Segments 9: Maine Rep. Barbara Bagshaw calls in to discuss the effort to repeal the National Popular Vote and re-instating the Electoral College. You can contact Barbara or get your petitions from our Petition Coordinator, James Dupree at (603) 765-5532 or visit savethevote2024.com. They are also working on Voter Id and how important that is. Do your part and help preserve the Electoral College!!!
06-25-24 Tuesday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson talks about the differences in Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, tonight’s Presidential Debate, Joe’s fabrications over the years, and more.
Segment 3: Ray reads a section from his book, Truth About Trump.
Segment 4: Ray previews today’s upcoming guests.
Segments 5-6: Ray welcomes Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research) after teasing Barry of Calgary on the loss of the Stanley Cup, the illegal crime rate, and the road trip to Milwaukee. The boys talk about the economic inaccuracies that the Biden Administration has been spewing, inflation, interest rates, federal reserve, and more.
Segment 7: Ray and Dee Dee discuss the education system in Maine which was brought on by the increase of taxes brought on by the increase in the school budget. Jessica Gagne (Morning Anchor of Channel 8 WMTW) joins the Ray and she asks him about his vacation time. They discuss the coverage and analysis of tonight’s debate, Pat Callaghan, and their podcast “In The Arena” featuring Pat Callaghan, Ethan Strimling, and Phil Harriman.
Segment 8: Bruce Poliquin joins Ray in this brief segment.
Segments 9-10: Ray talks about the latest cop killed by an illegal immigrant. Bruce urges people to get involved by going to TrumpForce47.com to sign up to help with the work needed to get Trump elected. They talk about the cost of groceries, gas, economy, securing the border, Bruce’s history with Trump, our elderly, nursing homes, the illegal immigration policies, and more.
Segment 11: Ray talks about the money that Washington and our government spends, but doesn’t take care of our veterans, the waiting lists at Walter Reed and the VA and urges you to think about is your life better now or three years ago. He urges you to get involved and Vote Your Butt Off!
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Segment 15: Esther Brown and Mitchell Napolitano join Ray to share information about The Bluefin Benefit Battle (July 14-19, 2024 at Portland Yacht Services) Maine’s first and only fishing tournament that fundraises for local Maine families battling cancer through the American Cancer Society (ACS). fundraising helps fund transportation and lodging grants, rides to cancer treatment, local cancer research, and more! The award celebration on Friday night will feature Food Trucks and Don Campbell. For more information, visit Bluefin Benefit Battle.givesmart.com, Facebook, or email Esther at esther.brown@Cancer.org. He takes more calls and John from Falmouth shares some history about Little Round Top and the Battle of Gettysburg.
Segment 16: Ray talks more about the difference between Democrats and Progressives, then takes a call about Arlington Cemetery.
06-24-24 Monday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson talks about the Maddox Ride awareness ride for Walk a Mile in Their Shoes. Todd Piro (Co-Host Fox and Friends First and Fox News Channel) talk about a whole host of things.
Segment 3: Ray starts off with a call from Al from Saco.
Segment 4: Maine Rep. Josh Morris (R-Turner) joins Ray and they talk about the upcoming Presidential Debate.
Segments 5-6: Vern Dukes (The Trucker of Truth), and Garrett Mason (Partner at Dirigo Public Affairs) join and they chat about Vern’s endeavor Cafe 1055. The discussion turns to history and the oldest businesses in Maine. How people from Turner Maine had a great big part in the formation of the Republican party and Lincoln’s election, and more.
Segment 7: Garrett shares his thoughts on the 2024 Presidential Debate and the panel joins in and what will affect the debate and election in November.
Segment 8: Candidate for Maine Congressional District 1 Col. Ron Russell joins the group and they continue with the discussion.
Segments 9-10: They talk about the 1960 Presidential Debate between Kennedy and Nixon. They get back to this year’s debate and they throw in how and if Robert Kennedy Jr. has any effect on the election in November. They talk about the National Population Vote and how that will work.
Segment 11: Ray shares that Governor Mills will be in Portland to celebrate abortion rights and the panel discuss abortion, not having a long-term plan, the Maine Heritage Policy Center, they talk about the economy and the policies that can help with the food infrastructure in Maine, subsidizing dairy and farming, and more. Garrett explains how you can tell if your milk came from Maine, look for the number 23.
Segment 12: Ray reintroduces the panel and they continue the discussion about farmland.
Segment 13: Mark Reilly joins the gang and they discuss the Vice Presidential choice options and the America First candidacy.
Segment 14: Vern shares that the Chicago Chief of Police was asking for prayers. He and Ray agree that the word prayer is becoming more prevalent in conversations.
Segment 15: They discuss the possible Trump Administration if he is elected. Garrett switches gears to the Olympics, the World Cup, and the game of Cricket
Segment 16: Ray opens up with a clip of Jerry Seinfield being heckled and his ability to put the pro-Palestinian in their place. The panel gets into climate change, Greta Thurnberg, and Al Gore, and more.
06-21-24 Friday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson and Dee Dee discuss the upcoming Presidential debate and then talk about the story on Fox about DA Bragg drop charges against Columbia protesters citing lack of evidence to support the charges.
Segment 2: Ray goes back to his thoughts on the upcoming Biden-Trump Debate.
Segment 3: Ray talks about the game of baseball and Willie Mays, Branch Rickey, Jackie Robinson, and Reggie Jackson and the history of the integration in baseball.
Segment 4: Ray talks about transparency in our government and how it builds trust.
Segments 5-6: Ray and Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) talk about the different races across the state and country including CD1 race between Maine Rep. Austin Theriault and Rep. Jared Golden. Some of the gun laws that are on the horizon, and more.
Segments 7-8: Bill Diamond (Walk A Mile In Their Shoes) and his 18 yo grandson Luke Akey and they talk about Luke and his plans. Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland Maine) joins the fun and they talk about his dad, the specials of the weekend, Steve shares that they will be closed on July 4th and Labor Day to allow his staff time to enjoy the holidays as well. Ray asks Steve about Trump’s plans about about tax-free tips plan and the State of Maine’s meddling. Dr. Demi Kouzounas (DemiforSenate) and Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church and ME Senate Candidate) joins the fun.
Segment 9: The studio discuss the fundraiser/Bike Ride, Maddox Memorial Ride to benefit Walk A Mile In There Shoes. They will start gathering at Erik’s Church (Tavern) from 9-11 AM. Departure at 11 AM to Funky Bow in Lyman. The boys talk about the work that Bill Diamond (Walk A Mile In Their Shoes) has done for the last 20+ years. The discussion continues with the years of not protecting the innocent kids in state care.
Segment 10: Jim Gallant sing an original song, “Common Sense” and you can find him at on JimGallant.com youtube @ JimGallantMusic.
Segment 11: Mike Mercer (F3Defense) joins the fun. Ray and Luke talk about his mama and Bill’s daughter, Karyn Diamond. They talk about Demi’s event last week and where she is going to be. They talk about the child deaths while in state care and their deaths being swept under the rug. They talk about the Emerald Society Golf Tournament that happened last week and what to look forward to for next year.
Segment 12: Ray teases Luke with the bumper song and then reads a text from Luke’s mama, Karyn Diamond. Luke shares his view of the world and it breaks Ray’s heart. They talk about the phone addiction problems, Tic Tok, his life’s ambition, Faith, friends, and more.
Segment 13: Ray plays a clip from the movie The Replacements and they talk about other movies and television shows. They go back to society.
Segment 14: Ray reintroduces the panel. Bill talks about the Maddox Memorial Ride and then the Windham Summerfest parade and Wreaths Across America.
Segments 15-16: Ray talks about a story from his book Every Stone Has A Story. They close out the show.