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Part Two continues the conversation with Senator Joe Baldacci and Troy Jackson, diving into Troy’s vision for Maine’s future. Topics include immigration policy and ICE cooperation, property tax reform, and the impact of out-of-state buyers on valuations. We also explore economic fairness for industries like logging, farming, and lobstering, municipal service consolidation, and state security measures. The episode closes with insights on leadership, listening to constituents, and building a campaign that connects with Mainers across the state.

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In Part One of our conversation with Senator Joe Baldacci and former Senate President & gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson, we tackle Maine’s most pressing challenges—affordable housing, skyrocketing property taxes, and the closure of nursing homes across the state. We also address childcare shortages, workforce needs, rising energy costs, and how to create a stronger business climate. Education, technical training, and the future of passenger rail round out this engaging, solutions-focused dialogue.

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In this episode of Q-Point Podcast, Rep. Steve Bishop returns to share what he’s learned after his first year in the Maine Legislature—and the surprises that came with it. Bishop dives into a candid conversation about how often optics overshadow real solutions at the State House, including LD 717, a bill designed to stop municipalities (and taxpayers) from paying drug testing fees—a bill that originated from a discussion in our studio between Sheriff Troy Morton and Rep. Bishop before bringing it to Augusta. What began with bipartisan support turned into a party-line fight driven by optics, not outcomes.

He also discusses the realities of Augusta politics, from last-minute budget maneuvers and lobbyist influence to why reading every bill is nearly impossible. Bishop shares bipartisan wins on dam infrastructure, what a typical day looks like for a legislator, and why Maine needs more people motivated by community—not party—to step up and serve.

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In Part Two, AG Frey discusses the growing landscape of fraud in Maine — from imposter scams that hit close to home to contractor deception and rising concerns about deed theft. He outlines how criminals target vulnerable residents, why consumer protection matters, and how the justice system is struggling to keep up. The conversation also covers Maine’s court backlog, the shortage of public defenders, and legislative efforts to license home contractors.

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In Part One, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joins Corenna and David Quirk to break down how and why Maine gets involved in national litigation — including the opioid crisis and fights to protect federal funding. Frey explains his office’s nonpartisan mission, the unique way Maine selects constitutional officers, and reflects on the Laurel Libby censure case. He also shares the principles guiding his legal decisions and when he believes the state should act.

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State Representative Laurel Libby returns to Q Point Podcast to reflect on a turbulent five-month stretch following her censure. “It was both the slowest and the fastest five months of my life,” she says, recounting the legal fight to restore her vote and the conversations she had with Mainers along the way.

In this in-studio interview, Libby discusses the atmosphere at the State House, staying connected to her district, and what the final hours of the legislative session looked like. She also shares her perspective on Maine’s $11.6 billion budget, education outcomes, healthcare access, and the state’s business climate—as well as why she’s considering a run for governor.

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In this episode of Q Point Podcast, Maine Assistant House Minority Leader Katrina Smith returns to the studio for an in-depth discussion on key legislation and issues shaping Maine's political landscape.

She shares her concerns about LD 1971, a bill limiting local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities, and calls ranked choice voting “the most mysterious of all voting methods.” Smith also discusses tax increases in the new $11.6 billion state budget, including new real estate transfer taxes and streaming service fees, and what she sees as an increasing burden on working Mainers.

The conversation covers the recent state audit findings, her own bill on age verification for online content, changes to Death with Dignity laws, and legislation affecting mobile home parks. Smith also pulls back the curtain on what a typical day looks like inside the State House and outlines her efforts to recruit new candidates ahead of the 2026 elections.

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🎙️ "You Wanna Fix the State? Show Me You’re Ready." – Poliquin on What It’ll Take to Step In

In his first appearance on Q-Point Podcast, former Congressman Bruce Poliquin joins us for a frank, wide-ranging discussion on the challenges facing Maine — and what it would take for him to run for governor.

Poliquin tackles it all: cartel-driven drug activity in Maine, illegal marijuana grows by Chinese nationals, hospital closures, soaring energy costs, overregulation, immigration enforcement, and the economic pressures squeezing Maine families and small businesses. He argues that while much of the country is correcting course, Maine is "doubling down on crazy."

As talk of a possible gubernatorial run heats up, Poliquin says he’s not interested in politics as usual — and issues a direct challenge to Maine voters:
“You wanna fix the state? Show me you’re ready.”

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