one and only Jimmy Fahey and his service to his community.
Part 6: Ray says that yes he is willing to go to jail for his rights.
Part 7: Ray is so frustrated that there are “brown shirts” out there that are reporting on businesses that are just trying to survive. Ray welcomes Steve Kardian, who spent more than thirty years as a career law enforcement officer, including time as an FBI defense tactics instructor and also one the Advisory Board, Donald J Trump For President 2020!. They talk about defunding police departments, police reform, white on black violence, black on black violence, to mention a few topics.
Part 8: Ray talks about the idealistic form of government. Ray says that Maine is currently under a one person government, that is the problem we are having right now. He takes a caller about a Doctor that wasn’t in full agreement about the HIV and AIDS deaths. The caller is running for office as in independent. He compares what is happening with the information about the transformation of Coronavirus information and the information regarding AIDS. Mike takes a call about the Rally for Business in Augusta this coming Saturday 12pm-2pm. Ray says that everyone should be flooding Augusta on Saturday and let your voices be heard. Mike and Ray talk about some of the current events including George Floyd and the interview with Steve in the previous segment, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer. He tells Ray that they are trying to change the name of Fort Bragg. Ray takes a call from someone that disagrees with him about his attacks on Governor Mills and the Legislature. The caller also had some issues with a comment on Friday show about Black Lives Matter.
06-09-20 Tuesday
Part 1: Ray talks about DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant and the landmark that it has become. He talks about Standing up for Maine and the announcement that was made yesterday. He continues with Governor Mills’ devastation on almost every industry in Maine. This is what happens when you have someone in charge with a lot of power, but no credentials.
Part 2: Ray gives a brief line-up of today’s guests. He reminds everyone that elections have consequences.
Part 3: Ray explains Governor Mills’ new plan for opening up. He describes what she laid out for Maine in yesterday’s daily press briefing.
Part 4: Ray welcomes Gary Crosby of Standing Up For Maine. They welcome Gina, who with her family, went up to see the President on his visit to Maine last Friday. She talks about the Black Lives Matter group that mobbed the cars, including hers, on the rotary in Bangor. They were calling her a murderer and a white supremacist. Her kids were holding Trump signs in the back seat, her 10 year old child signed the okay (Ray explains why that was perceived as a bad) in agreement with what the protesters were saying. One of the people that mobbed her car was a teacher and said that she could teach her kids better than Gina. They all agree that what happened to George Floyd was an American tragedy. Ray asks her how she got out of the situation. Gina gives details on how they got out of that potential dangerous situation.
Part 5: Ray talks to Gary about the Black Lives Matters’ list of demands. They talk about what would happen if the roles were reversed and it was a black family in the car and white protestors. Ray brings up the “leaders” in Washington kneeling in Capitol and questions why for George Floyd and not the military, fireman, police, and other murdered individuals. The focus is getting lost. Linc Merrill calls in to tell him about part of a class that one of the schools will be teaching, How To Protest. Linc emphasises that the more we point out our differences, the longer it is going to take for America to become united. The boys take another call and Bill of Casco tells us that his daughter had to do a term paper on The Quran. She didn’t have a choice of subject.
Part 6: Ray and Gary talk about the World Health Organization and their new “revelations” about the Coronavirus. They also talk about the support from the celebrities that are helping WHO financially since Trump pulled the backing because they weren’t doing what they were do. The boys welcome Derek Gause and congratulate him on his promotion to Staff Sergeant. Former Congressman Bruce Poliquin joins in to congratulate Derek. Bruce hopes that the Governor will let the state get back to business. He points out that a lot of the people that would be coming to Maine have moved on to a new vacation spot because of Gov. Mills’ stringent mandates. Bruce talks about the lack of cases of Covid-19 to warrant such draconian measures. Gary hopes that everyone remembers what has happened to Maine come November. Bruce brings up the Jobs Report surprise from Friday and that Maine is ranked #1 in lockdown states. Derek says that there is way too much out-of-state influence in our state. They talk about the protest and how social views override economic views. Ray gives some breaking news about the Anti-Trump ice cream, Pecan Resist, from Ben and Jerry’s. Derek talks about that now calling the police when they are needed is considered white privilege.
Part 7: Ray welcomes Gary and Derek back and thanks Jim and Michelle from the Gold Room for being at the press conference yesterday. Ray talks about how he was driven to the point of frustration level that he is right now. Gary is frustrated the Governor keeps saying that we’re all in this together, but that isn’t a true statement. She and all of the government people are still getting paid. They talk about the George Floyd case and the defining elements. Derek brings up the black on black crimes and murders. Ray poses a question. They take call from Bill of Casco. Ray asks the boys who he thought was the most influencial person in history. The guys give their answers both agreeing on Abraham Lincoln. But they were wrong, it was actually John Wilkes Booth and Ray explains why.
Part 8: Ray wraps up the show and thanks his guests. Derek gives a quick synopsis of charge of racism.