Maine RNC National Committeewoman Lauren LePage (daughter of Gov. Paul LePage) joins Chuck Ellis on Muddy Waters to discuss:

- Her path from college biology major to key Republican leader- The populist wave that started in Maine in 2010 and led to Trump

- Fighting cancel culture, defending free speech, and the role of faith in the GOP

- Charlie Kirk's massive impact on young conservatives

- Maine media bias and why outlets like The Maine Wire matter

- Election integrity, smart GOTV tactics, and using every legal tool to win

- Why Susan Collins must be re-elected and why ME-2 is a top national flip opportunity

- Cost of living crisis caused by 7 years of failed Mills/Democrat policies

- How Republicans can take back Augusta in 2026

An insider's look at Maine Republican strategy with actionable insights for activists.

If you care about Maine politics, this episode is essential listening.

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On this episode of Muddy Waters Podcast, host Chuck Ellis interviews Abby and Jadyn, two brave University of Southern Maine students leading Huskies for Life and Turning Point USA chapters.These Gen Z conservatives share how they embraced their beliefs, launched a pro-life club to support pregnant students and moms (with resources like diaper drives and healing support), and sparked massive backlash simply for existing on a liberal campus.Hear about:- The fire lit by Charlie Kirk's assassination that pushed them to action- Viral harassment, death threats, and a terrifying tabling event with no real campus protection- Debunking Planned Parenthood myths and why they believe abortion oppresses women- The fight for free speech and why conservative voices are desperately needed in collegeIn a state dominated by left-wing narratives, Abby and Jadyn represent the growing resistance. Their courage proves: your voice matters, even in the minority.Connect with them:@huskiessforlife_usm | @tpusa__southernmaine on [email protected] in for raw, truthful discussions on Maine issues the mainstream ignores.#ProLife #Conservative #FreeSpeech #College #Maine #GenZ #TurningPointUSA #CampusCensorship

Host Chuck Ellis welcomes back John Andrade, the Portland street preacher, pastor of Jesus is King church in Brunswick, husband, and father of seven (with one on the way). John has spent over six years ministering outside Planned Parenthood in Portland, sharing the gospel and offering hope to those facing unplanned pregnancies.In this powerful episode, John provides an update on his civil lawsuit brought by Maine Attorney General Aaron Frechette. The state sought to ban him from within 500 feet of the facility and pursued hefty fines for using amplification while preaching.Key updates from the November 20th court hearing and recent ruling:The judge denied the state's request for a 500-foot buffer zone.The civil lawsuit continues as the judge wants more examination of intent.John shares how the gospel was proclaimed in the courtroom through body cam evidence and worship music – turning the state's case into a testimony for Christ.Despite the ongoing case (potential criminal charges still looming), John has peacefully "shaken the dust off his feet" from that location, sensing the Lord's leading to move on while seeking the next place to preach in Portland.The conversation dives deep into: Hypocrisy in "women's healthcare" and the stark contrast between abortion providers and life-affirming crisis pregnancy centers.The cultural hatred toward the gospel message and true Christianity.Biblical insights on truth, judgment, grace, and standing firm amid opposition (drawing from Genesis, Lot in Sodom, and Jesus' example).The importance of rest, reckless grace, and trusting Jesus fully – no matter the outcome.John's heart for Portland shines through: a call to stop "eating the dog crap" the culture serves and feast on the living truth of Christ. A bold, faith-filled discussion on free speech, religious liberty, the sanctity of life, and why Jesus is the only hope for Maine and beyond.Follow John Andrade and support his ministry – search for updates on his ongoing case and future street preaching.Pray for Maine. Stand for truth.

In this episode of the Muddy Waters Podcast, host Chuck Ellis sits down with Jed Rice, a Marine Corps veteran, Bath Iron Works employee, and Republican candidate running for Maine House District 50 (Bath) in 2026.Jed shares his story growing up in Maine, his service in the Marines, and what motivated him to step into politics: a desire to serve as a true statesman, helping everyday Mainers who are struggling with skyrocketing costs and a system that no longer represents them.Key topics discussed:- **Affordability Crisis**: Rising energy bills, taxes, and inflation hitting seniors and families hard – and why nuclear energy could be part of the solution.- **Education & Parental Rights**: Concerns over curriculum focusing on ideology over basics, the need for better American heritage education, underpaid teachers, and putting parents back in control.- **Maine's Future**: Preserving our state's natural beauty and small-town character while promoting self-reliance, industry (like BIW), and incentives for families to thrive – not just tourism dependence.- Declining birth rates, cultural shifts, and the importance of strong nuclear families.Jed emphasizes representing the people as a "microphone" for their voices, not personal gain. A candid, no-nonsense conversation about real Maine issues from a fresh conservative voice.If you're tired of Augusta ignoring everyday Mainers, this episode is a must-listen!Follow Jed on X: @yavel3386Subscribe for more unfiltered Maine politics!#MainePolitics #MaineHouse #Conservative #Affordability #EducationReform #MaineEnergy #ParentalRights

Maine is unaffordable, families are stretched to the bone, and the paycheck no longer pays the bills. At just 21, Sam Bridges (former Maine GOP Vice Chairman, youngest elected party official in state history, born-again Christian, and unapologetic conservative) joins Chuck Ellis to explain why he’s all-in on fixing it.From door-knocking for Governor LePage as a high-school sophomore to getting elected party vice-chair after attending exactly ONE state committee meeting, Sam tells the wild story of how a Bangor Christian kid became a force in Maine GOP politics.We go deep on:Why young people (especially young men) are fed up with sky-high taxes, insane energy bills, and a government that won’t get off their backsThe real reason affordability is now the #1 issue for Gen-Z conservativesHow the Maine GOP is finally waking up to social mediaTurning “the party of NO” into the party of YES: more money in your pocket, real masculinity, strong families, and freedomWhy Christians can (and must) fight for Maine even when the culture calls truth “hate”The spiritual hole at the heart of the Left — and why Jesus is still the answer in 2025If you’re tired of being told you can’t afford to live in the state you love… this is the wake-up episode you’ve been waiting for.“Welcome to Maine. Prices keep rising. They’re selling the lie.”#MainePolitics #AffordabilityCrisis #YoungConservatives #MaineGOP #ChristianConservative #MakeMaineAffordableAgain

Maine families are getting crushed by some of the highest electricity rates in America — 80% above the national average and still climbing. In this hard-hitting episode, host Chuck Ellis sits down with energy expert and former Maine gubernatorial candidate Matt Jacobson to pull back the curtain on why this is happening and who’s really to blame.Matt breaks down in plain language:

• Why wind and solar are driving costs THROUGH THE ROOF while delivering almost nothing on the coldest, snowiest days
• How Maine is forced to buy expensive foreign LNG from places like Venezuela and Trinidad while sitting just 350 miles from the cheapest natural gas fields on earth
• The hidden subsidies and mandates that show up on YOUR bill (not as taxes) so politicians can dodge accountability
• How Maine has deliberately de-industrialized — from 23 paper mills down to 3 — and what that’s doing to jobs and property taxes
• Why heat pumps, EVs, and offshore wind are making an already fragile grid even more unstable
• Real-world proof: the day a single cloud knocked out power to Spain and Portugal for 38 hours…and why Maine is heading for the same fate
• Practical, no-BS solutions: stop subsidizing unreliables, open access to abundant natural gas, storage facilities, small modular nuclear, and more

If you’re tired of being told “just install another heat pump” while your bill doubles, this is the episode that finally tells the truth the mainstream media and Augusta won’t touch. Essential listening before the 2026 elections.#MainePolitics #EnergyCrisis #AffordableEnergy #NaturalGas #Nuclear #Maine

The Honorable Lisa Keim – former State Senator, co-sponsor of Maine’s original Yellow Flag law, and now Oxford County’s first-ever female County Commissioner – sits down with Chuck Ellis for a candid, no-filter dive into the state of Maine politics.They cover:

• From homeschool mom leading the 2009 People’s Veto to knocking doors (and accidentally meeting a completely naked voter)
• Why she helped write Maine’s Yellow Flag law and why she believes the new Red Flag referendum throws due process out the window
• How Republicans keep winning elections without ever explaining what they actually stand for
• The death of the two-thirds budget rule, 500-page school budgets built to confuse, and exploding special-ed spending
• Why divided government used to force compromise in Augusta… and why one-party rule broke it
• Her surprising new life in county government: dumpsters, regional jails, fiscal transparency, and bringing video recordings to every meeting
• The nuclear family crisis, deadbeat dads, and why the GOP is afraid to talk about family structure anymore
• Where Maine is headed if nobody starts lowering the temperature

Real talk from a Maine conservative who’s been in the trenches for 15 years – unscripted and unafraid to call it like she sees it.Perfect for anyone who’s tired of D.C. noise and wants to know what’s actually happening in your own backyard.#MainePolitics #MuddywatersPodcast #LisaKeim #HonLisaKeim #YellowFlagLaw #MaineGOP #OxfordCounty #LocalGovernment #2A #FamilyValues

Chuck Ellis goes long-form with Ethan Alcorn, the no-filter independent running for U.S. Senate in Maine. Rooftop Patriots costumes, dogs & signature hunts, surviving COVID lockdowns, raging against Janet Mills’ power grabs and budget explosion, endless foreign wars, open borders, the trans agenda in schools, skyrocketing taxes, and why he’ll never bow to either party. Small-business owner turned political rebel lays it all out: America First, limited government, term limits, and dragging common sense back to Augusta and D.C. Two hours of pure, unscripted Maine grit.If you’re tired of canned talking points and want the raw truth from one of the state’s most fearless outsiders – this is it.#MainePolitics #AmericaFirst #Independent #JanetMills #TermLimits

In this powerful episode, host Chuck Ellis sits down with Zack Aspen — a British student at Bowdoin College, Chair of the Maine College Republicans, and President of the Bowdoin College Republicans & Conservatives.Zack shares his journey from the UK to America in search of real liberal-arts education and First Amendment freedom, only to be shocked by the intense anti-Americanism and ideological conformity on elite U.S. campuses. As an outsider who loves this country more than many native-born students, he explains why he sees “American privilege” as something to celebrate, not apologize for.The two dive deep into:

• How Zack revived a dormant College Republicans chapter at one of Maine’s most liberal schools
• The growing statewide effort to rebuild conservative student organizations on every campus in Maine
• The real state of free speech at places like Bowdoin, Bates, and Colby (canceled events, threats, and a faculty hiring pipeline that might as well start at DNC headquarters)
• Why so many young leftists seem driven by envy rather than empathy
• The Federal Reserve’s failures, fiat currency, crony capitalism, H-1B visas, tariffs, and the urgent need to bring manufacturing and real opportunity back to America
• And ultimately, where we can still find hope amid the culture war

Raw, honest, and unfiltered — a conversation between two people who believe America is worth fighting for.If you care about the future of Maine, the GOP, higher education, and the country, this is a must-listen.

In this no-holds-barred episode, Chuck Ellis sits down with John Featherston — the newest reporter at The Maine Wire and a former Massachusetts selectman who’s seen dysfunction up close — to talk about why Maine politics feels even more broken than the Bay State.They go deep on:

• Shenna Bellows’ disastrous handling of the Newberg/Amazon ballot scandal and why her lone-wolf press conference and attacks on “bloggers” proved she’s not ready for the governor’s office (or her current one)
• Election Day double standards: “Stop Trump” signs allowed at polls while MAGA hats were banned
• The collapse of local media in Maine and how propaganda replaced journalism
• Why mass migration from Massachusetts isn’t “ruining Maine” — bad leadership is
• John’s wild stories from running Biden-era migrant hotels in Massachusetts: free everything, zero accountability, and the horrifying case he exposed that took 8 months and The Maine Wire to get justice
• Chinese triad-linked illegal marijuana grows destroying rural homes and driving up your electric bill
• The real reason Republicans keep losing ground in Maine (hint: no bench, no grassroots, and too much public infighting)
• Why Maine desperately needs bold leaders who will look activists in the eye and say “get that nonsense out of my office”

If you’re tired of Augusta’s apathy, corruption, and deflection, this is the conversation Maine needs right now. Raw, unfiltered, and 100% Maine-focused.Like, follow, and share — because the legacy media sure isn’t telling you any of this.