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Send us Fan Mail “Affordability. Affordability. Affordability.” — LePage on What Voters Across Maine’s Second Congressional District Are Saying Most In Part One of this in-studio conversation, former Maine Governor and Republican candidate for Maine’s Second Congressional District Paul LePage returns to Q-Point to discuss what he says voters across the district are telling him most consistently: t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Q-Point Podcast, Corenna and David Quirk sit down with Keri Kapaldo, RN, SAFE Program Coordinator at St. Joseph Hospital, for an in-depth and informative conversation about Maine’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program and the significant gaps that still exist in statewide survivor support. Kapaldo explains how the SAFE Program operates alongside t...

Send us Fan Mail In Part Two, Democratic candidate for Hancock County Sheriff Lieutenant Dakota Dupuis explains how geography and limited staffing shape law-enforcement coverage across the county. He discusses his plan for all administrators to work night shifts to stay connected to deputies, improve communication, and better understand the challenges on the road. Dupuis outlines the strain create...

Send us Fan Mail In Part One, Lieutenant Dakota Dupuis shares his career background and the priorities driving his run for Hancock County Sheriff. He discusses modernization efforts within the Sheriff’s Office, including updated equipment, body and cruiser cameras, and expanded training. Dupuis also emphasizes community trust, accreditation goals, and plans to strengthen early mental-health interv...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Penobscot County Commissioner Dan Tremble “It’s Like Death by a Thousand Cuts.” — Commissioner Tremble on Small but Constant Regulations, Fees, and Mandates Piling Up on Small Businesses. Penobscot County Commissioner Dan Tremble joins Corenna and David for a detailed look inside the issues reshaping Penobscot County — from the long-overdue need for a new jail...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine State Representative Mike Soboleski  “Since Golden Has Bowed Out, Are You Now Considering Challenging Paul LePage?” — Soboleski on a Potential Run for Congress  In this powerful interview, Rep. Mike Soboleski breaks down the shifting dynamics at Maine’s borders, the rise in interior apprehensions, and the increased attention on northern smuggling routes....

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles, Republican Maine Gubernatorial Candidate — Part Two The Spike Hitting Every Mainer — “Our Energy Costs... Jumped Higher Than Any State In The United States.” — Bobby Charles  Part Two expands the conversation into Maine’s escalating energy costs, overregulation, and the broader affordability crisis. Bobby Charles lays out his 20-point energy fra...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles, Republican Maine Gubernatorial Candidate — Part One Public Safety At A Breaking Point — “85% Of All Crime Actually Goes Back To Drug Trafficking.” — Bobby Charles Part One takes a hard look at Maine’s public safety crisis — from drug trafficking and repeat offenders to cashless bail, the court backlog, and the imbalance between prosecutors and p...

Send us Fan Mail In Part Two, Owen McCarthy shifts the conversation toward rebuilding opportunity across Maine’s rural communities. He outlines how workforce shortages, access barriers, economic stagnation, and outmigration can be addressed by tapping homegrown talent, expanding entrepreneurship, strengthening infrastructure, and embracing new industries. He also explains why AI, innovation hubs,...

Send us Fan Mail Owen McCarthy. Republican Gubernatorial Candidate, joins Corenna and David for a wide-ranging conversation on public safety, energy policy, Maine’s housing shortage, accountability in the criminal justice system, the rise of Chinese illegal grow operations, education decline, trades shortages, and the pressures facing working-class families.  He shares his upbringing in Patten, hi...

Send us Fan Mail Part Two continues the discussion with Maine Veterans' Homes CEO Brad Klawitter as he delivers a powerful floor-speech-style message urging legislative action on LD 182 and calls on Mainers to contact their representatives. He shares updates on the OPEGA investigation clearing the organization of waste or abuse, explains partnerships with veteran service organizations, and hi...

Send us Fan Mail In this first part of the conversation, Maine Veterans' Homes CEO Brad Klawitter joins Corenna and David Quirk in-studio to discuss the organization’s history, mission, and the financial headwinds facing long-term care for Maine’s veterans. Klawitter outlines the origins of Maine Veterans Homes, founded in 1977 to honor the state’s moral obligation to veterans and their famil...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ “They Knew That It Was a Problem.” — AND — “They Didn’t Tell Anybody.” — Frey on PFAS manufacturers concealing known dangers and profiting from decades of silence. Part Two continues the in-studio conversation with Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey , as he explains how PFAS manufacturers knowingly hid the dangers of their “forever chemicals” for decades—contaminating Maine’s so...

Send us Fan Mail “There Are Still Threads to Pull.” Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joins Corenna and David Quirk in studio to discuss the absentee ballot investigation that has drawn national attention after hundreds of ballots were discovered in an Amazon delivery box. Frey explains how his office and the Secretary of State are working together to ensure a thorough, transparent review , reaffi...

Send us Fan Mail Maine State Representative Steve Bishop joins Corenna and David Quirk in studio for his third appearance to talk about what really works in Augusta — listening, teamwork, and leaving party labels at the door. From his work on the Transportation Committee to the realities facing Maine’s small businesses , housing , and local economies , Bishop shares what he’s learned about focusin...

Send us Fan Mail Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane joins Corenna and David Quirk on the Q-Point Podcast for an unfiltered look at law enforcement in rural Maine. From the deadly impact of fentanyl and rising addiction rates to patrol shortages, K-9 program challenges, and navigating county and federal jurisdictions, Sheriff Kane discusses the realities behind the badge. He also shares insights on...

Send us Fan Mail In Part Two of their conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidate David Jones , Corenna and David Quirk dive into the economic and policy challenges shaping Maine’s future. Jones calls high taxes and government waste “oppressive,” arguing that working Mainers are trapped in what he describes as “economic prison.” He outlines his plan to make Maine more affordable through f...

Send us Fan Mail David Jones joins Q-Point Podcast to talk candidly about his campaign for governor — and his belief that teamwork, humility, and unity must replace ego in politics. Drawing from decades in business and public service, Jones shares firsthand experiences on the campaign trail, his time as a national convention delegate, and what he’s learned about leadership from working alongside f...

Send us Fan Mail In this continued conversation, Senator Jim Libby discusses welfare expansion, accountability, and the urgent need to realign Maine’s budget priorities. He shares concerns about unbid nonprofit contracts, misuse of public funds, and the growth of dependency programs that he believes “are hurting, not helping” Mainers. Libby calls for stronger oversight at DHHS, transparency in spe...

Send us Fan Mail Senator Jim Libby sits down with Q-Point Podcast to explain his decision to run under Maine’s Clean Elections system and share his views on how money shapes policy in Augusta. He breaks down budget growth and tax changes, outlining a four-year plan to reduce income taxes and expand the homestead exemption for property-tax relief. Libby shares concerns about MaineCare expansion and...

Send us Fan Mail In Part Two, Maine State Senator and Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Rick Bennett continues the conversation, turning to some of Maine’s most urgent challenges: ⚡ Energy Reform — Bennett warns that Maine’s solar subsidy program has left “$240 million of stranded costs onto ratepayers,” with most benefits going to out-of-state Wall Street firms. He argues these policies drive...

Send us Fan Mail Maine State Senator and independent gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett explains why he left the GOP and why party structures have become an obstacle to real solutions. He says the parties have become a “net negative” and argues for a new path built on cross-partisanship, compromise, and transparency. Bennett outlines three top priorities if elected governor: housing, energy, and...

Send us Fan Mail Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Lynds continues her candid conversation, recounting the harrowing “Teddy Bear” fentanyl overdose case and her push for LD 592, which would have created a felony version of endangering the welfare of a child. She reflects on political resistance in Augusta, the influence of lobbyists, stalled appeals, and her call for Maine to invest in young lawyer...

Send us Fan Mail Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Lynds of Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties discusses how Maine’s justice system is straining under the weight of rising felony cases, staffing shortages, and the defense crisis for indigent people. She explains how caseloads for prosecutors have doubled since 2019, the fallout from COVID and attorney shortages, bail reforms, and the challenge of “...

Send us Fan Mail In Part Two, Corey Bagley outlines his vision for the Sheriff’s Office and the leadership style he would bring if elected. He details why he believes cashless bail has failed , why he supports Maine’s yellow flag law and opposes a broader red flag law , and why transparency and accountability must be central to law enforcement. Bagley highlights the importance of modernizing equip...