MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
03-18-26 Wednesday
Segment 1-2: Ray Richardson starts with an early Facebook Live as he talks about the ridiculous fight over Voter ID.
Segment 3: Ray talks about NATO and their lack of assistance against Iran, even after President Trump has asked for their assistance. He also reminds us of some of the money and deals that have been made with Iran over the years with many different Presidents.
Segment 4: Ray gives a shout out to Tom Bill and Randy Hughes (retiring golfer), and then gives a rundown for the rest of the show’s guests.
Segments 5-6: Ray, David Jones (FO Bailey and Maine Gubernatorial Candidate) and Dee Dee start with the Iranian people and the generational oppression that needs to be overcome, then they move on to the Maine Republican Party and people running for office, Maine’s economy, people running the State House, Ray gives statistics on education and goes back to leadership and the lack of candidates for every seat and that we as a party need to work together.
Segments 7-8: In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment, Ray and David talk about a couple of properties that he has available starting with one in Scarborough, then moves on to a Pownal horse farm, The boys discuss the red tape and costs of building housing, and the obstruction of government to build. There will be a fundraiser at DiMillo’s this Friday from 6-9. David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com.
Segments 9-10: Vernon Dukes ( The Town Farm, (207) 797-7997) join Ray and David in discussing the lack of the government supporting its citizens and let the working people be able to live on what they make. Ray is still frustrated with the Maine GOP not doing their job of recruiting candidates. Ray plays a clip and then they discuss it.
Segments 11-12: David reminds people about his fundraiser at DiMillo’s. Jane Margesson (AARP Maine) joins by phone to share information about Bitcoin scams. Jane urges people to call the AARP Maine Fraud line (877 -908-3360) or the Maine Bureau of Fraud Protections (207-626-8800) if you have been victim of a bitcoin or other type of fraud. Ray reads the obituary of Lt. Col. Shaw that was killed by a terrorist that attacked Old Dominion. Ray and Vern talk about The Town Farm needing an Accountant for their board.
Segments 13-14: Ray and Vern are joined by Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of Real America Voice and The Steve Gruber Show, heard on WLOB at 6pm) after Vern reminds people that they are looking for an Accountant for their board. They chat a minute about the snow that the big storm has dumped on Michigan and some of the weather, they oil and price of gas, the production of oil, the conversation turns up to Canada and their natural resources.
Segments 15-16: Ray starts with addressing a text message about offending NATO which renews the conversation of the US in foreign countries, and Trump Derangement Syndrome, the wars that America has been involved, the lack of reciprocity with other countries, and more.
03-17-26 Tuesday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson starts the day with some of the fallacies that the Democrats are trying to scare women voters about Voter ID, the Save Act, and more.
Segment 2: Ray plays and tries to sing an Irish Tune (The Wild Rover).
Segments 3-4: Ray welcomes Josh Findlay (Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s national Election Protection Project) as he explains that the Foundation’s mission is to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in by educating and affecting policymakers. Matt Jacobson (Summit Natural Gas of Maine) joins with a great t-shirt. They chat about the Democrats that used to want Voter ID that doesn’t want it now. The question is…why.
Segments 5-6: Ray, Matt, and Dee Dee welcome Lauren LePage (Fyre Strategies) as they discuss their heritage, Dee Dee shares hers and where she was born. Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, who is also a veteran) join the conversation and they talk about the investigation into U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, inflation and how everything leads back to the fed.
Segments 7-8: Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) join Ray, Lauren, Matt, and Dee Dee. They start with the submissions of signatures to the Sec. of State’s office and who got their signatures. The panel welcomes Ally Triolo (RNC Election Integrity Communication Director) and they discuss the SAVE America Act and that is it such a high priority and why. They also talk about the upcoming Watson v RNC case, and more.
Segments 9: Ray starts with Gov. Mills new ad attacking her opponent Graham Platner. The panel discuss how brutal and yet how accurate the claims are in the commercial.
Segment 10: Ray and Dee Dee talk about the band 12OC.
Segments 11-12: Former NH Gov. Chris Sununu (President & CEO, Airlines for America) joins by phone to discuss President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after talking about the airline industry and flight delays, the delays in payments to the TSA. They chat about Janet Mills’ new commercial.
Segments 13-14: Jeff Preble joins the party and they discuss the fallout of the Epstein Files, who has been named including George Mitchell, the double standard, Ray reads an announcement from the RNC about Paul LePage, the conversation turns to the advertising the campaigns and the money it is going to take, and more.
Segment 15-16: The group’s conversation starts with money and moves on to checks and then credit cards/Applepay, some how they get into favorite children and then Matt brings it back to energy and Jeff asks a couple of questions.
03-16-26 Monday
Segment 1-2: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson welcome Todd Piro (Co-Host of Fox and Friends on Fox News) as they begin with ride share drivers, College Basketball March Madness and the Florida Gators, children, candidates, lack of American Pride, movies, US Sen. Candidate Graham Platner, US Sen. Susan Collins. The boys go back to College Basketball and the brackets, and more.
Segments 3-4: Ray talks about the upcoming Veterans Forward Radiothon and the after party at Erik’s Church, the hospital issues in Maine, Affordable Healthcare and Drew Gattine’s new bill.
Segments 5-6: Vernon Dukes ( The Town Farm, (207) 797-7997) join Ray and Dee Dee as they discuss the billing policies of Maine’s healthcare system. Maine Rep. Josh Morris (R-Turner and Candidate for State Senate) joins the conversation after everyone sings Happy Birthday to Maine. They go back to Maine’s healthcare problems.
Segment 7: Ray puts a shout out for a dog trainer which brings up a conversation on Boca. He takes a detour to reflect on an article and they go back to dogs.
Segment 8: Ray asks Josh his opinion about last week’s Common Sense For Maine’s Debate.
Segments 9-10: Vern shares his thoughts on the debate and then Ray asks Retired Col. Ron Russell (Candidate for Maine CD 1, former Army Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret) his opinion. The boys move on to Maine’s economy sparked by yesterday’s Political Brew with Betsy Sweet. The conversation turns to Voter ID and requiring it to vote. Ray asks the Colonel about the Strait of Hormuz. Chuck Ellis (Muddy Waters Podcast, Chair Cumberland Cnty Republican Party) joins as they continue to discuss Iran.
Segments 11-12: Ray and the boys welcome Steve Robinson (The Maine Wire sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) as he shares more of the fraud that he has uncovered and more.
Segments 13-16: The panel talks about the education department and the mismanagement of funds and talk about solutions. They get into bullying, social media, phones in schools, securing schools, holding parents accountable for kids behavior, and more.
03-13-26 Friday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson gives the Rock Row Starbucks a big shout out. He moves on to the Democrats holding up funding to Homeland Security as terror attacks are ramping up and the Iranian War continues. His final shot was about the Legislation that did get passed. It was to protect payouts by the lawmakers for their inappropriate behavior, yet the same lawmakers were the ones screaming to release the Epstein Files.
Segment 2: Ray continues with his thoughts on the Iran War.
Segments 3-4: Ray responds to a text about religion and Christianity. He talks about God and how Faith works.
Segments 5-6: Joe Bruno (Community Pharmacy) joins Ray and they catch up and talk about News Center Maine’s Political Brew for a minute and then welcome Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) as they discuss the Common Sense For Maine‘s Gubernatorial Debate and the candidates, the polls ranking for Governor, rank choice voting’s effect, and way more.
Segments 7-8: Ray, Dee Dee, and Joe welcome Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland Maine) and they talk about his travels to a restaurant convention. He is stuck because of the Air Traffic Controllers. He shares some of the Maine restaurants that attended and the Weekend Special for DiMillo’s.
Segments 9-10: Sophia Pride joins Ray and Joe. They talk about what’s happening at UMO and the buildings, Spring Break, Pat’s Pizza, ICE Protest, politics at school, and more. Kenny Cianchette (Erik’s Church, Maine State Senate District 26). joins the fun.
Segments 11-12: Ray and the boys talk about the CSFM Gubernatorial Debate and Candidates, the Paid Family Leave Act, Ray questions what will be the catalyst for people to start taking notice of what his happening and getting involved to make a change in Augusta. The guys continue with more of the lacking including the DHHS system and the child deaths that have happened since Mills has taken office. Maine Gubernatorial Candidate Robert Wessels (VoteRobertWessels.com) joins the party.
Segment 13: The boys talk about the crazy idea, Certificate of Need law and share examples of what it is and who is subjected to this law. Rank Choice Voting, what is the first thing that he would do if elected Governor.
Segment 14: Robert and Ray talk about his plans if he is elected in more depth.
Segments 15-16: Robert answers some questions about his path to Governor, including if he was still working and Robert explains that he is dedicated to running for Governor, he quit his job and went on a two year journey knocking on doors and visiting people, rank choice voting, candidates working together.