Maine Calling

YourVote 2026 interviews with Democratic candidate for governor Hannah Pingree, and Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress (Dist 2) Matt Dunlap

Independent candidate for Governor Rick Bennett; Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Troy Jackson

A statewide tour of the Declaration of Independence; what recent surveys say about what Maine people care about

YourVote 2026 interviews with gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles, and District 1 U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree

Political reporters offer analysis of the status of Maine races; U.S. Congress District 1 Republican candidate Ron Russell answers questions

What to know about flu, Covid, measles, vaccination guidelines and other public health concerns

Listen back to our earlier show about how to talk about and prevent suicide

Travel writer and novelist Paul Theroux discusses his new book about Canada

How women on the vanguard are contributing to the work being done to explore and understand space

Why beans are so popular, and how to prepare them

Tom Cotter, known as "The Barn Find Hunter," discovers collector cars in unusual and hidden places

With cooling weather, we learn what to plant, harvest and clean up in your garden

Why restorative justice is on the rise as an alternative to punishment by focusing on repairing harm

Cole Brauer recounts her amazing feat sailing single-handedly around the world, and talks about her new memoir about her adventures

The reasons and impact of maternity wards closing in Maine, and possible solutions

25 years after 9/11, we share memories of where we were when it happened and how it impacted our lives

These days, a library card opens up a world of possibilities, beyond books

As the Common Ground Country Fair marks its 50th anniversary, we learn about the history and contribution of this iconic Maine event and how it has evolved

How America's political parties are changing, and what that means for the upcoming November election

Who makes up Gen Alpha, and what are their priorities and concerns? We learn about this youngest generation and how they might shape the future (rebroadcast)

What community radio's role is in Maine, and how volunteers and others keep this community resource independent and essential

What to know about retirement, how to plan for it, how it's changing, and what it means to retire

For the first in our series of shows about Wabanaki tribal groups, we learn about Penobscot history and culture

How to help those who might have thoughts of suicide, and ways to reduce the stigma of suicide

A new book examines the history and stories held in Maine's many cemeteries (rebroadcast)

Acclaimed broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff discusses her long and pioneering career, the state of the nation, and what she's focused on these days

What explains the many sightings of sharks and whales along Maine's coast this summer?

It's not too early to plan for winter home heating costs by boosting energy efficiency

Why sea urchin scientists, farmers, fisherman and processors are working together to put Maine uni on the map

Filmmaker Lynn Novick discusses the new documentary "Crime & Punishment in America"

Comedian Paula Poundstone on life, comedy and cats—plus a veterinarian answers to your cat questions

How likely are major wildfires in Maine, and how prepared are we?

Author Virginia Shaffer describes her tale of learning about then teaching about oysters

A new statue of Martha Ballard honors the legacy of this Maine midwife who left a valuable diary for posterity

Rick Schneider discusses the outlook for public media, Maine Public's programming and plans—and provides answers to your questions

Listen back to our show about stargazing this summer in Maine

Maine's beloved lakes face threats ranging from algae to pollution to climate change. What's being done?

The effects of domestic abuse include not only physical and emotional harm, but financial impacts as well

We re-air our earlier show about ways to keep pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers safe

Maine's Senior College Network offers older students classes across the state

How participating in the arts can foster better health and well being

How Maine forts have protected people and resources for centuries, and how to visit and learn about them

What donated blood is used for, why there's a shortage, and how to donate blood

What donated blood is used for, why there's a shortage, and how to donate blood

An update on what has transpired since the fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford, including new Maine laws limiting immigration enforcement actions

The author of a new book describes what we can learn from cemeteries across the state

How did the Ebola outbreak impact Maine in 2014, and what lessons did we learn from it