Regular Political Roundtable member, Republican Party Leader Demi Kouzounas calls in from Washington to give us her take on the State of the Union Address. She had the privilege of attending this year.
02-01-18 MSSPA
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
is represented by Meris Bickford CEO of the horse shelter, and Kathy Woodbrey, treasurer, are in from the farm to share with everyone a program they are promoting. They will continue the work of the Maine Equine Welfare Alliance to provide temporary, emergency food assistance for the horses of Maine. Thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), the MSSPA will offer short-term food assistance, which can provide a safety net, allowing a horse to remain in a loving, healthy home. If you would like to donate, volunteer or have any questions call 207-892-3040 or visit www.msspa.org. They have a great partnership program with the Women’s Correctional Center.
02-01-18 ACLU
Part 1: Ray goes after the ACLU. They are for female genital mutilation and now they really have gone crazy. Faiz Shakir, national political director at the American Civil Liberties Union. “Tonight, President Trump said the word ‘America’ more than 80 times in his speech. Yet, after a divisive first year, we hear and feel how exclusionary that ‘America’ is, with policies that have harmed so many vulnerable American communities. The ACLU stands ready to protect these communities, both in the courts and at the polls. Obama might have weaponized the FBI to undermine an elections. They discussion continues on to electoral votes.
Part 2: Ray continues the same discussion.
02-01-18 100 Things to do in Portland
Jim Richardson (Ray’s Brother) joins Peter McFarland, Bob and Ray. Bob Witkowski of Visit Portland, Host of Inside Portland and author or 100 Things to do in Portland Maine Before You Die brings us Super Bowl Sunday at Bingas Wingas. He suggests the KGB sauce if you like the “heat”. They have lots of big TVs and nice big comfortable seating downstairs.