08-01-25 Friday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson talks about Maine’s Governor Race 2026. He announced the Gubernatorial Debates that the Common Sense For Maine PAC will be holding. There will be two events because there are so many with their hats in the ring. Tuesdays September 16 & 23 at Dunegrass CC in Old Orchard Beach.


Segment 2:  Ray talks about President Donald Trump reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test for American children and what it meant to him growing up.

Segment 3:  Ray talks about business-like qualities that needs to be a part of government.

Segment 4:  Ray talks about Christmas in July.

Segments 5-6:  Ray and Dee Dee talk about Dee Dee’s 21st Birthday Party and that gets him thinking of putting on a party. Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins and they talk about Maine government, Gov. Mills, Gov. Mills running against Sen. Collins, and more.

Segments 7-8:  Ray and Dee Dee talk about toes in the sand and warm water. Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland Maine) join and the conversation continues about how beautiful and geographically diverse state that Maine offers every personality. The boys talk about how Maine’s government is affecting businesses and the visitors. Then Steve tantalizes us with the Weekend Special of Swordfish.

Segment 9:  Ray welcomes Ryan Schmelz (Fox News Radio Reporter) to discuss the latest in the world of politics in Washington. They have a great conversation about a multitude of things happening in Washington.

Segment 10:  Ray talks about the ticket give-away for a comedy night in Southern Maine on August 19. He explains the rules of the contest and reads some of the slogans he has received.

Segment 11:  Ray continues to read some of the great slogans that he has received. He reminds people about Gubernatorial Debates that the Common Sense For Maine PAC will be holding. There will be two events because there are so many with their hats in the ring. Tuesdays September 16 & 23 at Dunegrass CC in Old Orchard Beach. He explains why two nights, the type of questions that will be asked, and the state regulations and enforcement of said regulations and laws.

Segment 12:  Ray continues with some of the great slogans coming in on the McVety’s Stoves of Maine Text Line.

Segments 13-14:  He take a calls about what Common Sense For Maine PAC what it is and stands for and some of the members.

Segments 15-16:  Ray announces the 20th Military Appreciation Game at the Sea Dogs that is open to any military family. Ray welcomes Steve Robinson (The Maine Wire). They talk a couple of the things that Steve is looking to shed light on including the marijuana grows and organized crime in Maine, US Attorney General Pam Bondi, the human trafficking into Maine, Maine’s Attorney General Aaron Frey’s turning a blind eye on the issue, the Governor’s office talking points, and more.

07-31-25 Thursday

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Segment 1:  Ray and Dee Dee Richardson are joined first thing by Ryan Schmelz (Fox News Radio Reporter) and Dr. Michael Ciampi (Ciampi Family Practice). Ryan shares what is happening on Capitol Hill and then we go back in time with Doc Ciampi to our childhood. Ray shares some of today’s guests.


Segment 2:  Ray and Doc talk about the PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) service that Ciampi Family Practice offers.

Segments 3-4:  Bob Witkowski (Where Y’at Magazine) joins the boys and chat about Doc’s visit to New Orleans. They get into the St. Peter’s Italian Street Festival happening in Portland this weekend and some of the talent that will be appearing and the some of Portland’s French and Italian history. Ray asks Bob his opinion about the controversy over the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle commercial.

Segments 5-6:  Sarah Parshall Perry (Vice President & Legal Fellow, Defending Education) joins and they discuss the the emails from Pender Makin (Commissioner of Education at Maine Department of Education) and the Constitution and the Founders of America. They also discuss that Maine is failing in all of the benchmarks except for DEI issues.

Segment 7:  Doc shares information for Firefighters, Police, and First Responders who all have high stress jobs that affect mental and physical health. For a free acupuncture treatment in support for the constant efforts they make contact Downeast Acupuncture at 207-879-0442. They get into the FDA and the ingredients that are put in to our food.

Segment 8:  Doc shares his info for the PRP again before he heads off to doctoring.

Segment 9:  Ray explains the reason he is coming back a little late coming in. The Common Sense For Maine group including Tom Bill, who brought in Moran Market’s Pizza, and Gary Prolman (Law Offices of Gary Prolman), who brought in delicacies from Reilly’s Bakery, Mark Reilly, David Stearns, Mark Daniels (Automotive Everything) and Dov Sacks (Independence Law Maine and New Hampshire) also join. Dominic Pugliares (Dunegrass) describes his view on how the summer is going with tourism from Canada.

Segment 10:  Ray quickly reintroduces the group. He asks David Stearns why he got involved in CSFM.

Segment 11-12:  Ray reintroduces the group and they share a little about themselves. Mark Daniels shares a marathon to create awareness for suicide prevention. He is selling shirts to raise funds. Contact him 207-655-3101(shop #) or (207) 318-0101 or email him Automotive.everything@yahoo.com. They talk about suicide, suicide prevention methods, and catalysts. Ray brings up the American Eagle commercial to get their opinions.

Segments 13-16:  The conversation continues with the boys about a lot of different topics including how Ray and Mark R. met, stories of friends and growing up in small town Maine. Ray asks them about their opinion on the economy. They also discuss property tax, energy costs, school over-reaching, teachers not able to focus on just teaching, curriculum constantly changing, and more.

07-30-25 Wednesday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson starts with the relaxing night he had last night. Then moves on to Maine Sec. of State Shenna Bellows and her “transparency” in her job and actions. He points out a couple of examples, like the referendum questions that she opposes, the voter rolls that are suppose to be accessible to view, FOA request, Voter ID, and more.


Segment 2:  Ray talks about Freedom and he speaks about the Bible Study Group he belongs to.

Segments 3-4:  Ray shares a song by a young girl named Skyler Derrington, survivor of the Camp Mystic floods in Texas, rewrote Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” to share her story and honor the lives lost. She shares who inspired her and is surprised to be introduced to Lauren Daigle on stage. Ray talks about the Op-Ed in the Press Herald by Douglas Volk is a former board member of the Maine Turnpike Authority about Chick-fil-a in the rest areas on the turnpike.


Segments 5-6:  Ray, Dee Dee and David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) chat about a lot of different subject including the song Ray played, Chick-fal-a, and more. Gunny Mike Hall joins the boys and they chat about the Russia collusion scandal and the truth that is starting to be revealed, and the people that it is uncovering.

Segment 7:  In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment, the boys start with interest rates, and Jerome Powell (Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States) and Governmental spending, and more. For more information, David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455, or email: info@fobailey.com.

Segment 8:  Ray and David starts with the Bee Gees. Then David talks about his run for Maine Governor and shares a little bit of his platform and why he is running. For more information on how to get involved or his campaign, visit Jones2026.com.

Segments 9-10:  The boys welcome James Lynch and Bill Walbridge both from The Town Farm, (207) 797-7997). Bill shares a little bit about what The Town Farm’s mission is all about. We learn about James’ story and path to The Town Farm. They talk about Faith and prayer.

Segments 11-12:  Ray plays Shake it off for David’s grandchildren. The boys get in a discussion about the GDP (Gross domestic product) and how it is going up higher than expected, job growth, and more.

Segment 13-15:  Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of Real America Voice and The Steve Gruber Show) joins Ray and they talk about the GDP, the governmental involvement in everything, private enterprises doing a better job in every aspect than government, Jerome Powell, Ray explains the new Family Leave Act that Maine enacted, just to name a few of the subjects.

Segment 16:  Ray shares a little bit of tomorrow’s line up for the show and gives another shout out to Moran’s Market.

07-29-25 Tuesday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson talks about the shooting at the NYC office building, mental illness, and more.


Segment 2:  Ray goes through the Maine Governor’s race and how rank choice voting will effect the outcome in the primary.

Segment 3:  Ray talks about the social contagion with a political agenda that is affecting our Maine schools. He reads a Fox News article about emails provided to Fox News Digital that show Maine Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin writing memos for all the state’s school districts after President Donald Trump began to make executive orders addressing public education.

Segment 4:  Ray gives a little rundown for today’s guests.

Segments 5-6:  Ray and David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) and Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research) join and Peter shares his vacation on the beach and his upcoming trip to Maine. They get into some of the economic headlines and Peter shares his thoughts on them.

Segments 7-8:  Matt Jacobson (Retired Navy, Director Sales & Marketing for Summit Natural Gas of Maine) joins the party. Dr. Earle hangs around to continue the discussion on the economy and how it might affect the Jobs Report and interest rates, changes in some of business policies, employment, online learning, and more.

Segments 9-10:  Ray starts with the people texting with interest in the Peter Earle event. Ray discusses an article that he sent Matt about small nuclear power plants, the prices of energy, taxes on energy, gas tax, sin taxes, and more.

Segments 11-12:  The discussion revolves around public office, the pursuit of office and the differences in Democrat and Republican definition of the job. Sen. Susan Collins’ work ethic, and that she embodies what the Founders had in mind. They get into the budget and the priorities of the elected people and the priorities of the average citizen.

Segment 13:  Ray starts with sharing the 1st Common Sense For Maine commercial on his Facebook Page. He continues to talk about the Maine government not taking care of or caring about the most vulnerable. Matt talks about the changes happening in the railroad industry. There are mergers and potential mergers that are changing the landscape in rails. They talk about getting caught up in the day and not taking every day as a Blessing.

Segment 14:  Ray plays Summertime and then he brings up the story about Old Orchard Beach police hiring an illegal immigrant that had an expired visa, which brings the conversation on employment policies and immigration practices. They have quite the discussion.

Segments 15-16:  The boys start with comments about a commercial and it moves on to video games and the energy that gamers need to power all of their computers, and more. They take calls.