09-26-19 Ukrainian Controversy

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Part 1:  Ray and Debi discuss the Ukraine “collusion” charge against Trump. The US House has decided to call for an Impeachment Investigation. They chat about the conversation between Trump and the Ukrainian President. To read the unclassified transcript of President Trump’s July phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, click here. Debi asks him to explain in detail just how detrimental this hunt to “get” Trump. Ray reiterates that the media is just as to blame the downfall of the downfall and tensions in our country. We can’t get the truth about anything.


Part 2:  Ray, Dee Dee and Debi are joined by Bob Witkowski. They continue the discussion about the media and the “Lefties”.

Part 3:  Today’s History Lesson:  William Hooper (June 28, 1742 – October 14, 1790) was born in Boston Massachusetts in 1742. He graduated from Harvard College in 1760, continued his studies in the law, and settled in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1767. In 1773 he represented Wilmington in the General Assembly of North Carolina. He attended the Continental Congress in 1774. He resigned from the Congress in 1776 and returned home. In 1789 he was appointed to the Federal Bench, but a year later he retired due to failing health. He died in October of 1790.

Part 4: Ray, Bob and Debi act out the transcript that was released by the White House between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Part 5:  Bob appologies for his Ukrainian accent. Ray gives a heads up to some of the guests coming up on this morning’s show. They continue to discuss Adam Schiff and Jerry Nadler and the guess who’s back….that’s right Hillary Clinton.

Part 6:  Ray reads and comments on a story from the Washington Post about Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire will testify before House lawmakers this morning about an explosive complaint by a whistleblower from the U.S. intelligence community that helped touch off an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Ray gets really frustrated and wound up. Then, he takes a call from Liberal Steve and Ray gets even more frustrated.

Part 7:  Ray and the gang welcome a call from Pete McVety. He has first hand knowledge of how something gets transcribed on a call similar to the Ukrainian/Trump phone conversation. Pete did transcribing for the Department of Defense and describes the process step by step. Bob asks how things are checked and balanced.

Part 8:  Ray, Bob and Debi laugh as Ray gives a memory of the song Debi played at the beginning of the segment. Ray introduces his guest, Mercedes Schlapp is an American lobbyist and columnist. From September 2017 to July 2019, she served as White House Director of Strategic Communications in the Trump administration. Since July 2019, she has worked on the Trump 2020 re-election campaign. Ray asks her about the press’ role in reporting bad intel. They talk about Hillary Clinton’s Listening Tour and what her involvement could possibly be up to now. Elizabeth Warren is also discussed. Ray and Mercedes talk about the “whistleblower” complaint and the facts will be coming out as this unfolds.

Part 9:  Pat Callaghan of News Center Maine joins Ray by phone. They laugh about Ray not following format. Ray asks Pat about the Ukrainian investigation and the media coverage. They chat about Nancy Pelosi and how she has to follow her party. Ray explains the process of impeachment. It isn’t a one-sided accusation, the accused will be able to defend his position as well and the investigation that will be going along with it.

Part 10:  They talk about the Caribou Maine Astronaut, Jessica Meir, and finish up with the investigation, and the media frenzy of a Constitutional Crisis. Ray explains the process of an impeachment.

09-25-19 The Truth Will Set You Free

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Part 1:  Ray talks about the Whistleblower controversy. Ray talks about the Impeachment Inquiry that Speaker Pelosi has launched. They have been threatening to do this since before he was even elected. Ray talks about the right of the House to do so and that they don’t need to have any specific grounds to do so. He goes into detail about the timeline of the inquiry. Ray also talks about the New York Times and their role in “getting” Trump. The NYT story about Kavanaugh and the recent inquiry is based on something from them. Ray also explains the difference between a journalist and a commentator. Adam Schiff’s comments on Trump’s promise to release the un-redacted version of the transcript of the conversation that started this latest hoopla.


Part 2:  Ray talks about the Portland Press Herald story about Maine’s congressional delegation reacted and stayed with the party lines. He talks about the different elected folks past and present and their reactions.

Part 3:  Today’s History Lesson:  Francis Lightfoot Lee (October 14, 1734 – January 11, 1797), brother of R.H. Lee, was born in Westmoreland, Virginia, on the fourteenth of October, 1734. He was educated at home by Doctor Craig, in the manner of an enlightened country gentleman. In 1765 he was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses, where he served until 1775. He was a noted radical, on the side of Patrick Henry in opposing the Stamp Act. He Joined the group who called for a general congress and a Virginia Convention in 1774. He attended that convention and that year was sent to the first Continental Congress. He represented his state there until 1779, working on numerous committees. He retired from the Congress in 1779 and returned to his home. He served for a while in the Virginia Senate and then retired to private life. He died in 1797. Ray is joined by David Jones.
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Part 4:  Ray talks about his text messages about Speaker Pelosi’s announcement yesterday. Ray and David discuss the speech that President Trump gave the UN. Ray also mentions that the catch and release of illegal immigrants will come to an end. Ray and David talk about how the left has been confusing “illegal” and “legal” immigration. They bring this back to the state of Maine and the “feel good” bills and other things that the taxpayers are now footing the bill for instead of taking care of business.

Part 5:  The boys talk about the song “Another Brick in the Wall” by Pink Floyd and how prophetic it was. This leads to the education system and the media. Ray stresses that it is also on the American people. They discuss how important it is that people do the homework and find out what is fact and what is opinion.

Part 6:  This is the FO Bailey Real Estate Segment. David and Ray discuss the Presidential Recognition for FO Bailey that Ray go for David. David describes how great it is to be in real estate right now. Just yesterday, he spoke to people from all over the country wanting to come to Maine. They talk about some of the tricks and trade secrets of pricing a property to sell. Ray brings up bidding wars that can happen and how emotions can affect the pricing. David talks about open house and why they are important. David brings up interest rates, government fees, different buyer programs. Ray gives his daughter as an example of how you can buy a property. They talk about Kate the Great of Northstar Mortgage. call Kate DiBiase today at 207-450-0440.

Part 7:  Ray tells people about the Caribou Maine Astronaut, Jessica Meir, that is taking off to the International Space Station from Russia at 9:57am. You can watch live on www.nasa.gov. David and Ray highlights some of his listings. He has one in Falmouth at 34 Andrews, two in Yarmouth on Morton Road and four condos in Lincolnville at Ducktrap Retreat. Call David today. By dealing with local businesses you can form working relationships. David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com.

Part 8:  Ray and David welcome Dr. Jim Garlow. He is the Founder and CEO of Well Versed, Inc. He is an author, communicator, commentator, historian, cultural observer and has served most of his adult life as a pastor. Garlow is heard daily on over 800 radio outlets nationwide in his one-minute commentary called “The Garlow Perspective,” and has appeared on numerous national TV shows on NBC, ABC, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, CNBC and Comedy Central. He graduated from Drew University (Ph.D. in historical theology), Princeton Theological Seminary (Master of Theology), Asbury Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity), Southern Nazarene University (B.A. & M.A.), and Oklahoma Wesleyan University (A.A.). Garlow has written 19 books, most recently Well Versed: Biblical Answers to Today’s Tough Issues and This Precarious Moment: Six Urgent Steps That Will Save You, Your Family And Our Country, both released by Regnery Publishers of Washington, DC. In September, his newest book will be released: God Will See You Through This: 26 Lessons I Learned from the Father Through the Joys and Hurts of Everyday Life. To purchase Dr. Garlow’s books, visit his website www.wellversedworld.com. Ray asks him about his work at the UN. They talk about the architecture and art of the UN and how God is present throughout the building. They get to President Trump’s religious speech to the United Nation. Ray talks about the Great Commission of the Bible and if you BE BOLD! people will gravitate to you. Ray asks Jim his opinion of Pres. Trump. Jim gives his personal thoughts and impressions about Pres. Trump.

Part 9:  Amy Gallant of AARP Maine. She is back after being on maternity leave. Ray, Amy and Dee Dee discuss the most important job is being a parent. They talk about relationships and family roles. They talk about how elected folks that Amy has talked to have said that the major thing that is missing is relationships.

Part 10:  Amy and Ray discuss family. Amy stresses the importance of the extended family and all of the support that they have with involved grandparents and other family and friends.

09-24-19 Political Roundtable

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Part 1:  Ray addresses the Global Climate controversy. Governor Mills’ spoke to the UN yesterday and laid out her Carbon Neutrality plan for Maine. He also talks about the kids that also spoke about climate change. Ray explains his point of view on the climate issue and how our lives will be effected.


Part 2:  David Jones joins Ray to discuss the Governor Mills and her new policies. How the country would change and the diseases that could possibly come back.

Part 3:  Today’s History Lesson is back: Thomas Stone (1743 – October 5, 1787) was born at Poynton Manor in Charles County Maryland in 1743. He was educated by a Scottish school-master and later studied law at the office of Thomas Johnson. He was admitted to the Bar in 1764 and set up practice in Frederick Maryland. He was a prosperous landowner and moderately successful lawyer. Stone was elected to Congress in 1775. He did not speak much in congress, so little is known of his service there, except that he was a member of the committee that framed the Articles of Confederation. He voted for Independence in 1776, and his name is affixed to the Declaration. He was elected to Congress again in 1783 and served as chairman, but retired at the end of his term. He was elected to attend the Constitutional Convention in 1787, but declined the office because of his wife’s failing health. She died 1787, and Stone never got over the grief. He decided to travel to England, but died in Alexandria while waiting for the ship. He was forty-four years old. Little else is know about Thomas Stone, as no letters or papers accounting his life have ever been found.

Part 4:  Ray and David are joined in station by Former State Senator Garrett Mason and State Senator Jeff Timberlake. Ray gives David a gift from the White House. A autographed photo of the President and a congratulatory letter on the resilience of having a business that has survived for 200 years. Ray asks about Jeff’s business, Ricker Hill Farms. They talk about some of the apples and how they diversified so that the farm can support all of the family. They have expanded to hard cider and wine. Sen. Timberlake explains how to put an apple to sleep.

Part 5:  The boys talk about Maine Legislature and how tough a job it is. Garrett explains that there is not air conditioning in the Maine Senate Chamber. Ray sees that Linda Sarsour has been named as Bernie Sanders campaign stand in.

Part 6:  Ray plays a Linda Sarsour clip of a speech she had made that epitomizes her beliefs. The boys discuss ranked choice voting. They talk about how to get rid of this awful practice. Jeff points out that the Democrats have used this new rule to their advantage, and the Republicans need to do the same. Somehow they get on their personal preference for Moxie. Dr. Demi Kouzounas the Maine GOP Chair joins in the discussion.

Part 7:  Ray talks about all of the things that they want to pay out and points out that Bernie wants to pay all medical bills older than 30 days. They talk about skin-in-the-game and how well the kids that are helping to pay their own way are doing over the kids that are given a free ride.

Part 8:  Demi states that she has been voting for Sean Spicer on Dancing with the Stars. Ray reads a text asking Jeff if he knew about a school in Durham that has decided to not recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Jeff said that he didn’t, but said that the people should make their voice heard. Ray talks about the problem and it isn’t minorities. Ray talks about the Dave Chappelle. Garrett brings up the hypocrisy of the left. He brings up Justin Trudeau and his brown faced. Ray takes the ball and runs.

Part 9:  Demi, David and Ray discuss the gathering of signatures. There have been complaints that there are people that believe that they were duped into signing something that they didn’t know what they were signing.

Part 10:  Ray and Demi welcome Liz Harrington back by phone. Liz is a Spokesperson for the National Republican Party. They talk about the Ukraine story that the Democrats are threatening impeachment once again. The source wasn’t even on the phone call that the Democrats want to use. Instead as Liz points out everything that the Dems want to use against Pres. Trump has actually been done by the Democrats. She brings up the Mueller Report. They have a great conversation about some of the other things that Republicans are going to be facing.

09-23-19 Monday…Monday

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Part 1:  Ray talked about the Rock Row Barbecue Show Down that happened on Saturday. He mentions the participants and the band that played. He then heads to football and the Cleveland Brown vs Rams game and the connection he feels with the Browns. Antonio Brown’s comments that he is retiring from football and the tweeting frenzy he had this weekend.


Part 2:  Ray talks about the whistle blower investigating the Trump administration…again. Ray talks about Adam Schiff and how he wants to have a Congressional Investigation into the Ukraine relationship. Ray goes into theatrics to describe why Washington doesn’t want him, but states that Trump has been in the media and public eye for more than 40 years. We knew what we were getting and knew he could beat Hillary.

Part 3:  Ray welcomes Kevin Fitzpatrick again. He made his goal of $45,000. Kevin Fitzpatrick was up on the roof of Patriot Subaru in Saco to raise money and visibility for STRIVE. Kevin describes the people and programs that STRIVE provide. He has done it again and surpassed his goal. Ray mentions that he would not have been able to do this if he didn’t have backing from his employer, UPS.  Thank you to all who helped in his journey! Help KevinHelpSTRIVE!   

Part 4:  Ray welcomes Former US Rep. Bruce Poliquin by phone to discuss President Donald J. Trump nomination as Chairman of the Board of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). SIPC is a private nonprofit corporation created by Congress in 1970 with the help of legislation advanced by another notable Maine public servant, the late Senator Edmund Muskie.  SIPC is located in Washington, DC, and employs a professional staff. During the past four years, 2015-18, SIPC recovered $5.8 billion for small investors resulting from failed investment brokerage firms. Former Congressman Poliquin will help oversee the $3.2 billion SIPC insurance fund. They switch gears to the Congressional District 2 race and Ray asks him what advice he would give the candidates.

Part 5:  Ray talks about schemes and ranked choice voting. He also talks about how we need to work really hard and take the seat back!

Part 6:  Ray talks about the conversation that Pres. Trump had with the President of Ukraine. He has said that he has done nothing wrong. He laughs at Adam Schiff’s automatic call to Impeach. Ray takes a call from Liberal Steve that starts with the Ukraine. They touch on so many topics, including guns, driving while under the influence. Somehow they got on to the popular vote and that President Trump chances to win in 2020. They also debate marijuana and alcohol. They go back to Ukraine issue.

Part 7:  Ray says “We told ya so!” Ray explains why President Trump won the election. Ray also explains how the election process works and the “popular vote” vs Electoral vote. Ray talks about how the government has “protected” us from the evils of life especially insurance. He stresses that the government doesn’t take care of us very well and talks about the kids that have died under the government’s care.

Part 8:  Ray has a short segment and talks about censoring and what Todd Starnes was saying about his book.

Part 9:  Ray addresses his Fleetwood Mac obsession and he explains why. He also talks about how he loves to hear from the audience and wants them to call into the show, not just on the break. He talks about how Pres. Obama said that Hillary Clinton was the “most” qualified for the job of President of the United States. Ray talks about her “qualifications”. He goes down history lane and talks about some of the past Presidential elections. Ray takes a call from Brownville Dave about the climate protests. He poses the question to Ray about how Gov. Mills got to the UN about to speak about climate change and what about all of the kids that are protesting at City Hall. He tells Ray what a great fan he is of the show and some of the other WLOB radio line ups.
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Part 10:  Ray takes a call. He talks about the media and how the other side is rooting for a recession. Just to get Trump out of office. Ray says that he believes that the left hates Trump because he is a reflection of what the left have become.