Ray Richardson took a little vacation time to relax and prepare for the New Year.
12-21-23 Thursday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson starts the morning off with thanking everyone that came out to Erik’s Church last night for the 2nd Annual Richardson Christmas Karaoke. He then moves on to some of the events that show that the people in charge are willing to do whatever it takes to remain in power including the schools superintendent that covered up the rape, moved the student and lied about the crime.
Segment 2: Ray reads a text about Trump being accused and convicted by the leftist lynch mob for insurrection without a conviction from the courts.
Segment 3: Ray, and Dee Dee are surprised by Pam Laskey (Maine Day Ventures) who brings a gift for Ray from Bob Witkowski (Where Y’at Magazine). Steve Abbott (US Sen. Susan Collins’ Chief of Staff) also joins and they catch up, Bob shares some stories as the catch up on what Bob’s family is doing and Pam’s visit to New Orleans. Mark Reilly joins in.
Segment 4: Ray opens the box of goodies that Tyler Bear Thomas sent Ray.
Segment 5: Ray talks about the Karaoke night at Erik’s and the kids that sang, what people are doing for Christmas and other family stories.
Segment 6: Ray reads a Merry Christmas from Steve DiMillo to the group and then they talk about Steve Abbott’s father.
Segment 7: They talk about Rev. Jeff McIlwain and then welcome Dave Ciullo (Career Management Services and host of The H.R. PowerHour on WLOB Radio) join and they talk about Dave’s Christmas wonderland that his wife, Doreen, created.
Segment 8: Ray plays part of the Nutcracker and talks about the ballet. Steve and Ray talk about going college and the college experience.
Segments 9-10: Ray thanks Pam Laskey (Maine Day Ventures) for playing Bob Witkowski’s elf. Travis Mills (Travis Mills and The Travis Mills Foundation) join and they talk about the weather and power outages and the State of Maine fines to CMP for being overly prepared. Ray introduces Bounce Back: 12 Warrior Principles to Reclaim and Recalibrate Your Life”, book signing at the Barnes and Noble in Augusta, and more.
Segment 11: Dan Merrill opens up the segment and Ray introduces Dan’s wife, Belinda “Bindi”, and Barney Martin and they talk about the benefit to help him out with his cancer treatments, Dr. Ciampi and some of his patients, Dan’s journey fighting Leukemia, and more. Ray asks Steve about the Colorado decision to not allow Trump on the ballot and they discuss the ramifications of that decision.
Segment 13: Dan plays on original Christmas song and shares his Faith journey through his recovery, they discuss Don Campbell and the comradery of Maine musicians, Don’s hospice benefit.
Segment 14: Dan’s sings a song about his daughter, Kate, and shares his process for writing songs. Ben Smith (Junction Bowl / The Sidecar/Red City Ale House) joins the fun.
Segment 15: They talk about the Time Life music clubs and some of the radio music stations. They take calls from Cheryl from Bath, Jeff Preble. Ray shares opening up Tyler Thomas’ homemade eggnog. They take more calls
Segment 16: The gang chat for a bit, then Tyler Thomas calls in. They talk about Red City Ale House, and Don Campbell playing at Cowbells in Scarborough, some of the exciting thing to watch out for in the new year. Ray shares appreciation for all of the listeners.
12-20-23 Wednesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson starts off with the Colorado Supreme Court decision regarding Trump not being allowed on the Colorado state ballot.
Segment 2: Ray continues with the lack of knowledge of what the Constitution says in America.
Segment 3: David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) joins Ray and they continue the Trump conversation.
Segment 4: Ray talks about that Americans don’t care about America anymore, the education system has become a progressive indoctrination establishment. We need a new slate of government leaders.
Segments 5-6: The boys continue with their heated discussion and then they take calls.
Segment 7: Brad Dyer (Hometown Senior Solutions) and they talk about Santa, Dee Dee’s sweater and more.
Segment 8: Ray does a preview of some of the upcoming guests and promises to take calls in the last hour. They talk about Ray’s new glasses.
Segments 9-10: The panel talks about personal connections and relationships.
Segments 11-12: Ray welcomes Noël Bonam of AARP Maine. They discuss a lot of the programs that the AARP has for Mainers and the volunteers roles. Brad asks him a question about scams which brings up a whole discussion.
Segment 12: Ray plays some of Fox News music guest IL Divo and promises to take calls.
Segment 13: They take calls about immigration, immigrants, and more.
Segment 14: Ray talks about governmental initiatives.
Segment 15: Ray takes calls.
Segment 16: Ray takes more calls.
12-19-23 Tuesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson talks about the politics and politicians. He uses the outrage of his audience of the innocent deaths in the Israel-Gaza conflict yet says nothing about the innocent deaths of the children in Maine.
Segment 2: Ray talks about the latest statement by Pope Francis approving Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, but not for marriage.
Segments 3-4: David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) joins Ray and they continue the discussion about the Pope and the direction of the Catholic Church.
Segment 5: Today’s topic seems to be about the Pope’s stance and the direction of the Catholic Church. Ray takes calls.
Segment 6: Ray and David take a call about planes crisscrossing over 295.
Segment 7: Ray plays the song “Mary Did You Know” which brings up the discussion about Mary’s faith and more importantly, Joseph’s faith, the movie “The Passion of the Christ”. Jessica Gagne of Channel 8 WMTW joins and they talk about the crazy storm, the continued threats, if you loose power check out their app to keep up on the latest weather alerts, and more.
Segment 8: Ray, David, and Dee Dee talk about family traditions and how our children develop their own traditions. Ray previews the Sean Spicer segment.
Segments 9-10: Sean Spicer joins Ray and David after Ray shares a story about Santa and Hay Rides. They chat about the Presidential and Vice President possibilities. Sean ask Ray if he thinks whether Biden will be nominated at the Democratic Convention.
Segment 11: Ray and David continue the Presidential Debate.
Segment 12: Ray, David, and Dee Dee talk about the storm water, David’s house and the ledge pool, water damage.
Segment 13: New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu joins Ray and they discuss the Governor’s endorsement of Niki Haley.
Segment 14: Ray talks about the could happen if Nicki Haley gets close to Trump.
Segments 15-16: Ray takes calls.