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Corenna Quirk | David Quirk

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,

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26:46

“I Want To Get Property Taxes Down” — Charles On His...

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2026/05/18

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles — Part Two “I Want To Get Property Taxes Down” — Charles On His Tax Priorities And Maine’s Tax Burden In Part Two, the conversation continues with Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles as he discusses taxes, property taxes, energy policy, housing, regulations, nonprofits, and the future direction of Maine’s economy. Charles explains why he opposes the millionaire tax, argues that rising taxes and regulations are...

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32:51

“Leave The Money In The Hands Of The People Who Make...

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2026/05/18

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles — Part One “Leave The Money In The Hands Of The People Who Make It” — Charles On Taxes, Spending, And Economic Freedom Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles returns to Q-Point Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on debates, campaign criticism, his record, government accountability, and his plan to reduce the state budget. Charles responds to questions about recent scrutiny of his résumé, outlines his work at the State

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25:20

“We Need To Stop Being Afraid Of Nuclear Power” —...

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2026/05/10

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Garrett Mason — Part Two “We Need To Stop Being Afraid Of Nuclear Power” — Mason on Maine’s Long-Term Energy Strategy The conversation continues in Part Two with Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Garrett Mason as Corenna and David Quirk dive deeper into energy, affordability, economic growth, education, and Maine’s future workforce. Mason argues the state has created much of its own affordability crisis through energy policy decisions over the

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32:28

“There Was One Child Who Was Hoteled For 14 Months” —...

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2026/05/10

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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,

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28:14

“One-Tenth Of One Percent Is Actually Tested By The...

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2026/05/03

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jason Joyce — Part One “One-Tenth Of One Percent Is Actually Tested By The FDA.” In Part One, Jason Joyce, Director of Advocacy at the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA), returns to Q-Point—joining Corenna and David Quirk in studio, with additional updates following meetings in Washington, D.C.—to discuss a range of urgent issues impacting Maine’s fishing industry. The conversation opens with the controversy surrounding Maine

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28:31

“The Money Has Never Been Used As Congress Directed”...

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2026/05/03

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jason Joyce — Part Two “The Money Has Never Been Used As Congress Directed” In Part Two, Jason Joyce, Director of Advocacy at NEFSA, continues the conversation in studio, diving deeper into the realities facing Maine’s fishing industry—groundfish collapse, federal overreach, and the increasing barriers for small, independent fishermen. He explains how access to groundfish has been stripped away through consolidation, quotas, and decades of regulatory

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28:31

“Maine Has Normalized A Level Of Insanity” — Bush on...

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2026/04/25

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jonathan Bush — Part One “Maine Has Normalized A Level Of Insanity” — Bush on Policy Direction In this episode of Q-Point, Corenna and David Quirk sit down in studio with Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Bush for a wide-ranging conversation on Maine’s economic direction, healthcare system, and regulatory environment. Bush lays out an aggressive proposal to cut $1 billion in state spending while immediately implementing a $2,000

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23:08

“Jamming Down The Throat” — Bush on Government...

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2026/04/23

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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

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20:26

“You Can’t Have It Both Ways” — Lynds On Bail, Jail...

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2026/04/19

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Chelsea Lynds — Part Two “You Can’t Have It Both Ways” — Lynds On Bail, Jail Funding, And Public Expectations In Part Two of this conversation, Corenna and David Quirk continue their discussion with Assistant District Attorney for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties and Democratic candidate for District Attorney, Chelsea Lynds, with a broader look at the pressures shaping Maine’s justice system in real time. Lynds walks through a complex and serious case

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26:05

“County Government Cannot Withstand The Burden Of The...

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2026/04/18

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Chelsea Lynds — Part One “County Government Cannot Withstand The Burden Of The Jails” — Lynds On The Breaking Point For Counties In this conversation, Corenna and David Quirk sit down with Assistant District Attorney for Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties, Chelsea Lynds, as she discusses her decision to run for District Attorney and what she’s seeing firsthand inside Maine’s criminal justice system. Lynds reflects on her path into prosecution, the

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41:51

“We Can’t Even Confirm That We Got A Call” — Dunlap...

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2026/04/12

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Matthew Dunlap — Part Two “We Can’t Even Confirm That We Got A Call” — Dunlap On Confidentiality In Fraud Investigations In Part Two, Corenna and David Quirk continue their conversation with Maine State Auditor and Democratic candidate for Maine’s Second Congressional District, Matthew Dunlap, with a focused look at fraud allegations, audit limitations, and government oversight. Dunlap explains the strict confidentiality laws surrounding fraud

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36:12

“That’s A Lack Of Supervisory Oversight” — Dunlap On...

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2026/04/11

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Matthew Dunlap — Part One “That’s A Lack Of Supervisory Oversight” — Dunlap On A Common Root Cause Behind Audit Findings Corenna and David Quirk sit down with Maine State Auditor and Democratic candidate for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Matthew Dunlap, for an in-depth discussion centered on the newly released Single Audit Report. Dunlap walks through what an audit is—and what it is not—breaking down common misconceptions and explaining the role

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24:50

“It’s Really Hard To Run A Business” — Perkins On...

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2026/04/05

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine State Representative Chad Perkins — Part Two “It’s Really Hard To Run A Business” — Perkins On Rising Costs And Pressure On Small Employers In Part Two of our conversation with Maine State Representative Chad Perkins, the focus turns to the policies shaping Maine’s economy and the real-world impact those decisions are having on businesses, workers, and families across the state. Perkins outlines his proposed legislation, LD 1009, which would create

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26:32

“A Hundred Percent Error Rate” — Perkins On MaineCare...

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2026/04/05

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine State Representative Chad Perkins — Part One “A Hundred Percent Error Rate” — Perkins On MaineCare Billing Failures In Part One of our conversation with Representative Chad Perkins, we take a deep dive into growing concerns surrounding MaineCare, audit findings, and the broader issue of government oversight. As Republican lead on the Government Oversight Committee, Perkins points to what he describes as a systemic breakdown—highlighting a federal

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30:13

“DHHS Is Not Working To Keep Maine Kids Safe” —...

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2026/03/29

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows — Part Two “DHHS Is Not Working To Keep Maine Kids Safe” — Bellows On Child Safety Failures In Part Two of our conversation with Maine Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Shenna Bellows, we shift into the core of her campaign platform—an “economic new deal” focused on affordability, housing, energy, healthcare, and government reform. Bellows lays out a bold proposal to freeze proper...

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26:59

“There Are Not Non-Citizens Voting In Maine” —...

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2026/03/28

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows — Part One “There Are Not Non-Citizens Voting In Maine” — Bellows Addresses a Circulating Video Clip In this episode of the Q-Point Podcast, Corenna and David Quirk sit down in studio with Maine Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Shenna Bellows for a wide-ranging conversation focused on election integrity, government modernization, and key issues facing Maine. The discussion opens with questions su...

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26:49

“We Have A Very Fragile Healthcare System In The...

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2026/03/22

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Joe Baldacci — Part One “We Have A Very Fragile Healthcare System In The State” — Baldacci On Maine’s Healthcare Reality In Part One of this conversation, Maine State Senator and Democratic candidate for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Joe Baldacci, joins Corenna and David Quirk in studio for a wide-ranging discussion on national issues and the challenges facing Maine. Baldacci discusses his support for a War Powers resolution, emphasizing the

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20:45

“The Fraud Needs To Be Prosecuted” — Baldacci On...

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2026/03/22

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Senator Joe Baldacci — Part Two “The Fraud Needs To Be Prosecuted” — Baldacci On MaineCare Fraud And Government Accountability In Part Two of this conversation with Maine State Senator and Democratic candidate for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Joe Baldacci discusses healthcare policy, government accountability, and the issues he says are top of mind for Maine voters. He shares his support for universal healthcare as a long-term goal, while

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32:43

“We’re At The Mercy Of The State” — Cushing On...

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2026/03/15

Send a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Andre Cushing — Part Two “We’re At The Mercy Of The State” — Cushing On Funding Pressures Facing Maine Counties In Part Two of their conversation with Andre Cushing, President of the Maine County Commissioners Association and Chair of the Penobscot County Commissioners, Corenna and David Quirk examine the growing financial pressure on county government in Maine. Cushing explains how counties rely heavily on property taxes while covering essential public

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26:59

“We Have Exhausted Our Fund Balances” — Cushing On...

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2026/03/14

Send a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Andre Cushing — Part One “We Have Exhausted Our Fund Balances” — Cushing On The Rising Cost Of County Jails In Part One, Andre Cushing, Chair of the Penobscot County Commissioners and President of the Maine County Commissioners Association, joins Corenna and David Quirk in studio to explain how county government works in Maine and why counties are facing growing budget pressure. Cushing outlines the core responsibilities counties oversee, including county

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Corenna Quirk | David Quirk