Q-Point Podcast

"The Community Is Always Seen As The Grand Marshal"
— Gardner On Eastport, Maine's Fourth Of July Parade

🇺🇸 Still deciding what to do today?

Before you make your Fourth of July plans, take a few minutes to listen to our conversation with Chris Gardner. After hearing about Eastport's incredible traditions—from welcoming a U.S. Navy destroyer to one of Maine's largest Fourth of July parades, Old Home Week, fireworks over the harbor, and a true community celebration—you just might find yourself heading Down East.

Then stay for a fascinating discussion on Washington County, the working waterfront, rural Maine, public safety, economic development, and the opportunities and challenges shaping one of Maine's most unique communities.

📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland.

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📻 A milestone and a new beginning.

This weekend, Q-Point celebrated one year on The Voice of Maine while also making its debut on WLOB Portland, expanding our reach to even more listeners across Maine.

Thank you to The Voice of Maine for an incredible first year, WLOB Portland for the warm welcome, and to everyone who has been part of this journey.

Here's to year two.

📻 In case you missed it on The Voice of Maine last weekend...

Maine independent gubernatorial candidate and State Senator Rick Bennett joined Q-Point Podcast to discuss Maine's transportation funding crisis, affordability, government accountability, and his campaign for governor.

📝 Editor's Note: This interview was recorded before Maine's ranked-choice tabulations were completed. After the gubernatorial nominees were finalized, we connected with Rick Bennett for updated comments.

📡 Airs this weekend on WLOB Portland
100.5 FM | 1310 AM
🗣️ Alexa: "Play TuneIn WLOB Radio 1310AM"
💻 Live: WLOBRadio.com

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🔥 Airs Statewide This Weekend – Q-Point Podcast 🔥

U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (Ohio) joined us in Maine to discuss energy costs, housing, interest rates, the future of the American auto industry, and Maine's U.S. Senate race.

🎙️ "We Could Drive Maine's Energy Prices Down Dramatically"
— Moreno On Maine Energy Costs

📻 The Voice of Maine: Saturday at 6:00 AM
101.3 FM | 103.9 FM | VOM App

📻 WLOB Portland: Saturday at 9:30 AM
100.5 FM | 1310 AM | Livestream on WLOB

🗣️ Or simply ask Alexa to "Play TuneIn WLOB 1310 AM."

⬇️ Miss the broadcast? Stream anytime at QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music

🔥 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jake Lachance, MBTA

"Nobody's Gonna Be Immune From This"
— Lachance On Maine's Transportation Funding Shortfall

In case you missed it this morning on The Voice of Maine...

Jake Lachance, Executive Director of the Maine Better Transportation Association, joins Q-Point Podcast to discuss Maine's growing transportation funding crisis, what it could mean for roads, bridges, housing developments, downtown revitalization projects, and other infrastructure investments across the state.

MBTA says industry partners were surprised by the scope of the transportation funding crisis. Could more have been done if the full picture had been known sooner?

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This episode was prerecorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.

The views, information, opinions, and comments expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, associates, affiliates, or sponsors.

🎙️ Q-POINT PODCAST | MDOT COMMISSIONER DALE DOUGHTY

“This Isn't A One-Year Problem”
— Doughty On Why MaineDOT Is Delaying Projects

A transportation funding shortfall could impact roughly $400 million in road and bridge projects across Maine.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391600/episodes/19337199-this-isn-t-a-one-year-problem-doughty-on-why-mainedot-is-delaying-projects.mp3?download=true

If you missed this morning's broadcast on The Voice of Maine, Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Dale Doughty explains how we got here, why some projects may be delayed, and what it could mean for Maine's transportation system moving forward.

Or Stream the REWIND here:

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Pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.

🎙️ Q-POINT PODCAST | MDOT COMMISSIONER DALE DOUGHTY

🚧 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN $400 MILLION IN PROJECTS ARE AT RISK?

“This Isn't A One-Year Problem”
— Doughty On Why MaineDOT Is Delaying Projects

📻 Tomorrow at 6:00 AM on The Voice of Maine, Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Dale Doughty joins Q-Point Podcast to discuss a transportation funding shortfall that could impact roughly $400 million in road and bridge projects, why some projects may be delayed, and what it means for the future of Maine's transportation system.

We discuss how transportation projects are funded, the role of federal and state dollars, how project priorities are determined, and the challenges of maintaining thousands of miles of roads and bridges across one of the nation's largest geographic states.

📻 Saturday, June 13 | 6:00 AM
📡 The Voice of Maine (101.3, 103.9, VOM App)

⬇️ 🎧 Following the broadcast, stream at:

QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music

Pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.

The views, information, opinions, and comments expressed during this program do not necessarily represent those of the host, Q-Point Podcast associates, or affiliates.

Today is Primary Day in Maine.

Over the past several months, Q-Point has welcomed every gubernatorial candidate who accepted our invitation for a long-form conversation about the issues facing Maine.

Our mission has been simple: provide a platform where candidates can speak directly to voters, explain their positions in their own words, and engage in substantive discussions that go beyond headlines and soundbites.

Whether you listened on The Voice of Maine, streamed an episode online, or watched clips on social media, we hope these conversations helped you become a more informed voter.

Thank you to the candidates who joined us, and thank you to everyone who took the time to listen.

Most importantly, if you haven't already, make your voice heard and vote today.

📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine

🎧 Stream anytime at QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music

The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, sponsors, affiliates, or radio partners.

Pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.