MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
11-10-26 Tuesday
Segment 1-2: Ray Richardson talks about the American ingenuity that will disappear if we don’t start paying attention, and shares an personal experience of what he was talking about. Matt Jacobson (Summit Natural Gas of Maine) joins as he wishes the Marines a Happy Birthday! Ray talks about the last leg of the Travis Mills Foundation fundraiser that will be at Erik’s Church on Saturday night starting at 8pm. Tables are available in advance at $5 per seat! Walk-ins are welcome the night of the show for a $10 cover. Buy in advance, save money, and secure your seat! Come out for a great night of music by the great The Don Campbell Band while supporting a great cause.
Segment 3-4: Matt and Ray discuss the energy crisis in Maine and try to explain some of the options and challenges ahead this winter.
Segment 5-10: Lauren LePage (Fyre Strategies) joins and fills us in with what her father Rep. Paul LePage’s orientation in Washington, Jonathan “JB” Bush (Former Candidate for Maine Governor, Maine For Keeps Podcast) calls in and Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) joins the panel as they discuss the results of the local and national elections the blue tsunami, the business climate, the lack of candidates, what’s next for the Republican party, and more.
Segments 11-12: The panel talk about Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions.
Segments 13-14: Lauren heads off to the runoff count in Augusta, the boys talk about what is next for Maine as they project the new taxes that will be coming down the tracks.
Segments 15-16: Jon had to leave, Matt shares an update on his friend, Ray plays part of a sermon about purpose for your life, they start with what will some of the people in Sen. Collins office do now. They take calls.
11-09-26 Monday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson starts with the beautiful day, Todd joins and they talk about the election and how it will affect policies, Trump’s attitude and behavior, the Rhetoric from the elected people, working together to get things done.
Segment 3: Steven Christie (American Modular) joins Ray and they talk about the difference in modular homes and traditionally built homes, the sizes, and Ray asks Steven several questions about layout, affordability, and more. For more information, visit them at 45 Portland Road, Gray, Maine, call them (207) 572-3258 or email: sales@americanmodular.me today.
Segment 4: Ray and Dee Dee talk about the nastiness in political campaigns and that they miss the days with it was more important to educate people on what you will do once you get into office instead of how nasty your opponent is.
Segment 5-6: Vernon Dukes joins the fun and Ray gives him cigars from Tyler and Kate Thomas’ wedding. Vern talks more about messaging and how bad Republicans message.
Segments 7-8: Ray and Vern talk about the long history of targeting of Jews across the country. Ray wonder if people have ever heard of Kristallnacht (German: [kʁɪsˈtalnaχt] ⓘ; lit. ‘crystal night’) or the Night of Broken Glass, the Muslim movement, and more. Sophia Pride (College student) joins the conversation and tells us what she has been up to and her experience working for Sen. Collins.
Segments 9-10: The conversation starts with the voting turnout and results as Retired Col. Ron Russell (Candidate for Maine CD 1, former Army Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret) and Chuck Ellis (Muddy Waters Podcast, Chair Cumberland Cnty Republican Party) and they talk about the election and their messaging.
Segments 11-12: Bridget Quinn (AARP Maine’s Advocacy and Outreach Director) joins Ray to discuss the role of a Caregiver and to bring awareness to the work that they do and that they are the unsung heroes of the elderly or people that need help. There will be Join AARP Maine for a free screening of the documentary Caregiving on Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Northeast Historic Film/ Alamo Theatre in Bucksport, Secure your spot today, by clicking here. She also tells us about the free guide that they have available. There are a lot of articles on the national page as well. Ray asks about the dilemma of Iran and Col. Russell shares his opinion.
Segment 13-14: Ray asks Sophia shares her thought on the election and the conflicts. Ray asks Chuck his thoughts on the Maine Republican Party and how do we get the vote out.
Segments 15-16: Ray and Chuck continues the conversation.
11-06-26 Friday
Segments 1-4: Ray Richardson talks about the election and the race between Paul LePage and Matt Dunlap. The lack of confidence in Maine’s Sec. of State Shenna Bellows and he shares his reasons. Joe Bruno (Community Pharmacy) and Dee Dee joins Ray and Joe shares some of the discrepancies in the Maine elections across the state, policies and practices, the ballot printing issues.
Segments 5-6: Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins the election conversation as they talk about the different races.
Segments 7-8: Steve and Jon join the panel as Steve shares this weekend’s crab special and they talk about the campaigns that he worked on in Portland that was successful. They talk about the election, Todd Piro’s visit and the DiMillo’s leftovers, then Claude walks in with goodies from Solo Pane in Bath.
Segments 9-10: Husson President and some of the other upcoming guests for the Q-Point Podcast. They also chat about the election and how the weather played a part in Florida’s results.
Segments 11-12: Ray starts with a clip on the history of Bath Iron Works. Claude talks about there is a great example of how elections will affect BIW. The history of growing Maine’s population and how that has affected this latest cultural shift.
Segments 13-14: The boys welcome Clayton Ferguson (Executive Producer for Banijay Americas Live), they talks about LUMINISCENCE, the award-winning immersive experience, that will be at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Witness a show where live music, history, and video mapping come together to present this anchor of New York City’s heritage in a whole new light. They also have a special Luminiscence Christmas Edition – running November 18 – January 2. They talk about the personal journey behind this endeavor. For more information, visit https://luminiscence.com/new-york/.
Segments 15-16: They talk about music and how it can affect your creativity. Then Joe asks Ray about the vote on the new middle school for Windham Raymond.
11-05-26 Thursday
Segments 1-4: Ray Richardson and Dr. Michael Ciampi (Ciampi Family Practice) discuss the elections across the country and the implications. The school board meeting in Windham over the naming of the new middle school. Bill Diamond’s legacy and President Garfield. The mini-series on Netflix “Death by Lightning”. They move on to the election and the laws on voting.
Segment 5: Ray and Doc talk about life, then Ray plays a clip of Margaret Sanger on what she believes is evil and not to be brought into the world.
Segment 6-8: The conversation begins after we thank TBill for the Moran’s Breakfast Pizza about the lack of things that have gotten done during Trump’s second term and more. They continue to talk about Trump’s executive orders that will be overturned as soon as a Democrat President takes over. The lack of anything getting accomplished in Congress. David Ciullo (Career Management Services) joins to talk about AI in the workplace.
Segments 9-10: Dom joins and shares his thoughts on the elections across the state. Dee Dee shares her frustration in not knowing how to vote for someone like-minded and Ray gets really frustrated about boys in girls sports and the women standing down and not protecting.
Segment 11-16: Ray talks about the man who laid down the gauntlet: John 14 in the Bible. The behavior of President Trump was a huge deficit to voter turnout and results. They talk about the votes in Maine. Troy Jackson in Washington, Trump’s next two years, and Congress. The conversation continues on the Maine Republican party, how do we get things accomplished, and more…