Q-Point Podcast

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Where the headlines stop and real talk begins.

Q-Point Podcast, hosted by Corenna and David Quirk, is a nonpartisan, long-form media platform for candid conversations with leaders, public officials, and changemakers shaping Maine and beyond. Welcome to Q-Point, the podcast where we bring you candid conversations with influential figures shaping our world of business, industry, policy, and beyond. Interviews with the movers and shakers from Mai

06/13/2026

🎙️ Q-POINT PODCAST | MDOT COMMISSIONER DALE DOUGHTY

“This Isn't A One-Year Problem”
— Doughty On Why MaineDOT Is Delaying Projects

A transportation funding shortfall could impact roughly $400 million in road and bridge projects across Maine.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391600/episodes/19337199-this-isn-t-a-one-year-problem-doughty-on-why-mainedot-is-delaying-projects.mp3?download=true

If you missed this morning's broadcast on The Voice of Maine, Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Dale Doughty explains how we got here, why some projects may be delayed, and what it could mean for Maine's transportation system moving forward.

Or Stream the REWIND here:

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Pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.

06/12/2026

🎙️ Q-POINT PODCAST | MDOT COMMISSIONER DALE DOUGHTY

🚧 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN $400 MILLION IN PROJECTS ARE AT RISK?

“This Isn't A One-Year Problem”
— Doughty On Why MaineDOT Is Delaying Projects

📻 Tomorrow at 6:00 AM on The Voice of Maine, Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Dale Doughty joins Q-Point Podcast to discuss a transportation funding shortfall that could impact roughly $400 million in road and bridge projects, why some projects may be delayed, and what it means for the future of Maine's transportation system.

We discuss how transportation projects are funded, the role of federal and state dollars, how project priorities are determined, and the challenges of maintaining thousands of miles of roads and bridges across one of the nation's largest geographic states.

📻 Saturday, June 13 | 6:00 AM
📡 The Voice of Maine (101.3, 103.9, VOM App)

⬇️ 🎧 Following the broadcast, stream at:

QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music

Pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.

The views, information, opinions, and comments expressed during this program do not necessarily represent those of the host, Q-Point Podcast associates, or affiliates.

06/09/2026

Today is Primary Day in Maine.

Over the past several months, Q-Point has welcomed every gubernatorial candidate who accepted our invitation for a long-form conversation about the issues facing Maine.

Our mission has been simple: provide a platform where candidates can speak directly to voters, explain their positions in their own words, and engage in substantive discussions that go beyond headlines and soundbites.

Whether you listened on The Voice of Maine, streamed an episode online, or watched clips on social media, we hope these conversations helped you become a more informed voter.

Thank you to the candidates who joined us, and thank you to everyone who took the time to listen.

Most importantly, if you haven't already, make your voice heard and vote today.

📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine

🎧 Stream anytime at QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music

The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, sponsors, affiliates, or radio partners.

Pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.

06/08/2026

🎙️ Q-Point Minute with Dr. Nirav Shah

I asked Dr. Shah to "Tell us about your plan for childhood hunger."

▶️ Watch his response in this Q-Point Minute.

For more, listen to Dr. Shah's two-part conversation on Q-Point Podcast.

🌐 QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music

Pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.

The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Q-Point Podcast, its hosts, sponsors, or affiliates.

06/08/2026

🔥 In Case You Missed It This Weekend On VOM — Now Streaming

🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Dr. Nirav Shah Two-Part Series

👉 Part One

"About One In Five Kids Is Hungry"
— Shah's Roadmap To End Childhood Hunger

Dr. Shah discusses healthcare access, housing shortages, affordability, property taxes, education, workforce challenges, and his proposal to address childhood hunger in Maine.

👉 Part Two

"We Have Lost The Art Of Respectful Disagreement"
— Shah On Town Halls, Tough Questions, And Leadership

The conversation continues with discussions on energy costs, data centers, PFAS, taxation, economic growth, COVID lessons learned, leadership, public engagement, and Shah's vision for Maine's future.

📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine.
⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music

Pre-recorded, produced, and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience.

The views, information, opinions, and comments expressed during this program do not necessarily represent those of the hosts, Q-Point Podcast, associates, or affiliates.

06/02/2026

🎙️ NOW STREAMING | Q-Point Podcast

Missed it on VOM this past Sunday?

“Create 50,000 Foundational Jobs In The State” — McCarthy Details His Maine 2040 Agenda

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Owen McCarthy returned to our studio to discuss his Maine 2040 plan, including his proposal to create 50,000 foundational jobs, reduce regulations, address rising electricity costs, investigate fraud in state government, strengthen rural healthcare, reform education, and outline his vision for Maine's future.

⬇️ 🎧 Now Streaming On QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | YouTube Music & More

Pre-recorded, 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.

05/31/2026

🎙️ NOW STREAMING | Q-Point Podcast

“Businesses Are Villains In Our State”
— Midgley On Maine's Business Climate

In case you missed it on VOM this weekend, Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Ben Midgley returned to our studio to discuss property taxes, electricity costs, healthcare, welfare reform, housing, education, business growth, government accountability, and the future direction of Maine.

Midgley also shared his views on job creation, attracting investment, MaineCare, DHHS oversight, regulatory reform, and why he believes he's the strongest Republican candidate heading into the general election.

⬇️ 🎧 Stream now at QPointPodcast.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music & more.

Pre-recorded, 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.

05/27/2026

If you know, you know. 🎙️🥤🥤

One microphone. Two tall Diet Cokes.
That photo probably gives away today’s guest. 👀

A major two-part deep dive conversation is coming to Q-Point Podcast as we head toward the primary.

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