12-03-19 Trump Tuesday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about the NATO meeting happening in London. He was hoping to talk to Fox News Radio’s Simon Owen, but he was in the press room. So we got to speak to the lovely Crystal Berger. He continues with the NATO’s roll and the United States’ involvement as well. NATO is an alliance of 28 countries bordering the North Atlantic Ocean. It includes the United States, most European Union members, Canada, and Turkey. NATO is an acronym for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. … They are the United States, the United Kingdom, Greece, and Estonia.


Part 2:  Ray plays a clip of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky saying that there was nothing and no quid pro quo. Ray says that Zelensky was an unknown entity that was a television comedian. Ray continues with the Schiff Show and how the Democrat Leaders are playing the arcade game Bonk the Gopher.

Part 3:  David Jones joins Ray and they start off with Ray talking about the happening in Portland which leads to a discussion about the word “Holiday”. Holiday Trees vs Christmas Tree and an in depth discussion and history of Kwanzaa.

Part 4:  Ray and David continue the discussion about the Kwanzaa and some of the other religions that have made Christians give on what they use to celebrate. Ray talks about the difference between churches that black people attend and white people attend.

Part 5:  The boys briefly talk about Ray’s new book the Truth about Trump. David says that the bottom line is that this election is a decision between Capitalism and Socialism. They talk about some of the great things that Trump has done and 9/11. The US forces that got the evil mastermind, and we gave him a proper Muslim burial instead of what Iran would have done and has done. Ray brings up the referee that was beheaded and his head was speared on the field. They continue on the socialist path of Democrat party. It is in all facets of politics all the way from the school boards all the way up to the Supreme Court and Congress. They talk about the terrorist that they had and let go in London who promptly killed two people as soon as he got out. They take a call that wants to discuss “quid pro quo”.

Part 6:  Ray explains that this is a very short segment because they ran long in the last segment. David says that they will continue to Make Maine Great Again.

Part 7:  Ray plays So this is Christmas by John Lennon and they discuss the beautiful winter wonderland happening outside of our window. The boys go back to NATO and what is happening over in London. Trump is not doing things “the way it has always been done” and the left people don’t like it. They take a call from Gordon Draper with good news about Mitch McConnell and the courts. Ray brings up actor Mark Ruffalo shared a tweet asking Americans for an “economic revolution” to end capitalism.

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Part 9:  Ray talks about “Giving Tuesday”. He reads an article about the generosity of the United States and especially Maine. David describes the people of Maine. They discuss what it truly important….spending quality time with your kids. They take about different people in the spotlight and how giving they are in the moment.

Part 10:  The boys talk about the promises that Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren has made if she is elected President.

Part 11:  Ray and David welcome Mark Lotter by phone. Marc serves as President of Lotter Communications, LLC and as a surrogate for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence’s political efforts. He is a regular guest and panelist on national and cable news outlets. The boys talk about NATO and President Trump’s request that the other partners step up. Mark mentions Germany as an example. Ray brings up that Germany has started another Nazi party and what would happen if we (America) would pull out of NATO. Ray says that we have to re-elect Trump as President. Mark thinks that the pendulum has already started to swing in a positive directions.

Part 12:  Ray, David and Dee Dee laugh about the Democrats checking their lists….they take a call about making sure that we get the Democrats out of the seats. He talks about Executive Power and how quickly it can be done and more importantly undone. They chat about Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) and how often he and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) have voted with the President.

12-02-19 Monday Monday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about the happenings of the weekend in the Richardson family. He praises Casey Gilbert and her team on the Portland Tree Lighting as he describes some of the highlights. He and Dee Dee chat about weekend and getting a tree at Staples Tree Farm in Windham. He then gets into politics. He talks about the Lisa Page and the long standing practice of different countries meddling in other country’s elections. Not just into our elections, but we have done it as well.


Part 2:  Ray plays a clip from Chuck Todd and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) about the United States’ involvement in Ukraine.

Part 3:  Ray explains why it is important to listen to the clip that he will play in the next segment. The left is desperate to turn Ukraine into this angelic country. Ukraine has been so corrupt for so long, but all of a sudden they aren’t. Ray also states that the US has done it and it is a common practice for countries to meddle in foreign elections.

Part 4:  Ray plays the clip again from Meet the Press yesterday’s show. As the clip is playing of this interview by Chuck Todd of Sen Kennedy, Ray stops and comments on the questions and statements.

Part 5:  This is a really short segment because the previous one ran long. Ray just recaps a little so that people will pay attention to what is happening in the media.

Part 6:  Ray reads a joke from Bob of K’bunk and Ray gives a shout out to moms out there and makes a house a home. Ray talks about the Santa that he has collected over the years and some of the other decorations. He takes a call regarding the segment of the interview. Ray talks about name of the Portland Holiday Tree and why the word Holiday means Holy. He goes on to talk about Christmas.

Part 7:  Ray talks about the Impeachment Trial and the Adam Schiff Show….he includes Sen. Amy Klobuchar remarks that she will vote guilty if it goes to an official trial, even though the Republicans haven’t been giving an opportunity to present any witnesses/testimony or ask relevant questions before being gaveled down.

Part 8:  Ray talks about the American way. It has always been that America is the first to run to help out another country. He talks about the UN and just what do they do, which also brings up Benghazi.

Part 9:  Ray reads from a post that he put up on Facebook. He was surprised that this went down to an argument about Trump. 1 in 3 Americans can pass the American Citizenship Test.

Part 10:  Ray continues reading the survey from the post on Facebook that he started reading in the previous segment about Americans knowing American history. He points out that the feel good crowd doesn’t allow for personal growth. He reflects on a conversation with a childhood friend. Ray strongly feels that part of the opioid crisis to hospitals and pain management and their hospital ratings. He explains what that means.

Part 11:  Ray talks about how successful Black Friday which means that just shows how well our economy is doing and how confident consumers are in the dollar.

11-29-19 Friday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about yesterday’s show and a phone call from one of our kids, Black Friday Shopping. Ray reflects on a question that his son, Tripp asked him yesterday. He reflects on the caller from yesterday.


Part 2:  Ray talks about some of the texts that he receives and asks the audience to tell us who is their favorite guest that he has had on the show. Dee Dee reads an email from Bob of K’bunk.

Part 3:  Ray talks about the Portland Tree Lighting and some of the fun  events that they have scheduled.

Part 4:  Ray welcomes Shawn Moody in studio and Fox News Radio’s Jon Decker. They talk about the President’s hush hush surprise trip to Afghanistan to surprise the troops. Ray asks Jon how was his Thanksgiving. They talk about the Impeachment shadow that is hanging over the country.

Part 5:  Shawn and Ray talk about how Jon Decker says that Trump is planning on coming up to Maine and that we need to get a balance in who is representing us. Maine has become a monopoly in power. Shawn stresses that people don’t go broke during a recession because the banks won’t let you borrow like they do during the good times. That is when people over extend themselves.
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Part 6:  Casey Gilbert of Portland Downtown joins the boys by phone. They discuss the line up of the all the fun activities. Ice sculpting demo, free eggnog, create-your-own holiday card, free horse & wagon rides and the not to mention the tree lighting. All will be entertained with music provided by Maine Academy of Modern Music and Northern Pitch. Casey has a limited amount of commemorative ornaments to give out. She quickly gives a rundown of some of the other activities going on in Portland surrounding the holidays.

Part 7:  Ray asks Shawn about his family traditions. Shawn gives a rundown of some of his favorites. Ray tells about one of his which is the photos with Santa. Shawn says that it is important that actions speak louder than words.

Part 8: Ray welcomes the Toys for Tots crew back in. Marine Staff Sgt Will Cieza, 2019 Coordinator of Toys for Tots, Sgt. Brandon McDaniel, 2019 Assistant Coordinator of Toys for Tots, Peter Levesque, President of Dirigo Kids and Peter’s daughter Elle Levesque. Since our annual event joined forces with our local Toys for Tots organization in 1994, our fundraiser has helped support over 100,000 children with over 300,000 toys to our local Maine communities. Will tells Ray about some of the organizations of some of the donations that they have already received. Peter reminds the TFT Dinner on December 6th at the Italian Heritage Dinner. There will be silent auction and they name off some of the great items. Deb also talks about the paper trains that they want to plaster all over Maine’s Main Streets. Go to the Dirigo Kids website for more information.

Part 10:  The Toys for Tot crew are still in studio. Peter talks about how businesses can have fundraisers to help and they can also sell paper trains similar to the MDA fundraiser. Not to mention their Toys for Tots Dinner on Dec. 6. For more information visit Dirigo Kids. They need your help to put a smile on a kid Christmas morning.

Part 11:  Ray gives a recap about the Portland Tree Lighting and traditions. Ray is disappointed that people were fighting about politics on Facebook on Thanksgiving.

Part 12:  Ray kept it lighthearted and recapped the show.

11-28-19 Thanksgiving

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Part 1:  Ray talks about Thanksgiving and Lizzi’s (Ray’s daughter) birthday at Stockhouse Restaurant in Westbrook. Stolen Mojo was the cover band that was playing and they did an awesome job.


Part 2:  Ray talks about the Friday festivities in Portland and Freeport.
Part 3:  Ray describes the Apple Walnut Stuffing that he will be making. A recipe from the Food Network “The Kitchen” that Valerie Bertinelli made.

Part 4:  Ray talks about the Thanksgiving Parade and the balloons. They may or may not be able to fly. This leads Ray to talk about the city of New York.

Part 5:  Dee Dee tells a story about her childhood and gathering the hickory nuts for her Daddy so he could smoke the turkey and other meats. Ray describes the differences between the different woods that are used to smoke with. He also remembers his Uncle Jim. Ray takes a call about what he is Thankful for.

Part 6:  Ray answers some trivia questions from Dee Dee about Thanksgiving.

Part 7:  Ray reads some of the history and trivia about Thanksgiving. What did the first Thanksgiving meal include, the history of the parade, how and why is Thanksgiving when it is celebrated. Ray goes back to the Portland Tree Lighting and some of the fun activities. He goes back to the trivia and history of different things that Thanksgiving inspired as well.

Part 8:  Ray reads the Original Proclamation of Thanksgiving given by President George Washington. Ray and Dee Dee’s kids start coming in one by one, Lizzi and Justin and then Conner, Bailey and Carter..they talk about some of the blessings that they are Thankful for. Today is Bailey’s 24th birthday….

Part 9:  Lizzi and Bailey tell what their traditions that they look forward to. They bring up Wreaths Across America because Carter is playing with the truck that we have in studio. This brings up their honeymoon trip and the Magnolia empire to celebrate being debt free. Lela and Brandon show up.

Part 10:  Tripp shows up, the oldest Richardson kid, and they continue with the family traditions and memories. Brandon and Lela tell us about the reason she looks like she swallowed a watermelon. They talk about Gatlinburg and our Thanksgiving trips. Tripp shares his favorite memories…..