04-09-20 Thursday

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Ray plays a song that he had requested by Dan Merrill. He tells the story of the song and his relationship with Dan and Dan’s daughter Katie (singing backup). Ray introduces Joe Bruno and explains why he it in studio on Thursday, not on Friday. They talk about Chief Justice Leigh Saufley. She is stepping down to become Dean of the University of Maine School of Law.


Part 2:  Ray and Joe touch on more of the contribution that Maine Chief Justice Leigh Saufley has made and her new position.

Part 3:  Ray and Joe welcome News Center Maine‘s Pat Callaghan. They talk about the small business relief/stimulus loan to grant process. They applaud the bankers that have gone above and beyond to help business wade through the process. They also talk about working from home and how will that might change the landscape of how we do business in the future. How will it effect schools and Pat brings up the non-reliable broadband in Maine and how the more rural areas would have an unfair disadvantage for the lack of access.

Part 4:  Ray, Joe and Pat are back and Pat announces a benefit/fundraiser. The Maine Telethon that News Center Maine is holding for neighbors to help their fellow neighbors with food, fuel assistance, and other services to help make ends meet. There are a couple of ways to donate, visit their website and donate online or call 855-875-4328. Ray asks Joe about They talk about the drug Hydroxychloroquine and if you can get it over the counter. Joe explains how you can get it.

Part 5:  Ray and Joe welcome welcomes Dave Ciullo of Career Management Associates and Peter Lowe of Brann & Isaacson. They discuss employer and employee issues during this crisis.  The talk about the unemployment and small business stimulus. There are a lot of new guidelines to get the state unemployment. Ray asks them several questions that his audience as asked him to relay. They also talk about the future.

Part 6:  Ray and Joe discuss the drug Hydroxychloroquine which is labled as an anti-malarial drug. Joe as a pharmacist, explains what this drug does to fight Covid. They talk about the side effects and long term effects. This not an over the counter drug. Joe explains the chemical make up and how it works in your body. Ray asks Joe questions from the audience. Ray talks about the media and their attempts to put a wedge between Dr. Faci and President Trump. Joe is concerned that we are following what a few doctors are saying to do without the expertise in economics.

Part 7:  Ray gets on his high horse about the media and the Negative Nellies regarding the unemployment numbers. Ray stresses that this was expected because you can’t shutter a business and not have to let go of employees. Ray and Joe welcome Kimberly Lindlof of Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce to discuss the CMP Corridor. They discuss the benefits that this will bring to the areas.

Part 8:  Ray is still wound up that the elected folks (like Gov. Andrew Cuomo) who think that they know what is better for medical treatment than that of a doctor of medicine. They talk about the role of the Board of Pharmacy and the Right to Try Act.

04-08-20 Wednesday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about the quarantine life and the struggles. He also stresses that it is important to remember what is really important. He talks about the differences between Shelter in Place and Stay in Place. He stresses that a stay in place happens in extreme and immediate physical harm situations as in a mass shooting instance. He takes a call.


Part 2:  Ray talks about the stock market. It is still up from when President Trump took office.

Part 3:  Ray starts off with the Worldwide Health Organization. WHO’s primary role is to direct international health within the United Nations’ system and to lead partners in global health responses. Ray brings up the wonderful media and points out Joe Scarborough and his lies about the Trump administration’s response to NYC’s coronavirus problem and basically gives New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo a pass in his preparations. He welcomes Dale Crafts. Crafts is a former Republican member of the Maine State House of Representatives, representing District 56 from 2008 to 2016. He is now running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd district. They discuss the blame game. Ray and Dale discuss some of the double standards the media if Obama would have been at the podium. The media hate Trump so much that they are willing to let people die to further their cause. Ray talks about the difference between Trump now and Eisenhower during WWII. Dale is in a primary and they have moved to July 14th. Ray asks him his opinion on the move and what are his plans to further his campaign during this stay at home. Dale is an optimist and says that America will get through this crisis and it takes a positive can do attitude. The go back the the WHO recommendations and criticism toward Trump in the beginning of this when Trump ceased incoming traffic from China. They get back to slamming the media. For more information on Dale and his campaign visit his website:  DaleCraftsforCongress.com.

Part 4:  Ray is states that he is going to update his book to include, the Coronavirus and impeachment hearing and trial. He talks about the media and their coverage about the disproportionate rate of infection of the black race. Ray says that one of the leaders in infectious disease has explained it several times.

Part 5:  Ray welcomes David Jones for the FO Bailey Real Estate Segment. The boys discuss the physical distancing and what they are doing to stay in touch with family, both have very close knit families. This moves to a discussion about how it is working in the real estate industry. David says that FO Bailey is more like family and that he wants them to all be safe. Ray says that Conner and Catherine that work for FO Bailey are his family. They talk about Lincolnville and the condo development that David is building to go with Duck Trap Lodge. They talk about how technology has helped in showing property. They talk about the interest rates and all of the good things that have happened with the economy.

Part 6:  Ray welcomes Tim Murtaugh, Director of Communications for Trump 2020. They talk about music and baseball. Tim is the grandson of Danny Murtaugh. Hank Aaron is a topic. Peter tells a story about meeting him. The boys get down to the economy and the stimulus plans. Tim says that the President is working on another stimulus package and an infrastructure package as well. He brings up some of the crazy things that the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi threw into the last stimulus package that delayed and almost cost the deal that finally got passed. They talk about what the left, Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden want to put into the packages that don’t need to be in there. Tim stresses that it is important that we keep the stimulus packages clean of a lot of the frivolous things that the lefties want to throw in because they feel that they have us over a barrel.

Part 6:  Ray takes a call from Mike that appreciates Ray playing a John Prine song. He reflects on Prine’s contribution to many people during the Vietnam era. They talk about the the internal battle and bad habits that a lot of the people during that time have been battling for their lifetime. They talk about the resources that are not available during this crisis. Ray asks what are some of the places that they can find help. Mike commends the State of Maine’s Bureau of Veteran’s Services and EasterSeal’s Vets Count program with the homeless vets and other veterans that are in need. Ray takes a call from his brother out of Florida. Jim lives in Central Florida. He says that people should call their car insurance provider about their premium, they might be able to get a discount. Ray asks him about the stay at home orders and what is deemed as an essential business. Jim explains how they are able to continue to play golf and the lengths that the courses have gone to to be able to stay open. Jim brings up the amount of people that are going to or have already lost their jobs and won’t be able to afford to play golf. The trickle down effect of this crisis is going to be felt all across the board. Jim’s wife, Jane, is in the hospital for a non-coronavirus issue and will be getting out tomorrow. He is on his way to Sam’s to find some toilet paper and he describes the scene and how there is a line….Then Jim makes a joke.

04-07-20 Tuesday

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Part 1:  Ray talks to Crystal Berger as they set up some interviews from Fox. Ray describes the friendship they have. Ray talks about Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fight with COVID-19. He talks about the good news that Gov. Cuomo is sending out about the death rates are lower than the day before and hopefully it will be the new trend. He talks about the reckless people that are still going out and not modeling what our leaders have asked us to do. Then he talks about his shopping experience. He went to Sirloin, formerly known as Countryside Butcher. He somehow gets back to the media and how they can’t stand it if there is any hope or good news. He talks about the small businesses that have put everything that they had into their businesses that are now all closed from no fault of their own. The media keeps asking for a date that the country will be opened back up for businesses. Trump doesn’t have a crystal ball and they can’t seem to get it. Ray questions the media in general’s ability to comprehend an answer.


Part 2:  Ray talks about the media some more. He is really wound up. This time this is about the Right To Try and the drugs that have already been approved and used for years for other illnesses. He tells us that Doc Mike Ciampi will be joining us to discuss the drug and give us the possible side effects and benefits.

Part 3:  Ray informs us of the new charge against President Trump. State Rep that has requested charges to be filed against him, yet again.

Part 4:  Ray welcomes Doc. Mike Ciampi of Ciampi Family Practice. He says what he has done in his practice to help with the slowing the spread. They talk about the drug Hydroxychloroquine is classified as an anti-malarial drug. Doc explains what this drug does to fight Covid. He also explains the testing process. Ray asks him about the Vice President’s directive to get some hope…They talk about the common practice of using drugs for different purposes than they were designed for. They talk about Right To Try and the media’s negative Nelly’s. Ray asks him about the worst thing that could happen if this drug is taken. They talk about the dangers of buying drugs from other countries.

Part 5:  Ray welcomes Carroll Conley of the Christian Civic League. Ray asks him his thoughts on the physical distancing and the affects that it has had on churches and Christians. Carroll is so proud of Maine churches and church leaders in response to this pandemic. He says that they have demonstrated the creative and fortitude to still spread God’s Word. They have a resource page on their website for information regarding Cononavirus. They talk about tithing and how important it is to the day-to-day upkeep of the building and staff. The boys talk about Easter and that it isn’t cancelled, we just need to celebrate differently.

Part 6:  This is a really short segment. He says that Doc. Ciampi will be back next week to follow up with the Coronavirus discussion. If you have any questions for the Doc., you can text the Dirigo Text Line (207-409-6172) and he will do his best to get it answered.

Part 7:  Ray welcomes Derek Gause. If you aren’t already friends or following him on Facebook you should, he has some creative podcasts and other musings. Ray asks him to explain some of the things that he has been doing. They talk about collecting comic books and how it can be very profitable. Ray brings up ComiCon. Ray asks him if he had heard about Ohio state Rep. Tavia Galonski (D) that wants to charge President Trump. They get into the overwhelming hatred and biased nature of the media. They compare the different presidents since and including President Clinton. Ray reminds us of the old saying “if it bleeds, it leads” but they have taken it to a whole new level.

Part 8:  They talk about the difficulty of social distancing. Derek brings up the media questioning of President Trump’s COVID test.

Part 9:  Ray talks about his niece, Brooke Richards. She writes a blog and is a contributor to Richardson Magazine. One of latest is about having a personal relationship with God and he reads from one of her blog submissions. She is doing a series during the month of April. She writes a new submission every day. Ray reads some of her piece titled, Lay it down. He follow up with his thoughts and comments. He uses this to talk about baseball, especially the Negro League. There was unbelievable talent that never got to be seen or shared because of the color of their skin.

04-06-20 Monday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about hope and the American media. He doesn’t care about politics…we are in a crisis and this is when we should all be pulling together and sharing hope. Ray gives a shout out to Jon Decker and that he may be the only decent human in the press corp. They talk about the Right To Try. He says that the media should be ashamed of themselves that they are rooting for the enemy and against Americans rather than giving hope and sharing the American Spirit. He talks about the people that have spit and coughed all over food and the difference between social distancing and physical distancing. We all need to do our part and follow the guidelines that have been handed down so that we can get over the hump and back to work faster.


Part 2:  Ray explains how he heard about Debbie Whitman. She loves to crochet and sew, she saw a need and got some ladies together and started to sew masks to help the Downeast area. This group says that if you are in Washington County and would like to get a mask contact them. There is no charge for these. They have made over 475 masks as of today. They do take donations to help with the cost of material. They talk about Bold Coast Coffee and their contribution. Ray asks her how she got involved and how many men are involved. She estimates that they have already made over 300. Contact or send donations to: Healthy Acadia, 121 Court Street, Machias ME  04654.

Part 3:  Ray talks about a Governor and Marshall Law. We aren’t under Marshall Law and the Governor that can’t seem to control what is going on in his state. He talks about how this pandemic caught all of us off guard. Nancy Pelosi was saying come to Chinatown we aren’t racist when President Trump was saying that this started in China and called it the China virus. There have been exceptions of companies like 3M not rallying and pitching in with the can do attitude of Americans for America.

Part 4:  Ray talk about Palm Sunday. He gets off on a tangent about Easter. Someone made the mistake of saying Easter was cancelled. After he recovers he welcomes Dave Ciullo of Career Management Associates and Peter Lowe of Brann & Isaacson. They discuss employer and employee issues during this crisis.  There are so many new rules and regulations that have changed. Peter’s company website offers a COVID-19 Legal Resource Library. They talk about some of the specifics. David says that there are two posters that are now required about the COVID-19.

Part 5:  Ray asks the boys where the posters that were mentioned in the previous segment. You can find the Federal posters here. He also ask them about the restaurant industry specifically.

Part 6:  Ray takes a call about the importance about checking on the older Veterans. They won’t say that they need help, even if they do. There are a lot of hurting people right now. It is important to reach out to your neighbors, family members or anyone else that you feel might not ask. Ray says to rely on faith as well.

Part 7:  Ray talks to Gordon Draper. They talk about getting back to work. Gordon asks with the rapid testing available, how long do we truly need to self distance and stay out of work. He feels that we should be getting back to work as a country, but Ray disagrees and doesn’t want to rush people back to work and have the numbers go back up.

Part 8:  Ray welcome Shawn Moody in studio. Shawn gives some personal reflection of dealing with someone (his mom) that needed an intervention with her medical care. Ray says he has always been able to tell when someone needs to talk or needs help. Shawn says that it isn’t that unique to sense it, it is uncommon that he says something. They talk about the intervention and the resistance that you will receive. The boys take a call. He brings up Walmart that they are able to stay open and sell everything and he feels that should be limited to just groceries. Ray disagrees. The caller also brings up political ads. Shawn gives his personal opinion. Ray talks about the self-employed can apply for the federal loan to help you get through this crisis. They talk about the unemployment process. Unemployment is not a welfare program. You are just getting money back that you have paid into the system.