Corenna Quirk | David Quirk
Q-POINT
Q-Point Podcast , hosted by Corenna and David Quirk, is a nonpartisan platform for candid conversations with policymakers, public officials, business leaders, and changemakers shaping Maine and the nation. The show goes beyond the headlines, diving deep into policy discussions, current events, personal journeys, proposed legislation, leadership philosophies, and the issues impacting communities across Maine and beyond. Guests have included U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Congressman Jared Golden, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, former Maine Governor Paul LePage, former Congressman Bruce Poliq...
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Jul 5, 2026
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“Cashless Bail Has Been a Disaster.” — Corey Bagley on Repeat Offenders and Accountability - PART ONE 20.09.2025 26:32
Send us Fan Mail In Part One, Republican candidate for Hancock County Sheriff Corey Bagley shares his story of growing up in Hancock County, serving more than three decades in law enforcement, and building community ties through service and leadership. From his time patrolling Swans Island to supervising for the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency , Bagley reflects on the challenges of policing in a cou...
“I Don’t Think It’s a Secret That I Was Definitely Thinking About It” — Reflecting on Governor Rumors - Part TWO 07.09.2025 21:06
Send us Fan Mail In Part Two, Golden speaks candidly about rising crime and drug trafficking in Maine, including a shootout in Rumford that put police in the line of fire. He reflects on governor rumors, why he chose to remain in Congress, and the balance between public service and family life. Golden also touches on housing legislation, the influence of money in politics, and his independent appr...
“I’m Not Willing To Sacrifice The Entire Maine Fishery” — Defending Lobstermen in the Right Whale Debate - Part ONE 06.09.2025 23:25
Send us Fan Mail In Part One of our conversation with Congressman Jared Golden, we dive into foreign policy, Israel, and Maine’s iconic lobster industry. Golden weighs the risks of U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine, calls for conditional oversight on aid to Israel, and explains his concerns with the Biden administration’s approach to EV rebates. He speaks candidly about protecting Maine’s lobst...
“If You Can’t Behave on Our Waterfront, You’re Not Going to Be Here” - PART TWO 31.08.2025 26:25
Send us Fan Mail Part Two continues the conversation with Brewer Police Chief Christopher Martin and Brewer Mayor Michelle Daniels. Chief Martin shares unfiltered views on safe injection sites, the rise of dangerous synthetic drugs, and increased northern border activity. Mayor Daniels discusses Brewer’s priorities in land use, zoning reform, and city planning, while also highlighting the pride an...
“Heaven Forbid if Somebody Could Not Be a Victim of a Crime That Week” - PART ONE 30.08.2025 25:27
Send us Fan Mail In Part One, Brewer Police Chief Christopher Martin and Brewer Mayor Michelle Daniels join us in-studio to discuss pressing public safety challenges. Chief Martin recounts a recent child endangerment incident, shares candid views on bail reform, and highlights the cost of boarding inmates out of county. Mayor Daniels addresses the burden of rising jail costs on Brewer taxpayers an...
“I Met a Guy Named Jimmy Carter — He Thinks He’s Going to Be President” - Part TWO 24.08.2025 25:59
Send us Fan Mail In Part Two, Maine’s broadcasting legend George Hale continues sharing highlights from his remarkable career. He recalls the moment he crossed paths with a young Jimmy Carter , years before Carter became President. Hale also reflects on his involvement in sports, his family’s athletic connections, and memorable moments in track and field. 📻 Airs on VOM – The Voice of Maine (101.3...
“I Lived a Double Life” — The Early Years That Shaped a Broadcasting Legend - Part ONE 23.08.2025 26:24
Send us Fan Mail In Part One, broadcasting legend George Hale reflects on his remarkable journey. He shares memories of his childhood and the challenges of living what he describes as a “double life.” Hale recounts his years as a Navy medic, his transition into broadcasting, and the early days of building a career in Bangor, Maine. 📻 Airs on VOM – The Voice of Maine (101.3, 103.9) – Saturdays at...
"Buckle Up on the Purse Strings" – Ben Midgley on Spending Cuts, Law Enforcement, and Education - Part TWO 17.08.2025 25:02
Send us Fan Mail In Part Two, Midgley addresses some of Maine’s most pressing policy challenges. He outlines his plans to cut and reallocate state spending, oppose sanctuary city policies, and redirect resources to benefit communities statewide. Midgley discusses the threat of illegal Chinese marijuana grows, the importance of stronger cooperation between local law enforcement and federal agencies...
"It Doesn’t Have to Be Like This" – Ben Midgley’s Plan to Turn Maine’s Economy, Energy Costs, and Business Climate Around - Part ONE 16.08.2025 26:11
Send us Fan Mail In Part One, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ben Midgley draws from his decades of business leadership — including co-founding Crunch Fitness and growing it to over 500 clubs, more than 3 million members, and 15,000 jobs nationwide — to outline a vision for revitalizing Maine’s economy. He discusses strategies to lower the cost of living, reduce energy costs, attract new busine...
"We've Kind of Lost That Message of Fighting for Working Class People" – Baldacci & Jackson Continue the Conversation Part TWO 10.08.2025 28:13
Send us Fan Mail Part Two continues the conversation with Senator Joe Baldacci and Troy Jackson, diving into Troy’s vision for Maine’s future. Topics include immigration policy and ICE cooperation, property tax reform, and the impact of out-of-state buyers on valuations. We also explore economic fairness for industries like logging, farming, and lobstering, municipal service consolidation, and sta...
"People Want Leaders That Listen and Adapt Their Thinking" – Baldacci & Jackson in Conversation - Part ONE 09.08.2025 26:54
Send us Fan Mail In Part One of our conversation with Senator Joe Baldacci and former Senate President & gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson, we tackle Maine’s most pressing challenges—affordable housing, skyrocketing property taxes, and the closure of nursing homes across the state. We also address childcare shortages, workforce needs, rising energy costs, and how to create a stronger busine...
“Just Like That... It Was No Longer About the Merits of the Bill” — Rep. Steve Bishop on Optics Over Substance in Augusta 02.08.2025 26:55
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Q-Point Podcast, Rep. Steve Bishop returns to share what he’s learned after his first year in the Maine Legislature—and the surprises that came with it. Bishop dives into a candid conversation about how often optics overshadow real solutions at the State House, including LD 717 , a bill designed to stop municipalities (and taxpayers) from paying drug testing fee...
“You Can’t Pay for Bail with a Gift Card” — The Number One Complaint Flooding the AG’s Office PART TWO 27.07.2025 26:47
Send us Fan Mail In Part Two, AG Frey discusses the growing landscape of fraud in Maine — from imposter scams that hit close to home to contractor deception and rising concerns about deed theft. He outlines how criminals target vulnerable residents, why consumer protection matters, and how the justice system is struggling to keep up. The conversation also covers Maine’s court backlog, the shortage...
“It Really Has to Be About What Makes the Most Sense for Maine”: Inside the AG’s Decision-Making PART ONE 26.07.2025 26:31
Send us Fan Mail In Part One, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joins Corenna and David Quirk to break down how and why Maine gets involved in national litigation — including the opioid crisis and fights to protect federal funding. Frey explains his office’s nonpartisan mission, the unique way Maine selects constitutional officers, and reflects on the Laurel Libby censure case. He also shares the...
"It Was Both The Slowest and The Fastest Five Months of My Life" 20.07.2025 26:03
Send us Fan Mail State Representative Laurel Libby returns to Q Point Podcast to reflect on a turbulent five-month stretch following her censure. “It was both the slowest and the fastest five months of my life,” she says, recounting the legal fight to restore her vote and the conversations she had with Mainers along the way. In this in-studio interview, Libby discusses the atmosphere at the State...
“It’s the Most Mysterious of All Voting Methods, and People Don’t Trust It.” 19.07.2025 25:20
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Q Point Podcast , Maine Assistant House Minority Leader Katrina Smith returns to the studio for an in-depth discussion on key legislation and issues shaping Maine's political landscape. She shares her concerns about LD 1971, a bill limiting local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities, and calls ranked choice voting “the most mys...
"You Wanna Fix the State? Show Me You’re Ready." – Poliquin on What It’ll Take to Step In 12.07.2025 26:42
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ "You Wanna Fix the State? Show Me You’re Ready." – Poliquin on What It’ll Take to Step In In his first appearance on Q-Point Podcast, former Congressman Bruce Poliquin joins us for a frank, wide-ranging discussion on the challenges facing Maine — and what it would take for him to run for governor. Poliquin tackles it all: cartel-driven drug activity in Maine, illegal...
"We've Taken Our Hands Off The Wheel" - Bobby Charles on Maine's Future 05.07.2025 26:55
Send us Fan Mail 2026 Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles sits down with Corenna and David Quirk on Q Point Podcast to talk about the critical issues he believes are steering Maine in the wrong direction — from fentanyl and drug trafficking to rising taxes, energy costs, and educational decline. He shares why he believes urgent action is needed and lays out his vision for restoring ac...
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Simplifying the Process: “I think you should have a one-stop shop in state government." 29.06.2025 27:00
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Q-Point Podcast, hosted by Corenna and David Quirk , Maine Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Shenna Bellows joins the conversation to discuss key issues central to her role and campaign. Bellows touches on the rollout of Maine’s new license plates, including production challenges and safety considerations, and outlines her modernizati...
Why Paul LePage Is Running for Congress: “I Don’t Need the Job, But I’m Gonna Do the Job” Interviewed June 14, 2025 28.06.2025 26:58
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Q Point Podcast, hosted by Corenna and David Quirk, former Maine Governor and Republican candidate for Maine's second congressional district, Paul LePage, shares his insights on a range of pressing issues. From the recent political violence in Minnesota and U.S. involvement in Israel-Iran conflict to immigration policies and the Maine lobster industry, Paul...
Q-Point Podcast Hits the Airwaves Across Maine! Catch Us Weekend Mornings on the Voice of Maine. 23.06.2025 0:17
Send us Fan Mail 📢 Q-Point Podcast Hits the Airwaves Across Maine! Tune in to Q-Point Podcast , now airing on VOM – The Voice of Maine : 🎙 Saturday mornings at 6:00 AM and Sunday mornings at 6:30 AM We’re launching with a powerful debut weekend featuring two of Maine’s top political voices: ➡️ Saturday, June 28 – Former Maine Governor and Republican Congressional Candidate Paul LePage ➡️ Sunday,...
"That's The Stuff That Never Makes The Newspaper" Inside the Talk About Congress - PART II 20.05.2025 22:54
Send us Fan Mail In Part II, Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the path that led him into public service—and why he’s now seriously considering a run for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District. He shares stories from the State House and his years as Secretary of State, where trust, fairness, and showing up were non-negotiable. From the behind-the-scenes proce...
"We Are Very, Very Picky" - "Now That We've Seen It, We Can't Unsee It" PART I 18.05.2025 15:44
Send us Fan Mail In part one of this in-depth conversation, Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap joins us in studio to explain the recent audit findings that brought $2.1 billion in state contracts under scrutiny. He explains how his office flags risks, identifies weak spots in compliance, and works to strengthen accountability across state agencies. Using real-world examples, Dunlap gives an inside lo...
"Loving Them to Death:" What Happens When Accountability Vanishes? PART II 13.05.2025 11:18
Send us Fan Mail In Part II of our interview with Brewer Police Chief Christopher Martin, we continue the conversation on Maine’s drug crisis—this time turning to what happens after arrest. Chief Martin shares how bail reform, court backlogs, and limited treatment access are shaping outcomes for both individuals and communities. He discusses the growing presence of organized drug trafficking, the...
"Loving Them to Death:" Are Permissive Drug Laws Helping or Hurting Maine? PART I 08.05.2025 24:10
Send us Fan Mail Brewer Police Chief Christopher Martin joins Q-Point for a candid conversation on Maine’s escalating drug crisis and the controversial push to decriminalize hard drugs. Chief Martin discusses LD 1288, the national movement influencing Maine policy, and the resulting challenges faced by law enforcement. From shifting thresholds for trafficking charges to the spread of fentanyl and...
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