06-09-23 Friday

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Segments 1-2:  Ray Richardson opens up this Friday with Trump’s classified document case and the President’s authority over classified documents, the elected people that serve the people of America, the differences in Trump’s and Biden’s classified document cases, the elected office is what is important, not the person that is sitting in the chair in that office and he uses Gov. Mills as an example.


Segments 3-4:  Ray talks about being proud of America and Dee Dee reads the oath that the President of the United States. Gunny Mike calls in to talk about President Biden’s troubles.

Segments 5-6:  Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins Ray and explains that he had Covid and it knocked him for a loop. They get down to business with the Abortion Bills, the DHHS system, OPEGA Report, and more.

Segment 7:  Ray welcomes Steve Karp who is running for RSU 40 School Board in Waterboro. He shares a brief personal history and why he decided to run for office. They get into the school board which is made up of 16 people, Josh Blackman and Nichole Taylor can all make a difference. For more information, call 207-790-0297 or email slkarp56@gmail.com.

Segment 8:  Ray is joined by Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce (https://www.cumberlandso.org). Ray teases Sheriff Joyce about the life of law enforcement being like it was in Mayberry, they discuss some of the past mascots like McGruff the Crime Dog, and Retro Bill of the D.A.R.E. program of law enforcement.

Segments 9-10:  Sheriff Joyce and Ray discuss the potential summer uptick in traffic accidents and the frustration with the Maine Legislature. He gives one of the biggest frustrations of trying to get a bill passed to fix a loophole.

Segments 11-12:  Ray and Sheriff Joyce continue the discussion with the frustration of the Bills coming out of the Maine Legislature including Maine’s Bill An Act to Safeguard Gender-affirming Health Care, LD 1735, and how it will affect law enforcement, human trafficking, homelessness, the plan to deal with the migrant issue, the cartel, finding solutions, and more.

Segment 13:  Ray takes calls. Ben Smith joins Ray and Dee Dee in the studio and they talk about Red City Ale House and then take another call.

Segment 14:  Ben’s family joins Ray in the studio and they discuss transgenders competing in women’s sports.

Segment 15:  Amy, Sophia, Lucia Pompeo, and Ben Smith (Junction Bowl / The Sidecar, and now open, Red City Ale House) are all in the studio just cutting up and having fun. They talk about the three vastly different restaurants they have and whether to open another venue. Ray asks Sophia about her plans and more.

Segment 16: Ray and Ben talk about what is trending for fine whiskeys at The Sidecar and some of the upcoming acts for this weekend. They talk about the Red City’s teardrop speakers and where their parking is available.

06-08-23 Thursday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson talks about the indictment of Former President Trump on the classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago, and that the concern shouldn’t be about that he had the documents, but rather the security that was supposed to be protecting said documents and uses some of the other people that have been found with classified documents as examples.


Segment 2:  Ray continues with more thoughts on the classified document process.

Segments 3-4:  Ray urges people that seek a government office to be worthy of sitting in that seat. He wants a government that will look out for the country’s people, not look out for themselves. Ray feels so passionate about answering the call of history. Bob Witkowski joins Ray and they talk about some of the Former Presidents and their nationalism. Americans have become isolationists, and the art of relationships has gone by the by.

Segments 5-6:  Claude Berube joins Ray and they chat about the National Anthem and Claude’s new book, The Philippine Pact: A Connor Stark Novel. He describes the Connor Stark series premise. He and Ray shares stories. They talk about Claude’s mama, Georgette, and her service in the Maine Legislature.

Segment 7:  New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu joins Ray and they discuss the Canadian fires and the effect it is having in New Hampshire and other US states, illegal immigrants coming over the northern border, the lack of help from the national government, vetting people coming across the borders, Gov. Sununu’s future plans, and more.

Segment 8:  Ray and Dee Dee talk about the intro music and the tax burden of Maine, Government spending, and more.

Segment 9:  Ray is joined by Dave Ciullo (Career Management Services and host of The H.R. PowerHour on WLOB Radio) and they discuss the lack of common sense in the workplace and more.

Segment 10:  Ray reads the Walk A Mile In Their Shoes ad submitted for Richardson Magazine and the disgraceful manner that this poor child, Maddox Williams, was ignored and neglected by not just the DHHS, but the oversight committee, and every other Maine agency that was supposed to protect him.

Segment 11:  Ray plays a clip from Creed II, and then compares it to the American way. He takes calls from Steve of Westbrook and Al from Saco.

Segment 12:  Ray gives a shout-out to Former Maine Sen. Patrick Corey who does the graphic design for the Walk A Mile In Their Shoes ads and flyers. He also announces that next Thursday (6/15 am) at 7:30 Victoria Vose, Maddox’s paternal grandmother, will be here to share her story. He shares his frustration over the state not obeying the laws that they are supposed to be protecting.

Segment 13:  Ray addresses a text about what he sees in the mirror. He delves into the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Christopher Wray, President Biden’s financial enrichment over his fifty years of government employment, the concept of being innocent until proven guilty is not relevant anymore, the principles of the American experiment. He urges you to go to Maine.gov and look up the bills that are being voted on in Augusta.

Segment 14:  Ray takes a call from John.

Segment 15:  Ray talks about the presumption of innocence regarding Former President Trump, new indictments, Former AG Bill Barr’s comments, House Oversight Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin, Georgia elections, classified documents, and President Biden’s bribery scenes. He continues to talk to the caller, John, and other callers as well.

Segment 16:  Ray talks about Trump’s classified document case and the President’s authority over Classified Documents, Georgia’s election interference, and more.

06-07-23 Wednesday

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Segment 1-2:  Ray Richardson talks about the Maine Legislature and their priorities and how it works.


Segment 3:  David Jones joins Ray and Dee Dee in the studio. They start off with woke companies and behind-the-scenes power that companies are forced to contend with.

Segment 4:  The boys talk about

Segment 5:  Ray plays a clip from Shawn Haggerty. David shares a message from Sophia Pride with a list of write-in candidates who she is endorsing for Falmouth School Board Annalise Larsen and Emily H. Morton. Ray talks about the real need for public education and that it is the real equalizer. They take a call from Punta Gorda Dave.

Segment 6:

Parts 7-8:  In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment, they welcome Kevin Gerspach of Bay Area Title. Ray shares a story of how Kevin stepped up to the plate and was willing to help Conner and his clients. They also talk about the need for title insurance, Ray asks questions about the process if it isn’t a clean title. For more information contact Kevin by phone: Cell 516-551-0347  Office 207-775-5900  Email kevin@bayareatitle.com.

Segments 9-10:  Ray and David talk about subsidies, Central Maine Power, the energy supplier’s rate increase, Mike Pence and Chris Christie getting into the race, Donald Trump, and others. Gordon Draper calls in to answer David’s question.

Segment 11:  Alf Anderson ( AARP Maine‘s Associate State Director for Advocacy and Outreach) joins Ray and they talk about Net Energy Billing, LD 1347, CMP, and other advocacy issues that they are concerned with in Augusta. If you have any questions contact Alf by phone at (207) 776-6302 or email at aanderson@aarp.org.

Segment 12:  Ray continues to talk about the previous segment issue and then takes a call.

Segments 13-14:  Ray continues to talk about the solar subsidy bill in Augusta. He urges people to contact their legislators. He takes calls.

Segment 15:  Ray takes calls including Mike Mercer to update us on his cancer journey and to promote the Emerald Society Golf Scramble.

Segment 16:  Ray takes another call.

06-06-23 Tuesday

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Segment 1:  Ray Richardson talks about the brave men that faced the suicide mission of taking Normandy Beach known as D-Day (The Day That Will Live In Infamy) including  Charles Norman Shay (a Penobscot tribal elder, writer, and decorated veteran of both World War II and the Korean War.


Segment 2:  Ray plays a little bit of a History Channel documentary about D-Day which gives an accurate description of what it was like for a soldier approaching Normandy. President Eisenhower’s radio address and prayer for our success.

Segment 3:  David Jones joins Ray and Dee Dee. He and Ray question why two members of the U.S. House Oversight Committee reviewed a credible unclassified FBI document relating to a whistleblower’s bribery allegations against President Joe Biden from when he was serving as vice president.

Segment 4:  Sophia Pride and John Lewis join the group. They talk about Sophia’s swim meet and what John has been up to and Maine’s Black Flies versus Florida’s no see-ems. Ray explains D-Day to Sophia.

Segment 5:  Ray plays a clip from Charles Norman Shay (a Penobscot tribal elder, writer, and decorated veteran of both World War II and the Korean War) as he describes his story on Omaha Beach. The discussion is about schools not teaching history, and lack of knowledge of civic activities such as the Pledge of Allegiance in classrooms, kids growing up with privilege, life in the Philippines, and more.

Segment 6:  Ray plays another clip of Veterans describing D-Day. The panel talks about the lack of media coverage since 9/11.

Segment 7:  Ray plays another clip from a Veteran’s story. Gunny Mike calls in to share some of the different stories of D-Day. They talk about the decline of social clubs and personal connections and more.

Segment 8:  Ray plays another Vet’s story. They talk about Karen Gilles and her absence. They talk about poppies being sold by the lodge to raise money on Memorial Day. David brings up personal connections, block parties, and the choices that we make with our time.

Segment 9:  Ray plays a clip of Guy Whidden sharing his story of surviving. Sean Spicer joins the fun and shares some of his thoughts on D-Day as a serving member of the armed forces. They also discuss the FBI/Biden documents, and people throwing their names out there for President. Follow his journey and listen to his podcasts on his website (seanspicer.com).

Segment 11:  Ray plays more of the clip of Charles Norman Shay (a Penobscot tribal elder, writer, and decorated veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. John, David, Dee Dee, and Ray discuss the Indian tribes’ knowledge, the Wind Talkers, and more.  The panel gets into a discussion about block parties and being nice. Cheryl calls in with a story of her father that participated in D-Day. Arthur Langley calls in and reminisces about a dear friend, Robert D. Grant.

Segment 12:  They talk about all of the veterans that have served, but especially those that were there on D-Day. They also talk about John’s wife and Mother-in-law being part of the Penobscot Indian Tribe.

Segments 13-14:  Ray, Dee Dee, and John discuss church, teaching history, and more.

Segment 15:  Ray played another clip about why WWII was fought. He and John talk about the sacrifices that were made to protect America and Europe. He remembers Bud Thorne. They talk about Hitler and his personality which brings a conversation about Ma & Pa Barker and Ted Bundy. They take a call.

Segment 16:  Ray and John talk about life’s circumstances and that is what makes us.