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Mainecare
The Maine Wire
Lewiston, United States
Education In Maine
Maine Legislature
Gender Identity
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Education
Energy Costs
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Westbrook, United States
Janet Mills
Lewiston
Ranked Choice Voting
Absentee Voting
Republican Party (maine)
Bobby Charles
Maine Human Rights Act
Get Out the Vote

Where I discuss by myself and with special guests things going on in our political world here in Maine as well as discussing national and at times global issues. I'm not muddying the water but helping you understand how muddy the water is and helping you chart a path forward. charleschuckellis.substack.com

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Complete recap of the Maine Primary Election 2026. Chuck Ellis sits down with Aaron Chadbourne for an in-depth look at the results, rank-choice voting scenarios, and what it means heading into November.Key topics: • Republican race – Bobby Charles fr... more

Recorded live on Primary Election Day 2026 while polls were open. Chuck Ellis welcomes Jon Fetherston of The Maine Wire for a timely, real-time discussion about the importance of voting and the critical choices Maine voters faced that day.Topics incl... more

Demi Kouzounas — former Chair of the Maine Republican Party and U.S. Senate candidate — joins Chuck Ellis on the Muddy Waters Podcast.Born to Greek immigrants, Demi shares her inspiring journey from speaking only Greek as a child, to serving as a U.S... more

Chuck Ellis and John Featherston break down the spectacular collapse of Graham Platner’s Senate campaign — from the bear suit security guard to inappropriate texts, fake apologies, and why even the New York Times is turning on him.They also discuss:-... more

On this episode of Muddy Waters, Chuck Ellis talks with Ryan Tuttle — USM psychology lecturer, former Jehovah’s Witness, and unlikely Republican.Ryan opens up about growing up in a high-control religion that banned politics and holidays, his journey ... more

Rep. Jack Ducharme joins the Muddy Waters Podcast to pull back the curtain on the Maine Appropriations Committee and the dramatic growth of state spending under one-party Democrat rule.From billion-dollar supplementals and hidden shortfalls to contro... more

Chuck Ellis is joined by energy expert Matt Jacobson for a hard-hitting discussion on Maine’s energy crisis.

They examine why electricity prices continue to rise, the consequences of rejecting natural gas pipelines, the limitations of wind and solar... more

The AI revolution is already here — and it’s far more complex than most people realize.In this powerful conversation, Chuck Ellis sits down with Justin Donnaruma, tech entrepreneur and AI expert, to break down what AI really means for Maine and the f... more

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Demi Kouzounas
Former chair of the Maine Republican Party; former U.S. Senate candidate
Maine Republican Party
Episode: Ep. 183 Demi Kouzounas: From Greek Immigrant to Maine GOP Chair on Unity & Turning Maine Red
John Featherston
Avid journalist and guest on the show, associated with The Maine Wire
The Maine Wire
Episode: Ep. 182 Graham Platner Meltdown: Bear Suits, Sex Texts & Why He's Done w/ John Featherston
Ryan Tuttle
Teacher, professor, lecturer at USM; former Jehovah's Witness; psychologist
University of Southern Maine
Episode: Ep. 181 Free Speech Under Pressure with Ryan Tuttle
Jack Ducharme
Representative, District 71
Maine Legislature
Episode: Ep. 180: Inside Maine’s Broken Budget with Rep. Jack Ducharme – Spending Explosion, Planned Parenthood Funding & MaineCare Truths
Matt Jacobson
Energy expert invited to discuss Maine's energy policy and economy
Energy policy expert ( Maine)
Episode: Ep. 179 Maine's Energy Crisis Exposed: Why Your Bills Are So High w/ Matt Jacobson
Justin Donnaruma
CEO of AO Cyber Systems, AI/technology expert
AO Cyber Systems
Episode: 🎙️ Ep. 178: AI – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly with Justin Donnaruma
Betsy Grant
Daycare owner with 26 years in the field; advocate for child welfare reform
Private child care business (Ellsworth area)
Episode: Ep. 176: DHHS Retaliation, Foster Care Fraud & Child Care Crisis – Betsy Grant
John Eder
Representative, Maine House of Representatives
Maine House of Representatives
Episode: Ep. 175 "Democrats Don’t Care About Historic Mainers Anymore" – Rep. John Eder on the Shift to "New Mainers" & One-Party Rule in Maine
Adrienne Paul
Candidate for Maine House District 85, childcare provider
Self-employed / childcare center owner
Episode: Ep. 174: Adrienne Paul – Childcare Provider, Mom of Four, and Candidate for Maine House District 85

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Ep. 140 Janet Beaudoin: Lewiston School Board Truths & Fight for Maine House District 94
Q: What advice would you give to someone considering running for school board or local office?
She encourages would-be candidates to act on their conviction even without prior political experience, emphasize service over credentials, start locally through community involvement like PTO, and build a grassroots network of supporters because hands-on effort leads to meaningful impact.
Ep. 140 Janet Beaudoin: Lewiston School Board Truths & Fight for Maine House District 94
Q: What motivates you to run for state office, and what is your platform or priorities in Augusta?
Her motivation centers on representing Lewiston residents who feel ignored, addressing what she sees as state-level barriers to local governance, and pushing for policies on school safety, residency integrity, and cost of living. Her platform includes tightening residency requirements, opposing sanctuary-state policies, addressing housing costs, deregulation to boost homebuilding, and pro-business measures.
Ep. 183 Demi Kouzounas: From Greek Immigrant to Maine GOP Chair on Unity & Turning Maine Red
Q: For the people who have not been steeped in Maine politics, who is Charlie Webster and who is Charlie Summers?
Demi explains that Charlie Webster used to be Maine GOP chair during the 2010 shift and that Charlie Summers was vice chair and a state senator; she recounts their roles and how they influenced her decision to run for local office.
Ep. 139 Maine Mom Fights Back: A Family’s Battle Against Gender Ideology Targeting Her Autistic Daughter
Q: What sparked your decision to run for the school board?
Growing concerns about how gender ideology was being addressed in schools and a desire to ensure responsible, evidence-based educational policies for all students.
Ep. 147 Incompetent, Corrupt, and Beholden: Exposing Augusta Democrats with Rep. Joshua Morris
Q: What are your immediate political goals once your current term ends?
Morris outlines his run for the Maine Senate, with a focus on repealing or reforming major Democrat-passed policies and promoting pro-growth, empowerment-oriented policies for Mainers.

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This show centers on Maine politics and policy with a pragmatic, sometimes provocative bent. Episodes frequently scrutinize state governance, budgeting, education, energy, and regulatory issues, often through a grassroots or local-government lens. Across interviews with lawmakers, journalists, and policy advocates, the conversations explore how Maine-specific dynamics intersect with national debates, including energy costs, school funding, parental rights in education, and how media framing can shape public perception. A notable pattern is a willingness to challenge established narratives and highlight operational details, fraud allegations, and funding mechanisms to inform listeners who crave concrete, action-oriented insights. The format ... more

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