Q-POINT
Q-Point Podcast, hosted by Corenna and David Quirk, is a nonpartisan platform for candid, long-form conversations with policymakers, public officials, business leaders, community advocates, and candidates shaping Maine and the nation.
The show goes beyond the headlines to explore public policy, current events, government oversight, proposed legislation, personal journeys, and leadership decisions. From affordability and healthcare to housing, education, public safety, and economic development, Q-Point examines the issues affecting communities across Maine and beyond.
Guests have included Maine Governor Janet Mills, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Bernie Moreno, Congressman Jared Golden, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, former Maine Governor Paul LePage, former Congressman Bruce Poliquin, Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, and numerous gubernatorial, congressional, legislative, and municipal candidates.
Q-Point also brings listeners conversations with leaders in healthcare, higher education, law enforcement, housing, and business, including LifeFlight of Maine CEO Joe Kellner, Husson University President Lynne Coy-Ogan, and Maine State Chamber President & CEO Patrick Woodcock.
Focused on substance over soundbites, Q-Point welcomes different perspectives and gives guests room to explain their positions, experiences, and priorities. The goal is to inform listeners, ask direct questions, and encourage thoughtful discussion. Guests’ views are their own.
📻 Airs statewide each weekend on The Voice of Maine and WLOB Portland, and can be heard worldwide through TuneIn.
🎧 Available on demand at QPointPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and other major podcast platforms.
Prerecorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.
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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. This podcast does not endorse candidates nor should any episode be considered an endorsement.
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“Jamming Down The Throat” — Bush on Government Mandates and Market Interference
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jonathan Bush — Part Two
“Jamming Down The Throat” — Bush on Government Mandates and Market Interference
In Part Two of Corenna and David Quirk’s conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Bush, the discussion dives into the role of government, economic growth, and the challenges facing Maine’s future.
Bush outlines his belief that Maine’s biggest obstacles are self-inflicted—pointing to overregulation, permitting delays, and government intervention as barriers to housing development, small business growth, and economic expansion. He discusses his approach to governing as a “competent CEO,” emphasizing shrinking bureaucracy, lowering taxes, and restoring what he views as a freer market environment.
The conversation also explores federal overreach in Maine’s lobster industry, including concerns about safety and mandates such as ropeless gear, as well as broader debates around energy policy, electric vehicles, and government incentives. Bush shares his perspective on immigration enforcement, what he’s hearing from Mainers across the state, and what he believes differentiates him from other candidates in the race.
Throughout the episode, Bush reflects on his entrepreneurial background, his connection to Maine, and his campaign’s focus on economic growth, accountability, and restoring opportunity.
📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine (101.3 FM, 103.9 FM & The Voice of Maine App).
⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music & more
Pre-recorded, 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.