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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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“There Was One Child Who Was Hoteled For 14 Months” — Mason On Foster Care Conditions In Maine
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🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Garrett Mason — Part One
“There Was One Child Who Was Hoteled For 14 Months”
— Mason On Foster Care Conditions In Maine
In Part One, Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Garrett Mason joins Q-Point Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on his path into politics, his years in the Maine Senate, and why he believes experience inside Augusta matters heading into 2026. Mason reflects on the political climate during the LePage era compared to today, arguing that Maine government has become increasingly partisan, bureaucratic, and disconnected from taxpayers. He discusses the state budget, income taxes, the newly passed millionaire’s tax, paid family medical leave, and what he calls the growing burden on Maine small businesses and family farms.
The conversation also dives deeply into Maine DHHS, child welfare failures, alleged MaineCare fraud, and the challenges facing foster care and autism services. Mason outlines why he believes structural reform is needed inside state government and explains how he would approach oversight, budgeting, and negotiations if elected governor. Additional topics include homelessness, public safety, workforce issues, and concerns over government spending and accountability in Augusta.
📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine (101.3 FM, 103.9 FM & The Voice of Maine App).
⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming after airing 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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