02-02-24 Friday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson talks about some of the programs that he is angry about and elected people speaking out against American values and uses what MA Rep. Ayanna Pressley said in her speech about the decision of Walgreens to close and calls the closure “not innocent” and an act of racial and economic discrimination.


Segment 2:  Ray talks about a Washington Post article using the fallen soldiers in an abortion campaign, and the “thoughts and prayers” tax proposed in Tennessee.

Segment 3:  Ray corrects the corporation from the previous segment and thanks the audience. He moves on to more of the devious people are running our country. He says that if you are tired of the disingenuous politicians, stand up and put your name on the ballot and make a positive change. Ray says he will help you.

Segment 4:  Ray previews some of today’s upcoming guests.

Segments 5-6:  Ray is gitty about Groundhog Day and plays a snippet from his phone. Mike Mercer (F3 Defense),  and Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) join Ray in discussing the proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to expand background checks on gun buyers to include advertised private sales, Robert Card, mental illness, and more.

Segments 7-8:  Mike, Ray and Dee Dee talk about Groundhog Day and the possibility of a road trip next year. Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland Maine) joins the boys and they talk a little about Portland’s political prospects of change under the new Mayor Mark Dion, the staff, and the weekend special.

Segment 9:  Sofia Pride and Dr. Demi Kouzounas (Candidate for US Senator against Sen. King) join the gang to enjoy the conversation with Butch “Ice Man” Philliber (Historian of the Inner Circle of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club) and says that the groundhog predicts an early Spring.

Segment: 10:  Ray plays the William Tell Overture and they discuss Groundhog Day, gopher and other animals that looks like them.

Segment 11:  The group talk about the way we talk to one another and that we as a society lack conflict resolution. Ray announces the results of the January Jobs Report.

Segment 12:  Ray ask Sophia about economics and jobs, the discussion turns to progressive and their inability to tell the truth, and the attacks on Demi.

Segments 13-14:  They talk about the lack of decorum in politics and in the news which has spread into our daily lives, the use of impeachments, the progressive thought process and beliefs.

Segment 15:  They discuss some of the things that happened because of Covid, the fear that was used for us to conform, the different kinds of fear in school, the art of conversation and ability to agree to disagree, Socialism vs Monopolies, Medicaid, Medicare, and more.

Segment 16:  Ray is really frustrated about people not taking responsibility for themselves, bogging down the Emergency Room and hospital systems.

02-01-24 Thursday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson is joined by Dr. Michael Ciampi (Ciampi Family Practice) and Dee Dee. They boys discuss an opinion piece in the Press Herald by Steve Cartwright from Tenanta Harbor, immigration, the problems of just letting people in, background checks, communicable diseases, natural “herd” immunity, and more.


Segment 2:  Ray continue to talk about the letter to the Editor to the Press Herald.

Segment 3-4:  Bob Witkowski (Where Y’at Magazine) join the boys and they discuss Groundhog Day, Wynton Marsalis, Masked Indians, Mardi Gras, STOMP!, street performers, and more.

Segments 5-6:  Ray and Doc welcome Dr. Michele Kurlanski (Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center in Scarborough) and they talk about her Podiatry practice for a minute before welcoming Patrick Woodcock (CEO – The Maine State Chamber of Commerce) discuss Maine’s LD 2167 “An Act to Develop Maine’s Economy and Strengthen Its Workforce by Establishing an Office of New Americans.”, Maine’s workforce, Maine’s welfare system, mentors, generational poverty, breaking the cycle, work ethics, current welfare system, manufacturing, making products in Maine, and more. Click here for the Maine State Chamber’s written testimony in support of LD 2167.

Segments 7-8:  Doc and Dr. Kurlanski talk about operating their practice without insurance. They talk about the benefits of not taking insurance like spending more time with each patient, and more.  To find a doctor in your area, Direct Primary Care Physicians.

Segment 9:  Ray reads a joke and then talk about one of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass cover, they talk about Ray and Dee Dee’s relationship, how they met and the time they spend together. They share stories about Starbucks and the Rock Row crew, Ray tells a story about a Starbucks in Washington, DC., Dov tells a story about the coffee brand Folders.

Segment 10:  The boys continue to talk about coffee and people’s habits.

Segments 11-12:  The boys move on to donuts. Ray tells Dov about growing up with Manners Week. Dov asks Ray about his podcast: It Might Just Be Me… Podcast (can be found your favorite podcast platform) which brings up a discussion about the twelve disciples of Jesus and Martin Luther King.

Segments 13-14:  Ray and Dov are joined by Pat Callighan and Ethan Strimling about their podcast, In The Arena, and big move to a partnership with WMTW Channel 8 and the art of conversation between people with differing opinions.

Segment 15:  Ray and Dov talk about how surreal watching the conversation of titans unfold. The conversation turns to families

Segment 16:  They take calls.

01-31-24 Wednesday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson urges people to think about getting involved. It is time for good people to stand up for what you believe in. He shares his personal contact information and has offered to talk to anyone that has questions about logistics, and some of the questions that you need to ask yourself on a personal level.


Segment 2:  Ray talks about the migrants in New York attacking the police officers.

Segment 3:  Ray starts with the State of the State and the Governor of Maine playing politics and using the Lewiston Tragedy as a pawn in the fight to against the 2nd Amendment.

Segment 4:  Ray continues to talk about the State of Maine.

Segments 5-6:  David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) and Gunny Mike Hall joins Ray and Dee Dee and they talk about the drone strike, the soldiers killed in the attack as Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, Georgia; Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Georgia; and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23, spy ships, President Biden’s response, and more.

Segments 7-8:  The FO Bailey Real Estate Segment features Andrew Sturgeon, PLS, (VP Regional Business Manager – Maine at Hoyle Tanner) who shares some great advice for developers looking to buy properties to subdivide. Andrew is a licensed land surveyor, registered Maine guide, licensed insurance producer, realtor and is certified in FHWA Highway Relocation and MaineDOT Local Project Administration. Andrew is very aware of the need for continued communication between the client and design team to keep the project on schedule and under budget. He talks about some of the things to take into account when buying or developing land. For more information, contact Andrew if you have any questions Email: asturgeon@hoyletanner.com Website: HoyleTanner.com. David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com.

Segment 9:  Ray talks about President Biden’s trip to East Palestine in February to inspect the devastation that took place on Feb. 3, 2023. The media’s coverage of Biden and Angus King and what have they actually accomplished since they have been elected.

Segment 10:  Ray and David continue to talk about Sen. Angus King and his salary that he has been paid to provide the lobster emoji. Ray plays a clip from Wikipedia.

Segments 11-12:  Ray welcomes Noël Bonam of AARP Maine. They discuss AARP Maine’s 2024 Legislative agenda which includes expanding caregiver support resources in Maine, as well as a focus on fair and affordable utility rates. Their agenda is member driven. They talk about the accessibility for seniors to the outside world, their doctors, and loved ones. The need to pursuit excellence when seeking someone to cast your vote for.

Segments 13-14:  Ray takes calls.

Segment 15:  Ray takes more calls.

01-30-24 Tuesday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson starts this morning with the names of the fallen soldiers from the drone strikes in talks about America’s foreign policy, he questions what is the right thing to do in the Middle East.


Segment 2:  Ray and Dee Dee Richardson talk about The Lone Ranger making it’s debut on Jan. 30, 1933. Ray moves on to the Abraham Accords, Claudia Tenney, who nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the Abraham Accords, and why he didn’t win the Nobel Prize,

Segment 3:  Ray talks about Reagan’s speeches and his intent and puts it into context of a story about a Connecticut school district stripping Veterans Day, Columbus Day from holiday calendar.

Segment 4:  Ray talks about Abraham Lincoln and his failures, the Disciples of Jesus, and other ordinary men that stepped into the moment.

Segments 5-6:  Ray asks are your comfortable or happy with the way the State of Maine is heading? If not, it is time to stand up and be counted, the deadline to run for office in Maine is March 15th. He informs his audience that if you won’t stand up, there is always a progressive willing to step up and continue to take us down that path. He gives his number and urges people to call if they have any questions about running. David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate)  and Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research) join Ray and Dee Dee. Peter talks about pink slips on the stock market, the GDP number and how it figured, Durables, Consumer Goods, the prospect of a recession, and more.

Segments 7:  Jessica Gagne (Morning Anchor of Channel 8 WMTW) join the boys with an announcement about Pat Callaghan, Ethan Strimling, and Phil Harriman joining WMTM Channel 8 with commentary and their podcast “In The Arena“.

Segment 8:  Ray enjoys the music of Rhapsody in Blue.

Segments 9-10:  Sean Spicer joins Ray and David and they talk about several topics including the fallen soldiers, the Presidential race, Vice-Presidential options, and more. Find his podcast on YouTube.com, Spotify, or SeanSpicer.com.

Segment 11:  Ray talks about good people that have stood up and urges more good people to stand up and stop complaining and urge people to run for office and make your voice heard.

Segment 12:  The boys talk about Senators becoming President verses Governors becoming President.

Segment 13:  Ray talks about Abraham Lincoln, George Bush “43” and others that have stepped into the moment, and the lost art of writing letters, our country is needing good people to bring goodness back to Washington and the changes that were made with the stroke of a pen, if the Biden can shut down the border with his pen, why doesn’t he just do it, the true agenda – politics and nothing else. He urges people to stand up and run for office, the deadline is March 15th. If you have questions, contact him.

Segment 14:  Ray takes a call.

Segments 15-16:  Ray takes calls from Bob the Freedom Fighter, Ethan of Saco, Gordan Draper, John from Falmouth, and more.