05-27-25 Tuesday

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Segment 1:  Ray and Dee Dee Richardson talk about their Memorial Day weekend and the patriotism that is coming back to our country.


Segment 2:  Ray talks about the Big Beautiful Bill and more.

Segments 3-4:  Ray talks about Memorial Day and plays a clip of how the Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, celebrated….Africa Day. He gets into Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, a comment given by Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) shares why we need illegal immigrants, and more.

Segments 5-6:  Ray starts with a clip of Scott Pelley (Former CNN Journalist) and comments on it. David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) and Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research) joins and they talk about the affect that the Big Beautiful Bill, the economy, and more.

Segments 7-8:  Ray plays a clip from the National Memorial Concert and welcome Matt Jacobson (Retired Navy, Director Sales & Marketing for Summit Natural Gas of Maine) and they talk about the feeling of Memorial Day and patriotism.


Segment 9:  Ray and the gang talk about Vern Dukes in a pink tutu for Veterans Forward which brings up a great discussion about BBQ.

Segment 10:  Ray and Matt discuss President Trump expected to sign three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that nullify California’s Clean Air Act (CAA) preemption waivers and energy.

Segment 11:  The boys continue to discuss the environment and energy, man-made issues, Ryan Schmelz (Reporter Fox News Radio) join the boys to talk about Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and the expected schedule, Medicaid, and other cuts that might happen.

Segment 12:  Ray poses the question about who was here before the Indians.

Segments 13-14:  Matt and Ray discuss the execution of the two diplomats in Washington and the ramifications on the world’s stage. They take calls.

Segments 15-16:  The boys continue to take calls. This brings up a discussion about the protestors that are exactly the people that would be killed if they went to Gaza and other virtual signaling, and more.

05-26-25 Monday

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No Show This Morning As We Pay Tribute To Those who Gave Their All

05-23-25 Friday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson is joined by Ryan Schmelz (Reporter Fox News Radio) and they discuss Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill.


Segment 2:  Ray plays a moving clip and talks about the real meaning of Memorial Day.

Segments 3-4:  Ray takes calls.


Segments 5-6:  Ray starts with the Maine Legislature the Censure of Rep. Laurel Libby, the people that lost their voice, and more. Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins and they talk about the business of the Maine Legislature, potential Maine Gubernatorial Candidates, and more.

Segments 7-8:  Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland Maine) join Ray and they discuss yesterday’s Maine Veterans Forward Radiothon and the after-party at Erik’s Church, hospitality, the scholarships given out, the up and coming chefs, getting along with people of differing opinions.

Segments 9-10:  Ray and Dee Dee are joined by Bill Diamond (Walk A Mile In Their Shoes) who shares information on their big fundraiser coming up with The Cabin Masters, a concert featuring the Ocean House Road Band on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at The Woodshed in Manchester. This is a kid friendly event. They also discuss the mission and people that are helping out and the disbelief before they find out the facts. The ineffective Maine Legislature.

Segments 11-12:  Steve Robinson (The Maine Wire) joins Ray and he shines light on a coalition of groups that received lucrative no-bid contracts from the Mills Administration and Gateway Community Services, and other misappropriated funding.

Segments 13-14:  Kent Strang (Americans for Prosperity) and Ray talk about Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and the urgency in getting it passed, the benefits that will affect everyday citizens and small businesses, the accomplishments that the Trump administration has already done without this Bill, but would like to see the prosperity continue.

Segments 15-16:  Ray takes calls. Ray remembers and honors the men and women that gave the full measure of devotion.

05-22-25 Veterans Forward Radiothon

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Donations Links:

Click Here:  Veterans Forward Donations 

Call 844-303-8387 or Text Maine Veterans to 50155

Thank You To ALL Of Our Sponsors and Donors

 

6:00 am – 7:00 am Sponsored by Nappi Distributors



7:00 am – 8:00 am Sponsored by McVety’s Hearth and Home




8:00 am – 9:00 am Sponsored by Independence Law Maine and New Hampshire



9:00 am – 11:00 am Sponsored by Patriot Insurance




11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sponsored by Claude Berube


12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Sponsored by Gorham Sand and Gravel

    • Brian Cummings, Air Force – Director of Veteran Services, Veterans Forward
    • AJ Jones – Marine – Maine Veterans Forward
    • Todd Crawford – Navy & Army – Maine Veterans Forward, President
    • Tom Bill – Common Sense of Maine
    • Michael McGonagle –
    • Scott Brown – former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts, former United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, former dean of New England Law Boston, Tri-Athlete, Retired Col. Army National Guard, and musician (Scott Brown and the Diplomats)
    • Guy Benson – Radio/TV personality
    • Matt Jacobson – Retired Navy, Director Sales & Marketing for Summit Natural Gas of Maine


1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sponsored by Athena’s Cantina Restaurant and Food Truck


2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sponsored by WLOB Radio


3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sponsored by Les Wilson and Son/Greater Portland Christian School

    • Todd Crawford – Navy & Army – Maine Veterans Forward, President
    • Arnold and Cheryl Young – Veteran Family (Arnold Served Army & Navy, Cheryl Veteran Spouse)
    • Ret. Col. Ron Russell – (Retired Army Col. and Green Beret)
    • Arnold and Cheryl Young – Veteran Family (Arnold Served Army & Navy, Cheryl Veteran Spouse)
    • Mike Mercer – Navy – F3 Defense
    • Vern Dukes – Cafe 1055
    • Mark Reilly – Army
    • Jeff Preble – ICF Concrete
    • JD Downing- Navy – Cafe 1055
    • Linc Merrill – Patriot Insurance


4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sponsored by Erik’s Church


5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sponsored by Unity Lodge

    • Mike Mercer – Navy – F3 Defense
    • Vern Dukes – Cafe 1055
    • Mark Reilly – Army
    • Danielle – Veteran – Recipient of services and gives appreciation to AJ and Brian
    • Al Lappin – Al Lappin Landscaping – Donor
    • Serena Powell – Executive Director – FedCap (Parent company of Maine Veterans Forward)
    • Dee Dee Richardson
    • Todd Crawford – Navy & Army – Maine Veterans Forward, President


 

Donations Links:

Text: Veterans Forward to 50155