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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Q-POINT

Episodes

“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

“Maine Is Too Important to Get Tied Up in a Large Scale Agenda.” — Bishop on Unity Over Politics

“People Are Dying, Plain and Simple.” — Sheriff Kane on Maine’s Drug Epidemic.

“Money’s Better Off in the Mainer’s Pockets Than in the Government’s.” — Jones on Taxes, Energy, and Accountability. Part TWO

“Leave Your Ego at the Door. Let’s Make Maine Great Again.” — David Jones on Teamwork Over Wedge Issues. Part ONE

“We’ve Got It All Wrong in Augusta.” Libby on Spending and State Priorities - Part Two

“We Can’t Tax Our Way To Prosperity.” Senator Libby On Maine’s Economic Future - Part One

“You Don’t Have to Take Politics as It’s Currently Served Up” — Rick Bennett’s Call for Reform

“You Can’t Subsidize Your Way to 80,000 Houses” — Rick Bennett on Maine’s Housing Crisis

“The Fentanyl…Was Visible to the Naked Eye on Her Teddy Bear.” — The Push for Stronger Protections PART TWO

"When I Started, an Average Caseload Was Around 180 Cases — Now We All Have Over 300.” — The Strain on Maine’s Justice System PART ONE

“Running for Sheriff Isn’t Just About a Title.” — Corey Bagley on Leadership, Transparency, and Vision - PART TWO

“Cashless Bail Has Been a Disaster.” — Corey Bagley on Repeat Offenders and Accountability - PART ONE

“I Don’t Think It’s a Secret That I Was Definitely Thinking About It” — Reflecting on Governor Rumors - Part TWO

“I’m Not Willing To Sacrifice The Entire Maine Fishery” — Defending Lobstermen in the Right Whale Debate - Part ONE

“If You Can’t Behave on Our Waterfront, You’re Not Going to Be Here” - PART TWO

“Heaven Forbid if Somebody Could Not Be a Victim of a Crime That Week” - PART ONE

“I Met a Guy Named Jimmy Carter — He Thinks He’s Going to Be President” - Part TWO

“I Lived a Double Life” — The Early Years That Shaped a Broadcasting Legend - Part ONE

"Buckle Up on the Purse Strings" – Ben Midgley on Spending Cuts, Law Enforcement, and Education - Part TWO