“We Need To Stop Being Afraid Of Nuclear Power” — Mason on Maine’s Long-Term Energy Strategy

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Garrett Mason — Part Two“We Need To Stop Being Afraid Of Nuclear Power” — Mason on Maine’s Long-Term Energy StrategyThe conversation continues in Part Two with Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Garrett Mason as Corenna and David Quirk dive deeper into energy, affordability, economic growth, education, and Maine’s future workforce. Mason argues the state has created much of its own affordability crisis through energy policy decisions over the past several decades and outlines what he believes are both immediate and long-term solutions. A major focus of the discussion is Maine’s energy future, where Mason advocates for expanded natural gas access, pipeline litigation against neighboring states, increased hydropower utilization, and a renewed openness toward nuclear energy. He also sharply criticizes industrial solar development on farmland, rising electricity costs, and what he sees as policies that are driving up both housing and grocery prices for Maine families. The discussion also explores housing affordability, workforce development, local control in education, vocational and trades training, and why Mason believes Maine must do more to retain younger families and workers. He closes by sharing personal stories about his upbringing, businesses, family, and why he believes experience in both government and the private sector is essential in the next governor of Maine. 📻 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. 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.