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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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🎙️ 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... more

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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 ou... more

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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 P... more

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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,... more

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Recent Guests

Bernie Moreno
Senior United States Senator from Ohio
United States Senate
Episode: "We Could Drive Maine's Energy Prices Down Dramatically" — U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno On Maine Energy Costs
Shawn Packard
Republican candidate for Maine State Representative, District 64
Campaign for District 64
Episode: “The Number Shouldn’t Exist” — Packard On Child Deaths Under Maine State Custody
Rick Bennett
Maine independent gubernatorial candidate and state senator
Maine Senate
Episode: "A Brutal, Unforced Error By Government" — Bennett On Maine's Transportation Funding Crisis
Dale Doughty
Commissioner, Maine Department of Transportation
Maine Department of Transportation
Episode: “This Isn't A One-Year Problem” — Doughty On Why MaineDOT Is Delaying Projects
Jake Lachance
Executive Director, Maine Better Transportation Association
Maine Better Transportation Association
Episode: "Nobody's Gonna Be Immune From This" — Lachance On Maine's Transportation Funding Shortfall
Nirav Shah
Maine Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Campaign for Nirav Shah
Episode: "About One In Five Kids Is Hungry" — Shah's Roadmap To End Childhood Hunger
Owen McCarthy
Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate
Campaign for Maine Governor
Episode: “Create 50,000 Foundational Jobs In The State” — McCarthy Details His Maine 2040 Agenda
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
Flexware Control Technology
Episode: “Because We Have The Worst Policies” — LaBrecque On Why Maine’s Electricity Rates Remain High

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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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The Spike Hitting Every Mainer — “Our Energy Costs... Jumped Higher Than Any State In The United States.” — Bobby Charles - PART TWO
Q: What differentiates you from other candidates in this race?
The guest emphasizes a reform-minded, common-sense conservative platform, highlighting a track record of reducing regulation, cutting taxes, and focusing on practical education and energy solutions to lower costs and restore opportunity in Maine.
“Create 50,000 Foundational Jobs In The State” — McCarthy Details His Maine 2040 Agenda
Q: How will you fund the proposed 50,000 foundational jobs and the 10% income tax cut?
By tightening fraud oversight, auditing programs with ROI in mind, and redirecting savings from reduced regulatory burdens into cuts and targeted investments, while ensuring essential services are funded.
“Create 50,000 Foundational Jobs In The State” — McCarthy Details His Maine 2040 Agenda
Q: What is the core aim of Maine 2040?
The core aim is to deliver a long-term, accountable plan built around opportunity, affordability, and discipline, including significant tax cuts, regulatory relief, and targeted investments in key Maine industries to create prosperity.
“It’s a Catch 22… It’s a Double-Edged Sword” — Lt. Dupuis on Balancing Property Taxes With Demands for Better Coverage - Part TWO
Q: Do you have plans to increase staff given the property tax concerns?
Yes. The plan includes modest staffing increases, targeted to key areas like the jail and patrol, with a focus on improving response times and community presence, while acknowledging the budget constraints and wage negotiations that limit discretionary funding.
“You've Gotta Have Proof That There's No Shrimp There” — Joyce On Why Maine Needs Shrimp Data - Part Two
Q: How do V-notches and enforcement differ between the U.S. and Canada, and why does that matter for stock health?
Joyce notes that Maine enforces V-notching strictly and that enforcement in Canada is less clear, which affects the protection of breeding females and the long-term sustainability of the lobster stock.

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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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