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Q-POINT

Corenna Quirk | David Quirk

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

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28:51

“We Don't Have One, and We're the Last in the Nation...

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2025/12/20

Send us a text In this episode of the Q-Point Podcast, Corenna and David Quirk sit down with Keri Kapaldo, RN, SAFE Program Coordinator at St. Joseph Hospital, for an in-depth and informative conversation about Maine’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program and the significant gaps that still exist in statewide survivor support. Kapaldo explains how the SAFE Program operates alongside the emergency department to provide trauma-informed, patient-centered care for individuals impacted ...

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20:09

“It’s a Catch 22… It’s a Double-Edged Sword” — Lt....

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2025/12/14

Send us a text In Part Two, Democratic candidate for Hancock County Sheriff Lieutenant Dakota Dupuis explains how geography and limited staffing shape law-enforcement coverage across the county. He discusses his plan for all administrators to work night shifts to stay connected to deputies, improve communication, and better understand the challenges on the road. Dupuis outlines the strain created when deputies are positioned on opposite ends of the county, the impact on response times and saf...

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26:58

“I Never Thought That I Would See a Kilo of Drugs” —...

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2025/12/13

Send us a text In Part One, Lieutenant Dakota Dupuis shares his career background and the priorities driving his run for Hancock County Sheriff. He discusses modernization efforts within the Sheriff’s Office, including updated equipment, body and cruiser cameras, and expanded training. Dupuis also emphasizes community trust, accreditation goals, and plans to strengthen early mental-health interventions. He describes the dramatic increase in fentanyl trafficking he witnessed while serving with...

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26:01

“It’s Like Death by a Thousand Cuts.” — Commissioner...

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2025/12/07

Send us a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Penobscot County Commissioner Dan Tremble “It’s Like Death by a Thousand Cuts.” — Commissioner Tremble on Small but Constant Regulations, Fees, and Mandates Piling Up on Small Businesses. Penobscot County Commissioner Dan Tremble joins Corenna and David for a detailed look inside the issues reshaping Penobscot County — from the long-overdue need for a new jail and the rising cost of boarding inmates out-of-county, to audit backlogs, a 20% increase in the

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26:31

“Since Golden Has Bowed Out, Are You Now Considering...

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2025/12/06

Send us a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Maine State Representative Mike Soboleski “Since Golden Has Bowed Out, Are You Now Considering Challenging Paul LePage?” — Soboleski on a Potential Run for Congress In this powerful interview, Rep. Mike Soboleski breaks down the shifting dynamics at Maine’s borders, the rise in interior apprehensions, and the increased attention on northern smuggling routes. He shares what he uncovered while examining illegal grow sites across Maine, and the ove...

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33:45

The Spike Hitting Every Mainer — “Our Energy Costs......

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2025/11/23

Send us a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles, Republican Maine Gubernatorial Candidate — Part Two The Spike Hitting Every Mainer — “Our Energy Costs... Jumped Higher Than Any State In The United States.” — Bobby Charles Part Two expands the conversation into Maine’s escalating energy costs, overregulation, and the broader affordability crisis. Bobby Charles lays out his 20-point energy framework, describing how solar subsidies, wind capacity limits, and net energy billing policies ...

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26:55

Public Safety At A Breaking Point — “85% Of All Crime...

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2025/11/22

Send us a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles, Republican Maine Gubernatorial Candidate — Part One Public Safety At A Breaking Point — “85% Of All Crime Actually Goes Back To Drug Trafficking.” — Bobby Charles Part One takes a hard look at Maine’s public safety crisis — from drug trafficking and repeat offenders to cashless bail, the court backlog, and the imbalance between prosecutors and public defenders. Bobby Charles outlines how drug trafficking drives the majority of crime in the

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25:07

“There Is Talent In Every One Of These Communities.”...

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2025/11/16

Send us a text In Part Two, Owen McCarthy shifts the conversation toward rebuilding opportunity across Maine’s rural communities. He outlines how workforce shortages, access barriers, economic stagnation, and outmigration can be addressed by tapping homegrown talent, expanding entrepreneurship, strengthening infrastructure, and embracing new industries. He also explains why AI, innovation hubs, life sciences, and micromobility aviation can open the door for rural growth — and how policy chang...

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22:38

“As Soon As People Feel It's Not Safe, It's...

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2025/11/15

Send us a text Owen McCarthy. Republican Gubernatorial Candidate, joins Corenna and David for a wide-ranging conversation on public safety, energy policy, Maine’s housing shortage, accountability in the criminal justice system, the rise of Chinese illegal grow operations, education decline, trades shortages, and the pressures facing working-class families. He shares his upbringing in Patten, his engineering background, his work in medical technology, and explains why affordability, safe...

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26:22

“If You Don’t Have A Margin, You Don’t Have A...

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2025/11/09

Send us a text Part Two continues the discussion with Maine Veterans' Homes CEO Brad Klawitter as he delivers a powerful floor-speech-style message urging legislative action on LD 182 and calls on Mainers to contact their representatives. He shares updates on the OPEGA investigation clearing the organization of waste or abuse, explains partnerships with veteran service organizations, and highlights the homes’ five-star CMS ratings and award-winning quality of care. Klawitter also discusses fe...

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26:22

“Our Cost Of Care Is About A Hundred Dollars Higher...

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2025/11/08

Send us a text In this first part of the conversation, Maine Veterans' Homes CEO Brad Klawitter joins Corenna and David Quirk in-studio to discuss the organization’s history, mission, and the financial headwinds facing long-term care for Maine’s veterans. Klawitter outlines the origins of Maine Veterans Homes, founded in 1977 to honor the state’s moral obligation to veterans and their families, and explains how six facilities across Maine — from Caribou to Scarborough — now serve more than 58...

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32:11

“They Knew That It Was a Problem.” — and — “They...

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2025/11/02

Send us a text 🎙️ “They Knew That It Was a Problem.” — AND — “They Didn’t Tell Anybody.” — Frey on PFAS manufacturers concealing known dangers and profiting from decades of silence. Part Two continues the in-studio conversation with Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, as he explains how PFAS manufacturers knowingly hid the dangers of their “forever chemicals” for decades—contaminating Maine’s soil, water, and farmland. Frey discusses the state’s lawsuits against 3M, DuPont, and subsidiaries,

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25:22

“There Are Still Threads to Pull.” — Frey on Maine’s...

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2025/11/01

Send us a text “There Are Still Threads to Pull.” Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joins Corenna and David Quirk in studio to discuss the absentee ballot investigation that has drawn national attention after hundreds of ballots were discovered in an Amazon delivery box. Frey explains how his office and the Secretary of State are working together to ensure a thorough, transparent review, reaffirming public confidence in Maine’s elections. The discussion also covers the Citizen’s Guide to th...

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26:46

“Maine Is Too Important to Get Tied Up in a Large...

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2025/10/26

Send us a text Maine State Representative Steve Bishop joins Corenna and David Quirk in studio for his third appearance to talk about what really works in Augusta — listening, teamwork, and leaving party labels at the door. From his work on the Transportation Committee to the realities facing Maine’s small businesses, housing, and local economies, Bishop shares what he’s learned about focusing on solutions over soundbites. He explains how bipartisan cooperation has helped move bills forward, ...

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26:59

“People Are Dying, Plain and Simple.” — Sheriff Kane...

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2025/10/25

Send us a text Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane joins Corenna and David Quirk on the Q-Point Podcast for an unfiltered look at law enforcement in rural Maine. From the deadly impact of fentanyl and rising addiction rates to patrol shortages, K-9 program challenges, and navigating county and federal jurisdictions, Sheriff Kane discusses the realities behind the badge. He also shares insights on red-flag laws, community policing on Maine’s islands, and what 35 years of service have taught him ...

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26:52

“Money’s Better Off in the Mainer’s Pockets Than in...

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2025/10/19

Send us a text In Part Two of their conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidate David Jones, Corenna and David Quirk dive into the economic and policy challenges shaping Maine’s future. Jones calls high taxes and government waste “oppressive,” arguing that working Mainers are trapped in what he describes as “economic prison.” He outlines his plan to make Maine more affordable through fiscal reform, energy independence, and efficiency in government — including the creation of a Depart...

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25:40

“Leave Your Ego at the Door. Let’s Make Maine Great...

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2025/10/18

Send us a text David Jones joins Q-Point Podcast to talk candidly about his campaign for governor — and his belief that teamwork, humility, and unity must replace ego in politics. Drawing from decades in business and public service, Jones shares firsthand experiences on the campaign trail, his time as a national convention delegate, and what he’s learned about leadership from working alongside figures like Paul LePage and Donald Trump. He describes what’s driving him to run: frustration with ...

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30:32

“We’ve Got It All Wrong in Augusta.” Libby on...

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2025/10/12

Send us a text In this continued conversation, Senator Jim Libby discusses welfare expansion, accountability, and the urgent need to realign Maine’s budget priorities. He shares concerns about unbid nonprofit contracts, misuse of public funds, and the growth of dependency programs that he believes “are hurting, not helping” Mainers. Libby calls for stronger oversight at DHHS, transparency in spending, and a renewed focus on workforce participation to strengthen Maine’s long-term fiscal health...

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“We Can’t Tax Our Way To Prosperity.” Senator Libby...

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2025/10/11

Send us a text Senator Jim Libby sits down with Q-Point Podcast to explain his decision to run under Maine’s Clean Elections system and share his views on how money shapes policy in Augusta. He breaks down budget growth and tax changes, outlining a four-year plan to reduce income taxes and expand the homestead exemption for property-tax relief. Libby shares concerns about MaineCare expansion and hospital reimbursement challenges, calls for regulatory stability to support small businesses, and...

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“You Don’t Have to Take Politics as It’s Currently...

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2025/10/05

Send us a text In Part Two, Maine State Senator and Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Rick Bennett continues the conversation, turning to some of Maine’s most urgent challenges: ⚡ Energy Reform — Bennett warns that Maine’s solar subsidy program has left “$240 million of stranded costs onto ratepayers,” with most benefits going to out-of-state Wall Street firms. He argues these policies drive up rates, hurt small businesses, and stall electrification. 💊 Drug Trafficking — Bennett says

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