Wednesday on the Morning Show

Maine comedian Bob Marley joined the show on this day before Thanksgiving, serving up plenty of laughs as the gang chewed over Thanksgiving traditions, the holiday season, and current events.

Rich Johnson of FOX News called from the White House, where President Bush was fulfilling a Thanksgiving tradition by pardoning a turkey. Johnson also discussed the other presidential pardons announced this week, which, as Ray noted, did not include border patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, who are currently serving over a decade in prison for shooting and wounding an illegal alien drug smuggler.

Auburn Mayor John Jenkins visited the show to talk about local isses concerning his town, including the Wreaths Across America program, as well as his efforts to help residents pay for home heating oil.

Finally, Ray, Ted, and Bob talked turkey with "Mary" from the Butterball Turkey Hotline, which offers emergency advice and counseling to people trying to cook their Thanksgiving bird. (Do you need help with your turkey? Call 1-800-BUTTERBALL.)

Tuesday on the Morning Show

Today on the show, Elise Loschiavo, special events and public relations manager for Portland's Downtown District, came in to talk about the ceremony planned for the lighting of Portland's Christmas tree.

Westbrook Police Chief Bill Baker was in to talk about police and fire department issues in Westbrook, including the recent arrest of a Main Street store owner for selling crack and cocaine out of his store.

Tim Frechette of Biddeford was on to talk about the town's recent vote to keep the Biddeford Airport open.

Monday on the Morning Show

A wide range of topics were covered today, from racial incidents that have been reported around Maine to the prospect of gay marriage in the state. Ray wonders if the fight for gay marriage is really about equality, or if it's about one segment of society trying to force acceptance by the rest of society.

Also, Josh Shea of Independent Publishing Group of Windham came in to talk about municipal budgets and the trouble they're dealing with in these troubled times.

Ray addresses all in the audio post below, and invites your opinions in the comments section.

Season of Miracles

The holiday season can be stressful, but Ray urges us all to focus on the good things, the things we're thankful for, as we head towards the new year.

Friday on the Morning Show

Today, Ray and Ted were embracing the holiday season earlier, asking audience members what they're doing for Thanksgiving and what they're thankful for this holiday season.

45 years ago this weekend, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Gary Mack, curator of The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, and a 25-year veteran of JFK assassination investigations, called the show today in to talk about forensics tests recently conducted that concluded that Kennedy was shot from the sixth floor of the book depository building, the building Lee Harvey Oswald was supposed to have been in.

Don Campbell of The Don Campbell Band called to talk about the lighting of the LL Bean Christmas tree on Friday night, where he'll be performing an outdoor concert.

John Williams of Williams Broadcasting was in the studio to talk about the holidays, NASCAR, and how ski resorts are gearing up for the new season.

Thursday on the Morning Show

Today on the show, Taren Bragdon, CEO of the Maine Heritage Policy Center, called in to talk about Gov. John Baldacci's $80 million in budget cuts.

Attorney Mary-Anne Martell comes in on the third Thursday of every month to dispense legal advice to audience members who call in with questions about the law and their rights.

State Senator Bill Diamond, chairman of Maine Criminal Justice Committee, called in to talk about a couple of crime-related issues, including the ongoing legal fight over the sex offender registry, and also the controversial sign hung at a store in Standish encouraging people to bet a dollar on the date of President-Elect Obama's assassination, along with other racist responses to Obama's election.

Finally, FOX News Radio Chicago correspondent Jennifer Keiper called from Chicago, where she was reporting from the scene of the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, the largest toy fair in the country.

Wednesday on the Morning Show

Today on the show, Bob Morrill and Mike Hammer came in to talk about reverse mortgages, which are financial packages available to people 62 years or older which allows them to tap into their home equity without having to pay a tax.

Political analyst Joe Bruno, who's also a Dirigo Health board member, stopped by to talk about that troubled institution.

Fred Forsley of Shipyard Brewing called in live from Ft. Lauderdale, where he's down with other Maine business owners talking to cruise ship companies about what's so special about Maine.

Donald Canaday, President of Kiwanis International, came in to talk about the mission of Kiwanas, and to talk about a special event honoring WWII veterans at The Woodfords House in Portland at noon on Thursday.

Dean Scontras came in to kick off The Republican Project, an effort to regroup, refocus, and reform the Republican party.

In the audio post below, Ray discusses these guests, the issues of the day, and what's on tap for tomorrow's show. Give it a listen.