03-04-20 Wednesday Results

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Part 1:  Ray opens up with some technical difficulties as he is giving results from Super Tuesday. He also talks about the history of New York Governors that have run for President. He also talks about the results and the efforts of the Question on 1. He says that this fight is not over because the government doesn’t know better than the parent. Ray gives several examples of how the government has lied to us over the years. Ray brings up the schools and road and bridges as examples of how well they are taking care of things that are very important. Elected folks maybe very kind and friendly, but once they get into office, they get Domeitis.


Part 2:  Ray plays a clip from Mark Robinson where he is talking about gun rights. After it is done, Ray explains who Mark is and his success.

Part 3:  Ray talks about the election process in Maine. There still no final results in the Democratic Primary because it is too close to call. He says that this is 2020 and we should have a better more efficient way of elections.

Part 4:  Ray welcomes Steve Michaud, Maine Hospital Association. They talk about preparedness for illness. Steve stresses that the number one thing to do is wash your hands. This is being taken seriously and all of the hospitals are prepared and have been in contact and done training with the Maine CDC and Federal CDC. Ray asks him about the symptoms and it isn’t much different than that of the flu. Ray explains why he is so concerned. Steve stresses there isn’t the need for panic. Yes, people with an compromised immune system need to show extra precautions, but they do any way. They talk about Dora Mills and her expertise and knowledge. There is no reason to panic.

Part 5:  Ray welcomes President Trump’s Daughter-in-Law, Lara Trump. They talk about her new daughter’s name Carolina. They talk about the job market, free trade and more of the accomplishments that he has made all the while the left and media have been putting up obstacles all over the place. They talk about the Hispanic and Black communities and how they are seeing the truth. They talk about how women have been raised up as well. They talk about Joe Biden. She says “Bless His Heart.”

Part 6:  Ray talks about the efforts of the grassroots group that worked on the Yes on 1 campaign. He says that it was a courageous effort to tell the government that you are paying attention and that now is not the time to give up and stop fighting the good fight.

Part 7:  Ray is joined by Maine Republican Party Executive Director Jason Savage. They talk about the People’s Veto to try and repeal the Ranked Choice Voting on the President and that the City of Portland denied them access to allow them to gather signatures. They talk about Mike Bloomberg’s results. Ray asks Jason about the CD 2 race. They talk about corporate money that is and has been funding Sara Gideon. They also talk about the migration of Maine’s youth. The driving up of the cost of business and taxes so that the youth people leave because they can’t afford to live here and then the surprise of the Government that there isn’t a work force.

Part 8:  Ray describes the coffee that Jay brought to him and thanks him.  Japhet “Jay” Els of the AARP Maine. They briefly talk about the coronavirus and the effect it could have on the elderly population. Jay and Ray discuss  LD – 594, A Retirement Savings Program for Maine. LD 594 makes it easier for businesses to offer employees a way to save for retirement out of their regular paycheck, and it is an easy, stress-free way to grow retirement savings so you can take control of your future. It is an opt-out deal. Ray and Jay both agree on this bill except for one thing…the opt-out feature. Jay gives some of the great benefits to employers and employees as well.

03-03-20 Super Tuesday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about Maine’s Question 1 and the slippery slope of government mandates. He proceeds with the over reach of government and how it isn’t about your rights, it is more about the government controlling what to do.


Part 2:  Ray welcomes Derek Gause. Ray touches on a texts that he made in the first segment. Ray asks Derek his perspective on the agreement with the Taliban. Derek is currently a member of the military.

Part 3:  Ray and Derek welcome David Jones to the discussion in studio. They welcome Amanda Tran. She has had a long journey with trying to get the exemptions to the vaccines and she is against this new law. Her daughter has had an Anaphylaxis re-action. Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Ray talks about the “herd” mentality taken in Augusta toward your children. They don’t see them as the individuals that they are.

Part 4:  This is a really short segment. Ray re-introduces the people in studio after playing a clip from last night’s Trump Rally. David Jones, Derek Gause, Former Maine Legislator and Republican Congressional District 2 Candidate Dale Crafts and John, Dale’s Political Director, joins the panel. Dale and John believe that he has traveled over 97 hours.

Part 5:  Ray asks Dale about how he came to the decision to run for office. They talk about prayer and how important it is to use prayer to make decisions. David says “God, not Gov”. John gives his background and how he got involved with Dale. They talk about labels in this segment. The panel starts out vaccines and choice. This all boils down to Freedom as individuals. They talk about racism and Obama being the “Great Divider”. Derek talks about how the left has been labeling him. The panel continue with that is how they get you. Label to disable.

Part 6:  Dr. Demi Kouzounas joins the boys. Ray reads the buttons that she is wearing.

Part 7:  Ray re-introduces David Jones, Derek Gause, Dale Crafts, Dr. Demi Kouzounas and John. They welcome President Trump’s Communication Director, Tim Murtaugh. The panel talk about the tactics that the left have used to try and discredit Trump over the last three years. He uses Ukraine as an example. Ray discovers that Tim’s Grandfather was the legendary Danny Murtaugh. Ray is like a little kid now. The left doesn’t have any boundaries and will do whatever it takes to get elected. Ray reminds the audience of some of the tactics that were used against Sen. Collins over the Supreme Court Judge decision. Ray takes him back to baseball.

Part 8:  Ray plays a small clip from last night’s rally. They talk about the importance of voting and Dale gives some of his credentials, ratings and standings. The panel talks about Sarah Gideon and how money get moved around and the trouble she has had. Ray explains how leadership PACs and where her money is truly coming from. Maine GOP Chair, Demi Kouzounas, tells Ray about trying to get table into the Portland polls to get signatures to repeal Ranked Choice Voting. They were denied. The panel all believe that this is a violation of free speech. They end up with Bernie Sanders and his speech pattern and his past.

Part 9:  The panel talk about the topics that they have covered this morning. Dale gives out his website and urges people to get out and vote. We need to have our voices heard.

03-02-20 Monday’s Mischief

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Part 1:  Ray remembers his friend, Bruce Doughty, whose birthday was February 29th. Ray talks about the South Carolina primary. Joe Biden finally won a primary. He talks about the people who congratulated him. Mayor Pete and Tom Steyer have dropped out. Ray questions why now and not after Super Tuesday which is tomorrow. Ray talks about how the Democratic field are trying to edge out Bernie Sanders. He talks about what Obama is probably strategizing. He doesn’t want to come out to quick and pick the wrong horse. He talks about Biden’s personal traits and that he seems much older than Trump.


Part 2:  Ray talks about Maine’s Question One on the ballot Tuesday. The Peoples’ Repeal and the grassroots effort to stop the over-reaching government into a parent’s rights. Question 1 isn’t about vaccinations and non-vaccination, it is truly about Freedom verses Government mandate.

Part 3:  Ray touches on several things including the Peoples’ Veto and the Super Tuesday Primary Vote tomorrow. How the Democrats are trying to squeeze Sanders out. Congressional District 2 is really conservative and will support Trump more than the more Liberal Congressional 1.

Part 4:  Ray welcomes Cara Magrogan, Dr. Kelly Brunner, Andrea and Dr. Sara and  in studio. They are representing Yes on 1 Maine to Reject Big Pharma which is an unprecedented grassroots People’s Veto campaign led by Maine parents to overturn a new law, LD798 (ch. 154). They stress that they are not anti-vaccination. Each give their primary reasons for getting involved in this issue and their philosophies. They talk about the one Measles case that Maine had in the last 25 years. That person was immunized and it didn’t spread.

Part 5:  Ray is talking to Cara Magrogan, Dr. Kelly Brunner, Andrea and Dr. Sara, who is running for office, about why they got involved. They all stress that it is personal choices and freedoms. They talk about the legislature voting party lines and how dangerous that is to our country. People that are elected need to think for themselves, not just have the party tell them how to vote. The panel tries to get Dr. Kelly to say she will run for office.

Part 6:  Ray welcomes some of the vendors that will be at the New England Made Products and Gifts Show. It is a wholesale only show. Highlighted vendors this morning are Beth Herriman and Steve Chase. Beth is with The dooloop by Houndswag LLC. It is a modern leash accessory for those tired of carrying dog waste. This is her first year in business and she explains how she got into business. By phone, Steve from Steve’s Original Sauces joins the conversation. He and Ray discuss how he decided to got into business. Steve is a Chef by trade. He describes one of the particular sauces for us and Ray says that he can’t way to try because he loves Mint Juleps.

Part 7:  Ray talks a little about whats coming up on the show and Gordon calls in with a comment.

Part 8:  Ray welcomes one of President Trump’s Senior Advisers, Corey Lewandowski. They talk about how many times that he has been on air with Ray. Corey says that he is heading to Charlotte with the President in a little bit. This leads to them talking about Air Force One and the amazing staff and how gracious they are. They shift into to politics and the Democrats’ Primary. They talk about how the Democratic party is trying really hard to push out Bernie Sanders. They talk about the success story of Mike Lindell of My Pillow and his story of drugs and his book. The boys talk about the evils of drugs and how it ravages a person and the family. They move on to the rally in Charlotte tonight and what a fantastic speaker Donald Trump is and holds the audiences’ attention.

Part 9:  Ray reads and responds to a message that he received on the Dirigo Partners Text Line: (207) 409-6172, about Ray’s position on Vaccination and Maine’s Question One. He goes into depth and why he feels the way he does. The bottom line is Freedom.

Part 10:  Ray reiterates several times that we need to Vote YES on Question 1!

02-28-20 Joe Friday

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Part 1:  Ray and Joe Bruno are in the house starting off with baseball. The boys discuss the panic over the Coronavirus. The stock market is a good example of it’s working. Joe tells us how to kill germs. He is extremely frustrated with the politicization of any and everything that comes down the path. They discuss the common sense ways not to spread germs.


Part 2:  Ray and Joe get into the immunization debate. Both are very adamant in their beliefs.

Part 3:  Short segment with JJ Jeffrey, Ray and Joe Bruno talking about sports play by play announcers over the years.

Part 4:  Ray and Joe welcome Shawn Moody. They talk about the weather, Spring and storms. Ray asks if anybody cares that the South Carolina primary is coming up. They discuss different scenarios. They talk about Bernie Sanders and his draw to the polls of the youth voters. They discuss the age of the young voters.

Part 5:  State Senator Bill Diamond join the boys. He has been following the trial of the child abuser and murder of Larissa. Bill gives us an update with the judgement. Joe asks about her mental illness. Ray asks about this could be prevented. They all get in on the discussion. They talk about her husband and spousal abuse. The case/social worker that had worked the case. Ray asks about the case worker’s future. Bill says that it was/is a broken system. Joe says that they are afraid of being sued and that there needs to be a team to make the assessment.

Part 6:  Ray, Bill Diamond, Joe Bruno and Mike Timmons welcome spokeswoman for President Trump, Gunnery Sargent Jessie Jane Duff. Ray asks her about the upcoming primaries. She compares Republicans to Democrats and their policies. Scocialism is widespread in the Democrat party and not one of the Dem Candidates will be able to stand next to President Trump on the debates stage. Sen. Diamond talks about the Bicentennial Parade that will be happening on May 16th. Joe explains a bill that is in front of the legislature that will help pharmacies. Joe uses insulin as an example of how cost gets dispersed and a bill that Sarah Gideon has put in. They stress that this is probably because of all of the hard work that Sen. Collins has put in on this issue. The boys talk about roads and bridges and the gas tax. Bill says that there is Federal money available thanks to Sen. Collins.

Part 7:  Ray welcomes some of the vendors that will be at the New England Made Products and Gifts Show. It is a wholesale only show. Highlighted vendors this morning are James, Janice, Sharon, Kelts in studio and by phone Amy and Dodie. James McLaughlin represents 33 By Hand. He is the designer of beautiful leather accessories. Everything is done by hand, in Maine. Janice Sears, the new owner of Chart Metalworks, tells the audience how she came to purchase her new company. They have beautiful keepsakes and she hopes to expand her market by including wedding and graduation gifts. Next up is Sharon Herrick and her jewelry designs at Illuminated Me by Sharon Herrick, LLC. She and Ray discuss their mutual friends. She explains how she got into business and her history. She and Ray discuss her new line of spice jewelry. Kelts Gordon of Kennebunkport Sauce Company tells us about his many sauces and delicious Blueberry Bloody Mary Mix. Ray has sample several of the products and gives his seal of approval. On the line is Amy Perotti and Dodi Perkins of MOCO-My Organic Coco. They describe how they got into the business world. Dodie response with I am a hot chocolate drinker and was tired of all of the chemicals and sugar products. The ladies and Ray talk about Vermont. If you have a business and are looking for unique items for your store/shop come and visit them at the New England Made Show, March 14-16, 2020 in Portland, ME.