08-03-19 Joe Bruno Friday

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Part 1:  Ray and Joe discuss the Tariffs that President Trump are trying to impose. They talk about China and Japan and the trade deals with them. The boys switch to the lobster industry and some how gets on to Sarah Gideon’s admission of misusing PAC money. Ray recalls the long history of Maine elected folks that have served in Washington without scandal….and along comes Sarah and she has a scandal before she even gets elected.


Part 2:  Ray and Joe talk about Baltimore and the racist claims. Joe’s point is when did it become racist to tell the truth. Joe brings up the trip to Africa that US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and pictures of them posted on the internet. They visited several places on her return to “Mother Africa” with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress.

Part 3:  This is the History Segment: John Penn (May 17, 1741 – September 14, 1788) He was born in Caroline County, Virginia, to a family of means. His father died when he was eighteen years old, and though he had received only a rudimentary education at a country school, he had access to the library of his relative Edmund Pendleton. He was licensed to practice law in the state of Virginia at age twenty-two.On July 28, 1763, Penn married Susannah Lyne. The couple had three children. Their daughter, Lucy, married John Taylor of Caroline, a political leader from Virginia. In 1774 he moved to Granville County, North Carolina, where he established a law practice and soon became a gentleman member of the political community. He was elected to attend the provincial Congress in 1775 and elected to the Continental Congress that same year. He served there until 1777, participating in committee work. He was again elected in 1779, appointed to the Board of War, where he served until 1780. He declined a judgeship in his native state around that time, due to failing health. In retirement he engaged in his law practice. He died at the age of 48.

Part 4:   JJ Jeffery asks Ray a question about John Penn’s connection to William Penn. Shawn Moody joins the boys in studio. The boys continue with the thoughts on history and why it is so important. They talk about what the true meaning of what a militia army and who they were. Shawn brings up the run on the banks that happened a few years ago. He points out that there are many people that carry cash anymore. They talk about up the trip to Africa and the “celebration” of the slave trade and yet in the US, they are tearing down statues of our founding fathers. They end up on the asylees and they can’t work for two years. Ray points out that our government brought slaves to America and have basically kept them under their governmental thumb for the life of our country.

Part 5:  Shawn questions why they can’t do a work around with allowing the asylees to work and not just give them money. They are already breaking Federal law with Maine’s marijuana laws. This is a long segment because we had a problem with out Fox feed.

Part 6:  Ray and Joe talk about homelessness in Maine.  Ray asks how do combat because there are so many factors that affect the homeless. Joe says that mental health is a huge part of it and Ray points out that there is a huge drug problem within that population. They talk about bringing faith into the discussion of drug abuse. They take a call about the drug issue in Baltimore.

Part 7:  Ray and Joe talk about his article and History Lesson about Elizabeth Claypoole. He reads a response to his post. This brings up the discussion on mental illness and right brain, left brain and genetic make up of the lefty left.

Part 8:  Ray and Joe talk pharmaceutical drugs. Ray points out that there are more and more states getting prescription drugs from out of country companies. They point out the lawsuit that Janet Mills had already lost regarding while she was Maine’s Attorney General. Ray receives a text with a question about where they come from and Joe tells us that a lot of the websites out there don’t sell legitimate drugs and that there are a lot of counterfit drugs out there. Joe gives a website that has valid website to find drugs. Joe says that the legislature doesn’t really have a clue about what they are doing. They take a call from Larry and he asks about a question about a pill getting mixed up in his meds at the pharmacy. Joe tells the procedure for getting to the bottom of the problem.

Part 9:  Ray and Joe continue the discussion about the lefty left and having mental challenges.

Part 10:  The Jobs Report is released and Ray reads it. They talk about the difference between President Obama and President Trump. President Obama didn’t believe in America according to Ray and that when the Jobs Report was down he was quoted as saying “This is America’s new norm, get used to it”. The boys talk about the two lives of Joe Biden. The talk about the Democratic Debate and Tulsi Gabbard and her comments about Kamala Harris.

Part 11: Ray talks about the Beach to Beacon race happening tomorrow. Ray and Pat Callaghan mentioned Joan yesterday in their discussion about Maine people that have made a difference. Joan Benoit Samuelson, a native of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, is founder and chair of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K.

08-01-19 Thursday’s Thoughts

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Part 1:  Ray and Debi talk about Ray’s Facebook posts and how the left have missed him so…. Debi and Dee Dee join in the discussion on the RACISM card. They talk about Maine and how the elected folks have become so worried about race.


Part 2:  Ray, Debi and Dee Dee welcome Dr. Claude Berube in studio. Claude explains that his high school reunion is this year and he was able to attend. He just ended a tour down in Guantanamo Bay. Claude Berue has taught at the United States Naval Academy, worked at the Office of Naval Intelligence and the U.S. Senate, and as an officer in the Navy Reserve deployed overseas. He has been a fellow with both the Brookings Institution and Heritage Foundation. He is the author of three non-fiction books and The Conner Stark series including The Aden Effect and Syren’s Song.

Part 3:  This is the History Segment: Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19,1794) was an American statesman and American statesman from Virginia best known for the Lee Resolution, the motion in the Second Continental Congress calling for the colonies’ independence from Great Britain. He was a signatory to the Articles of Confederation, and his “resolution for independency” of June 1776 led to the United States Declaration of Independence, which Lee signed. He also served a one-year term as the President of the Congress of the Confederation, and was a United States Senator from Virginia from 1789 to 1792, serving during part of that time as the second President pro tempore of the upper house. He was a member of the Lee family, a historically influential family in Virginia politics.

Part 4:  Ray and Claude are joined by the one and only Bob Witkowski of from Visit Portland and author of 100 Things to do in Portland Maine Before You Die.  Claude talks about some of the great local breweries and Bob gives a shout out to Stars and Stripes in Freeport. Ray asks Claude about Guantanamo Bay and Gitmo. He explains why they chose Guantanamo Bay for a military base.

Part 5:  Ray, Claude and Bob discuss the movie A Few Good Men and how accurate it is to real life. They also mention several other movies that they love and watch whenever they see it. Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile are mentioned.

Part 6:  Ray plays a clip from Rep. Eljiah Cummings about the infested city of Baltimore. He reintroduces his guests. Ray poses several questions to Claude about some of his deployment to Gitmo. The discussion turns to how the forces that we fought against have now become our allies and how we can work side by side and teach. Ray asks him about his Doctorate. They also get into the age of his students and the fact that his students all have been born after 9/11. They talk about how culture.

Part 7:  This is a really short segment and they continued the post 9/11 student conversation and thought process.

Part 8:  The boys welcome, Steve Cortes, CNN Political commentator and Trump Campaign adviser, by phone. They discuss the Democratic Debate that was on last night and some of the other candidates and their radical ideas. They talk about Joe Biden and how he has changed opinion based on where and who he is with, Kamila Harris had a rough night last night.

Part 9:  Ray and Claude discuss his family’s history. He explains the benefits of growing up as Georgette B. Berube (July 23, 1927 – February 16, 2005) son. She was an American politician from Maine. A Democrat, Berube served in the Maine Legislature for 26 years, including terms in both the Maine House of Representatives and the Maine Senate. She also ran for Governor. They talk about some of the great people he met as a child. They discuss John Martin and his vast knowledge of Maine history.

Part 10:  Ray and Claude welcome News Center Maine’s Pat Callaghan. This is a great conversation about some of the great people who have and continue to impact Maine and Maine’s history.

Part 11: The boys continue the discussion about the history of Maine and the historical figures that has made big impacts and helped to shape history. Not just Maine’s history, but the Nation.

07-31-19 Wacky Wednesday

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Part 1:  Ray gives a huge shout out to all of the people that helped his mama yesterday. She had a small medical emergency on her flight up to Maine from Florida yesterday. The staff of Frontier Airlines called the EMS and stayed with her and with Ray on the phone to help. The EMS treated her like she was their own mom. Then, the Emergency Room and the whole staff at Maine Medical Hospital were more than respectful and kind.


Part 2:  Ray reads a story off of Fox News about the Four Horseman billboard calling four Democratic minority congresswomen “idiots.” The sign advertising Cherokee Guns in Murphy, 240 miles west of Charlotte, features photos of Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. The group of freshman lawmakers is collectively known as the “Squad.”

Part 3:  This is the History Lesson Segment:  James Wilson (Sep 14, 1742 – Aug 21, 1798) Born in Scotland. He emigrated to America in 1766, carrying a number of valuable letters of Introduction with him. Through these connections he began tutoring and then teaching at the Philadelphia College. The remainder of his life was miserable. His wife had died in 1786. In 1792 he returned again to speculation in land New York and Pennsylvania. His finances were completely destroyed within a short time and he spent some time in a debtors prison (while still serving on the Supreme Court!). By 1798, Wilson was destroyed as a man as well. He complained of great mental fatigue and an inability to work any longer. He died while visiting a friend in North Carolina that same year.

Part 4:  Ray talks about Mayor Pete quoting the Bible and how ironic. He also talks about some of the other Democratic Candidates. Ray also expands on the story about how the Dems lost in court.

Part 5:  Ray runs over to the Big Jab to thank everyone that helped his mama yesterday so Dee Dee and Debi take over. They talk about a story out of Canton Michigan about a 10 year old boy being charged with aggravated assault for hitting someone in the face with a ball while playing a game of dodgeball. Ray comes back to the station and re-thanks the EMS and Maine Med staff.

Part 6:  Ray talks about a list put out by Orkin Pest Control about the most rat/rodent control management listed by state. He continues to read how damaging the rodents can be and how to control them. This leads to the discussion about the Mayor of Baltimore waiting for President Trump to call him to give him money to fix Baltimore’s problems. Ray continues to talk about the working class of America and names a great book about the forgotten man. Ray takes a call from Arthur Langley and they chat about the cost.

Part 7:  Ray talks about Discovery Channel’s Shark Week and reads and email from Bob “The Sage of Kennebunk” about how the Great White shark should be renamed because it is a racist name.

Part 8:  Ray is really tired of everything being racist. They take a call from Bill of Casco and he compliments Debi and Dee Dee. They talk about the media biased coverage on the Democrats verses Republicans. Ray gives a couple of examples. Debi bring up that there was a surplus in Maine’s budget. Ray points out that it comes from Governor LePage because Gov. Mills’ budget didn’t take effect until July 1. They take another call about healthcare.

Part 9:  Ray reads a story from The Hill about how the warmer weather and the Maine Lobster. He says this is another reason to invade Canada.

Part 10:  Ray welcomes Dr. Lori Parham, State Director of AARP Maine to the studio. They talk about some of Lori’s personal journey. She was the Former State Director for AARP Florida. They talk about long term care and hospice care has changed and varies from state to state. They talk about the “call” for working in hospice. It isn’t something that just anyone can do and Lori gives a personal story. Ray reads a question about a non-profit and for profit hospice facilities. They discuss this in the next segment.

Part 11:  Ray poses the questions again and Lori explains the differences. She explains how hospice came to be and the cost. Ray asks her about the differences in costs. Ray asks her what are the important questions to ask before hospice. Ray asks about a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order.

07-30-19 Terrific Tuesday

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Part 1:  Ray, Dee Dee and Debi praise Debi’s husband Mike. They discuss the shooting at the Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California. They talk about how without even knowing the details, the media has come to the conclusion that the shooter that killed six-year-old Stephen Romero, 13-year-old Keyla Salazar and Trevor Irby, a 2017 college graduate must be a Trump supporter.


Part 2:  Ray touches on a story from last week that the Supreme Court has lifted the money freeze and which allows the wall on the Southern Border to be built.

Part 3:  The History Lesson segment:  George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation’s War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the “Father of His Country” for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

Part 4:  Ray continues with some more fascinating facts about George Washington. Joining Ray in studio is Cumberland County District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck and Isaac Hadam, Vice-President, of the Constitutional Awareness Pact. Jonathan and Ray talk about some of the scams that are happening. Jonathan makes a point of saying that if you don’t know the number that is calling you….don’t answer it. They also talk about some of the other ways people are getting scammed and Jonathan urges people that if they have been to PLEASE report it.

Part 5:  Ray, Isaac and Jonathan discuss The Beatles, the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and other things that Isaac hasn’t ever heard of before.

Part 6:  Ray plays a Rise Up by Matt Maher. Maine GOP Chair Dr. Demi Kouzounas calls in from Charlotte getting information and working on the Republican Convention happening next years. They take about the Capital One breach. Charlotte has been very welcoming and there is a lot of things to do in the area. Demi says that they will be looking for a lot of volunteers, visit CharlotteIn2020.com to see how you can get involved. Ray continues with some of the great things that Demi and her husband have done with their practice, Dunstan Dental. They take a call who asks about the unisex bathrooms in Charlotte and suggests that maybe the 2024 Convention might be held in Baltimore.

Part 7:  Ray asks Isaac to explain what is the Constitutional Awareness Pact’s mission. They have a quick discussion about some of the different philosophies regarding the Constitution. Ray says that there are people who believe that it is an old and outdated piece of history and the other mindset is that it is a road map and believe in it as a literal document. CAP’s fourth annual convention will be held on September 13th, from 4-7 PM, at the Albany Town Hall, Albany NH. A free meal will be provided after the event. Their headlining speakers will be former U.S. Congressman Bruce Poliquin and NH Commissioner of Education Frank Edelblut. Please plan on attending as this is an event you don’t want to miss. Keep your eyes on our website and on our Facebook page as we will continue posting CAPC updates as they come.

Part 8:  Ray asks Isaac his opinion about the New Zealand transgender weightlifter, she lived until her early thirties as Gavin, that won two transgender weightlifter and a silver in the three heavyweight categories and how is that a fair competition. Ray says that the women’s groups are finally starting to say that this isn’t fair. The boys take a call about the education system and the money vs quality of education.

Part 9: Ray and Isaac take a call about the Constitution. He says that if you haven’t read it there is a great website where you can, www.CitizensoftheAmericanConstitution.net.

Part 10:  Ray and Isaac welcome Republican National Committee Spokesperson Mike Joyce by phone. They discuss Baltimore and Rep. Elijah Cummings and Mike points out that the city is plagued with rampant corruption. Ray brings up a CNN story and clears up the misconception that Trump is racist because he also called out New Hampshire with their drug issues. Mike agrees that President Trump is an equal opportunity instigator.