MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
10-16-26 Friday
Segments 1-4: Ray and Dee Dee Richardson are joined by Pete McVety as they talk about last night’s debate between Sen. Susan Collins and Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson. The boys also get into the Portland Maine government letting Portland go into despair and becoming a haven for drugs and homelessness.
Segments 5-9: Shawn Moody (Moody’s Collision), Thad Moody (Candidate for Maine Senate District 30) and Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) join the fun as they talk continue to about last night’s debate and the comment from Troy to “shut up”. The conversation continues about the ability to work together, Shawn tells a story about the shady side of politics and Mike gives his predictions and they discuss the campaigns, Mark Reilly and Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) join the fun. Ray and Thad chat about why he is running for the Maine Senate and his campaign. Jon talks about the checks that was sent out by Gov. Mills administration and they discuss who received the $300 checks. Ray turns back to Thad and Jon talk about the absence of Gov. Mills. They got back to Troy Jackson’s claims. and more.
Segment 10: joins by phone and shares information about her dogs. She talks about her podcasts with Gov. Mills, Bobby Charles, and some of the other candidates.
Segment 11-12: Mark and Ray talk about some of the local things that have happened like the child deaths in Maine in the last eight years and more.
Segment 13-16: Dan Shea (The Marson-Moller-McNulty Professor of Government at Colby College) and Nick Jacobs (Goldfarb Family Distinguished Associate Professor of American Government at Colby College) co-authored a book: The Rural Voter: The Politics of Place and the Disuniting of America. They discuss their book, the genesis, the race in Texas, and more.
10-15-26 Thursday
Segments 1-2: Ray starts the show with a little bit of Bach. He and Dee Dee Richardson chat a little about this morning’s weather, and then Ray talks about America, the claims of the candidates in Maine that are not accurate, the news outlets not being non-biased, and reflects on the simpler times.
Segments 3-4: Bob Witkowski joins Ray and Dee Dee and they discuss music and how it can shape your mood especially classical, Ray gives a shout out to Marge DiMillo, common courtesies, the way we behave today compared to yesteryear.
Segments 5-6: Ray talks about our electricity rates and compares them to surrounding states. He questions why there is such a difference between New Hampshire and Maine. Who was in charge of setting those costs and logically how can you blame Trump instead of the individual states that make policy. Ray talks about being calm and previews David Ciullo hit next segment.
Segments 7-8: They talk about doing business in Maine and navigating all of the rules and regulations, the TD Bank office building that is now sitting empty because they left the state because of Maine policies. This brings up a discussion about some of the politicians like Chellie Pingree and Susan Collins achievements.
Segments 9-10: The Common Sense for Maine guys push everyone to go and vote and take someone or more with you. They continue with the energy policy that directly affects you to pay for their solar subsidies, and more.
Segments 11-13: Stephanie Anderson (Cumberland County District Attorney Candidate) joins the boys and they talk about the lack of leadership in the DA’s office, Dom asks her how she thinks that the race is going. The Sheriffs Union’s endorsement. Dom shares the Town Hall with Shawn Moody and Bobby Charles at Dunegrass CC in Old Orchard Beach tonight from 5pm-7pm. They talk about the current Cumberland County DA office policies, and more.
Segments 14-16: Ray asks Stephanie a couple of questions, they take calls first one is how she would handle fireworks being shot toward police, and other questions. Ray asks her how to get signs. You can email her: stephanieandersonforda@gmail.com.
10-14-26 Wednesday
Segment 1-2: Ray Richardson starts this morning with last night’s debate and merges his frustration at the attack ads that are not telling the truth and using revisionist history because some of they can, he the difference between Medicare and Medicaid and who authored it and cut it.
Segments 3-4: Ray continues with his frustration on the status of the Maine status. People can’t afford to live here, but can’t afford to move away, yet the people that have been in charge continue to think it’s okay to continue to tax and raise costs on Mainers because they continue to vote for the same people.
Segment 5-6: David Jones (FO Bailey Real Estate) and Dee Dee discuss kids and the rain. Ray brings up the frustration that he is having with the debates and the constant deceptions from the people that have been in charge of our state. Dee Dee and David continue with people moving from away and get elected just to change everything to be like where they came from. The boys continue with the need to elect people that are like minded and Ray brings up how much corruption is in our government and the lies that everyone is believing.
Segments 7-8: In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment, David and Ray discuss the development problems in Maine, buying and selling property, investing properties, how this election will impact real estate and the trickle down affect on our economy which will effect Maine businesses. For more information on this discussion or anything real estate, contact FO Bailey: 207-781-1111, David’s cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com.
Segments 9-10: Ray and Dee Dee talk about a couple of the reasons to vote responsibly, Peter Bolduc (The Town Farm, (207) 797-7997) join the conversation. The boys discuss the methadone problem that the government has been trying and Peter shares the difference that The Town Farm offers and why they are having so much success. For more information, give Peter a call today and help you or your loved one find themselves again.
Segment 11: Ray welcomes Jane Margesson (Senior Communications Director for the AARP Maine) as she shares their last shedding and take back event of the year on October 24th from 9am-1pm at the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office at 36 County Way in Portland, ME 04102. Click here to follow the link to register and find more of their events.
Segment 12: Ray and David continue to discuss the current administration and the need to do the research to vote informed.
Segments 13-14: Ray takes calls. Ray goes back to be informed and vote.
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Segment 15: Ray starts with a clip of Sen. Collins during last night’s debate explaining the expansion of Medicaid by Gov. Mills and Troy Jackson, he debunks other “promises of things that they have accomplished”.
Segment 16: Ray talks about the energy problem Maine is facing because of Net Energy Billing and he explains what that is and why it is costing you money. Not to mention the downfall of our education system and more.
10-13-26 Tuesday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson starts the day with a couple of things in the news. The talk about the raid on Ilhan Omar’s DC home while being investigated over her immigration paperwork.
Segment 3-4: Matt Jacobson (Summit Natural Gas of Maine) joins Ray as he wishes his daughter Lela and her husband Brandon a Happy Anniversary. Ray and Dee Dee share a story of Lela learning rhythm with The Marshall Tucker Band. Gary Prolman (Gary Prolman Esq., Law Office and Common Sense For Maine PAC) joins to talk about the Common Sense for Maine’s Tailgate Party. He shares how much the event raised and what candidates the money will benefit. Gary and Ray talk about the silent auction and they all talk about the variety of food offerings and some of the restaurants that donated and contributed.
Segments 5-6: Lauren LePage (Fyre Strategies) and Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, and a veteran) join as Lauren is excited because she has a question for Peter. They talk about the measurement for the oil that we purchased from Russia. Jonathan Bush (Former Candidate for Maine Governor, Maine For Keeps Podcast) joins the conversation as they continue to discuss energy, different fuels, and more.
Segment 7-8: Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) joins them in a sports conversation. They talk about the crisis that Maine hospitals are currently facing, last night’s town hall with Bobby Charles (Maine Gubernatorial candidate), they talk about Chris Sununu (Former Governor of New Hampshire) and more.
Segments 9-12: The panel ask Lauren her opinion on the Maine elections and they discuss the predictions of the midterm elections.
Segment 13-14: Jonathan urges that Maine’s most important races are the local one including the school boards and city councils. He and Lauren talk about some of the towns that he is trying to raise up and help bring it back to prosperity. Ray shares a plug for quests on Friday’s show at 9.
Segment 15-16: Ray and Matt talk about fuel, propane, oil, the refining process and availability, and more. They take calls.