MAINE FACTS MATTER 2026 03-03-2026
09-29-26 Tuesday
Segment 1-2: Ray Richardson starts with the weather, he gets into some of the news headlines including Democratic Candidate Hannah Pingree returning a donation with Epstein ties. They talk about solar power.
Segment 3-4: Matt Jacobson (Summit Natural Gas of Maine) joins Ray and Dee Dee and they start with the most visceral hatred for Trump, why do people hate him so much. Ray talks about the defacing of Sen. Collins office and that brings up the discussion on abortion rights in Maine. They get into the cost of energy in Maine and the solar costs that are falling to you through your electric bills. They get into Phillip Anthony Mitchell and his messages.
Segment 5-6: Ray and Matt welcome Lauren LePage (Fyre Strategies) and Dr. Peter Earle of AIER (American Institute for Economic Research, and a veteran) as they delve into the latest in the economy.
Segments 7-8: Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) walks in the studio as they discuss the “Troy Jackson sips boba tea ad” where he is trying to be hip and the attacks on Susan Collins’ office. Jon asks how did we as a society get here. The double standard in the media and knowing your candidates and their messages.
Segments 9-10: The gang talk about the political ads and they get into the Lindsay Clancy trial.
Segment 11-14: The conversation revolves around the raising children, the dress code for kids, our parents, and more. They move on to the election in Texas, the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, the politicians, Maine candidates, and more.
Segment 15-16: They take calls.
09-28-26 Monday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson catches up with Todd Piro (Co-Host of Fox and Friends on Fox News) after a couple of weeks. The boys catch up on the weekend games, the Common Sense for Maine Tailgate Party, political races, and more.
Segments 3-4: Ray talks about some of the politicians that lie and are never held accountable and uses MA Governor Maura Healey as an example of her flip-flop answers. Dee Dee asks why is it okay for politicians to lie about issues or candidates.
Segments 5-6: Ray talks about Outpost Outfitters and urges everyone to see them at the Cumberland Fair. Vernon Dukes joins and they start with family and different mindsets.
Segment 7: Vern, Dee Dee and Ray talk about sleep, methods to get to sleep, college football.
Segment 8: Ray and Vern talks about data centers and they questions why are we so afraid.
Segment 9: Ray, Vern, Dee Dee welcomes Retired Col. Ron Russell (Candidate for Maine CD 1, former Army Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret) as they talk about the Common Sense for Maine Tailgate party, the silent auction and the delicious food. Chuck Ellis (Muddy Waters Podcast, Chair Cumberland Cnty Republican Party) joins the conversation.
Segments 10-12: Ray starts with the government testing of soldiers for testosterone. He asks Col. Russell his opinion on why. Ray continues to ask Col. Russell questions. Especially about serviceman and suicide. John calls in and reminds us about the Civil War and the real reason was about not letting the South secede.
Segment 13-14: The conversation revolves around the Lindsay Clancy trial, postpartum depression, and more.
Segment 15-16: The conversation starts with Vern asking Col. Russell a question.
09-25-26 Friday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson is joined by Mark Reilly to chat about the Richardson Golf Tournament as he brings a check to help support the Travis Mills Foundation. They talk about the politics happening and the fight between good and evil and right and wrong. They get into the absentee ballot “mystery” and how easy it is to track a package and Troy Jackson’s mileage repayment claim and how it could be verified.
Segments 3-4: Ray talks about the enemy of darkness, he talks about the lawmakers who think that mutilating kids but don’t have the capability to drive until they are sixteen is capable to make the decision to change their sexual identity. Ray gives a lot of different examples and the urges his audience to stand up for what is right and what is righteous.
Segments 5-6: Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins Ray and they talk about the Maine national campaigns, the governor’s race, and more.
Segments 7-8: Jon Fetherston (The Maine Wire, Sponsored by Jeff Preble Concrete) and Steve DiMillo (DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant) join as they talk about some of the problems facing Maine, some great restaurants in the Greater Portland area after Ray gives Steve and idea for Chef Melissa, the Common Sense For Maine Tailgate Party happening on Sunday that has been moved to Dunegrass CC. He shares this Weekend’s Special. Kenny Cianchette (Candidate For Maine Senate for District 26 and owner of Erik’s Church) joins the fun.
Segments 9-10: Ray and Kenny talk about the reasons that he decided to run which happens to be his opponent. He is proud that the Ethics Committee’s spending report. Corenna Quirk (Q-Point Podcast found on all platforms) joins to talk about this upcoming weekend’s podcast heard on WLOB Saturdays 9-10. This weekend she highlights the Lewiston tragedy, the victims, and fraud.
Segments 11-12: Ray asks Jon about the fraud in Maine and some of the investigations into the Lewiston fraud companies, and more. Kenny gets into some of the things that the Maine Legislature has done to and his opponent Sen. Tim Nangle has voted for. Ray talk about the need to stand up for what is right and uses Jon as an example. Ray has been inspired by Phillip Anthony Mitchell.
Segments 13-14: Dee Dee starts with the CSFM Tailgate (now at Dungrass CC in Old Orchard) on Sunday. The boys move on to some of the shenanigans that the Democratic party has done. He uses Senator Mattie Daughtry (President of the Maine Senate) has an example of some of the stuff the Democrats are getting away with.
Segments 15-16: Ray and Kenny go into detail about the schemes that the Democrats in power have done that work against the average everyday Mainer.
09-24-26 Thursday
Segments 1-2: Ray Richardson starts the day with the weather on Sunday and moving the Common Sense for Maine Tailgate party. It is happening on Sunday Sept. 27th to Dunegrass CC at 65 Wild Dunes Way, Old Orchard Beach.
Segments 3-4: Ray and Dee Dee start with Costco. Bob Witkowski joins and they talk about labels of Conservative/Liberal and they go through a whole list while discussing each one.
Segments 5-6: Ray welcomes Bernard (Ben) Porter (Republican candidate for Maine Senate District 23. Harpswell, Brunswick, Freeport, Pownal, Yarmouth (East of 295) and Chebeague Island). He shares how he made the decision to run for office, his long military service and education. He share what he did after retiring from the military. Ray asks what are his plans when he gets to Augusta. He talks about the fraud in the Maine budget. You can find him at porter4me.com.
Segments 7-8: Blake Kernen (Sen. Susan Collins’ Press Secretary) joins the fun along with Tom Bill. They talk about her parents and wish her a boyfriend a Happy Birthday today. They get down to business discussing the hit piece in the ProPublica publication. The FBI’s anti-corruption squad was investigating interactions between Sen. Susan Collins and a top donor — until Trump got in the way. Ray plays a clip of Steve Abbott (Sen. Susan Collins’ Campaign Manager) answering questions from the press.
Segments 9-10: Dom joins the fun and Ray reminds people that the CSFM PAC Tailgate on Sunday has been moved to Dunegrass CC. Chairman Jonathan Lines (The Border Security Alliance) He shares the work Sen. Collins has done to secure the borders through legislation addressing fentanyl an illegal Chinese vapes on the northern border. Blake responds to Jonathan. Jonathan shares their plan on awarding Senator Collins with their 2026 Border Guardian Award at some point.
Segments 11-16: They start with Sen. Collins and her work ethic, Blake talks about Sen. Collins’ visit to Ricker Hill Farm in Turner. The boys cut up a little. Blake and Ray talk about Troy Jackson (Senate Candidate) and that he has been out of state raising money more than he has been in Maine. Troy asking for an extension filing his financial records and Mainers not knowing until after early voting has started when Collins filed hers on May 15th. They go back to the article against Sen. Collins and the author of the piece did the podcast with Hasan Piker. Blake had to go to work as the boys continue with the discussion about Troy Jackson. The boys continue with Fascism, property taxes, and more. The conversation starts with the downfall of Portland, and some of the great things that Portland has to offer, but not truly accessible because of the needle program and the Democratic practices that have been put into place. The housing market and interest rates. They remind people about the CSFM Tailgate party happening on Sunday at Dunegrass with some of the chefs/restaurants, auction items, the football game and more.