Part 1: Ray and Joe discuss the latest MECEP press release: Tens of millions in proposed tax breaks for profitable businesses jeopardize Maine’s future. Ray asks “How do you get a tax refund if you don’t pay taxes. Joe says that the warped reasoning that if they tax the higher brackets more, they can fund their socialist programs. Joe also points out that the economy under Gov. Baldacci was so bad and they followed the MECEP’s plan.
Part 2: Ray reads a text messenger about the earned tax credit. Ray, Joe and Mark discuss the reasoning and results of this credit.
03-02-18 Guns
Ray, Joe and Mark discuss the school safety and gun issue. Joe has a hard time with students dictating the policies of America, especially since they don’t know the constitution and laws of our country. Ray understands that they are all scared and Joe sympathizes, but that shouldn’t over shadow the constitution.
03-02-18 Tariffs
Ray is joined by Joe Bruno and Mark Reilly this morning. The boys start talking about the latest Trump idea. Wall Street watchers await Friday’s reaction to President Trump’s tariff plan, which sent the Dow down. Trump said the tariffs on aluminum and steel imports will level the playing field for American companies and help them expand after plant closings in recent years.
03-01-18 Pat Callaghan
Part 1: Pat Callaghan of NEWS CENTER Maine joins us and spotlights a special tonight. #ListenToMe is a school violence forum developed by NEWS CENTER Maine, airing at 7:00 PM. Our goal was to give Maine teens a voice where some may not be listening. Then, Ray, Peter and Pat talk about the President’s stance on Guns. Pat says that Pres. Trump seems to say things “off the cuff” and wonders how serious he was. Ray is concerned about “due process”.
Part 2: They talk about music and songs that you can’t sit still while listening to them. Ray brings us all down with Ranked Choice Voting.