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Every weekday, our Maine Calling program digs into topics and issues with listeners across the state in a statewide conversation. In 2020, the Maine Calling team will bring to the fore a series of bicentennial-focused topics that are certain to be thought-provoking and meaningful. We hope you will h…

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    Latest episodes from Maine Calling

    Moving to Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 50:39


    Who are among the growing numbers from out of state moving to Maine—and why do they choose to move here?

    Sex Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 51:06


    The history of sex ed, and how it's taught in Maine today

    Nature's Unsung Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 50:36


    A new book highlights some underappreciated flora and fauna of our natural world. What do we learn from observing nature, and how are we all interconnected?

    Repatriation: Wabanaki Artifacts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 50:28


    How Indigenous cultural items and remains have been stolen over the decades, and what's happening to return them to Wabanaki tribes

    Maine's Tech Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 50:42


    As Maine Tech Week kicks off, we learn how the state's tech community is gearing up for growth

    Political Campaigns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 50:40


    Analysis of the candidates and campaigns for Maine governor and U.S. House & Senate, and top issues leading into the 2026 election

    The Expanding Role of Pharmacists

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 51:03


    Today's pharmacists have a greater role in patient care and work in a wide range of settings to fill in for gaps in the health care system

    The Burning of Falmouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 50:32


    The history of how Portland was burned down by the British in 1775, and what events are happening to mark 250 years since that time.

    Ballot Question 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 50:36


    What to known about Question 2 about "Extreme Risk Protection Orders to Restrict Firearms and Weapons Access"

    Holocaust Remembrance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 50:52


    Two author discuss their books about Holocaust survivors and the important of personal stories and what we can learn from them

    Wabanaki Place Names

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 43:04


    What are the Wabanaki names that are part of our surroundings?

    Long-Distance Cycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 51:02


    What it takes to be an endurance cyclist, and where to go for extended bike rides in Maine

    Do Protests Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 49:45


    We re-air our show about the history of protests, and whether they succeed in meeting their goals

    Food Insecurity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 51:01


    Why is hunger such a problem in Maine, and what's being done to get food to those who need it?

    Ballot Question 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 50:26


    What to know about Question 1, which proposes state law changes to voter ID, absentee voting, and drop box use

    Weatherization

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 50:33


    How to prepare your home for winter, and what to know about energy efficiency

    Heat in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 50:30


    Experts and reporters from Maine Public & The Portland Press Herald discuss the range of impacts of warming temperatures and extreme heat in Maine

    A.I. in Everyday Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 50:45


    How can artificial intelligence be used in daily life, and when is it helpful versus harmful?

    James Blaine: Maine Statesman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 50:38


    Blaine rose to top national political roles in the 19th century, including Speaker of the House and Secretary of State. We learn about why he was so influential, and his ties to Maine.

    Cannabis & Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 50:25


    How can cannabis affect physical and mental health? And what are the latest developments in Maine's cannabis industry?

    Reproductive Health Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 50:42


    The broad scope of reproductive care offered in Maine, and how federal funding cuts will affect health care providers and patients

    Humanoid Robots

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 50:43


    Why are we fascinated with robots that are like human beings — and how far along is development of these robots?

    Homelessness in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 50:43


    An update on the extent of homelessness, some of the causes, and what is being done to address the prevalence of people without homes in Maine

    Disabilities & The Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 50:40


    We highlight people living with disabilities who are involved with the arts—and some programs that promote inclusivity in the arts

    Vaccines & Public Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 50:19


    Addressing confusion over vaccine recommendations, and what Maine residents need to know about who can get vaccines—including what's covered and where to go

    Do Protests Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 50:28


    We examine some of the significant protests and demonstrations in America over the decades and whether they achieved their goals

    Working Waterfront

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 50:33


    Author Bill Gerencer shares his journey as a lobsterman, groundfisherman, restaurant cook and fish buyer—and reflects on this historic era for New England's fishing community

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    History Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 50:34


    A posthumous collection of David McCullough's essays explore the importance of learning lessons from history

    Architects & The Housing Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 50:22


    How architects are doing their part to address Maine's affordable housing crisis

    Bill McKibben

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 50:31


    Environmental activist Bill McKibben discusses his new book about how rapid adoption of solar and green energy worldwide gives him hope in the face of climage change

    Chess

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 50:35


    What makes the centuries-old game of chess so appealing, where can you play and compete in Maine, and how is technology changing this game of strategy?

    Oral Histories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 50:28


    Why oral histories are important records of significant events—like 9/11—and what oral history projects in Maine capture people's stories

    Emergency Preparedness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 50:33


    How emergency management works at the local and state levels, and what individuals and communities can do to prepare for a range of disasters and emergencies

    Gardening: Ready for Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 50:40


    Tips on dealing with drought, planting with natives, and cleaning and prepping your garden for next year—plus answers to your questions

    Drought: Causes & Impacts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 50:35


    What to know about the severe drought that is affecting most of Maine—what are the impacts on residents and the environment?

    Political Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 50:43


    The latest political news affecting Mainers, from candidates entering races to federal actions to referendum questions

    Solar Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 50:35


    How recent federal changes impact solar power costs for Maine homeowners, and what they mean for community solar

    Wildlife & Diseases

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 50:43


    Rabies, Lyme and West Nile are some of the infectious diseases transmitted by wildlife. We learn how prevalent they are, and how to prevent and treat them.

    First Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 50:59


    We re-air our earlier show about why first jobs are important, and what some well-known Mainers did for their first jobs

    Street Names

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 49:26


    How streets in Maine are named—and some of the common, uncommon, quirky and odd street names in Maine

    Music & Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 50:20


    How music affects the brain, and how it can help our mental health (rebroadcast)

    Extraordinary Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 50:22


    We highlight some of the dedicated and creative teachers who connect with students in out-of-the-ordinary ways

    Paula Poundstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 50:48


    Comedien and NPR quiz show panelist Paula Poundstone share her thoughts on current events, her podcast, and her recent visit to Maine for "Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me!"

    Maine's Amphibians & Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 50:43


    A new atlas describes every reptile and amphibian found in Maine. We learn about these species and what's being done to protect them.

    Safe Driving

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 50:32


    What are the top causes of traffic accidents and fatalities? And what constitutes safe driving behavior?

    Parkinson's Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 50:32


    What to know about the symptoms and treatment of Parkinson's Disease, and what supports and resources are available in Maine

    Maine's Restaurant Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 50:15


    How are Maine restaurants faring, what challenges do they face? And how restaurants play a role in social connection

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