05-05-20 Tuesday

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Part 1:  Ray Richardson is somber this morning. He talks about the working people and he thanks them from the bottom of his heart. He talks about the “public servants” and how that is a farce. That is what someone that works for government is sometimes called, but it is far from accurate. Ray talks about the many businesses that have had to permanently closed the doors on their business, dreams, livelihood.


Part 2:  Ray pleads with a business owner that had texted him with the story of his business, the loss of his wife and their dreams together to please contact him again. Ray is fearful for this man.

Part 3:  Ray pleads with business owners and anyone else who is thinking they have nowhere to turn or nobody to talk to about business or personal issues, he is more than willing to talk to you no matter the time of day.

Part 4:  Ray and David Jones talk about Governor Mills, Maine’s Speaker of the House Sara Gideon and Maine Senate Leader Troy Jackson. The Legislature needs to come back and remove some of the executive powers and take charge of the state again. David explains his position quite emotionally. He wholeheartedly agrees with Ray and is tired of hearing about companies closing their doors and the Governor dictating what he can do as a private citizen. Ray pipes in about her quarantining healthy people and the hypocrisy that Janet Mills has depending on what hat she is wearing. Mike calls in and he talks about the medical/funeral staff have been instructed to basically naming any death as a covid death. They talk about that and the fear that they spreading. He  urging anyone that needs help and is on the edge to call him (207) 373-0960. He works with a lot of Veterans and works to get each person that calls the help that they need.

Part 5:   Ray gives a preview of the rest of today’s show and guests.

Part 6:  Ray and David talk to Miranda Brannigan of Resurf Face. They talk about her experience at the Sunday River Brewery. She says that she didn’t go up there for the food, even though it was delicious, but for the support of Rick Savage. Ray talks about Miranda’s daughter, Acadia, and her desire to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Ray talks about the stores that are open, but she can’t be. Miranda has made the resolve that she is not going to lay down her business and legacy. They talk about what she is doing to get through this. Ray says that he will help her get her website up so she can sell gift cards and merchandise. She gives out her website Resurf Face.

Part 7:  Ray and David are joined by Derek Gause. Derek shares a proud moment for his family. His dad is now the first african american President of the Elks. He is a member of Lodge #9 out of Augusta. They are joined by Former Maine Sen. Amy Volk. She and Derek Volk own Volk Packaging. They make boxes to that help manufacturers get their products out. She explains what they have done to keep their employees safe. Ray asks her if the Governor told her how to set up shop safely. Amy says no, they came up with all of these safety measures by collaborating with employees and other businesses. She is frustrated with the timeline of reopening our state/country. David agrees with Amy on the lack of leadership. Ray praises Amy and Derek on their business practice model. The Volks have always claimed that Volk Packaging was a family business, not just bloodline, but if you work there you become family. They were true to their motto. They found ways to keep their family safe while continuing to work. The panel talk about common sense. Amy compares some of the hysteria vs common sense requirements and procedures.

Part 8:  Ray, David and Derek Gause continue their discussion. They talk about the liberal mindset. They always have a target. They talk about the motives, Bill Gates, George Soros, Margaret Sanger and other people in high places that has over time picked winners and losers. They end up with The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). What is their role and why are they so silent.

Part 9:  Ray and David end the show by thanking all of their guests. Ray talks about the Governor not being capable of running the state. She is acting as a dictator by not collaborating with all of the different industries and come to some compromises. Ray says that Sara Gideon and Troy Jackson should be calling the state Legislature back into session. Ray talks about the 31 businesses that have contacted him about closing their doors.

05-01-20 Friday

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Part 1:  Ray Richardson says that Gov. Mills doesn’t understand what she has done. He says that the Maine people are woke! Joe Bruno agrees that the people are so frustrated and unfortunately the people have now got what they deserve because votes make a difference. They talk about the Health Committee running the state’s health crisis. Ray and Joe speculate who is on this committee, because she hasn’t shared that information. The state legislature has no clue what her plans are because she hasn’t shared that information.


Part 2:  Ray plays a clip from Tucker Carlson‘s show last night. Tucker had Rick Savage of Sunday River Brewery on and he voices his frustration. Ray poses the question, “Wonder what it would look like if Shawn Moody was Governor?”. Ray says that Former Gov. Paul LePage will be on later and ask Joe what he thinks LePage would be doing if he were still Gov.

Part 3:  Ray and Joe welcome Dr. John Herzog in studio. Ray says tells them that he got a text calling him a carpetbagger. Ray reads the definition. Dr. John is still taking new patients and for more information about Dr. John Herzog’s services or if you would like to set up an appointment, visit his website, Orthopedic Specialties or call, 1-207-781-9077, their office today.

Part 4:  Ray, Dr. John and Joe welcome Steve Hewins, President and CEO of HospitalityMaine.They discuss the “plan” to get Maine back to business. He says that this will kill the industry. He says that the 14 day quarantine won’t fly because most stays are averaged at three days. Ray says that the Governor has basically said to small businesses, Drop Dead. They talk about the overhead, and planning that it takes to run a business. Ray tells him about Bob White of the Looney Moose Cafe. Steve predicts that they will be opened up for business before June 1. Ray said that he was apauld when he found out that he had misunderstood the rules for people coming out state. He thought that the quarantining meant that they could come and stay in the hotel for 14 days, but he was wrong. They have to quarantine somewhere else before they can get to the hotel.

Part 5: Ray, Dr. John and Joe welcome Former Governor Paul LePage. He says that there is no reason that she should be out of money at this point. He left her all of the tools that she needed. They talk about the nurse that wanted to come to Maine after having Ebola while he was Governor. They discuss the finance reports or lack of and the people that Gov. Mills has appointed to be in key positions. Dr. John reminds us of what happened with Texas and the nurses from there during the Ebola scare. Janet Mills was the Attorney General at the time LePage lost the legal battle to have her quarantined until she was deemed safe, yet Gov. Mills has quarantined the whole state of healthy people. They talk about his announcement to run for Governor and Joe says that he would love to help and be apart of his administration. They talk about what would happen if they boot the current Governor out of office and who is next in line.

Part 6:  The boys welcome one of President Trump’s Senior Advisers, Corey Lewandowski. They talk about the Governor’s lockdown of Maine. How it will kill Maine’s economy. They talk about the tourism industry and how this could drive tourists away for years to come. They talk about Beijing Joe Biden. He issued a statement that “This never happened” which leads into a discussion about the double standards where they give examples of it. They talk about Dave Bosse and make “fun” of him. They hope that they will be able to have a double interview next week.

Part 7:  Ray gives a great plug for Dr. John Herzog’s services. He is a regular Friday guest and his profession is to help people in pain. Tony Cameron is the Director of Marketing & Communications at Maine Tourism Association and is here to promote a tourism fund to help the hurting Maine businesses. Through this fund, grants will be made to small businesses based in the state of Maine who work in tourism-related industries for companies with less than 50 people who have been impacted by coronavirus. It also helps their employees who have experienced a decrease in wages or loss of employment. Grants will be awarded as quickly as possible to those who meet eligibility criteria, as reviewed and verified by the Maine Tourism Association. Tony stresses that now is the time to take advantage and learn more about the treasures Maine has to offer. For more information visit Maine Tourism Relief Fund. Ray reads a text about wearing masks in public. The boys continue the discussion about the Dictatorship of Governor Maine. Ray asks Dr. John Herzog about the amount of people in the hospitals and the doctor says that he could see it if people were dropping in the street or if it was Ebola, but not a bad flu. Ray compares Governor Mills’ orders to 1930s Germany. Ray suggests that you look up LePage and the Ebola nurse. Dr. John is still taking new patients and for more information about Dr. John Herzog’s services or if you would like to set up an appointment, visit his website, Orthopedic Specialties or call, 1-207-781-9077, their office today.

04-30-20 Thursday

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Part 1:  Ray is really not happy this morning. He plays the song “Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!” by Bob Marley in hopes that it will stir emotions. He talks about the Draconian nature of the “Opening for Business” plan that Governor Mills has in store for Mainers. These “plans” are not based in science, but in fear. Ray continues with her defying her own Stay At Home orders as she goes around the state to visit family. Ray explains that there are things in the works to fight her new orders, but if they fail, he asks, “what are you prepared to do?”.


Part 2:  Ray plays a clip from Tucker Carlson about Governor Mills’ overreach of power and her new “normal”.

Part 3:  Ray and Bob Witkowski talk about Dr. Doomsday aka Dr. Shah and Janet “Abuse of Power” Mills. Ray says that he is really fighting with himself because he wants to be a good citizen, but at the same time wants to just burn the whole place down.

Part 4:  News Center Maine‘s Pat Callaghan answers Ray’s questions about why aren’t economical questions are not being asked of Governor Mills. Pat’s answer is followed up with a conversation about Maine’s economy. Pat agrees that Maine’s government seems to be really slow in releasing numbers. Ray talks about the curtailment order that has not happen to protect the non-essential payments from being spent. The boys talk about the data that has not come forward to support her plan of not opening the state for business.

Part 5:  Ray welcomes Andrea Robinson who is a massage therapist. Her small business has been shutdown during the first phase. She went through the appeal process and was deemed essential, however other massage therapists aren’t and remain closed. Maine government picking the winners and losers in the commerce game. Ray asks if her business will remain essential after the new rules have been handed down.

Part 6:  Ray is culturally appropriating again….David Ciullo joins Ray to discuss businesses rules during this new Governor mandated closure of businesses. Dave gives us some direction on what we can do to receive unemployment assistance. Ray give Dave a scenario and asks him to give his best advice about how manver the system. David says that the state’s systems are antiquated. Ray’s point is that the state government was not prepared to handle the need and the Governor didn’t do anything to help them. Ray brings up that there is not a linear thinker to come up with solutions. David ask Ray about a program to help with essential workers to pay childcare directly. Ray says that all decisions have consequences. He is worried that these new mandates will have a devastating effect on people with mental illness and/or the economic pressures will have a long lasting permanent solution and lead to drastic measures. To find out more about David, he hosts the HR PowerHour on WLOB Radio at 10am on Saturdays. He also owns Career Management Associates.

Part 7:  Ray gives a quick preview about the government’s effect on the small business person’s dream in Maine.

Part 8:  Ray talks about the fickle nature of the liberal crowd. He uses Libby Mitchell as an example. They turn on someone so quick. Bob White joins Ray to talk about his business journey. Bob briefly tells his life history. He says that owning the Looney Moose Cafe in Stratton Maine has been a lifelong dream. It was doing really well until the Governor shut them down without any knowledge of the protocols that they have in place to keep people safe and healthy. Ray asks him to explain what he did to try and bring in business. He tried to go through the state to get permission for an idea…crickets. He spends the money to be able to have picnic tables 20 apart. The Governor shut him down because they don’t want people sitting on outside benches. Bob gives out his February numbers and the revenue lost and paraphrases Gov. Mills answer as she laughed at the press conference after asking the question about whether or not the state will help them.

Part 9:  Ray plays a clip from The Bible’s Exodus where Moses is asking Pharaoh to let his people go.  Ray takes a call from Arthur about how government workers are still getting a paycheck, union workers are still getting a paycheck. Mike calls again to see what they can do to help Miranda Brannigan of Resurf Face that was on Ray’s show yesterday. Ray suggests buying gift certificates to help these types of businesses. He takes a call from Larry. He gets Ray all wound up about the Governor not letting people take reservations until she tells them they “can”. Ray stresses that that isn’t her job to tell him what he can and cannot do. Bob of Kennebunk suggests that maybe listeners can pay it forward by buying gift certificates and giving them to a first responder or healthcare worker. He takes another call about Gov. Mills’ and her draconian measures to close the state to business out of fear, not science. Ray reminds people what State Sen. Jeff Timberlake said when the Republican Legislature learned of her plan. They were not informed or a part of the discussion.

 

04-29-20 Wednesday

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Part 1:  Ray Richardson is extremely frustrated. He talks about the Governor of Maine Janet Mills and her “plan” to re-open the state. Ray is more than angry. The numbers of the Covid-19 in Maine do not merit this stringent regulations. She has basically killed our economy. Ray uses the bar industry as an example. As of now, the Governor is choosing the winners and losers in the business world. Unfortunately, in this scenario, there won’t be a winner after everyone has lost their job. Ray talks about Dr. Shah and his resume. He won’t give where the cases/deaths are and have been located other than by county. Ray brings up the suicide rate in Maine. We already have an issue, this is only going to get worse. More people will be lost because she has quarantined healthy people. This is nothing but a dictator ruling over her minions.


Part 2:  Ray gives a preview of today’s show. He says that he will be having several business owners that have everything on the line telling their story. Ray describes the behavior of the Governor as she was telling many Mainers that their livelihood and homes will lost because of her “plan” that she hasn’t even been able to release.

Part 3:  Ray and David Jones take a call from Vinnie of Profenno’s in Westbrook. Vinny tells Ray that there is another Veteran that is in crisis. They talk about the business owners that are treading water, trying to keep their heads above water and the Governor’s new “plan”.

Part 4:  Ray and David welcome State Senate Minority Leader Jeff Timberlake by phone. He also owns Ricker Hill Farms in Turner. He says that Governor has made all of these decisions on her own. The Republican leadership has not been consulted other than they can give suggestions by a suggestion portal. They talk about the Maine Legislature and how have been left in the dark. The boys talk about Maine’s Speaker of the House Sara Gideon and her lies about what she has done for Maine. Jeff says that there isn’t any recall for the Governor in Maine and that their hands are tied until they can go back into session.

Part 5:  Ray and David Jones join in a merged telecast with WLOB’s sister station, the Big Jab. David Schumacher (Shu)  asks Ray about his thoughts about the impact this draconian plan that Maine is now under is going to have on the average person. Ray simply says that the Governor told the small business owners that she doesn’t care about them and to drop dead. The Governor seems to think that Mainers can’t take care of themselves. Mainers know how to take care of themselves and know what personal distancing looks like and continue to do what is necessary to protect themselves.

Part 6:  Ray and David continue to discuss the different states that have small towns that give town by town numbers of infected/hospitalized or deaths. Ray says the real reason they don’t want to give you the numbers has nothing to do with privacy, it is because they don’t want you to revolt because the numbers don’t welcome Curtis Picard of Retail Association of Maine. The boys talk about the essential vs non-essential businesses. They talk about how it is in the retailer’s blood to be able to adapt to different patterns quickly. Ray and Curtis talk about the different phases and timelines. Ray says that even though the Gov. gave her different phases, they are so vague and don’t have an actual plan. Curtis points out that most of these businesses don’t have a large margin if anything they’re really small. The trickle down effect that this new directive will have will effect Maine’s economy more than Janet Mills has thought about. Ray asks him about his members and what he is hearing. Ray talks about how this extended plan has put a nail in the coffin of small businesses and there is no plan help them from the State of Maine that has closed their business.

Part 6:  Ray is really wound up. David asks him to tell you how he really feels. They talk about the different parts of Maine and the economic and populus between the two parts of Maine. Ray talks about the people that have passed away and the facts that are skewed because they were all from the same Veterans’ Home, all were already susceptible to illness. They don’t follow science when it is about babies in the womb or while making the draconian measures that will ruin our state. Miranda Brannigan of Resurf Face is on the line and she has had the same business for 17 years. She put herself through college and started a business as a single mom. The Governor has basically said that her business is not important. She’s is going to lose her home, car and business because she cannot open her business as a licensed aesthetics, yet a cosmetologist that does the same thing , can open. Miranda explains that if she does open even after having a licence and having continuing education every year she will lose her licensed. Janet Mills has chosen the winners and losers and told Miranda and other people like her don’t matter and her business to drop dead. Ray asks her what the town of Brunswick has done for her. She says nothing, she said that they closed her before the Governor did. David makes the point that this is what happens when you elect someone to run the state with no business experience.

Part 7:  Ray welcomes AARP Maine‘s State Director Lori Parham to talk about Covid-19, unemployment and all of the other things that are affecting AARP Maine‘s members. They talk about where members can find out information about long term care facilities. Lori talks about members and the stimulus checks. Ray asks about members that are still working and how the Governors extended Stay at home order will affect them. Ray says that people don’t have to go back to work because of the Care Act and that should be a personal choice, not a mandated event.

Part 8:  Ray thanks everyone for all of the text messages that he has been receiving. Ray reads an email/text with the practices of Miranda. Ray says that there are so many people praying for her and her business. Ray says that Bob, another small business owner will be on tomorrow’s show. Ray talks about Dr. Shah’s past job history and that he has lead Governor Mills into a leadership of fear. Ray reiterates the numbers of cases of Covid-19 and where they originated. He stresses that this is an important aspect and yet it is being overlooked. This leads to even more frustration about Governor Mills’ plan and that she hasn’t deemed it necessary that Mainers even need to know what it is until a later date. She has put in the most draconian [(of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.] measure. Ray says that she has basically told the small businesses in Maine to Drop Dead!