“We Know There’s a Lot of Fraud” — LePage on Audits, Medicaid Overbilling, and Accountability

Send us Fan Mail“We Know There’s a Lot of Fraud” — LePage on Audits, Medicaid Overbilling, and AccountabilityIn Part Two of their conversation, former Maine Governor and Republican congressional candidate Paul LePage continues his discussion with Corenna and David Quirk, focusing on election integrity, government oversight, and accountability in public programs.LePage raises concerns about unresolved ballot issues and argues that transparency — including third-party audits — is essential to restoring public confidence in Maine’s voting system. He also addresses reports of Medicaid overpayments and alleged misuse of public assistance programs, referencing actions taken during his administration and his belief that proper audits of organizations receiving public funds have not been conducted.The conversation turns to the broader political climate, including rising hostility, threats against candidates and public officials, and what LePage describes as a breakdown in communication between parties. He calls for leadership capable of restoring dialogue and reducing the escalation of political tensions.LePage discusses the role of lobbyists in the legislative process, expressing concern about their influence while also acknowledging that they serve as outside voices and play a role in policy development. Drawing on his experience as governor, he explains how the system works in practice, noting that lobbyists exist on both sides of the aisle and that leadership ultimately determines whether collaboration occurs.As the discussion shifts back to the campaign trail, LePage reflects on voter enthusiasm in Maine’s Second Congressional District and warns against voter disengagement in a midterm election year. He outlines economic pressures facing Maine families, including heating costs, inflation, food prices, property taxes, and education funding, and reiterates his opposition to county bankruptcy proposals, instead calling for structural reforms to jails, public defense systems, and home-rule governance.📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine (101.3 FM, 103.9 FM & The Voice of Maine App). ⬇️ 🎧 Now streaming on QPointPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music & more. Prerecorded. 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.Support the showThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of  the information presented is made by your use.  The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility.  Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission.  The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.