Q-POINT
Q-Point Podcast, hosted by Corenna and David Quirk, is a nonpartisan platform for candid, long-form conversations with policymakers, public officials, business leaders, community advocates, and candidates shaping Maine and the nation.The show goes beyond the headlines to explore public policy, current events, government oversight, proposed legislation, personal journeys, and leadership decisions. From affordability and healthcare to housing, education, public safety, and economic development, Q-Point examines the issues affecting communities across Maine and beyond.Guests have included Maine Governor Janet Mills, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Bernie Moreno, Congressman Jared Golden, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, former Maine Governor...
“We Can’t Afford Our Schools.” — Russell On The Stakes Of Property-Tax Reform
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Ron Russell
“We Can’t Afford Our Schools.” — Russell On The Stakes Of Property-Tax Reform
Former Maine State Representative and Democratic candidate for Maine House District 17 Ron Russell joined Q-Point to discuss his campaign and legislative priorities. Russell shared how his decades of business experience shaped his approach to public service and representing his district.
Russell discussed property-tax relief, including his effort to expand the Property Tax Fairness Credit and help eligible seniors access assistance. He outlined his views on the homestead exe...
“We’re in a Hole, We Need to Stop Digging” — Pratt On Changing Bangor’s Direction
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Joe Pratt
“We’re in a Hole, We Need to Stop Digging”
— Pratt On Changing Bangor’s Direction
Bangor City Council candidate Joe Pratt joined Q-Point to discuss his campaign, city government, and priorities for Bangor. He shared how his military service, career in finance, and nonprofit board experience shaped his approach to governance and his desire to restore professionalism and cooperation to the council.
Pratt argued that Bangor’s homelessness policies had not produced the intended results and called for consistent be...
“What I Say I Will Deliver, I Will Deliver” — Charles On His Campaign Commitments - Part Two
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles
“What I Say I Will Deliver, I Will Deliver”
— Charles On His Campaign Commitments
Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles joined Q-Point for part two of our conversation, focusing on his concerns about government accountability and his case to undecided voters. He discussed how his federal government experience shaped his proposals for managing state programs and taxpayer money.
Charles outlined allegations involving Hannah Pingree’s connections to nonprofits receiving state funding, including an $840,000 housing award, and called for an investigation and additional reco...
“We’re In The Rainy Day Right Now” — Charles On Using Maine’s Reserve Fund
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles
“We’re In The Rainy Day Right Now”
— Charles On Using Maine’s Reserve Fund
Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles joined Q-Point to discuss affordability and his proposals for Maine’s economy and state government. Drawing on his experience in federal government and business, he outlined how he would approach energy costs, taxes, and spending.
Charles proposed using Maine’s rainy day fund for a temporary gas-tax suspension, school heating support, and additional household heating assistance. He also discussed a $100,00...
“It Is Under Attack.” — Tipping On Rural Healthcare Infrastructure
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine State Senator Mike Tipping
“It Is Under Attack.”
— Tipping On Rural Healthcare Infrastructure
Maine State Senator Mike Tipping joined Q-Point Podcast to discuss rural healthcare, pressures facing hospitals and birthing centers, and PCHC’s financial challenges. He outlined hospital ownership protections, MaineCare reimbursement concerns, and his proposal to prevent automated and AI-driven health insurance denials.
The conversation also covered DHHS and child welfare oversight, recommendations from OPEGA, state contracting, and questions surrounding the Lewiston response fund. Tipping discussed Maine’s projected bud...
“Far As I Can Tell, We’re Doing The Right Thing By The Right People.” — Governor Mills On The HHS Audit Of MaineCare Autism Services
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🎙️ Q-POINT PODCAST — MAINE GOVERNOR JANET MILLS
“If Anything, We May Have Provided Too Many Services.”
— Mills On The HHS Audit Of MaineCare Autism Services
Governor Janet Mills joined Corenna and David Quirk in studio to discuss Maine’s budget growth, housing affordability, property taxes, and her eight years in office.
Mills addressed the HHS audit of MaineCare autism services, separate fraud allegations involving providers, and changes in child welfare. The conversation also covered education, free community college, pandemic decisions, juvenile gun violence in Lewiston, an...
“A One-Sided Government Does Not Serve Its People.” — Kenney On Political Balance In Augusta
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Leo Kenney
“A One-Sided Government Does Not Serve Its People.”
— Kenney On Political Balance In Augusta
Republican candidate Leo Kenney joined Q-Point to discuss his campaign for Maine Senate District 8 and his rematch against Senator Mike Tipping following a 132-vote loss in 2024. An Orono native, longtime small-business owner, and former town council and school board member, Kenney outlined his case for greater political balance and compromise in Augusta.
Kenney said affordability, particularly property taxes, was the leading concern he encountered with voters...
“I Think This Is A Turning Point For Bangor.” — Cote On The City Council Election
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Anthony Cote
“I Think This Is A Turning Point For Bangor.”
— Cote On The City Council Election
Bangor City Council candidate Anthony Cote joined Q-Point to discuss why he entered the race and his priorities for the city. A local construction business owner and father, Cote described how attending council meetings and dissatisfaction with city decisions prompted his candidacy.
Cote outlined his concerns about public safety, homelessness, public drug use and the needle exchange program. He explained why he would have voted...
“We Should All Be on the Same Side” — Sussman On The Oversight Hearing — Part Two
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Amy Sussman — Part Two
“We Should All Be on the Same Side”
— Sussman On The Oversight Hearing
Continuing our conversation with Amy Sussman, aunt of Maxx Hathaway, we turn to the September 16 Government Oversight Committee hearing. Sussman describes her efforts to obtain answers about the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund for victims and their families.
Sussman questions how donations were distributed, including the $1.9 million she says went to nonprofits, and calls for a fuller investigation. She describes a possible shif...
“What He Wanted Most To Be Was A Dad” — Sussman On Remembering Maxx Hathaway — Part One
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Amy Sussman — Part One
“What He Wanted Most To Be Was A Dad”
— Sussman On Remembering Maxx Hathaway
Amy Sussman, aunt of Maxx Hathaway, joined Q-Point to remember her nephew, one of the 18 people killed in the Lewiston mass shooting, and to explain why she has been advocating for victims’ families and survivors. She described Maxx as a devoted father whose wife was pregnant with their child when he died.
Sussman questioned how donations to the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston-Auburn Ar...
“It Does Make It More Difficult When Augusta Changes Laws” — Bagley On Maine’s Drug-Trafficking Laws
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Detective Corey Bagley
“It Does Make It More Difficult When Augusta Changes Laws”
— Bagley On Maine’s Drug-Trafficking Laws
Detective Corey Bagley, a Republican candidate for Hancock County sheriff, joined Q-Point to discuss his campaign and 34 years in law enforcement. Bagley currently serves as a detective with the Ellsworth Police Department and previously spent 31 years with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, holding positions that included corrections officer, patrol lieutenant and chief deputy.
Bagley discussed changes to Maine’s drug laws, saying incr...
“We’ve Already Seen Twice As Many Fatalities This Year” — Lt. Dakota Dupuis On Hancock County’s Rising Traffic Deaths
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Lieutenant Dakota Dupuis
“We’ve Already Seen Twice As Many Fatalities This Year”
— Lt. Dakota Dupuis On Hancock County’s Rising Traffic Deaths
Democratic candidate for Hancock County sheriff Lieutenant Dakota Dupuis joined Q-Point to discuss public safety, staffing and his priorities for the sheriff’s office. Dupuis, who currently serves in the department, outlined the experience and perspective he would bring to the position.
Dupuis said Hancock County had already recorded twice as many motor-vehicle fatalities this year as it did last year, wit...
“All That Gets Baked Into the Bill” — Fecteau On Maine’s Electricity Bills - Part Two
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Speaker Ryan Fecteau
“All That Gets Baked Into the Bill”
Fecteau On Maine’s Electricity Bills.
Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau joined Q-Point to discuss the issues facing lawmakers as he seeks reelection and hopes to serve another term as speaker.
Fecteau addressed Maine’s electricity costs, what is included in ratepayers’ bills and whether federal funding or a bonding mechanism could help pay for necessary grid improvements. He also discussed data centers, artificial intelligence and the safeguards he believes should be established before new facilities are...
“That’s Always a Sticky Subject” — Fecteau On Tax-Exempt Nonprofits and Municipal Contributions - Part One
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Ryan Fecteau
“That’s Always a Sticky Subject”
Fecteau On Tax-Exempt Nonprofits and Municipal Contributions.
Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau joined Q-Point to discuss his path into public service and the major issues addressed during the legislative session. Fecteau began in politics as a student representative on the Biddeford School Committee, was first elected to the Maine House at 21, became the country’s youngest presiding officer at 28 and later returned to serve a nonconsecutive term as speaker.
Fecteau discussed rising property taxes, increa...
“The City Is Still Receiving 25% Net-New Tax Revenue” Myatt On What Bangor Retains Annually — Part Two
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Mike Myatt — Part Two
“The City Is Still Receiving 25% Net-New Tax Revenue”
Myatt On What Bangor Retains Annually.
Mike Myatt, CEO of BangorHousing, joined Q-Point for an in-depth conversation about Yellen Pines, the proposed 30-unit permanent supportive-housing development in Bangor. Myatt discussed the project’s financing, construction plans, accountability requirements, residency preference, and the standards BangorHousing would use to measure its impact.
Myatt explained that the property would pay 100% of its taxes to the city, which would return approximately $34,000—or 75%—annually through a 30-year...
“There’s Gonna Be Consequences for That” Myatt On Illegal Drug Use at Yellen Pines - Part One
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Mike Myatt — Part One
“There’s Gonna Be Consequences for That”
Myatt On Illegal Drug Use at Yellen Pines.
Mike Myatt, CEO of Bangor Housing, joined Q-Point to discuss the organization’s public housing, voucher and resident-support programs, along with the growing demand for affordable family and senior housing.
The conversation centered on Yellen Pines, a proposed 30-unit supportive housing development for people experiencing chronic homelessness. Myatt addressed the project’s $11.2 million total cost, including more than $7 million for construction, its funding structure...
“If This Isn’t An Emergency, What Is?” — Janet Beaudoin On Youth Violence And Public Safety In Lewiston
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🎙️ Q-POINT | JANET BEAUDOIN | CANDIDATE FOR MAINE HOUSE DISTRICT 94
“If This Isn’t An Emergency, What Is?”
— Janet Beaudoin On Youth Violence And Public Safety In Lewiston
Republican candidate for Maine House District 94 Janet Beaudoin joined Q-Point Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues facing Lewiston and why she’s running for office.
Beaudoin discusses youth violence and public safety, police staffing, Lewiston’s property revaluation and rising tax concerns, education and state mandates, and questions surrounding the distribution of Lewiston Strong f...
“It Was Transportation’s Money To Begin With” — Bishop on Maine’s Highway Funding
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🎙️ Q-Point | Maine State Representative Steve Bishop
“It Was Transportation’s Money To Begin With”
— Questions Over Maine’s Highway Funding
Maine State Representative Steve Bishop joined Corenna and David Quirk for a wide-ranging conversation about state and local issues affecting communities, taxpayers, businesses, and property owners across Maine.
Bishop discusses rising state valuations and property taxes, including questions surrounding municipal spending and revenue sharing. He also takes a closer look at Maine’s transportation funding, the recent funding shortfall, LD 1804, motor vehicle sales tax revenue, and h...
“We Serve the Whole State of Maine, and We’re It” — Kellner On Reaching Mainers Wherever They Are
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“We Serve the Whole State of Maine, and We’re It”
— LifeFlight of Maine CEO Joe Kellner On Maine’s Statewide Critical Care Mission
LifeFlight of Maine CEO Joe Kellner joined Corenna and David for an in-depth conversation about the organization’s statewide mission and the critical care it provides to Mainers when minutes matter most.
Kellner explains how LifeFlight operates by helicopter, airplane and critical care ground ambulance, transporting some of Maine’s sickest and most seriously injured patients. He discusses the growing demand for services, how crews reac...
“One Kid Being Poked Is One Too Many” — Chief Martin On The Brewer Riverwalk Needle Incident
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Q-Point Podcast | Brewer Police Chief Christopher Martin
“One Kid Being Poked Is One Too Many”
— Chief Martin On The Brewer Riverwalk Needle Incident
Brewer Police Chief Christopher Martin joined Q-Point to discuss the recent incident involving a child reportedly poked by a discarded needle on the Brewer Riverwalk and the city’s immediate response. Martin explains why police, fire, public works, and parks staff conducted an extensive search of the waterfront and what they found.
Chief Martin also discusses the Devin Anderson case and his broader c...
"We’ve Gone From 22,000 Patient Encounters Per Year… to Over 30,000” — Coffey On Rising Emergency Department Demand.
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Q-Point Podcast | Brad Coffey
President, Covenant Health Foundation
“We’ve Gone From 22,000 Patient Encounters Per Year… to Over 30,000”
— Coffey On Rising Emergency Department Demand.
Brad Coffey, President of Covenant Health Foundation, joined Q-Point to discuss St. Joseph Hospital’s growing emergency department needs, including an increase from 22,000 annual patient encounters to more than 30,000 in 2025. He details plans for a nearly $17 million expansion designed to increase treatment space, improve privacy, and create dedicated areas for behavioral health patients and the SAFE Program.
Coffey also...
“That Just Blew My Mind...350,000. That's A Lot Of Needles.” — Dinkins On Needle Distribution In Bangor.
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Terry Dinkins
“That Just Blew My Mind...350,000. That's A Lot Of Needles.”
Dinkins on Needle Distribution in Bangor.
Pastor Terry Dinkins, candidate for Bangor City Council, joined Q-Point to discuss why he is running and how decades of living and working in the Bangor area have shaped his priorities. Dinkins shares his experience leading The Mansion Church, operating its warming center, working with people experiencing homelessness and addiction, and serving as a chaplain at the Penobscot County Jail.
The conv...
“I’m Just Gonna Run As Matt Dunlap” — Dunlap On The DSA, Political Labels, And Where He Fits Politically
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Matt Dunlap
“I’m Just Gonna Run As Matt Dunlap”
— Dunlap On The DSA, Political Labels, And Where He Fits Politically
Maine Democratic nominee for the 2nd Congressional District and Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap joined Q-Point Podcast to discuss his primary victory, the general election campaign, fundraising, polling, and what he is hearing from voters across the district. Dunlap also reflected on going to bed on election night believing his campaign may have been over, only to ultimately emerge as the Democr...
"Numbers Don't Lie." — Carey On The Data Behind His Campaign
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Steve Carey
"Numbers Don't Lie."
— Carey On The Data Behind His Campaign
Independent candidate for Maine State Senate District 9, Steve Carey joined Q-Point Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the issues facing Bangor, Hermon, and the State of Maine. Carey discusses homelessness, addiction and recovery, education, state spending, taxes, energy costs, public safety, and the challenges facing small businesses. He also explains what motivated him to run for office and why he believes Maine is at a pivotal moment.
The...
"We've Got A Plan For Everything" - Pingree On Her Plans For Maine
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🎙️ "We've Got A Plan For Everything"
Pingree On Her Plans For Maine
Maine Democratic gubernatorial nominee Hannah Pingree joined Q-Point Podcast for an in-depth conversation on the issues shaping Maine's future. Pingree discusses affordability, property tax relief, rising energy costs, AI data centers, education, childcare, healthcare, immigration, public safety, and her plans to address the challenges facing Maine families and communities.
Pingree also discusses her proposal to double the Homestead Exemption, cap utility companies' rate of return, place a moratorium on AI data centers until...
"A Billion Dollars Isn't Going To Get Us Through Much Of A Downturn." Perry On Maine's Rainy Day Fund
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Joe Perry
"A Billion Dollars Isn't Going To Get Us Through Much Of A Downturn."
— Perry On Maine's Rainy Day Fund
Maine State Treasurer Joe Perry returns to Q-Point Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the state's financial outlook, transportation funding, and the growing pressure facing Maine taxpayers. Perry discusses the state's $400 million transportation funding challenge, Maine's bonding capacity, the billion-dollar Rainy Day Fund, and why he believes it may not be sufficient during a significant economic downturn. The convers...
"We Know What The Wheel Looks Like" — Bobby Charles On Returning Maine To Prosperity - Part Two
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles — Part Two
"We Know What The Wheel Looks Like" — Bobby Charles On Returning Maine To Prosperity
In Part Two of our conversation, Maine Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles continues outlining his vision for Maine's future. He discusses lowering taxes, reducing regulations, cutting energy costs, reforming education, strengthening law enforcement, improving government accountability, expanding workforce opportunities, and creating an environment where businesses, families, and young people can thrive.
Following our prerecorded interview, we reached back out to Bobby Charles by phone to...
"Maine Is In Trouble." — Bobby Charles On His Priorities For Maine
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles — Part One
"Maine Is In Trouble."
— Bobby Charles On His Priorities For Maine
Following his Republican primary victory, Maine Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles returns to Q-Point Podcast for the first of a two-part conversation, discussing the transition from a competitive primary to the general election and why he says his message and priorities remain unchanged. He outlines his vision for reducing taxes, lowering energy costs, improving affordability, strengthening public safety, reforming MaineCare, addressing Maine's housing challenges, and working more effe...
"Humans Over Houses" — Cota On Maine Real Estate
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"Humans Over Houses"
— Cota On Maine Real Estate
Award-winning NextHome Experience Broker/Owner Jon Cota joins Q-Point Podcast for an in-depth conversation about Maine's real estate market, home affordability, interest rates, company culture, and the philosophy that has helped build one of the nation's top-performing NextHome brokerages.
Cota discusses why he believes homeownership remains one of the best long-term investments, even in today's market, and explains why buyers shouldn't necessarily wait for interest rates to fall before purchasing a home...
"It Was For The French Fries" — Baggett On How His Golf Journey Began
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | TJ Baggett
"It Was For The French Fries"
— Baggett On How His Golf Journey Began
Director of Golf and General Manager of Astor Creek Golf & Country Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, TJ Baggett joins Q-Point Podcast to share the remarkable journey that took him from riding his bicycle to a local golf course in Virginia for french fries to pursuing a career in professional golf.
Baggett reflects on competing on mini tours across the country, Monday qualifying for what is now the Kor...
“The Community Is Always Seen As The Grand Marshal” — Gardner On Eastport, Maine’s Fourth Of July Parade
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Chris Gardner
"The Community Is Always Seen As The Grand Marshal"
— Gardner On Eastport, Maine's Fourth Of July Parade
Executive Director of the Eastport Port Authority and former Washington County Commissioner Chris Gardner joins Q-Point Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation beginning with one of Maine's most celebrated Fourth of July traditions.
Gardner discusses what makes Eastport's Independence Day celebration unique, including Old Home Week, the arrival of a U.S. Navy destroyer, one of Maine's largest Fourth of July parades, communi...
"We Could Drive Maine's Energy Prices Down Dramatically" — U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno On Maine Energy Costs
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (Ohio)
"We Could Drive Maine's Energy Prices Down Dramatically"
— Moreno On Maine Energy Costs
Senior United States Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio returns to Q-Point Podcast for an in-depth conversation covering some of the biggest issues facing Maine and the nation.
Moreno discusses President Trump's approach to Iran, the future of U.S. manufacturing, tariffs, housing affordability, property taxes, interest rates, artificial intelligence data centers, and the federal government's role in shaping economic policy.
A sig...
“The Number Shouldn’t Exist” — Packard On Child Deaths Under Maine State Custody
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“The Number Shouldn’t Exist”
— Packard On Child Deaths Under Maine State Custody
Republican candidate for Maine House District 64 Shawn Packard joins Q-Point Podcast to discuss his firsthand experience in Maine's foster care system, his advocacy for children in state custody, and why he believes significant reforms are needed within Maine's child welfare system.
Packard shares his journey through 12 foster homes after entering care at age 12, his efforts to expose abuse within a residential facility, and his work advocating for foster youth alongside sta...
"A Brutal, Unforced Error By Government" — Bennett On Maine's Transportation Funding Crisis
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"A Brutal, Unforced Error By Government"
— Bennett On Maine's Transportation Funding Crisis
Maine independent gubernatorial candidate and State Senator Rick Bennett joins Q-Point Podcast to discuss the aftermath of Maine's primary election, the issues he is hearing from voters across the state, and why he believes more Mainers are looking beyond the traditional two-party system.
Bennett shares his views on affordability, housing, healthcare, energy costs, education, and economic growth while outlining his vision for governing as an independent an...
“This Isn't A One-Year Problem” — Doughty On Why MaineDOT Is Delaying Projects
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Dale Doughty, Commissioner, Maine Department of Transportation
“This Isn't A One-Year Problem”
— Doughty On Why MaineDOT Is Delaying Projects
Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Dale Doughty joins Corenna Quirk to discuss the funding challenges facing Maine's transportation system and why some road and bridge projects may be delayed.
Doughty explains a long-standing transportation funding gap that MaineDOT has managed for years, why the issue has become more urgent, and how a state funding shortfall could impact roughly $400 million in transportation projects. He outlines the difficult d...
"Nobody's Gonna Be Immune From This" — Lachance On Maine's Transportation Funding Shortfall
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jake Lachance, MBTA
"Nobody's Gonna Be Immune From This"
— Lachance On Maine's Transportation Funding Shortfall
Joining Q-Point Podcast is Jake Lachance, Executive Director of the Maine Better Transportation Association (MBTA), for a discussion about Maine's growing transportation funding challenges and what they could mean for communities across the state.
Lachance explains why MBTA was surprised by the magnitude of the current funding shortfall, discusses the importance of predictability and consistency in transportation funding, and outlines how reductions in state funding could affect roads, b...
“We Have Lost The Art Of Respectful Disagreement” — Shah On Town Halls, Tough Questions, And Leadership
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Dr. Nirav Shah — Part Two
“We Have Lost The Art Of Respectful Disagreement”
— Shah On Town Halls, Tough Questions, And Leadership
In Part Two, the conversation continues with Maine Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Nirav Shah as he discusses energy costs, data centers, PFAS, taxation, economic growth, COVID lessons learned, and his vision for Maine's future.
Shah outlines his views on energy policy, economic growth, workforce challenges, and the state's fiscal outlook while responding to questions about the millionaire's tax, small businesses, charitable giving, and government ac...
"About One In Five Kids Is Hungry" — Shah's Roadmap To End Childhood Hunger
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Dr. Nirav Shah — Part One
"About One In Five Kids Is Hungry"
— Shah's Roadmap To End Childhood Hunger
Maine Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Nirav Shah joins Q-Point Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the issues he says are most important to Maine voters. Drawing from months of town halls across the state, Shah discusses healthcare access, housing shortages, affordability, property taxes, education, and workforce challenges.
The conversation explores Maine's doctor shortage, ways to retain healthcare professionals, housing development, reducing barriers to construction, property...
“Create 50,000 Foundational Jobs In The State” — McCarthy Details His Maine 2040 Agenda
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Owen McCarthy
“Create 50,000 Foundational Jobs In The State”
— McCarthy On His Maine 2040 Plan for Economic Growth.
In this episode, Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Owen McCarthy returns to Q-Point Podcast to discuss his Maine 2040 plan, a 70-page policy blueprint built around opportunity, affordability, and discipline in government. McCarthy outlines his vision for creating 50,000 foundational jobs, reducing regulations, cutting income taxes, expanding economic opportunity, and positioning Maine for long-term growth.
The conversation also covers electricity costs, state spending, fraud investigations, education r...
“Businesses Are Villains In Our State” — Midgley On Maine's Business Climate
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Ben Midgley
“Businesses Are Villains In Our State” — Midgley On Maine's Business Climate
Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Ben Midgley returns to the Q-Point Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on the issues he says are driving voter frustration across the state. Midgley addresses property taxes, electricity costs, healthcare, childcare, housing, education, welfare reform, and business growth while outlining what he would prioritize if elected governor.
The conversation explores Maine's economic outlook, including concerns about job growth, regulations, permitting delays, energy costs, and what Midgle...
