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. We go 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, our guests share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on the issues that matter most.

Guests have included former Maine Governor Paul LePage, Congressman Jared Golden, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows as well as several Gubernatorial and Congressional Candidates - to name a few. Focused on substance over soundbites, Q‑Point explores the real-world impact of legislative decisions, oversight, and public policy.

Broadcast statewide weekend mornings on VOM Radio (101.3, 103.9, or stream from anywhere on the VOM App). Available anytime at QPointPodcast.com or on all major streaming platforms.

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Episodes

“I Would Rather Lose a Deal Than Pick Up a Bad Deal” — LaVerdiere Discusses Financial Discipline and Avoiding Investments That Fail To Meet Core Metrics.

“The Death Nail for the Housing Market in Maine” — LaVerdiere on the Combined Effect of Rental Registry and Rent Control Proposals

“We Want This Gubernatorial Race To Be About The Economy” — Woodcock On Maine’s Economic Priorities

“We Are Putting A Ceiling On The Economic Potential Of The State Of Maine” — Woodcock On What’s At Stake

“There’s A Lot Of Grit In The Gears.” — How Regulation And Red Tape Are Making It Harder To Do Business In Maine.

“Life’s Just Become Too Hard For Too Many Folks Here In Maine …” — Angus King III On Why He Entered The Race - PART ONE

“When I Talk About Taxing the Rich, That’s Who We’re Going After.” — Platner on Defining Wealth Inequality and Who Federal Tax Policy Should Target - Part TWO

“I Love My Country, But I Don’t Trust My Government.” — Platner On War, Power, And Accountability - PART ONE

“It Clearly Needs an Investigation.” — Collins on Medicaid Billing and Federal Oversight

“Bath Iron Works Is Absolutely Critical to Our Nation’s Security.” — Senator Susan Collins on Maine’s shipyard, Navy readiness, and global threats

“We Know There’s a Lot of Fraud” — LePage on Audits, Medicaid Overbilling, and Accountability

“Affordability. Affordability. Affordability.” — LePage on What Voters Across Maine’s Second Congressional District Are Saying Most - Part ONE

“We Don't Have One, and We're the Last in the Nation to Have One.” — Kapaldo on Maine’s Lack of a Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System

“It’s a Catch 22… It’s a Double-Edged Sword” — Lt. Dupuis on Balancing Property Taxes With Demands for Better Coverage - Part TWO

“I Never Thought That I Would See a Kilo of Drugs” — Lt. Dupuis on the Explosion of High-Volume Trafficking - Part ONE

“It’s Like Death by a Thousand Cuts.” — Commissioner Tremble on Small but Constant Regulations, Fees, and Mandates Piling Up on Small Businesses.

“Since Golden Has Bowed Out, Are You Now Considering Challenging Paul LePage?” — Soboleski on a Potential Run for Congress

The Spike Hitting Every Mainer — “Our Energy Costs... Jumped Higher Than Any State In The United States.” — Bobby Charles - PART TWO

Public Safety At A Breaking Point — “85% Of All Crime Actually Goes Back To Drug Trafficking.” — Bobby Charles

“There Is Talent In Every One Of These Communities.” — McCarthy On Revitalizing Rural Maine - PART TWO

“As Soon As People Feel It's Not Safe, It's Definitely Not Safe.” — McCarthy On Perception Becoming Reality - PART ONE

“If You Don’t Have A Margin, You Don’t Have A Mission, And We’ve Gotta Keep The Mission Open.” — The financial reality facing Maine Veterans’ Homes. PART TWO

“Our Cost Of Care Is About A Hundred Dollars Higher Than What Our MaineCare Reimbursement Is.” — The funding gap driving LD 182 for Maine Veterans’ Homes. PART ONE

“They Knew That It Was a Problem.” — and — “They Didn’t Tell Anybody.” — Frey on PFAS manufacturers concealing known dangers. Part TWO

“There Are Still Threads to Pull.” — Frey on Maine’s ongoing investigation into the 250 absentee ballots found in an Amazon package. Part ONE