Q-POINT
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 across Maine and beyond.
Guests have included U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Congressman Jared Golden, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, former Maine Governor Paul LePage, former Congressman Bruce Poliquin, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, Maine State Auditor Matthew Dunlap, Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart, Penobscot County Sheriff Troy Morton, Penobscot County Assistant District Attorney Chelsea Lynds, Maine State Chamber President & CEO Patrick Woodcock, and numerous gubernatorial, congressional, and legislative candidates.
Focused on substance over soundbites, Q-Point Podcast explores the real-world impact of public policy, government oversight, economic issues, and leadership decisions through long-form conversations designed to inform, challenge, and engage listeners.
📻 Broadcast weekends on The Voice of Maine (VOM) — 101.3 FM, 103.9 FM, and the VOM App.
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Prerecorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.
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“I Love My Country, But I Don’t Trust My Government.” — Platner On War, Power, And Accountability - PART ONE
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Graham Platner — Part One
“I Love My Country, But I Don’t Trust My Government.”
In Part One of this in-depth conversation, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner joins Q-Point Podcast to discuss war-making authority, constitutional responsibility, and how his combat experience shaped his political views. A Marine Corps infantryman and later an Army reconnaissance team leader, Platner reflects on deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and explains why he has grown deeply skeptical of U.S. military intervention without clear objectives, congressional authorization, or accountability.
Platner weighs in on the Senate resolution limiting U.S. military action in Venezuela, arguing that Congress has for decades abdicated its constitutional role in declaring war. He speaks candidly about bipartisan political failure, the influence of defense industry interests, and what he sees as a system driven more by expediency than principle. Drawing on firsthand experience from Fallujah, Ramadi, Afghanistan, and later service with the U.S. State Department, he questions whether modern wars have served working Americans—or primarily enriched powerful interests.
The conversation then turns to healthcare, where Platner explains why his experience with VA healthcare informs his support for universal coverage. He outlines how access to reliable healthcare allowed him to become a small business owner and oyster farmer in Maine, and why he believes universal healthcare could unlock economic potential across rural communities. He also addresses hospital closures, Medicaid funding, and the strain on Maine’s healthcare system.
Throughout the episode, Platner emphasizes that his criticism is not aimed at America itself, but at a political and corporate system he believes no longer represents everyday people. He calls for restoring checks and balances, curbing concentrated power, and rebuilding trust through accountability and constitutional governance.
📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine (101.3 FM, 103.9 FM & the VOM app).
⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on QPointPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music & more.
Produced and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.
The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent those of the hosts, Q-Point Podcast associates, or affiliates.
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of the information presented is made by your use. The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility. Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission. The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.
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