11-30-23 Thursday

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Segment 1:  Ray is joined by Dr. Michael Ciampi of Ciampi Family Practice and they talk about Henry Alfred Kissinger who was appointed Secretary of State by Former President Richard M. Nixon, Kissinger’ life and controversies.


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Segments 3-4:  Brad Dyer (Hometown Senior Solutions), Bob Witkowski (Where Y’at Magazine), Ray, and Dee Dee talk about Eartha Kitt’s portrayal of Catwoman, the different Batman actors, and New Orleans, and Ray thanks Bob for hosting his cousin and husband.

Segments 5-6:  Sophia Pride joins the boys and they talk about moments and people that have changed to course of History.

Segments 7-8:  Ray starts off with the City of Westbrook pulling the Star of David down after a complaint. This brings up a conversation on religion and lack of tolerance for differing religions.

Segments 9-10:  Ray talks about the Northern Lights, Brad thinks that people have lost the “awe” in things which brings up an interesting discussion.

Segments 11-12:  The boys talk about the history of slavery and how it has been twisted to use and make whatever points that is deemed necessary.

Segments 13-14:  Ray shares the last conversation he had with his dad, and they talk about the different stages of dementia, and some of Ray’s stories of memories with his parents, lessons and relationships with kids.

Segments 15-16:  Ray plays a song by request and the relevance in today’s society. Trump’s challenge to the election results, the Constitution.

11-29-23 Wednesday

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Segment 1:  Ray and Dee Dee Richardson discuss their family dynamic and the release of some of the hostages from Hamas and the strategic nature of which ones are being released.


Segment 2:  Ray talks about the anti-Semite protesters and the long history hatred of Jews.

Segment 3:  David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) joins Ray and Dee Dee and they talk about family and matchbox cars, the Lewiston tragedy’s lasting affect on Mainers, and Ray informs us about a US military aircraft carrying 6 crashes off coast of Japan and reporting one person dead, he explains that he and WLOB are pro military, law enforcement and 1st responders.

Segment 4:  Ray and David talk about the government’s encroachment and control.

Segment 5:  Ray shares a Christmas memory. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research) joins the boys to talk about today’s economy and the national debt, taxes, inflation, and more.

Segment 6:  Ray reminisces Christmas in Florida with his Mama and Dad.

Segments 7-8:  In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment, David and Ray are joined by Rob Baldacci. They discuss the new and unique real estate property that they just listed, York’s Wild Kingdom. 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 9:  Laura Eicher joins by phone to share the story of her son, Cole, who is was diagnosed while in middle school and is now cancer-free, they discus some of research and long term side effects of Chemo or radiation, Laura is passionate about the Gold Together Campaign for the American Cancer Society.

Segment 10:  Ray and David discuss QC Kinetics and the great work that Dr. John Herzog has and continues to do and then get into the excess of money from the government and what happens with the excess of money that they get if they have leftover money that their budget.

Segments 11-12:  Ray and David continue to passionately discuss the overspending and lack of integrity of the people that have been elected.

Segment 13:  Ray and Dee Dee talk about spreading goodwill and kindness. Ray takes calls.

Segment 14:  Ray talks about Hamas and their attack on Israel and their real motive for their attack. He takes a call.

Segments 15-16:  Ray and Dee Dee are joined by Mike Mercer (F3 Defense), and Cheryl from Bath. She made Ray a beautiful Santa Suit and gift bags. They take more calls.

11-28-23 Tuesday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson talks about the national supply chain, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Director, Tom Landry’s resignation, Bill and Jane Diamond, and calls for Commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Jeanne Lambrew’s resignation.


Segment 2:  Ray explains why he talks about God and his faith, the government working on the budget.

Segments 3-4:  David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) joins Ray and Dee Dee and they talk about Ray getting grey, the Biden economy, and more.

Segment 5:  Ray and David talk about inflation and the working class not being able to make ends meet, government’s role, taxes, and more.

Segment 6:  Ray reads a text about the texters’ financial struggles and Ray ties them all back to the government.

Segment 7: Ray and David continue their discussion, then Jessica Gagne of Channel 8 WMTW joins the boys and they talk about the heating fundraiser, the economy, Giving Tuesday, and more.

Segment 8:  Matt Jacobson (discuss energy and the costs of energy.


Segment 13:  Jim Robinson, (columnist of an article that appeared in The Spectator) calls in to discuss the challenges to Donald Trump appearing on the 2024 ballot based on a provision of the 14th Amendment intended to keep former Confederates out of politics.

Segment 14:  Matt and Ray continue the energy discussion.

Segments 15-16:  Ray and Matt change the subject to the freight rail systems.

11-27-23 Monday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson talks about his couple of days off last week.


Segment 2:  Ray previews some of the upcoming guests.

Segment 3:  Gunny Mike Hall joins Ray and they talk about the Marine’s Toys for Tots program and donations.

Segment 4:  Ray shares that the Mainers Teddy Bear Toss are going to the Toys for Tots Sunday Dec. 17 @ 3pm and then he reads a text question about Hamas.

Segment 5:  Vern Dukes and Maine Rep. Josh Morris join Ray and Dee Dee discuss Thanksgiving, turkey and other foods.

Segment 6:  Ray brings up the rash of murders happening recently.

Segment 7:  Ray, Vern, and Josh discuss the new IRS news regarding Venmo. They takes calls.

Segment 8:  Ray and the panel talk about Mary and Joseph and did they have the understanding of what was happening.

Segments 9-10:  Ray and the boys talk about sports ans schools. They take a call.

Segment 11:  Ray, Vern, and Josh discuss Africa and take calls.

Segment 12:  Ray plays the Bing Crosby/David Bowie’s version of Little Drummer Boy.

Segment 13:  Jamie Mawhinney (VP of Loan Serving at Atlantic Federal Credit Union) joins the boys and they discuss the credit union’s year round effort to raise money to partner with Good Shepherd Food Bank to provide resources to Maine Food pantries. This November, they have been offering a Calendar with prizes during the month of December. Get yours while you can by stopping by any branch, for members you can get yours through the mobile app and website there are only 4 days left to purchase the calendars.

Segment 14:  So the group continues with banking and the basic life skills in home economics that aren’t taught in schools anymore.

Segments 15-16:  Ray, Vern, Josh, and Dee Dee discuss how mentors have a lasting affect on kids, the high school riots because of antisemitism, the boys speculate who could would be the Democratic nominee if Biden doesn’t run.