MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
11-12-26 Thursday
Segments 1-4: Ray Richardson and Gary Prolman (Gary M Prolman Law Office) talk about a whole host of topics and issues including the status of the Iran/American war, the Ukraine/Russia war, the election and what the results will mean and show, and more.
Segment 5-6: Ray and Dee Dee discuss manners, personal decorum, and Gary talks about Bobby Russo at Portland Boxing Club and what he is doing for our youth. The All-Star Boxing Fundraiser on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Portland Expo. Doors open at 5:30 PM – First Bout is at 7:00 PM. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.portlandboxingclub.org/tickets. The guys talk about the need for mentoring young people in all walks of life.
Segment 7-8: David Ciullo (Career Management Services) joins with information that is taking effect for Maine employees, the need to make sure that management has employee handbooks that have all of the business policies in written form, the mandatory posters that need to be hung for employees, and more.
Segments 9-10: Retired Col. Ron Russell (former Army Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret) join this morning as Ray asks his opinion on the Iran plan and he shares his thoughts.
Segments 11-12: The conversation starts with the attempted hijacking of the airplane and traveling to Florida, Adam Hamawy – the new member of Congress won a House seat despite past ties to al Qaeda, then they get into the government overreach including NY Mayor Mamdami’s promise to take property from owners, and more.
Segments 13: We say goodbye to Gary and then Ray and Col. Russell take calls.
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Segments 15-16: Ray asks Col. Russell about the GDP and inflation. They take more calls.
11-11-26 Wednesday
Segments 1-2: Ray talks about the impeachment attempt to oust Sec. of War Pete Hegseth, the history of impeachment, the elected people that don’t know history or understand the Constitution, and more American history.
Segments 3-4: Ray plays a clip of President Regan about the American soldier’s sacrifice. Ray urges people to continues with some of the stories that have been told to him from the people and the families of those that have served. Ray plays a clip of Charles Norman Shay (U.S. Army combat medic who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day and later became a prominent elder of the Penobscot Nation) sharing his story. Ray talks about the lack of education in schools about what Veteran’s Day is and why we have it.
Segments 5-6: David Jones (FO Bailey) joins Ray and they start with Veterans and their appreciation for their willingness to stand up. They move on to the elected people that are not willing to stand up for the reasons they were elected.
Segment 7: In this FO Bailey Real Estate Segment, David shares some of the men in his life that raised their right hand and served our country and the ones that didn’t come home.
Segment 8: 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. The boys also talk about the Maine Policy Luncheon on Friday with Jonathan Turley as their speaker and honoring Steve DiMillo’s. The conversation turns to DiMillo’s staff and former staff members.
Segments 9-10: Ray and David discuss Peter Bolduc and The Town Farm. The work that the Town Farm does for men in need of recovery. Ray talks about the Silver House up in Greene and the conversations turns to sharing a room and sleep habits. It turns to the Bible and the Book of Revelations.
Segment 11-12: Ray takes calls after playing an interview on the Maine Wire that Jon Fetherston did with the protesters at the Scarborough ICE Facility.
Segments 13-15: Steve Gruber (Nationally Syndicated host of Real America Voice and The Steve Gruber Show, heard on WLOB at 6pm) joins Ray and they chat about the election and the Republicans. The path that Americans are heading if we don’t start remembering what America stands for and the lack of voting on the Republican side. They leave the conversation on a high note talking about family.
Segment 16: Ray talks about being optimistic and takes a call from Ethan.
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.