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Q-POINT
Q-Point Podcast, hosted by Corenna and David Quirk, is a nonpartisan platform for candid conversations with policymakers, public officials, and changemakers shaping Maine and the nation. The show goes beyond the headlines, diving deep into policy discussions, current events, personal journeys, proposed legislation, and leadership philosophies.
From community leaders to government officials and business executives, guests share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on the issues that matter most to Maine and beyond.
Guests have included U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Congressman Jared Golden, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, former Congressman Bruce Poliquin, U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, former Maine Governor Paul LePage, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart, Penobscot County Sheriff Troy Morton, Penobscot County Assistant DA Chelsea Lynds, NEFSA Director of Advocacy, Jason Joyce, Maine State Chamber President/CEO Patrick Woodcock, along with numerous gubernatorial, congressional, and state candidates.
Focused on substance over soundbites, Q-Point Podcast explores the real-world impact of legislative decisions, oversight, and public policy through long-form conversations designed to inform, challenge, and engage listeners.
đź“» Broadcast statewide weekend mornings on VOM (101.3 FM, 103.9 FM, or stream anywhere on the VOM App).
⬇️ 🎧 Available anytime at QPointPodcast.com or on all major streaming platforms.
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Episodes
109 episodes
“I Want To Get Property Taxes Down” — Charles On His Tax Priorities And Maine’s Tax Burden
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles — Part Two“I Want To Get Property Taxes Down” — Charles On His Tax Priorities And Maine’s Tax Burden In Part Two, the conversation continues with Maine Republican gub...
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“Leave The Money In The Hands Of The People Who Make It” — Charles On Taxes, Spending, And Economic Freedom
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles — Part One“Leave The Money In The Hands Of The People Who Make It” — Charles On Taxes, Spending, And Economic FreedomMaine Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles retur...
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“We Need To Stop Being Afraid Of Nuclear Power” — Mason on Maine’s Long-Term Energy Strategy
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Garrett Mason — Part Two“We Need To Stop Being Afraid Of Nuclear Power” — Mason on Maine’s Long-Term Energy StrategyThe conversation continues in Part Two with Maine Republican guber...
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“There Was One Child Who Was Hoteled For 14 Months” — Mason On Foster Care Conditions In Maine
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Garrett Mason — Part One“There Was One Child Who Was Hoteled For 14 Months” — Mason On Foster Care Conditions In MaineIn Part One, Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Garrett Mason joins...
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“The Money Has Never Been Used As Congress Directed” — Joyce On Federal Seafood Dollars, Congressional Intent, and Where The Money Went
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jason Joyce — Part Two“The Money Has Never Been Used As Congress Directed”In Part Two, Jason Joyce, Director of Advocacy at NEFSA, continues the conversation in studio, diving deeper into the rea...
“One-Tenth Of One Percent Is Actually Tested By The FDA” — Joyce Sounds Alarm On Imported Seafood Oversight And Federal Gaps
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jason Joyce — Part One“One-Tenth Of One Percent Is Actually Tested By The FDA.”In Part One, Jason Joyce, Director of Advocacy at the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA), re...
“Maine Has Normalized A Level Of Insanity” — Bush on Policy Direction
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jonathan Bush — Part One“Maine Has Normalized A Level Of Insanity” — Bush on Policy DirectionIn this episode of Q-Point, Corenna and David Quirk sit down in studio with Maine Republican gubernato...
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“Jamming Down The Throat” — Bush on Government Mandates and Market Interference
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jonathan Bush — Part Two“Jamming Down The Throat” — Bush on Government Mandates and Market InterferenceIn Part Two of Corenna and David Quirk’s conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidat...
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“You Can’t Have It Both Ways” — Lynds On Bail, Jail Funding, And Public Expectations
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Chelsea Lynds — Part Two“You Can’t Have It Both Ways” — Lynds On Bail, Jail Funding, And Public ExpectationsIn Part Two of this conversation, Corenna and David Quirk continue their discussion wit...
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“County Government Cannot Withstand The Burden Of The Jails” — Lynds On The Breaking Point For Counties
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Chelsea Lynds — Part One“County Government Cannot Withstand The Burden Of The Jails” — Lynds On The Breaking Point For CountiesIn this conversation, Corenna and David Quirk sit down with Assistan...
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“We Can’t Even Confirm That We Got A Call” — Dunlap On Confidentiality In Fraud Investigations
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Matthew Dunlap — Part Two“We Can’t Even Confirm That We Got A Call” — Dunlap On Confidentiality In Fraud InvestigationsIn Part Two, Corenna and David Quirk continue their conversation with Maine ...
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“That’s A Lack Of Supervisory Oversight” — Dunlap On A Common Root Cause Behind Audit Findings
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Matthew Dunlap — Part One“That’s A Lack Of Supervisory Oversight” — Dunlap On A Common Root Cause Behind Audit FindingsCorenna and David Quirk sit down with Maine State Auditor and Democratic can...
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“It’s Really Hard To Run A Business” — Perkins On Rising Costs And Pressure On Small Employers
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine State Representative Chad Perkins — Part Two“It’s Really Hard To Run A Business” — Perkins On Rising Costs And Pressure On Small EmployersIn Part Two of our conversation with Maine State Re...
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“A Hundred Percent Error Rate” — Perkins On MaineCare Billing Failures
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine State Representative Chad Perkins — Part One“A Hundred Percent Error Rate” — Perkins On MaineCare Billing FailuresIn Part One of our conversation with Representative Chad Perkins, we take a...
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“DHHS Is Not Working To Keep Maine Kids Safe” — Bellows On Child Safety Failures
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows — Part Two “DHHS Is Not Working To Keep Maine Kids Safe” — Bellows On Child Safety Failures In Part Two of our conversation with Maine Secretary ...
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“There Are Not Non-Citizens Voting In Maine” — Bellows Addresses a Circulating Video Clip
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows — Part One“There Are Not Non-Citizens Voting In Maine” — Bellows Addresses a Circulating Video Clip In this episode of the Q-Point Podcast, Corenna an...
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“The Fraud Needs To Be Prosecuted” — Baldacci On MaineCare Fraud And Government Accountability
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Senator Joe Baldacci — Part Two“The Fraud Needs To Be Prosecuted” — Baldacci On MaineCare Fraud And Government AccountabilityIn Part Two of this conversation with Maine State Senator and Democrat...
“We Have A Very Fragile Healthcare System In The State” — Baldacci On Maine’s Healthcare Reality
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Joe Baldacci — Part One“We Have A Very Fragile Healthcare System In The State” — Baldacci On Maine’s Healthcare RealityIn Part One of this conversation, Maine State Senator and Democratic candida...
“We’re At The Mercy Of The State” — Cushing On Funding Pressures Facing Maine Counties - Part TWO
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Andre Cushing — Part Two“We’re At The Mercy Of The State” — Cushing On Funding Pressures Facing Maine CountiesIn Part Two of their conversation with Andre Cushing, President of the Maine County C...
“We Have Exhausted Our Fund Balances” — Cushing On The Rising Cost Of County Jails - Part ONE
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Andre Cushing — Part One“We Have Exhausted Our Fund Balances” — Cushing On The Rising Cost Of County JailsIn Part One, Andre Cushing, Chair of the Penobscot County Commissioners and Presid...
“We Have Lost Around 1,800 License Holders” — Joyce On Maine’s Declining Number Of Lobster Fishermen - Part Three
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jason Joyce — Part Three“We Have Lost Around 1,800 License Holders” — Joyce On Maine’s Declining Number Of Lobster FishermenIn Part Three of Corenna and David Quirk’s conversation with Jason Joyc...
“You've Gotta Have Proof That There's No Shrimp There” — Joyce On Why Maine Needs Shrimp Data - Part Two
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jason Joyce — Part Two“You've Gotta Have Proof That There's No Shrimp There” — Joyce On Why Maine Needs Shrimp DataIn Part Two of Corenna and David Quirk’s conversation with Jason Joyce, Director...
“It’s Just a Death Sentence.” — Joyce on the Dangers of Ropeless Gear - Lobster Industry Part One
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jason Joyce — Part One“It’s Just a Death Sentence.” — Joyce on the Dangers of Ropeless GearJason Joyce, Director of Advocacy for the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association and a lifelo...
“They Are Stealing Your Tax Dollars And Mine.” — Wessels On Accountability And Government Spending - Part TWO
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Robert Wessels — Part Two“They Are Stealing Your Tax Dollars And Mine.” — Wessels On Accountability And Government SpendingIn Part Two of our conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidate ...
“The Families In Maine Are Hurting” — Wessels Talks Cost Of Living, Energy Prices And State Policy
🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Robert Wessels — Part One“The Families In Maine Are Hurting” — Wessels Talks Cost Of Living, Energy Prices And State PolicyRepublican gubernatorial candidate Robert Wessels joined Corenna and Dav...
