Friday, March 6, 2009

Morning Show 03/06/09

Today on the show, Major General Bill Libby of the Maine National Guard stopped by to talk about troop deployment, President Obama's plans regarding Iraq, and the State Partnership Program between Montenegro and Maine.

Local business owners Charles Hamilton of Coastline Confections Jon Pert of Entertain Ya Mania were in the studio to talk about their businesses, which will be featured at this year's New England Products Trade Show, the annual gathering of manufacturers of giftware and specialty food items from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

On the show today, Ray maintained that no elected leader serving today will be remembered in 100 years, with the exception of Barack Obama, who he says will be remembered as our first black president rather than his accomplishments. Do you agree? Sound off in the comments section.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Morning Show 03/05/09

Today on the show, Tarren Bragdon of the Maine Heritage Policy Center was in the studio to talk about the earmarks in the current budget, and the wasteful spending our goverment is funding.

Film advocates Cameron Bonsey and Barney Martin came by to talk about the film adaptation of Stephen King's novel Bag of Bones, which the filmmakers are lobbying to produce here in Maine. Bonsey and Martin talked about a meeting the filmmakers had with Gov. Baldacci yesterday trying to negotiate incentives for the film industry.

Jason Gibbons (a.k.a. "The White Shadow") of the Harlem Superstars was in the studio to talk about the work his team is doing with kids and to perform a few tricks with the ball.

Ray discusses these guests in the audio post below, and serves up a sneak peak of tomorrow's show. Give it a listen.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Morning Show 03/04/09

Today on the show, Jim Robbins, senior editorial writer for The Washington Times, called in to talk about the United States' plans to sink millions of dollars into the Gaza Strip.

Matt Jacobson of Maine and Company was in the studio to talk about how energy issues are impeding efforts to bring businesses to Maine.

Ray discusses these guests, and serves up a sneak peek of tomorrow's show, in the audio post below. Give it a listen.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Morning Show 03/02/09

Adjutant General Bill Libby of the Maine National Guard stopped by for an unscheduled visit during the snowstorm, and talked over several topics with Ray and Ted, including healthcare options for veterans.


Dave Maddox of the Weather Channel called in to tell us what to expect from this latest snowstorm in Maine.