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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 conversation turns to drug use and Bangor's needle exchange programs, with Dinkins citing 350,000 needles distributed by two nonprofits over a one-year period. He also discusses public safety, severe mental illness, repeat incarceration, the need for a new Penobscot County Corrections Facility, and what he believes could be done differently to address these challenges. 
Dinkins also addresses Bangor's property taxes, affordable housing, business development, education, and opportunities for the waterfront. He outlines what he would like to accomplish during a first term on the City Council and discusses his vision for a safer, more vibrant Bangor with lower taxes and greater economic growth. 
📻 Airs statewide weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland.
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This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.
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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 Democratic nominee.
Dunlap outlined his views on the economy, healthcare access, rural hospitals, housing affordability, childcare costs, Social Security, capital gains taxes, and the rising cost of living. He also discussed Medicare for All, private insurance, prescription drug costs, and what role he believes the federal government should play in protecting access to healthcare.
The conversation also explored the Democratic Socialists of America, political labels, the Second Amendment, higher education costs, Maine’s lobster industry, and federally proposed ropeless fishing gear. Dunlap explained where he fits politically, why he prefers approaching issues individually rather than through ideological labels, and what he believes he would bring to Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
📻 Airs statewide each weekend on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland.
⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on 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 hosts, Q-Point Podcast, associates, or affiliates.
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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 conversation also explores election participation, transparency in government, the future of Penobscot County's jail, renewable energy policies, and the role of leadership in addressing the state's most pressing challenges. Throughout the discussion, Carey shares the priorities he would bring to Augusta if elected to represent Senate District 9.
📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland.
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This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.
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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 stronger safeguards are in place, expand childcare and pre-K access, improve education outcomes, strengthen rural healthcare, MaineCare reimbursement, address immigration enforcement, and explains why she believes she is prepared to serve as Maine's next governor.
📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland.
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This episode was pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.
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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 conversation also explores state budget growth, property taxes, and the financial realities shaping future policy decisions.
Perry also explains how the Treasurer's Office manages Maine's investments, generating approximately $150 million in interest last year, and highlights the return of more than $10.5 million in unclaimed property to 35,000 Mainers. The discussion concludes with Paid Family Medical Leave, Maine's political landscape, and the fiscal priorities that could shape the state's future.
📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland.
⬇️ 🎧 Stream On: QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music
This episode was pre-recorded, 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.
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