Maine Calling

Maine Public Classical host Robin Rilette and Maine Calling host Jennifer Rooks offer a behind-the-scenes look at the work they do. This will be broadcast on both the Maine Public channel and the Maine Public Classical channel, as part of our Grow Together membership drive.

Historian, author and Maine Calling favorite Ken Davis joins us to talk about his latest book.

Kenneth C. Davis is an American historian and author, best known for his “Don’t Know Much About” series of history books.

Nov. 11, 2018, marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. That date was declared Armistice Day and, under President Eisenhower, the name of the holiday was later changed to Veterans Day.

On this Veterans Day, we remember “the war to end all wars” and its impact in Maine.

Our panelists discuss the way the funeral industry is changing and the latest options in today’s funerals. We’ll also discuss green funerals, natural burial options and green cemeteries.

We’ll discuss winter driving tips, snow tires versus all-season tires, and the end of an era for the Volkswagen Beetle. We’ll also catch up on the latest news from the world of cars, trucks, SUVs, self-driving cars, hybrids and more.

The Across the Aisle panelists join us to offer analysis and reaction to Tuesday’s election results. We'll also hear from Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap about voting turnout and behavior, as well as from Maine Public's politcal reporters.

On an Election Day some call the most consequential in decades, our panel discusses the history of elections in Maine and the United States.

The documentary "Dawnland" is about cultural survival and stolen children. It offers an inside look at the first truth and reconciliation commission for Native Americans, which took place in Maine.

The head of Maine’s Department of Marine Resources joins us to discuss the latest issues in Maine’s fishing industry - including efforts to protect right whales, the controversy over quotas for herring and developments in Maine’s  aquaculture industry.

The term "algorithms" is used often in reference to everything from weather predictions to social media feeds. We'll learn what algorithms are, and how they contribute to the information we receive — or don't receive — and whether they are at the root of today's polarized society.

Our panel of editorial page editors returns to discuss Susan Collins’ Kavanaugh vote, the upcoming election, and the other headlines of the past month.

Last year was one of the worst flu seasons on record, both in Maine and nationwide. We’ll learn about flu shots, symptoms and health risks to watch out for — and what to expect in the months ahead in Maine.

Novelist, nonfiction writer, speaker, political activist; Anne Lamott discusses her new book "Almost Everything: Notes on Hope," a book divided into short chapters that explore life’s essential truths and offers encouragement about the future.

A range of antique dealers and sellers in Maine offer everything from rare finds to vintage goods. We'll learn about what people come to Maine to find, what trends there are in the world of antiques, and how much of a boost to tourism and the state's economy comes from people in search of antique treasures.