Part 1: Ray and Joe Bruno chat with Maine’ Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck. Ray points out that they had this same conversation five years ago. Joe points out the mixed message coming out of the Legislature. They have legalized recreational use of marijuana and yet fight the “opioid” crisis. Joe tells the story of getting gas and Ray tells a story about Kyle Shangraw and progression into drugs and his long time recovery. They talk about all of the community support and family support and how important it is to recovery. They also hit on beds in the recovery facilities and how Medicaid Expansion will play a roll.
Part 2: Ray asks about community and conversations to develop trusting relationships. Ray brings up School Resource Officers (SRO). The Commissioner would love to have an SRO in every school so those relationships will be there. Fox News Radio’s Jon Decker joins the group to give a quick update on the rumor that Mueller will be closing the investigation. Ray also ask Jon about Roger Stone, indicted by the Mueller probe, put a picture of the judge ruling his case with cross-hairs out on social media. They talk about the treatment, everything that works while they are in, but as soon as they get out, they go back to the same environment, place/space/people from before. Ray points out what a great job Milestone Recovery is doing and tells a personal story.
02-22-19 Joe Bruno Friday
Part 1: Ray plays a clip from Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson’s press briefing after the arrest and claimed that Jussie Smollett had fabricated the assault story. Ray and Joe discuss the media and that there is not any investigative reporting anymore. The media needs to do the due diligence to make sure they have all of the facts, not just be first to report.
Part 2: Ray and Joe discuss the CMP (Central Maine Power) corridor. Gov. Janet Mills is throwing her support behind the transmission line across western Maine to supply Canadian hydro-power to electricity consumers in Massachusetts, citing economic and environmental benefits under a sweetened proposal by CMP.
Part 3: Ray gives a quick rundown on the upcoming segment with Maine’s Public Safety Commissioner Sauschuck.
02-20-19 Be Bold!
The Blaine House. Augusta, Maine.
Part 1: Ray and Debi talk about the solar panels on the Blaine House and why there wasn’t a vote on that installation. They continue on some of the other cockamamie ideas that they have heading our way. They take a call with several points. They discuss the budget, the Blaine House. They discuss what will happen if we can’t get control of either the Maine House or Senate.
Part 2: Ray talks about Don Newcombe, the first MLB player to win the Rookie of the Year, MVP and Cy Young awards and a cartoon with him, Robinson and Campanella in Heaven.
02-20-19 Roots Cafe
Part 1: Ray is joined in studio by Lorraine Fagela and Faye Wilson of Roots Cafe. Roots Cafe is a faith based business. The ladies describe their journey and some of the blessings that have witnessed. They tells us that their food is organic and gluten free. They want to make sure that you are fed not only by the body, but also in the spirit. They are located at 20 School Street in Westbrook, phone 207-854-8733. For more information, visit their website: rootscafeme.com or check them out on Facebook.
Part 2: Ray talks about businesses that stand up for what they believe and not fearing the consequence. He names Roots Cafe and Rowe Ford for a start. If you are timid, you will likely fail, you need to Be Bold. Live in Freedom.