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Highly qualified hosts cover a variety of topics regarding the state of Maine; Business, Veterans Affairs, Sports, Non-Profits, Politics, Travel & Tourism, Law & Justice, Maine Made, Maine Lobster Industry, Outdoors & Recreation, Real Estate, Music, Odds & Ends, and more. Maine's people, Maine's past, Maine's present, Maine's future.

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Highly qualified hosts cover a variety of topics regarding the state of Maine; Business, Veterans Affairs, Sports, Non-Profits, Politics, Travel & Tourism, Law & Justice, Maine Made, Maine Lobster Industry, Outdoors & Recreation, Real Estate, Music, Odds & Ends, and more. Maine's people, Maine's past, Maine's present, Maine's future.

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English


Episodes
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Lottery.con Episode 11 - $3 Million Judgements / $95 Million Lawsuit; Lotto Texas 2023 Crime

6/17/2025
The Lotto Texas April 22, 2023 lottery fraud is being called the largest lottery crime in history, with ongoing investigations and lawsuits. This episode updates recent legal rulings including $3 million judgements against two Lottery.com founders regarding $2.7 million stolen from a church in California, and a $95 million lawsuit filed by a Texas lottery player against Rook TX, Lottery.com, Alt X, and numerous other parties.

Duration:00:31:16

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Lottery.con Episode 10. Lotto Texas Crime April 2023 - No Apps Where Used!

6/12/2025
The Lotto Texas April 2023 $95 Million Jackpot Theft. No apps where used. A description of how this crime may have been planned and pulled off by a group of bad actors. The Lotto Texas jackpot theft is being investigated at potentially the largest crime in lottery history, and has been called part of the largest money laundering scheme in the U.S. by TX Lt. Gov. Patrick.

Duration:00:39:26

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Lottery.com Episode 9. Will criminal charges be filed in Texas soon in the Lotto Texas crime?

6/11/2025
Criminal statutes appear to have been broken in Texas in regards to lottery ticket sales in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Included is the Lotto Texas April 2023 jackpot theft being called the largest crime in lottery history. Will criminal charges be filed eventually?

Duration:00:27:37

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Lottery.con - Episode 8. Money sent to Dubai and Mexico? Sohail Quraeshi, Former CEO Of Lottery.Com.

6/5/2025
Former CEO of Nasdaq listed Lottery.com discusses irregularities and millions in missing funds that he discovered while working for the company. Sohail Quraeshi claims he was fired after bringing irregularities to the attention of the Board, and he outlines why he feels Nasdaq and the SEC have failed to stop the company from being hijacked by a non-indipendent Board of Directors based out of London.

Duration:01:05:08

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Lottery.con Episode 7. Follow The Money; Means & Motive For Lotto Texas Crime April 2023

6/1/2025
Lottery.com founders had access to millions of dollars in 2022. Follow the money and learn how the Lotto Texas illegal lottery tickets in April 0f 2023 may have been paid for, and learn how and where money moved during the Lotto Texas crime, and what needs to be done to make victims whole.

Duration:00:27:52

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Lottery.con Episode 6. $2.7 Million Stolen From A Church By Lottery.com Founders

5/30/2025
In May of 2022 a California church was conned out of $2.7 million in cash by the Lottery.com founders. The money was wired to Lottery.com (Nasdaq LTRY) on May 2, 2022 under the auspice of it being a 7-day loan. Was the money used in the Lotto Texas April 2023 lottery crime? Was it sent to the IRS? An egregious theft reportedly under FBI investigation.

Duration:00:29:10

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Lottery.con Episode 5. The Mysterious $1 million Powerball Win & Illegal Lottery Ticket Sales

5/29/2025
Two back to back $50k Powerball lottery wins followed by a mysterious $1 million Powerball win at the hands of Ryan Dickinson, a Lottery.com founder who has pled guilty to stock fraud. Dickinson's multi-state illegal lottery ticket sales scheme that ran out of Texas from 2019-2022 is explored.
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Lottery.con Episode 4 - DOJ Asked To Investigate IGT For Role In Lotto Texas Jackpot Crime

5/27/2025
This episode asks the DOJ to investigate IGT, the NYSE company that supplied the lottery terminals used in the Lotto Texas crime. IGT's role in the Lotto Texas event is revealed. Should IGT be charges as a co-conspirator for altering a game of chance?
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Lottery.con - Lotto Texas Episode 3. Ronald Farah - Narco King Pin & Lottery.com

5/23/2025
Ronald Farah, sentenced to life in prison for narcotics trafficking and pardoned by President Obama in 2016. Learn about Farah's involvement in the Lotto Texas April 2023 lottery crime, and his involvement with Lottery.com, Nasdaq LTRY.
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Lottery.con - Episode 2. Lotto Texas Jackpot Theft April 2023

5/21/2025
An overview of the Lottery.com saga, from going public on Nasdaq in November of 2021, to participating in the largest lottery fraud in world history in April of 2023 where the $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot was stolen.

Duration:00:35:41

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Lottery.con - Part 1 of 20. (recorded in October of 2023)

5/15/2025
Lottery.con - The story of how a group of professional criminals engaged in a long running crime spree that resulted in the largest crime in lottery history , the theft of the Lotto Texas $95 million jackpot in April of 2023.

Duration:00:22:40

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Army Reserve Colonel (Ret) Mark Brooks w/ host Rob Carmichael

4/24/2025
Army Reserve Colonel (Ret) Mark Brooks is a multifaceted leader with experience in the military, Maine State Police, business, and his community, as explored in Host Rob Carmichael's interview.

Duration:01:07:36

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Battles & Boardrooms; Vietnam Vet John Cashwell with host Rob Carmichael

2/25/2025
Battles and Boardrooms: Host Rob Carmichael interviews Vietnam veteran, politician, and successful businessman, John Cashwell on his fascinating life journey.

Duration:00:56:58

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Former U2 / B52 Pilot, Retired Air Force Colonel Bruce Carmichael

11/1/2024
Host Rob Carmichael interviews retired Air Force Colonel Bruce Carmichael, a former U2/B52 pilot, about his journey and distinguished service to our country, both in and out of uniform.

Duration:01:08:42

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Retired Maine ARNG LTC Darryl Lyon with host Rob Carmichael.

10/15/2024
Lessons in leadership from combat to community; a discussion with retired Maine ARNG Lieutenant Colonel Darryl Lyon with host Rob Carmichael.

Duration:00:55:03

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Bangor Region YMCA CEO Diane Dickerson with host Rob Carmichael

9/24/2024
Bangor Region YMCA CEO Diane Dickerson discusses her career and the incredible impact of the YMCA with host Rob Carmichael.

Duration:00:52:42

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The Maine Baseball Exhibit with Jon Perry and host Rob Carmichael

7/23/2024
Exploring Maine baseball history at The Maine Baseball Exhibit-a discussion with founder and former University of Maine player, Jon Perry.

Duration:00:45:13

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Standing With Ukraine; Ray Ferretti with host Rob Carmichael

7/3/2024
Standing with Ukraine: Host Rob Carmichael talks with UMaine football alum Ray Ferretti and the impact of the war in Ukraine on his Ukrainian family, and how they’ve responded.

Duration:00:49:34

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Lee Ann Szelog discusses Maine Made Film "A Peace of Forest" with host Rob Carmichael

5/21/2024
The Ecosystem of Business: A discussion with speaker and author Lee Ann Szelog about her film, “ A Peace of Forest” developed with husband Tom Szelog.

Duration:00:53:13

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Maine Savings FCU CEO/President Vanessa Madore with host Rob Carmichael

5/3/2024
Outstanding Maine Leaders: Rob Carmichael talks with Maine Savings FCU CEO/President Vanessa Madore.

Duration:01:00:30