Fox News Radio’s Simon Owen brings us politics in Russia. Will Putin run for President again? The “deadline” is about ten weeks out for an election on March 2018. As of right now, there is only one name being bounced around as an opposition to Putin, Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny, who is currently in jail.
Part 1: Caller wants Ray to explain why he gives Portland Mayor Ethan Striming air time. Wants to know how he has a fundamentally intelligent conversations. Ray says he is not influenced by what others say and believes that if you hear it out the source’s mouth it is much more powerful.
Surprise call from Tony Buxton of Preti Flaherty calls in and says hello. He is also a Former Chair of the Maine Democratic Party.
Part 2: The last five minutes of the show brings another familiar caller.
Fox News Radio’s Jon Decker tells us how President Trump’s visit to Puerto Rico went yesterday. He was actually with the Pres. on this trip and describes the devastation. Homes without roofs, roads that were impassable and the issues they are having getting supplies and food to the people that are in need.
Portland Maine’s Mayor Ethan Strimling calls in this morning for a lively discussion with David Jones, State Sen. Bill Diamond and Ray about last night’s planning committee. Tiffs and how the incentives work. Ray asks how to rewards and incentives to current businesses. Bill talks about the same incentives on a state level. How can businesses play on a level playing field if one receives Tiffs and the other doesn’t. Bill asks the Mayor about Portland and gun controls. Comprehensive Gun Control needs to be addressed. Chicago is a gun free city, but guns are so easy to get and they not legal.