03-25-20 Wednesday

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Part 1:  Ray starts off with a father/daughter duo that had moved him. Then he talks about the beautiful sunrise and that we should all go out and enjoy the beginning of a new day. Ray talks about false prophets (mainly the news outlets) that are not getting the information correct. This leads to the Presidents hope and plan to get our country open up for business by Easter. He talks about the Governor’s Executive Order to close all non-essential businesses. Ray explains the difference in what the Governor says and the media is reporting.


Part 2:  Ray plays a clip of Willie Nelson singing Georgia On My Mind. David Jones and JJ Jeffrey wishing that he could attend a concert of Willie and Ray Charles singing this song.

Part 4:  Note: The FO Bailey Real Estate Segment has been donated to Dr. Dora Mills to give the latest information regarding the Coronavirus. Ray and David Jones welcome Dr. Dora Mills. They talk about her daughter and the Mills family. They talk about the blanket order from the Governor and other Governors have imposed. Dr. Mills gives a better explanation of the Executive Order. She gives some helpful hints that will help in the prevention of the Coronavirus. If you have any materials that you would like to donate they have set up a website to streamline donations, mainehealth.org/donate. Dr. Mills gives a story about a small business that stepped up to the plate. James Morin and his company, Flowfold has retooled their production facility to be able to help with the need of face shields. They are just one of many Maine companies that are donating time and supplies.

Part 5:  Ray, David and Dr. Dora Mills continue their discussions about the Coronavirus. The boys ask questions and she answers them. Hand sanitizer verses hand washing. Maine Craft Distilling in Portland also has stepped up by producing hand sanitizer. They talk about where the virus lives and some of the crazy things that people are doing/taking to prevent getting it like self medicating.

Part 6:  Ray and David welcome Matt Schlapp, Chairman of the American Conservative Union, to discuss things in Washington, but first they talk about his wife, Mercedes, that has been a frequent guest. They talk about the work ethic of Americans and how not being able to work has been very frustrating to most and the America way is to adapt. They talk about faith and how that plays a huge part in dealing with a crisis. They talk about the Stimulus Bill that the Senate passed and is heading to the House.

Part 7:  Dale Crafts joins Ray and David. Dale is running for US Congress in Maine Congressional District 2. Ray asks him about the Stimulus Bill that they have passed in the Senate and his thought on it. Dale reminds people why it is so important to help the employers so that they can keep the economy going. They talk about small businesses and their small margin and how paying a loan back no matter how small could put them under. They all like the plan that Collins has brought forth. They talk about the demands that Nancy Pelosi and her group wanted to add into the Emergency Stimulus Bill. Dale says that one of the things that he feels is important that if he gets elected, he would like to make sure that we don’t get to dependent on any one country. He uses China as an example. They all agree that it is up to Americans to buy American, even if it is a little more expensive. For more information on Dale and his campaign visit his website:  DaleCraftsforCongress.com.

Part 8:  This is a really short segment. David says to make sure that you follow the guidelines and keep your hands and face clean, cover a cough or sneeze and take care of yourself. Ray stresses that now is the time to rely on God and have faith that He will see you through the trials and tribulations of life.

03-23-20 Monday

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Part 1:  Ray plays The Prayer from Mat and Savanna Shaw and he explains why. Ray is really frustrated with the American media. He gives some examples of his frustration, including how somehow this has been made into a racist virus.


Part 2:  Ray plays some Kenny Rogers as a tribute to an artist that he always loved and will miss, but his music will live on. He gives a list of today’s upcoming guests.

Part 3:  Ray welcomes Dr. Micheal Ciampi by phone. He is Ray’s Family physician and they chat about the Coronavirus and how Maine is handling the pandemic. The Doc and Ray both agree that the President and Governor Mills have been doing a phenomenal job of getting information out and working to  He talks about how elective procedures and non-emergency hospital test visits have been postponed to help with the mingling of infected and non-infected people. The boys also talk about the complications of how it is spread and who is at high risk of getting really sick. They talk about the dense population on New York City verses Maine. Doc Ciampi says that there is a lot of reason for optimism and he explains the trends. Ray asks about the testing and results of test, isolation. They talk about some of the underlying health conditions that put people in the high risk category.

Part 4:  Ray continues his discussion with Dr. Micheal Ciampi. They talk about Mercy Hospital and Doc Ciampi’s Father, Doctor Louis Ciampi. He was in practice for 40 years. The Doc tells us about how his parents met and that his father delivered Fred Forsley. His mom was a nurse at Mercy Hospital and that is where his parents. They are trying to raise money for a memorial to honor Dr. Louis Ciampi. Fred is spearheading this venture for the foyer to the maternity ward. There are many ways to give. Make sure that you designate your donation to the Dr. Louis Ciampi Tribute. Here’s the link for online donations: NorthernLightHealth.org/OneMercy. Checks can be mailed to:  Mercy Healthcare Foundation, Dr. Louis Ciampi Tribute, 148 State Street, Portland, ME  0410. If anyone has questions or would rather donate over the phone, they can call Cynthia Faulkner anytime at 207-233-1040.

Part 5:  Ray describes his upcoming guest. Laurel Ryan has been in studio several times. She is an event planner and on the side she has a small jewelry business, Nautically Northern. They discuss how the Coronavirus has affected her businesses. They talk about the ripple effect that the social distancing has caused. She always has had a charity component, but she is adding extra to this new line of jewelry, the Caregiver Collection! She wanted to create something special for everyone protecting us from this crazy world by working on the front lines. For every cuff sold, $5 will be donated to charity. Have a charity in mind? Let us know! We would like to donate back to charities that help get doctors and nurses the supplies they need. 

Part 6:  Ray addresses why he is playing so much Kenny Rogers. Ray questions why is it so hard for people to just be nice to one another. He doesn’t see why it is racist to call the Coronavirus the Chinese disease. That is where it originated. He talks about the American media and the White House press corp and how they are so combative toward to the President.

Part 7:  Liz Harrington of the Republican National Committee. They talk about how this worldwide pandemic has changed the way that the campaign is being run. They are still working hard to make sure that people know what is still happening because they won’t learn from the American media. The truth about what the President has done to take steps to protect the American people. The economy was really humming and now it is basically at a stand still due to no fault of anyone. Liz reminds people of how we got out of the depression back in the 1940’s. It was people standing up and doing what needed to be done, not government hand outs. This is not a time for partisan politics. She brings up that the Speaker of the House has torpedoed the emergency bill that the White House and Senate had worked together and came up with for the working person.

Part 8:  This is a really short segment. He announces that Former Speaker Newt Gingrich will join him tomorrow.

Part 9:  Ray urges everyone to call your Senators and Representatives to get this important relief package bill signed so that it can do good work for our businesses and their employees.

03-20-19 Friday

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Part 1:  Ray and Joe Bruno are together for a busy Friday. It started off with Ray’s rain/windshield issues. The boys talk about pharmacies and shortage scares. They talk about supply and demand. They ask that people remain calm and not make a run on the pharmacy. Joe explains this means that there are supplies. Don’t panic! He says that Community Pharmacy is there to help in any way they can. They will do curbside service, they can mail your prescriptions. They talk about Joe as a teacher. He will be teaching online and there is a learning curve to that. He worries about the kids and their labs and that they might not have the education that they need. Ray points out that there are many majors that don’t need a lab. They talk about how this might change the way higher educations is viewed. They talk about the CDC and their hard work.


Part 2:  Ray and Joe talk about the questions that the President has been fielding during Coronavirus Update Press Conferences. Some of them just can’t leave it alone. The constant stupid questions on racism, because this virus began in China. One even asked if he thought that calling Chinese Food a racist thing. Really?

Part 3:  Dr. John Herzog join Ray and Joe. Ray and Joe talk about the Portland Press Herald.

Part 4:  Ray and Joe talk about hand sanitizer. Ray asks Dr. Herzog a question from a listener about Bursitis (bur-SY-tis). It is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs, called bursae (bur-SEE), that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your joints. Bursitis occurs when bursae become inflamed. The most common locations for bursitis are in the shoulder, elbow and hip. Dr. Herzog explains his method of tackling this type of injury non-surgically.

Part 5:  Ray asks another question related to the other question, this time it is about a hip bursitis and then asks about injury to a wrist. Ray, Dr. John Herzog and Joe continue their discussion on the positive results that he has gotten with these new techniques. 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 6:  Ray, Joe and Dr. Herzog talk about the Coronavirus. They welcome President Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar to discuss the Coronavirus and facts and myths surrounding this pandemic. They talk about testing.

Part 7:  Ray, Dr. Herzog and Joe are still in the house. Ray reads a couple of text/emails. They talk about America’s small business. They talk about the fact that America has no problem with the salary of a pro athlete or actor/actress, but are all up in arms when a business succeeds. Ray gives a shout out to all of the restaurants and other small businesses that have put their hopes, dreams, sweat, blood and tears into a business and have it closed due to no fault of their own.

Part 8:  Ray, Dr. Herzog and Joe welcome US Senator Susan Collins by phone. They talk about some of the measures that she and others are taking to protect/help the small businesses of America. They are the backbone of America’s economy. The Senator says that small businesses are victims of this pandemic as much as someone with the disease. She has been working with Sen. Marco Rubio and others to come up with plan. She explains it in depth. Joe uses his business as an example of needing help to be able to get supplies. He stresses that the application needs to be streamlined. He also brings up all of the taxes that go along with paying an employee a paycheck. Ray asks will everyone be approved or will there be some that will or not. She says that the goal is to get a really quick turnaround because if it takes weeks, it won’t be helpful. They talk about the Senator’s commercial that was filmed at a Community Pharmacy.

Part 9:  Ray, Joe and Doc. Herzog welcome  Jason Shinn of Edward Jones Financial to talk about the economy. They talk about this is not a cancel moment, it is a postpone attitude. Jason says that the economy will rebound, don’t panic and stick to your plan. Ray relays a couple of questions. Overall, Jason says that he can’t give specifics because he doesn’t have all of their personal information, but does give general advice. Joe asks his opinion on how the market will rebound. Jason says that the market doesn’t like uncertainty. Make sure you get information from a reliable source. The unemployment numbers will rebound so don’t get scared with this Jobs Report. It is important to have a cool head when making important decisions. Please feel free to contact Jason or Claire Grenier at 207-885-9499 or jason.shinn@edwardjones.com.

Part 10:  Joe urges people to support their local businesses. Don’t shop Amazon, but buy local. They talk about Joe’s underwear from Duluth Trading.

03-19-20 Thursday

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Part 1:  Ray talks to Fox News Radio’s Rachel Sutherland about what Washington has done to help the average American and American  that is loosing their job, but still needs to pay their bills and the trickle down effect when a business closes. The talk about her upcoming wedding, graduations, proms and touch on the economy not just the sickness. Ray talks about a conversation with Todd Starnes and Harry Hurley of Hurley from In The Morning heard in Atlantic City on WPG Talk Radio 1450 on the Todd Starnes Show yesterday. He briefly gets into the government and the difference between the past government bailouts and today’s economic crisis.


Part 2:  Ray and Bob Witkowski talk about all of the countries that America has helped in the past. Now it is time to help America and the American economy, not just the certain industries, but a way to help them all.

Part 3:  Ray gives a quick line up of today’s show. He takes a call from Gordon with a question about the Census and then about medicine that he receives, but can’t now. Ray is really frustrated with the people that have said that President Trump hasn’t taken the Coronavirus seriously. Even though he mentioned it by name in the State of the Union Address and has assembled an unprecedented team of experts to fight this deadly pandemic. Ray talks about the New York Times and the leak from Congress,with the proposed worse case scenario doomsday plan. Ray talks about the money that Congress gives out shouldn’t be a loan. We give money to any other countries without the expectations of being paid back. We need to take care of our own that have lost their incomes due to no fault of their own.

Part 4:  Dave Ciullo and Ray talk about unemployment claims. Dave hosts the HR PowerHour on WLOB Saturday mornings and owner of CMA. Dave spells out Maine’s new legislation in simple terms. Ray ask Dave a couple of questions that he has received. Dave talks about the FLA leave. Dave stresses that there are many reputable webinars going on to find out the most up to date information. The information is changing daily. Career Management Associates is here for you during these unprecedented employment times. Our thoughts are with you and your families. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance or guidance call: (207)-780-1125,email: info@cmacareer.com or visit: www.cmacareer.com.

Part 5:  Ray is joined by Dr. Dora Mills. She compares the Coronavirus pandemic to a blizzard. We know that it is here, we need to hunker down and take precautions. This is a very serious situation. We need to all do our part for the next 10 days or so. It will get worse before it is going to get better just like a storm. She says that there will be a narrowing of the field of people being tested and she explains what that means. She talks about the steps that they have taken to make sure that they have the medical resources available that they need. She pleads with the young people who are feeling “fine” to heed the warnings and stay at home. They talk about the at risk groups that will get the severe disease. She says that we don’t have much data based on Americans, what information we do have we have gotten from China.

Part 6:  Ray talks about Congress and their role in helping the small businesses in America survive something that they had no control over. Carroll Conley of the Christian Civic League of Maine joins Ray to discuss the affect that this pandemic is and will be having on the churches. What will they do to stay solvent. Ray offers his services to churches to help set up a pay-pal account to help them take donations online. Carroll talks about how now is the time for creativity and that we need to pray for guidance and patience. He also says that this will crisis will bring us back to a time where we depend on one another and our faith. Ray says that in a time of crisis God shows himself.