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…..

11-27-19 Wednesday’s Madness

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Part 1:  Ray plays a clip from President Trump’s rally down in Florida from last night. Ray is so frustrated with the new push for people to start calling Thanksgiving Day to Indigenous People’s Day. Ray calls out Gov. Mills to say it won’t happen in Maine and he states that she is a one term Governor. Ray is all wound up and goes down the liberal Democrats history road to control people. He goes all the way back to slavery and comes right up to welfare.


Part 2:  Ray plays another clip from Trump’s rally and then takes a call about a book that gives a glimpses into the First Thanksgiving.

Part 3:  Ray and Dee Dee are joined by David Jones. Ray plays another clip of Trump. They talk about Trump and how animated he is. They promote Casey Gilbert of Downtown Portland coming in….

Part 4:  Bob Witkowski calls in to promote the Tree Lighting along with Casey Gilbert of Portland Downtown who joins the boys in studio. They tease Bob for a minute. She explains where the Holiday Tree came from and who donated it this year. 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 5:  Loren Fields join the boys in this segment. They talk real estate and the interest market. Ray brings up Elizabeth Richardson and her purchase through Conner Richardson and FO Bailey Real Estate. Today is her 21st Birthday! Ray proudly reminds David that she bought her first house before she was 21 years old because he was 22 when he bought his first one. They talk about the memories that are formed in your home and how a good book has chapters and where will your next chapter happen.

Part 6:  Ray asks David a question and he answers what the differences are between a Broker, Associate Broker and agent. 1.) Sebago Lake Lot up in Sebago, 2.) 95 Morton Road in Yarmouth 3.) The High Winds Subdivision in Windham. 4.) A warehouse in Gorham at 17 Little Wing Lane 5.) Commercial building in Orono is up for lease or sale. These are just a few of what are available through FO Bailey Real Estate. Contact David Jones now, his office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email: info@fobailey.com.

Part 7:  Ray plays another clip and the boys giggle at his speech because he is not bashful. They leads to the media complaining that he leaves the press room but always stops to talk to the media on his way to Air Force 1. They talk about the media and how they change what he says. Ray points out what he has laid out in his new book, Truth About Trump, that the economy is going the strongest it has in years. Unemployment is down in all of working classes. This brings up a discussion about the newest Democratic Presidential Candidate, Micheal Bloomberg.

Part 8:  Ray plays a Toys ‘r Us commercial to set up the great news that they have opened a store in New Jersey.

Part 9:  Ray, David Jones and Loren Fields welcome Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. They talk about Demi Kouzounas and all of the hard work she has been doing in Maine to get Republicans elected. They also talk about ranked choice voting and how Bruce Poliquin should still be Maine’s 1st District’s Congressional Representative. They also talk about Sen. Susan Collins and because of her Judge Kavanaugh is now sitting on the Supreme Court because she stood up for the premise of innocent until proven guilty. This leads to the Impeachment Inquiry/Hearings. Adam Schiff and the litany of accusations that they keep throwing out to the media to keep the feeding frenzy going.

11-26-19 Trump Tuesday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about the biggest problem facing him right now…..there is now a push to make Santa gender neutral. He is frustrated with the culture of the moment. Ray takes a call that stresses that the only way to combat these “culture of the moment” people that want to change traditions is to vote Republican. He takes another call about the subject of the moment…


Part 2:  Ray starts off with Don McGahn. A federal judge decided that President Donald Trump’s former White House counsel must testify in the impeachment witch hunt. Ray continues with some of the Impeachment circus.

Part 3:  David Jones and JJ Jeffrey discuss the line up of the mornings show lineup with Ray.

Part 4:  Ray and David welcome CCDA Jonathan Sahrbeck and by phone Fox‘s Senior Meteorologist and Author of “Mostly Sunny“, Janice Dean. She has a special that will doing a Thanksgiving Special where she will be sharing stories of ordinary people taking time to be kind, spreading sunshine to others. Janice mentions a few of the people including Pro Athlete and former Florida Gator QB, Tim Tebow about how sometimes all it takes is one small act, to change someone’s life for the better. “The Dean’s List” 1-hour Thanksgiving Special will air on many of these Fox News Radio stations over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Ray tells the story that Ira Lockhart told him for our Richardson Magazine where he was featured. The boys turn to Jonathan and he says he is getting ready to go to Arlington Cemetery for Wreaths Across America Saturday. Ray shows him the book that he wrote, “Every Stone Has A Story”.

Part 5:  Ray and the boys continue with Wreaths Across America.

Part 6:  Ray, David Jones and CCDA Jonathan Sahrbeck and they talk about jobs and the deregulation that President Trump did to boost our economy. Jonathan brings up that a person with a job is less likely to stay on drugs. This leads to a discussion about CCDA’s prosecution process and creating a purpose for a person which will hopefully lead to a recovery success. Jonathan talks about the time for a brain to recover after drug abuse. It isn’t a short-six weeks. It can take up to 3 or more years for a brain to heal. Ray says that the true real way to get the country back and off of the poison is to get our country back to traditional values. Ray gives some statics about dad’s not in the home. Jonathan gives some other staggering statics.

Part 7:  Ray and the boys begin with the ruling of the Judge that Trump’s former White House counsel, Don McGahn, must testify. Ray asks Jonathan about executive power and executive privilege. Fox News Radio’s Jon Decker joins the discussion as both an attorney and part of the press corp. Ray asks about how the President not being able to speak candidly with the the people that are supporting him, how is he suppose to be able to do his job. They talk about Mueller, Nadler and several other key players in the Inquiry Hearings. Ray poses a premise to CCDA Jonathan Sahrbeck and whether or not it would be procecutable. Jonathan also talks about Executive Privilege.

Part 8:  The boys have frivolous segment talking about Blondie, ABBA and the Village People.

Part 9:  Ray welcomes Tim Frechette to the studio. Ray gives a promo for an upcoming interview. They also talk about Motor Booty and their funktastic show they had with James Kennerley on the mighty Kotzschmar Organ. They also chat about Honor Flight Maine and the telethon that was just held by News Center Maine and one of their big supporters, Rowe Ford. Tim also got to have privilege to go to Washington on one of their trips and capture the trip on film. They continue to talk about the Noyes family. They also talk about the simple act of kindness can mean more than you will ever know. Ray brings up his friend Ira again and one of the other organizations that he volunteers with is Current of Tampa Bay.

Part 10:  Tim gives a quick Happy Thanksgiving and Ray announces that the Richardson clan will be here on Thursday.

11-25-19 Monday Thanks

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Part 1:  Ray thanks all of the people and sponsors that made the 5th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Game with the Red Claws a huge success. He also talks about the season of traditions. Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world’s richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid. Ray talks about what he accomplished as mayor. He wants to nanny you to death.


Part 2:  Ray talks about the Tesla truck and even though his rollout failed he still got 200K orders for it. He also gives a rundown of today’s show’s line up and guests.

Part 3:  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing political and legal challenges after being indicted on corruption charges. Ray talks about the conflicts in and facing Israel.

Part 4:  Ray talks about Physician Assisted Suicide. He read an article in the Portland Press Herald about a couple in Maine that took their own lives in Brooksville. They were in relatively good health, but they realized that their health was starting to fail, so they took their own lives. The slippery slope has begun…..

Part 5:  Ray pokes fun at CNN. On one hand they call out Donald Trump for being a cult leader and using mind-control to being smart

Part 6:  Ray welcomes Mayor David Rubin by phone. He is a former mayor of Shiloh, Israel – in the region of Samaria, which together with Judea, is known to much of the world as the West Bank. He talks his book “Trump and The Jews,” the President’s efforts for the Jewish community. They talk about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who was formally indicted on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Ray asks him about his relationship with the PM. Ray asks Mr. Rubin about Netanyahu and has he been good for Israel and will he resign? Ray asks about the American Jews and their connection with Israel. They also talk about religion.

Part 7:  Ray read and comments on the Defense Secretary Mark Esper firing Navy Secretary Richard Spencer on Sunday over his handling of the case of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, who posed for a photo next to an Islamic State group terrorist’s corpse in Iraq. Spencer was fired for “lack of candor” — for dishonesty and undermining the military justice system, the senior U.S. official told Fox News. The bottom-line is that the President can pardon anyone at anytime.

Part 8:  Lynda Adams representing Rock Row and Chris Simpson representing Bangor Savings are here to promote Downtown Westbrook‘s Scavenger Hunt to raise money and awareness for My Place Teen Center and to have fun…. Lynda talks about recording her own show. Chris describes the event and all of the fun. Tickets for this event are on sale for $10pp, teams of 2-5 people. Hurry and get your tickets, there is a maximum number or participants. Visit their website, westbrookscavengerhunt.eventbrite.com!

Part 9: Ray talks about Ukraine and how it is now become the most important and pivital country to the United States. But, only where Donald Trump is concerned. He mentions some of the things that have been brought up against the current president only to try and show corruption.

Part 10:  Ray talks about Social Security. He explains how it works and hopes that it will be around when it is your turn to collect. He brings it home to Maine and how we have given everything but the kitchen sink away and how guaranteed income is nothing but a way to keep the people needing a hand up in need.

Part 11:  Ray talks about some of the text messages that he’s received based on his last segment. He doesn’t understand how people can be okay with the state giving away money to able minded, able bodied people as Maine is having nursing homes go out of business because what they are receiving re-reimbursement payments are under cost.