12-08-23 Friday

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Segment 1:  Ray and Dee Dee Richardson, and Mike Mercer (F3 Defense) talk about the beautiful crisp morning and sleeping in a cold room. They continue with the debates and the lack of respect that Trump shows to his supporters by not showing up and his behavior during the Biden debates.


Segment 2:  Ray and Mike talk about John Lennon’s death and music.

Segments 3-4:  Gunny Mike joins the boys and they talk about the Camp Lejeune Settlement and how the government takes such good care of our military.

Segments 5-6:  The discussion starts with Christmas trees and ornaments. Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins the fun and they talk trees and then Joe Palmieri makes a guest appearance. Then Mike and Ray discuss some of the things that are on the horizon in the Maine Legislature.

Segment 7:  Ray plays Kenny Rogers and Home Free’s version of “Go Where I Send Thee” and then welcome John Romac (Volunteer Coordinator at Travis Mills Foundation). Mike, Ray and John discuss some of the incredible volunteers that help make the TMF run so smoothly. Dr. Demi Kouzounas joins the boys. Ray congratulates Mr. Ken Bragg for receiving the Greg Padgett Citizen of the Year Award in Leesburg. Ray and Dee Dee discuss Mr. Bragg and their personal memories of him and his family.

Segment 9:  Ray tells the story of Edith Nowels and her quest for her brother, Bud, to be remembered. He was killed at the Battle of the Bulge at the age 26, December 16, 1944 – January 25, 1945.

Segment 10:  The panel talk about

Segment 11:  They discuss the just released Jobs Report, the products that Americans buy from our enemies, American land that is owned by foreign countries, and more.

Segment 12:  They talk about the Vice Presidential possibilities.

Segments 13-14:  The panel discuss the possibilities to take a picture of a woman with an app would alter the picture to reveal what the woman would look like without clothes. Dee Dee and Demi question where are the woman’s groups speaking out with the things happening to women in sports which ends up with the attacks from Hamas. They take calls.

Segments 15-16:  Cheryl from Bath joins the fun. Ray strolls down memory lane with the long list of people attacking America for decades, the lost art of communication and not working across the aisle, common courtesy, the people that support Ukraine but not Israel.

12-07-23 Thursday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson opens up with with the amazement that the American people and media are blaming the people/countries that have been attacked instead of the attackers and uses Pearl Harbor, 9/11, Israel as a couple of examples.


Segment 2:  Ray plays part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s speech to the nation.

Segments 3-4:  Bob Witkowski joins Ray and they talk about the joy of Christmas, boat parades, Merry Madness, and Paul Bolz and Bob exchange greetings.

Segments 5-6:  Ray starts with some remembrances of the Pearl Harbor Attack. Paul Balsamo (Life House Maine) joins Ray and Dee Dee and they discuss the mission of Life House, life choices and how that follows a person, boys not standing up, the Christmas season, things that they are need, and more. To contact them phone 207-409-1407 or email info@lifehpuosemaine.org.

Segment 7:  Ray plays another clip and shares how and why it is so important to Remember, Honor, Teach (Wreaths Across America‘s motto) is to our next generation and so we aren’t doomed to repeat history. He uses Travis Mills as an example of stories that must be told. Dave Ciullo (Career Management Services and host of The H.R. PowerHour on WLOB Radio) joins by phone and the talk about Dave’s God-Father and his service at Pearl Harbor. They get into some of the laws that will and will not be taking affect in Maine.

Segment 8:  Ray plays a song by Chris Tomlin and introduces Brian Cummings from Veterans Forward.

Segments 9-10:  Ray and Brian are joined by Don Campbell and his Manager, Kristen Dequattro (Don Campbell Band) and they discuss the different members of The Don Campbell Band. They talk about the sad nature of how we treat our veterans, former band member, Andy Happel. They talk about several shows coming up, Sat. 16th Bear Mountain Inn + Barn Maine on Waterford Road in Waterford, Don’s Christmas Concert on Sun. 17th @ 2pm at the Scarborough High School to Benefit Hospice of Southern Maine, and his New Year’s Eve Bash at Dunegrass Golf Club, Old Orchard Beach. For more information on any concert, visit doncampbellmusic.com.

Segments 11-12:  Ray talks about his mood and what is bothering him and the conclusion is “Man’s inhumanity to Man”, his mom’s life’s lessons, Ray uses the story of Lela and Brandon as an example, the Christmas Lights. The bottom line is to just be kind. They get into a coffee discussion, and Kim Block. Brian talks about the laying of the Wreaths at Togus on Wreaths Across America Saturday, December 17th.

Segments 13-14:  The kindness discussion continues and then talk about Ray’s parents. Don shares a story about his older brother, they talk about missing parents, and Don shares a life lesson from his dad.

Segment 15:  They talk about Kristen’s husband, john, who is Don’s electric guitar player, other musicians, lifting people up, and generous hearts and finish out remind people of the upcoming concerts.

Segment 16:

12-06-23 Wednesday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson talks about what happens when the people forget what the documents that our Founding Fathers left us to ensure our rights as free citizen. Can the experiment of the American government continue with the freedom that has been given to us. What will the American people do with all of the Government’s deceptions.


Segment 2:  Ray talks about the latest Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., claimed that “all” underage women will face “genital examinations” if biological men are barred from women’s sports.

Segment 3:  David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) joins Ray and Dee Dee and they talk the elected government “leaders” and why do they think that they are smarter than the people that they are suppose to represent, the media, and more.

Segment 4:  Sophia Pride drops by and they talk about the Beatles.

Segment 5:  David poses the question about paying $1,200 a person to go to a concert. Ray, David, and Dee Dee discuss the possibilities.

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Segment 7:  In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment, David and Ray are joined by Ivan Sokolovich. They discuss the buying and selling of commercial property, the benefits, and how easy and profitable it can be. By dealing with local businesses you can form working relationships. Rob’s contact information is email:  robert@fobailey.com or phone: 207.756.2063. David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455, or email:info@fobailey.com.

Segment 8:  Ray, Dee Dee, and David talk about the story of a 11 year old girl having to sleep in the same bed on a school trip with a boy identifying as a girl.

Segment 9-10:  John Henninges, owner of JMH Financial offers the experience to help with the confusion of Medicare, the fraud that happens, the importance to checking all of your medications and your doctors to make sure that they are still included in your plan.  John shares the rules that apply to even discuss your plans and other plans available. Ray shares his thoughts on the unbelievable hoops they have to go through. John shares some of the changes that are coming, watch out for scammers, find someone local to help you navigate the system, deductibles and the different plans. To contact John, you can call him : 207-707-1576.

Segment 11:  AARP Maine‘s Fraud Fighter, Phil Chin joins Ray to discuss some of the ways that the bad guys get you. They stress that it is important to to be cautious of websites and know what links you are clicking on your email. Ray invites Phil to the Ray Richardson’s Christmas Karaoke Night at Erik’s Church on 12.20.

Segment 12:  Ray talks about the story from Fox News:  Ohio State University health course requires students to address their White, heterosexual privileges.

Segment 13:  Doc Fuller (Former WLOB DJ) and Ford Reiche (author of Halfway Rock Light Station and his new book   A Long, Long Time Ago Major Rock and Roll Concerts in Southern Maine 1955 – 1977) They talk about Ford’s books and how he got some of the information on the concerts and musicians. You can find his books on Amazon, on Ford’s website and some of the local bookstores.

Segment 14:  Ray, Doc, and Ford Reiche continue their discussion with some stories.

Segment 15:  John and Gisele DeGrinney (Len Libby Candies found at 419 US Route 1 in Scarborough, ME 04074 – phone 207-883-4897) join to share some of the delicious new products, the traditional classics, the freshly in-house roasted nuts, “just the right size” candy cane, getting close on the deadline for shipping, their best sellers (Bangor Taffy and the Lemon Zest), and more.

Segment 16:  John, Gisele, Ray, and Dee Dee continue to discuss some of the great products, and the deadline on shipping in USA other than California.

12-05-23 Tuesday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson stalls because he doesn’t want to get into the Westbrook lights display saga, but he does in fact delve into it.


Segment 2:

Segments 3-4:  David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) joins Ray and Dee Dee. They talk about the movie Angels Sing with Harry Connick Jr., Kat Edmonson, Jimmy’s Jazz Club, Christmas traditions, and kids.

Segments 5-6:  Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research) joins the boys to talk about his latest article and his forecast on the economy and the national debt, taxes, inflation, and more.

Segment 7:  Ray and David discuss Hamas, Israel, and their conflict. Jessica Gagne of Channel 8 WMTW joins by phone and they talk about the snow and having a white Christmas, favorite pies, holiday traditions, pictures of kids, and the MWTW Heat Week which will wrap up with a day-long telethon on Thursday, Dec. 7, starting at 5 a.m. You can donate to Channel 8’s Heat Week by heading to the following page: https://uwsme.org/heatweek/.

Segment 8:  Ray, David, and Dee Dee talks about

Segments 9-10:  Sean Spicer joins Ray and David. They have some technical difficulty, Biden’s overreach by telling American citizens what they can buy, Biden’s agenda, Biden’s administration, checking off the boxes, press conferences, Karine Jean-Pierre, and more.

Segments 11-12:  Former Governor Paul LePage joins to share an invitation to everyone for a Celebration of Life Fundraiser, benefiting the victims of Lewiston and their families on December 15th from 5-8pm at the Royal Oak Room at 1 Bates Street in Lewiston. Tickets are $150 per individual $250 per couple. RSVP to Lauren@fyrestrategies.com or call 207-509-5698 or tickets are available to the door. To donate online: Lametrochamber.com/make-a-gift. The boys talk about the tragedy and mental illness and getting them help.

Segment 13:  Ray and Dee Dee talk about Starbucks’ Triple Star Day and Bailey’s order. Ray continues with the antisemitism in our country.

Segment 14:  Ray takes a call from Steve of Westbrook.

Segments 15-16:  Ray talks about the attackers blaming the country that has been attacked and uses the Pearl Harbor and 9/11 attack as examples. He takes more calls.