Q-POINT

Corenna Quirk | David Quirk

Maine

Energy Policy

Penobscot County

Small Business

Healthcare

Mainecare

Housing Policy

Education

Jail

Jails

NEFSA

Childhood Hunger

Ropeless Gear

Tax Policy

Government Efficiency

Property Tax Policy

Offshore Wind

Nirav Shah

Income Tax

Property Taxes

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 ac... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	119	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	NewsGovernmentNews Commentary

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“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 Main... more

Yesterday • 32 min

"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 o... more

20 Jun 2026 • 25 min

"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 ... more

13 Jun 2026 • 25 min

“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... more

13 Jun 2026 • 30 min

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Recent Guests

Nirav Shah

Maine Democratic gubernatorial candidate

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Episode: "About One In Five Kids Is Hungry" — Shah's Roadmap To End Childhood Hunger

Ben Midgley

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate

Maine gubernatorial campaign

Episode: “Businesses Are Villains In Our State” — Midgley On Maine's Business Climate

Jim LaBrecque

Chief Technology Officer at Flexware Control Technology

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Episode: “Because We Have The Worst Policies” — LaBrecque On Why Maine’s Electricity Rates Remain High

Davey Wessels

Son of the candidate; campaign media contributor

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Episode: “You Know What? I’m Leaving Maine. I’m Getting Out Of Here.” — Wessels On Why Many Mainers Feel They Can’t Afford To Stay

Bobby Charles

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate

Campaign for Maine Governor (Bobby Charles)

Episode: “I Want To Get Property Taxes Down” — Charles On His Tax Priorities And Maine’s Tax Burden

Garrett Mason

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate

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Episode: “We Need To Stop Being Afraid Of Nuclear Power” — Mason on Maine’s Long-Term Energy Strategy

Jonathan Bush

Republican gubernatorial candidate

Republican Party, Maine

Episode: “Maine Has Normalized A Level Of Insanity” — Bush on Policy Direction

Chelsea Lynds

Assistant District Attorney for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties

Penobscot County DA's Office

Episode: “County Government Cannot Withstand The Burden Of The Jails” — Lynds On The Breaking Point For Counties

Matt Dunlap

Maine State Auditor and Democratic candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District

Maine State Government

Episode: “That’s A Lack Of Supervisory Oversight” — Dunlap On A Common Root Cause Behind Audit Findings

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Corenna Quirk

Host of Q-Point Podcast and co-host (frequent) with David Quirk; involved in production and sponsor relationships.

David Quirk

Co-host of Q-Point Podcast; co-creator and ongoing host alongside Corenna, often guiding interviews and discussion.

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"About One In Five Kids Is Hungry" — Shah's Roadmap To End Childhood Hunger

Q: What makes your approach to childhood hunger different from other policy proposals?

He emphasizes a comprehensive, data-driven roadmap with measurable goals, accountability for staff, and cross-cutting policies that connect nutrition with health care, housing, and education to remove systemic barriers and invest in long-term outcomes for Maine families.

"About One In Five Kids Is Hungry" — Shah's Roadmap To End Childhood Hunger

Q: Tell us about your capstone policy plan on ending childhood hunger.

Shah explains that the plan rests on four priorities—feeding kids, funding the healthcare system, fixing housing, and fueling economic growth—and includes steps like dipping into the rainy day fund to shore up SNAP, enabling easier access to local foods for schools, and simplifying food assistance applications for MaineCare beneficiaries.

“There Are Not Non-Citizens Voting In Maine” — Bellows Addresses a Circulating Video Clip

Q: What remains the biggest unresolved challenge for BMV modernization?

The biggest ongoing challenge is modernizing using largely in-house resources instead of outsourcing, which slows progress but keeps costs predictable and maintains strong legislative partnership.

“The Fraud Needs To Be Prosecuted” — Baldacci On MaineCare Fraud And Government Accountability

Q: MaineCare fraud concerns and universal health care—how would you address fraud if universal coverage is pursued?

Fraud must be prosecuted vigorously, with clear explanations to the public. The Attorney General and state officers should be more transparent about what happened and how cases are reviewed, while preserving a safety-net for those who rely on health care.

“It’s Just a Death Sentence.” — Joyce on the Dangers of Ropeless Gear - Lobster Industry Part One

Q: What are some top issues the fishermen are bringing to you right now?

Fishermen are focused on safety, especially after recent fatalities, and oppose ropeless gear due to its high cost, uncertain effectiveness, and the potential loss of end lines that could endanger divers and crew. They also discuss the broader energy and infrastructure questions tied to offshore wind and federal mandates.

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Long-form discussions with policymakers, public officials, business leaders, and industry experts focused on Maine and national policy. Episodes frequently tackle energy policy, taxes and budgets, governance, criminal justice, fisheries and coastal economies, healthcare, and regulatory reform, often through candid conversations that mix policy analysis with personal Background and campaign or leadership experiences. The show tends to feature gubernatorial and legislative candidates, state auditors, attorneys, and advocacy professionals, offering practical perspectives on how policy changes would play out in real communities. A notable strength is its willingness to host diverse viewpoints, provide context beyond headlines, and connect local... more

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7. Jonathan Bush
8. Chelsea Lynds

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