Today’s Show not recorded.
Ray and Dee Dee in Florida for his mom’s funeral.
Guest hosts: David Jones, Maine Rep. Josh Morris, Mike Mercer, and Brad Dyer.
11-13-23 Monday
Today’s Show not recorded.
Ray and Dee Dee in Florida for his mom’s funeral.
Guest hosts: Vern Dukes, Maine Rep. Josh Morris, and Dr. Demi Kouzounas
11-10-23 Friday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson opens up with the Marine Anthem and wishes the Marines a Happy Birthday. He talks about a number of topics including the weather, the hit piece in one of the papers against Ray, Gov. Mills investigation into the Lewiston tragedy, and more.
Segment 2: Gunnery Sgt. Drew Roberson calls in after Ray gives him a shout out.
Segments 3-4: Mike Mercer to the rescue! He brings Ray some coffee and Gunny Mike Hall shares some of the history of the US Marines.
Segments 5-6: Mike and Ray talk about governmental agencies being breached and then Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins the discussion and then they talk about the election results from Tuesday.
Segments 7-8: Dr. Demi Kouzounas joins and the discussion topic is abortion.
Segments 9-10: The panel welcomes Bryan Frates, musician for the veterans event tomorrow night to benefit The Travis Mills Foundation. They express their gratitude for all of the veterans and want to give back. They talk about the Fundraiser event happening at Erik’s Church on Saturday night, the suggested $10 donation cover charge, and more.
Segment 11: Ray gives out some stats on the people that served. Demi shares how difficult it was as a woman going into service, and they shares stories of service including Mike loosing part of his finger. Ray urges people to call in with the stories while serving.
Segment 12: Ray plays a clip of veteran survivors of Pearl Harbor and the Greatest Generations’ contributions.
Segment 13: Ray plays part of an interview of Mainer Charles Norman Shay and Ray reads the story of Dustin James Harris from his book “Every Stone Has A Story.” Mike talks about the differences between how our vets coming home were treated and how that affected them. They take calls.
Segment 14: Ray, Demi, and Mike welcome Dale Holman …… who is trying to organize a wrestling fundraising event featuring some big name wrestlers to benefit the Lewiston families.
Segment 15: Ray, Mike, and Demi take calls from various veterans.
Segment 16: Ray re-announces Roots Cafe‘s offering to veterans, and plays Josh Groban’s version of God, Bless America then says thank you and express how grateful he is to all of the veterans.
11-09-23 Thursday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson’s monologue is about the Republican Presidential Debate that happened last night, the candidate’s lack of decorum and childish behavior, and more.
Segment 2: Ray praises Former Maine Senator Bill Diamond for his yeomen work fighting for the children of Maine with the Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Foundation.
Segments 3-4: Bob Witkowski joins Ray from New Orleans and they talk about the weather for a minute and then about the election results in New Orleans.
Segment 5: Krista Newman from Aura joins Ray and they discuss the fundraiser happening tonight. Lewiston Strong Benefit Concert featuring Recycled Percussion with Don Campbell, Michael Corleto, Viva The Sensation, Laurie Jones, and Brit Martin! All proceeds will be going to: Lewiston/Auburn Area Response Fund: Victims & Family. Click here to find out more information or to buy tickets.
Segment 6: Ray talks more about Bill Diamond’s work and finally he is getting heard and the Maine Legislature is finally waking up.
Segments 7: Dave Ciullo (Career Management Services and host of The H.R. PowerHour on WLOB Radio) joins by phone and the talk about the weather, business location, remote working, streamlining the employee intake process, and more.
Segment 8: Ray talks about Travis Mills and the Foundation that he created and the fundraiser happening at Erik’s Church on Veteran’s Day, Saturday night.
Segment 9: Charlie Black and Dov Sacs joins Ray in studio. Charlie shares the death of his father, Trooper Charles Black who was shot and killed while responding to a bank robbery at First National Bank of Biddeford in South Berwick, Maine while off duty. He explains that on the 55th Anniversary of his death he put a Thin Blue Line flag up and caught all kinds of flack and was asked to take it down. This prompted him to start the Trooper Black Foundation. The Trooper Black Foundation is hosting a charity concert featuring the Maine Band, 12/OC and opener Toby McAllister. This is large fundraiser event to be held at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, ME on November 19th, 2023. The event is in honor of the four Maine State Police Troopers (David Lemieux, Jake Mowry, Dakota Stewart and Trooper Recruit Shane St. Pierre) who were struck by a motor vehicle in Hollis, Maine on August 27th, 2023. They all suffered broken bones which required surgery for their injuries sustained in the crash, and all of them have long roads to recovery ahead. Click here to buy tickets.
Segment 10: Ray admits that he is off of his game when someone sends him an article and he realizes that he knows Charlies mom.
Segments 11-12: Ray thanks Dave Ciullo for stopping by with a much needed coffee and treat. Brian Cummings (Veterans Forward) calls in to promote an upcoming event. They talk about what are some of the things that the team of Veterans Forward are doing to help veterans. Brian gives a shoutout to his whole team and the work that they do. The PTSD Help and Healing forum is an opportunity to explore post-traumatic stress and its impact on individuals, their families and our communities. Join us November 14th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You must register for this FREE event, Click Here To Register.
Segments 13-14: Ray and Dov talks about how Republican candidates cannot talk about abortion, even though they have a direct influence on this issue.
Segment 15: Mark Reilly joins Ray and Dov Sacks (Independence Law Maine) discuss the generosity of Dave Ciullo and they talk about Starbucks and the boys tease Ray. They also talk about a wide variety of topics including the Special Olympics Maine’s Lobster Dip, the French word for heart, the Starbucks Logo and more.
Segment 16: Ray talks about the culmination of the Richardson Family Golf Tournament to benefit The Travis Mills Foundation and the boys wrap up the show.