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