Part 1: Ray starts on the press focusing on the jacket that First lady Melania Trump wore to board the plane to Texas to visit the border instead of her visit. Ray continues on all of the good things happening under President Trump, yet that none of this is reported. Media bias is real and not to be taken lightly. It is a slippery slope.
Part 2: Ray heads to Washington and talks about Chuck Schumer and his stance on not passing anything.
06-21-18 Pat Callaghan
Part 1: Ray is joined by Pat Callaghan of News Center Maine by phone. The boys talk about the election results that were announced last night via ranked choice voting. Pat points out some of the downfalls of not having an election night speech and party. They talk about some of the anti-climatic aspects of the election result last night. The legislature hasn’t funded the process of RCV. They talk about how RCV will affect the results of the Congressional and Senate seats come November.
Part 2: They continue the election discussion.
06-21-18 Moxie Parade
Part 1: Tracey Steuber join Ray in studio to talk about the Moxie Festival happening on July 14th. They talk about the attendance and the Sock Hop on Friday night, complete with a Best Costume Award. They talk about parade and Gina Mason. The parade has been renamed in her honor for all that she has done for the Festival, not to mention the community. It will be now known as the Gina Mason Moxie Memorial Parade. They talk about Dennis Bruso. Dennis is the official merchandiser for Moxie products. You can find them at East Coast Printers.
06-21-18 Marty Grohman & Laura Allen
Part 1: Ray and Bob are joined in studio by State Rep. Marty Grohman and Laura Allen of the Maine Bureau of Veteran’s Service. She is a Veteran Outreach Specialist. Ray takes a call from Janet Mills, who won the Democratic Nomination for Governor via Ranked Choice Voting to congratulate her. Laura explains what she does. Marty explains how he got to know Laura. Laura explains that you need to advocate for yourself, but she is here to help you muddle through the paperwork so that Veterans get all of the benefits they deserve. Everyone that has served is eligible for benefits and all Veterans should receive the benefits afforded to them.
Part 2: They discuss the suicide rate for Veterans and the program that is beginning to help with prevention. Marty also asks Laura about the employment opportunity with them. Laura explains the position. Please do not hesitate to contact them with any questions or comments: Phone 207-430-6035 website: mainebvs@maine.gov. Their Veterans Crisis Line: is 1-800-273-8255 or text to 838255.