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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. The show goes 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, guests share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on the issues that matter

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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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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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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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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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23:20

“We Have Lost Around 1,800 License Holders” — Joyce...

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2026/03/09

Send a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jason Joyce — Part Three “We Have Lost Around 1,800 License Holders” — Joyce On Maine’s Declining Number Of Lobster Fishermen In Part Three of Corenna and David Quirk’s conversation with Jason Joyce, Director of Advocacy at the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association, the discussion turns to the long-term future of Maine’s lobster industry and the challenges facing the next generation of fishermen. Joyce explains why many in the industry believe

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23:34

“You've Gotta Have Proof That There's No Shrimp...

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2026/03/08

Send a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jason Joyce — Part Two “You've Gotta Have Proof That There's No Shrimp There” — Joyce On Why Maine Needs Shrimp Data In Part Two of Corenna and David Quirk’s conversation with Jason Joyce, Director of Advocacy at the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association, the discussion turns to several key issues affecting Maine’s fishing industry — including the unresolved “gray zone” border dispute between the United States and Canada, differences in conservation

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26:16

“It’s Just a Death Sentence.” — Joyce on the Dangers...

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2026/03/07

Send a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Jason Joyce — Part One“It’s Just a Death Sentence.” — Joyce on the Dangers of Ropeless Gear Jason Joyce, Director of Advocacy for the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association and a lifelong Swans Island fisherman, joins Corenna and David Quirk for a detailed discussion about the challenges facing Maine’s commercial fishing industry. With more than 40 years on the water, Joyce explains why safety concerns surrounding proposed ropeless fishing gear are

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29:40

“They Are Stealing Your Tax Dollars And Mine.” —...

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2026/03/01

Send a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Robert Wessels — Part Two “They Are Stealing Your Tax Dollars And Mine.” — Wessels On Accountability And Government Spending In Part Two of our conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Wessels, the discussion centers on government accountability, oversight, and the growing size of Maine’s state budget. Wessels addresses concerns surrounding Gateway Community Services, the role of investigations and law enforcement, and his view that fraud

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“The Families In Maine Are Hurting” — Wessels Talks...

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2026/03/01

Send a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Robert Wessels — Part One “The Families In Maine Are Hurting” — Wessels Talks Cost Of Living, Energy Prices And State Policy Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Wessels joined Corenna and David Quirk in studio for a wide-ranging conversation covering his campaign journey, energy policy, cost-of-living concerns, DHHS leadership, healthcare challenges, and a recent ride-along with The Maine Wire examining Maine’s home healthcare system and related DHHS

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26:46

“People Will Be Coming Here In Droves.” — Ball On...

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2026/02/17

Send a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | MJ Ball — Coach And Executive Director Of River City Athletics “People Will Be Coming Here In Droves.” In this episode of the Q-Point Podcast, MJ Ball — coach and executive director of River City Athletics — joins Corenna and David Quirk to discuss the vision, development, and community impact of the Quirk Sportsplex in Hampden, Maine. MJ shares the origin story of Fields4Kids, the growth of River City Athletics, and the need for expanded indoor and outdoor

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24:43

“I Would Rather Lose a Deal Than Pick Up a Bad Deal”...

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2026/02/08

Send us a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Mark LaVerdiere — Part Two “I Would Rather Lose a Deal Than Pick Up a Bad Deal” In Part Two of Q-Point Podcast, attorney and business owner Mark LaVerdiere of Apex Business Law continues a practical conversation on what investors need to understand before committing capital to real estate. LaVerdiere discusses why investors must look beyond listing numbers, plan for rising expenses and reassessments, and structure deals with enough margin to absorb

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26:51

“The Death Nail for the Housing Market in Maine” —...

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2026/02/07

Send us a text 🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Mark LaVerdiere — Part One “The Death Nail For The Housing Market In Maine” In Part One of Q-Point Podcast, attorney and business owner Mark LaVerdiere of Apex Business Law joins Corenna and David Quirk to discuss the launch of his business-focused law practice, designed to operate as fractional in-house counsel for a small group of clients. LaVerdiere explains his transition from large firm practice, the benefits of narrowing his client base, and how his

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