Shows and Programs A-Z
2 PM Public Affairs
The 2:00 pm hour-long block of public affairs programs on Maine Public Radio is a mix of different programs produced around the globe.
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Assignment: Maine
Stories about Maine and Mainers are featured with an ambition to highlight the abundant geographic, scenic and cultural diversity of the state.
Borealis
A new multi-media outdoors series produced by Maine Public highlighting the nature of Maine. Follow along as we surf, fish, hike, bike and more with host and registered Maine Guide Aislinn Sarnacki!
Borealis: The Podcast
On the Borealis podcast, we talk with fascinating people who are deeply connected with the Maine outdoors – as researchers, adventurers, and caretakers.
Breakdown: Investigating Maine's Deadliest Shooting
In October 2023, a local Army Reservist opened fire inside two family businesses in Lewiston, a small city north of Portland. Within minutes, 18 were killed and 13 wounded — and the largely pro-gun state was left reeling. The Portland Press Herald and Maine Public examine the failures and aftermath in collaboration with an upcoming FRONTLINE documentary.
Cultural Conversations Archive
Cultural Conversations from the hosts of Maine Public Classical with people throughout the world of classical music.
Dead Writers
Dead Writers takes listeners inside famous American authors’ homes. Riffing on literature, history, home décor, gardens, and ghosts, literary critic Tess Chakkalakal and novelist Brock Clarke, bring great American writers, and the books they wrote, back from the dead.
Down Memory Lane with Toby Leboutillier
For the past 40 years, veteran broadcaster Toby Leboutillier has taken listeners on a weekly trip back through time, spinning both the hit songs and those that "didn't quite make it" that debuted on that day in music history. In between vintage recordings, Toby also looks back on the news of the day, as reported by the Bangor Daily News.
Essential Salt
A podcast that brings you stories reported on by students at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. In each episode, we'll bring you stories that go beyond the headlines to capture something true, something unexpected, something...essential about the state of Maine and the people who live here.
Eviction: Life Unpacked
"Eviction: Life Unpacked" follows the effect of evictions on Maine families headed by single moms and on a disabled retiree, how evictions are handled in Eviction Court, the challenge of getting rental assistance and finding any available rentals for families and, finally, we'll hear from a group of landlords about the challenges they face.
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Finding a Way
Teenagers and young adults in Maine face challenges that are increasingly difficult to navigate. Maine Public examines some of the barriers to success for young people and the resources and opportunities available to keep them on course.
From the Vault
Programs from Maine Public Television's first 60 years.
High School Quiz Show Maine
Hosted by NEWSCENTER Maine's Todd Gutner, High School Quiz Show: Maine is a locally produced television production that pits four-student teams from Maine high schools against each other in a single-elimination, academic bracket competition. Questions used in each contest align with the Maine high school curriculum standards across literature, history, science and math, and current events and general knowledge.
How Are Maine Kids Doing? Reporting Project
This series will provide connections and answer what do Maine’s kids need to navigate everyday life - and reach their full potential.
In Hot Water
Maine is home to almost 6,000 lakes and ponds, with some of the cleanest, clearest water in the country. But many are under threat from climate change.
In Tune with Sara Willis
A music program featuring contemporary singer-songwriters, folk, blues, acoustic rock, jazz, alt-country, and world music. Host Sara Willis' in-depth knowledge of the music she features on her show comes across to her listeners, and she's always playing some great new selections from artists you'll only hear on In Tune.
The Jazz Flower with Saylove
With roots reaching into the past, and flowering up to present day, the Jazz Flower represents the root of jazz in referencing jasmine flowers; promoting: healing, community, and sublime states, through jazz.
Jazz Tonight with Rich Tozier
Jazz Tonight offers a wide array of “straight ahead” music, from the early days of jazz to the present moment, although most of the tracks heard are probably post-1945. Defining jazz by category is always slippery, however Jazz Tonight offers something from most genres, the boundaries between which are porous since jazz can be seen as an evolutionary music, with many roots and branches.
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Love Lewiston: A Maine Calling Special
Love Lewiston provides a space for Maine families to come together and reflect on how the October 25, 2023 tragedy in Lewiston has changed us and how we begin to heal as a community.
Love Lewiston: A Maine Calling Special with ASL
Love Lewiston provides a space for Maine families to come together and reflect on how the October 25, 2023 tragedy in Lewiston has changed us and how we begin to heal as a community. With on-screen ASL interpretation.
Maine Calling
Maine Calling is a live, call-in radio program offering enlightening and engaging conversations on a wide range of topics.
Maine Calling on the Road
Maine's only statewide interactive radio program, Maine Calling, schedules LIVE appearances across Maine to deep dive regional issues and connect with local audiences. Hosted by Jennifer Rooks, Maine Calling On The Road explores topics that are local in nature, but have an impact across the entire state.
Maine CDC COVID-19 Briefings
Archive of the State of Maine's press conferences and briefings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maine Explained
Maine Explained is a YouTube-first video series from Maine Public entering its second season. Its unique brand and identity centers around contextualizing and explaining news events and topics, as well as unearthing unique facts about Maine and Maine life.
Maine High School Basketball Championship Weekend
Watch high school athletes across Maine represent their schools and communities in what, for many, will be one of the top highlights of their athletic careers.
Maine Public Film Series
Each month, Maine Public curates a diverse offering of independently produced films that showcase people, places, and topics of New England and Atlantic Canada. These are independent voices and viewpoints – reflective and relevant to our diverse Maine communities and audiences. These are stories that matter.
Maine Public News Connect
Maine Public news translated each week into Spanish, French, Portuguese, Somali and English.
Maine's Political Pulse
Maine's Political Pulse taps into the expertise of our political reporters Steve Mistler and Kevin Miller.
Maine Stage with Joe Boucher
Maine is home to an incredible array of world-class festivals, orchestras, chamber ensembles and solo artists – all right here on our doorstep. Producer and Host Joe Boucher invites you to hear the latest performances from across the Pine Tree State on Maine Stage.
Military Voices of Maine
Hear stories of Maine Veterans who served in the Armed Forces sharing details about their families, their time of service, and how their service in the military affected their lives.
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Poems from Here
Presented in collaboration with the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, Poems from Here is designed to create a momentary community of speakers and listeners, where vibrant language slows time and helps us better pay attention to our world.
Power Struggle in the Maine Woods
Central Maine Power says if its transmission project in western Maine is approved, Mainers won’t pay a cent for it — but they will see lower electric bills, among other things. But there will be winners and losers, and environmentalists have a hard choice to make. On one hand, the proposal would bring low-polluting hydroelectricity into New England, and on the other, it could have serious scenic and environmental consequences.
The Rural Maine Reporting Project
This series will showcase the best that rural Maine has to offer, while also featuring the stories that show how these communities have challenges unique to each.
Safe Harbors: Lighthouses of Maine
Explore all 65 of Maine’s coastal lighthouses in Safe Harbors: The Lighthouses of Maine. This unique program takes you on an adventure, navigating 3,500 miles of rocky coastline from Calais to Kittery and everywhere in between in search of Maine’s trusted beacons. It’s the first time in more than 30 years that all of Maine’s coastal lighthouses have been captured through aerial footage and you don’t want to miss the experience!
A Solemn Promise
Lt. Ernest Vienneau was co-piloting a B-17 over the Adriatic Sea when it was shot down in the fall of 1944 sparking a search spanning more than 75 years. The Vienneau family never lost faith that someday they would find their lost relative, actively searching for him over the years. With help from the military, civilian experts, and even a filmmaker, they finally found closure.
Songbook with Sarah Tuttle
A thoughtful collection of vocal works and related stories, inspired by the tradition of the liederabend - an intimate gathering of musicians and friends sharing their talents and enjoying one another's company. Host Sarah Tuttle provides a new variety of pieces each week: familiar favorites, new discoveries, voices high and low, and ensembles large and small.
Speaking in Maine
One of the many public affairs lecture series Maine Public Radio presents weekdays at 2:00 pm, In partnership with many civic minding organizations and educational institutions from all around the state, Speaking in Maine features diverse speakers addressing many of the important issues of our day.
State of the Art with Heather McDougall
State of the Art is a weekly dive into the Maine arts scene with the people who create, collaborate and shape our vibrant cultural landscape. Host Heather McDougall and other members of the Maine Public Classical Team sit down with guests, sharing their stories, experiences and forthcoming projects and events.
This Day in Maine
This Day in Maine gathers together the news that matters to Mainers. The nightly show features stories from the award-winning Maine Public News team.
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Voices of Hope Documentary Series
Voices of Hope is a documentary series aimed at reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorder, interviewing young people and sharing their recovery stories. This documentary series was created for use in classrooms to facilitate conversations about the use of chemicals and their consequences.
2 PM Public Affairs
The 2:00 pm hour-long block of public affairs programs on Maine Public Radio is a mix of different programs produced around the globe.
Dead Writers
Dead Writers takes listeners inside famous American authors’ homes. Riffing on literature, history, home décor, gardens, and ghosts, literary critic Tess Chakkalakal and novelist Brock Clarke, bring great American writers, and the books they wrote, back from the dead.
In Tune with Sara Willis
A music program featuring contemporary singer-songwriters, folk, blues, acoustic rock, jazz, alt-country, and world music. Host Sara Willis' in-depth knowledge of the music she features on her show comes across to her listeners, and she's always playing some great new selections from artists you'll only hear on In Tune.
Maine Calling
Maine Calling is a live, call-in radio program offering enlightening and engaging conversations on a wide range of topics.
Maine's Political Pulse
Maine's Political Pulse taps into the expertise of our political reporters Steve Mistler and Kevin Miller.
Poems from Here
Presented in collaboration with the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, Poems from Here is designed to create a momentary community of speakers and listeners, where vibrant language slows time and helps us better pay attention to our world.
Speaking in Maine
One of the many public affairs lecture series Maine Public Radio presents weekdays at 2:00 pm, In partnership with many civic minding organizations and educational institutions from all around the state, Speaking in Maine features diverse speakers addressing many of the important issues of our day.
This Day in Maine
This Day in Maine gathers together the news that matters to Mainers. The nightly show features stories from the award-winning Maine Public News team.
Cultural Conversations Archive
Cultural Conversations from the hosts of Maine Public Classical with people throughout the world of classical music.
Down Memory Lane with Toby Leboutillier
For the past 40 years, veteran broadcaster Toby Leboutillier has taken listeners on a weekly trip back through time, spinning both the hit songs and those that "didn't quite make it" that debuted on that day in music history. In between vintage recordings, Toby also looks back on the news of the day, as reported by the Bangor Daily News.
The Jazz Flower with Saylove
With roots reaching into the past, and flowering up to present day, the Jazz Flower represents the root of jazz in referencing jasmine flowers; promoting: healing, community, and sublime states, through jazz.
Jazz Tonight with Rich Tozier
Jazz Tonight offers a wide array of “straight ahead” music, from the early days of jazz to the present moment, although most of the tracks heard are probably post-1945. Defining jazz by category is always slippery, however Jazz Tonight offers something from most genres, the boundaries between which are porous since jazz can be seen as an evolutionary music, with many roots and branches.
Maine Stage with Joe Boucher
Maine is home to an incredible array of world-class festivals, orchestras, chamber ensembles and solo artists – all right here on our doorstep. Producer and Host Joe Boucher invites you to hear the latest performances from across the Pine Tree State on Maine Stage.
Songbook with Sarah Tuttle
A thoughtful collection of vocal works and related stories, inspired by the tradition of the liederabend - an intimate gathering of musicians and friends sharing their talents and enjoying one another's company. Host Sarah Tuttle provides a new variety of pieces each week: familiar favorites, new discoveries, voices high and low, and ensembles large and small.
State of the Art with Heather McDougall
State of the Art is a weekly dive into the Maine arts scene with the people who create, collaborate and shape our vibrant cultural landscape. Host Heather McDougall and other members of the Maine Public Classical Team sit down with guests, sharing their stories, experiences and forthcoming projects and events.
Borealis: The Podcast
On the Borealis podcast, we talk with fascinating people who are deeply connected with the Maine outdoors – as researchers, adventurers, and caretakers.
Breakdown: Investigating Maine's Deadliest Shooting
In October 2023, a local Army Reservist opened fire inside two family businesses in Lewiston, a small city north of Portland. Within minutes, 18 were killed and 13 wounded — and the largely pro-gun state was left reeling. The Portland Press Herald and Maine Public examine the failures and aftermath in collaboration with an upcoming FRONTLINE documentary.
Dead Writers
Dead Writers takes listeners inside famous American authors’ homes. Riffing on literature, history, home décor, gardens, and ghosts, literary critic Tess Chakkalakal and novelist Brock Clarke, bring great American writers, and the books they wrote, back from the dead.
Essential Salt
A podcast that brings you stories reported on by students at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. In each episode, we'll bring you stories that go beyond the headlines to capture something true, something unexpected, something...essential about the state of Maine and the people who live here.
Maine Calling
Maine Calling is a live, call-in radio program offering enlightening and engaging conversations on a wide range of topics.
Maine's Political Pulse Podcast
Maine's Political Pulse taps into the expertise of our political reporters Steve Mistler and Kevin Miller.
Military Voices of Maine
Hear stories of Maine Veterans who served in the Armed Forces sharing details about their families, their time of service, and how their service in the military affected their lives.
Speaking in Maine
One of the many public affairs lecture series Maine Public Radio presents weekdays at 2:00 pm, In partnership with many civic minding organizations and educational institutions from all around the state, Speaking in Maine features diverse speakers addressing many of the important issues of our day.
This Day in Maine Podcast
This Day in Maine gathers together the news that matters to Mainers. The nightly show features stories from the award-winning Maine Public News team.
Assignment: Maine
Stories about Maine and Mainers are featured with an ambition to highlight the abundant geographic, scenic and cultural diversity of the state.
Borealis
A new multi-media outdoors series produced by Maine Public highlighting the nature of Maine. Follow along as we surf, fish, hike, bike and more with host and registered Maine Guide Aislinn Sarnacki!
From the Vault
Programs from Maine Public Television's first 60 years.
High School Quiz Show Maine
Hosted by NEWSCENTER Maine's Todd Gutner, High School Quiz Show: Maine is a locally produced television production that pits four-student teams from Maine high schools against each other in a single-elimination, academic bracket competition. Questions used in each contest align with the Maine high school curriculum standards across literature, history, science and math, and current events and general knowledge.
Maine High School Basketball Championship Weekend
Watch high school athletes across Maine represent their schools and communities in what, for many, will be one of the top highlights of their athletic careers.
Maine Public Film Series
Each month, Maine Public curates a diverse offering of independently produced films that showcase people, places, and topics of New England and Atlantic Canada. These are independent voices and viewpoints – reflective and relevant to our diverse Maine communities and audiences. These are stories that matter.
Safe Harbors: Lighthouses of Maine
Explore all 65 of Maine’s coastal lighthouses in Safe Harbors: The Lighthouses of Maine. This unique program takes you on an adventure, navigating 3,500 miles of rocky coastline from Calais to Kittery and everywhere in between in search of Maine’s trusted beacons. It’s the first time in more than 30 years that all of Maine’s coastal lighthouses have been captured through aerial footage and you don’t want to miss the experience!
A Solemn Promise
Lt. Ernest Vienneau was co-piloting a B-17 over the Adriatic Sea when it was shot down in the fall of 1944 sparking a search spanning more than 75 years. The Vienneau family never lost faith that someday they would find their lost relative, actively searching for him over the years. With help from the military, civilian experts, and even a filmmaker, they finally found closure.
Voices of Hope Documentary Series
Voices of Hope is a documentary series aimed at reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorder, interviewing young people and sharing their recovery stories. This documentary series was created for use in classrooms to facilitate conversations about the use of chemicals and their consequences.
Assignment: Maine
Stories about Maine and Mainers are featured with an ambition to highlight the abundant geographic, scenic and cultural diversity of the state.
Borealis
A new multi-media outdoors series produced by Maine Public highlighting the nature of Maine. Follow along as we surf, fish, hike, bike and more with host and registered Maine Guide Aislinn Sarnacki!
From the Vault
Programs from Maine Public Television's first 60 years.
High School Quiz Show Maine
Hosted by NEWSCENTER Maine's Todd Gutner, High School Quiz Show: Maine is a locally produced television production that pits four-student teams from Maine high schools against each other in a single-elimination, academic bracket competition. Questions used in each contest align with the Maine high school curriculum standards across literature, history, science and math, and current events and general knowledge.
Maine CDC COVID-19 Briefings
Archive of the State of Maine's press conferences and briefings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maine Explained
Maine Explained is a YouTube-first video series from Maine Public entering its second season. Its unique brand and identity centers around contextualizing and explaining news events and topics, as well as unearthing unique facts about Maine and Maine life.
Maine High School Basketball Championship Weekend
Watch high school athletes across Maine represent their schools and communities in what, for many, will be one of the top highlights of their athletic careers.
Maine Public News Connect
Maine Public news translated each week into Spanish, French, Portuguese, Somali and English.
Cultural Conversations Archive
Cultural Conversations from the hosts of Maine Public Classical with people throughout the world of classical music.
Down Memory Lane with Toby Leboutillier
For the past 40 years, veteran broadcaster Toby Leboutillier has taken listeners on a weekly trip back through time, spinning both the hit songs and those that "didn't quite make it" that debuted on that day in music history. In between vintage recordings, Toby also looks back on the news of the day, as reported by the Bangor Daily News.
In Tune with Sara Willis
A music program featuring contemporary singer-songwriters, folk, blues, acoustic rock, jazz, alt-country, and world music. Host Sara Willis' in-depth knowledge of the music she features on her show comes across to her listeners, and she's always playing some great new selections from artists you'll only hear on In Tune.
Jazz Tonight with Rich Tozier
Jazz Tonight offers a wide array of “straight ahead” music, from the early days of jazz to the present moment, although most of the tracks heard are probably post-1945. Defining jazz by category is always slippery, however Jazz Tonight offers something from most genres, the boundaries between which are porous since jazz can be seen as an evolutionary music, with many roots and branches.
The Jazz Flower with Saylove
With roots reaching into the past, and flowering up to present day, the Jazz Flower represents the root of jazz in referencing jasmine flowers; promoting: healing, community, and sublime states, through jazz.
Maine Stage with Joe Boucher
Maine is home to an incredible array of world-class festivals, orchestras, chamber ensembles and solo artists – all right here on our doorstep. Producer and Host Joe Boucher invites you to hear the latest performances from across the Pine Tree State on Maine Stage.
Songbook with Sarah Tuttle
A thoughtful collection of vocal works and related stories, inspired by the tradition of the liederabend - an intimate gathering of musicians and friends sharing their talents and enjoying one another's company. Host Sarah Tuttle provides a new variety of pieces each week: familiar favorites, new discoveries, voices high and low, and ensembles large and small.
State of the Art with Heather McDougall
State of the Art is a weekly dive into the Maine arts scene with the people who create, collaborate and shape our vibrant cultural landscape. Host Heather McDougall and other members of the Maine Public Classical Team sit down with guests, sharing their stories, experiences and forthcoming projects and events.
2 PM Public Affairs
The 2:00 pm hour-long block of public affairs programs on Maine Public Radio is a mix of different programs produced around the globe.
Breakdown: Investigating Maine's Deadliest Shooting
In October 2023, a local Army Reservist opened fire inside two family businesses in Lewiston, a small city north of Portland. Within minutes, 18 were killed and 13 wounded — and the largely pro-gun state was left reeling. The Portland Press Herald and Maine Public examine the failures and aftermath in collaboration with an upcoming FRONTLINE documentary.
Eviction: Life Unpacked
"Eviction: Life Unpacked" follows the effect of evictions on Maine families headed by single moms and on a disabled retiree, how evictions are handled in Eviction Court, the challenge of getting rental assistance and finding any available rentals for families and, finally, we'll hear from a group of landlords about the challenges they face.
Finding a Way
Teenagers and young adults in Maine face challenges that are increasingly difficult to navigate. Maine Public examines some of the barriers to success for young people and the resources and opportunities available to keep them on course.
How Are Maine Kids Doing? Reporting Project
This series will provide connections and answer what do Maine’s kids need to navigate everyday life - and reach their full potential.
In Hot Water
Maine is home to almost 6,000 lakes and ponds, with some of the cleanest, clearest water in the country. But many are under threat from climate change.
Love Lewiston: A Maine Calling Special
Love Lewiston provides a space for Maine families to come together and reflect on how the October 25, 2023 tragedy in Lewiston has changed us and how we begin to heal as a community.
Love Lewiston: A Maine Calling Special with ASL
Love Lewiston provides a space for Maine families to come together and reflect on how the October 25, 2023 tragedy in Lewiston has changed us and how we begin to heal as a community. With on-screen ASL interpretation.
Maine Calling
Maine Calling is a live, call-in radio program offering enlightening and engaging conversations on a wide range of topics.
Maine Explained
Maine Explained is a YouTube-first video series from Maine Public entering its second season. Its unique brand and identity centers around contextualizing and explaining news events and topics, as well as unearthing unique facts about Maine and Maine life.
Maine Public News Connect
Maine Public news translated each week into Spanish, French, Portuguese, Somali and English.
Maine's Political Pulse
Maine's Political Pulse taps into the expertise of our political reporters Steve Mistler and Kevin Miller.
Power Struggle in the Maine Woods
Central Maine Power says if its transmission project in western Maine is approved, Mainers won’t pay a cent for it — but they will see lower electric bills, among other things. But there will be winners and losers, and environmentalists have a hard choice to make. On one hand, the proposal would bring low-polluting hydroelectricity into New England, and on the other, it could have serious scenic and environmental consequences.
The Rural Maine Reporting Project
This series will showcase the best that rural Maine has to offer, while also featuring the stories that show how these communities have challenges unique to each.
Speaking in Maine
One of the many public affairs lecture series Maine Public Radio presents weekdays at 2:00 pm, In partnership with many civic minding organizations and educational institutions from all around the state, Speaking in Maine features diverse speakers addressing many of the important issues of our day.
This Day in Maine
This Day in Maine gathers together the news that matters to Mainers. The nightly show features stories from the award-winning Maine Public News team.
Breakdown: Investigating Maine's Deadliest Shooting
In October 2023, a local Army Reservist opened fire inside two family businesses in Lewiston, a small city north of Portland. Within minutes, 18 were killed and 13 wounded — and the largely pro-gun state was left reeling. The Portland Press Herald and Maine Public examine the failures and aftermath in collaboration with an upcoming FRONTLINE documentary.
Dead Writers
Produced by Bowdoin College, Dead Writers takes listeners inside famous American authors’ homes. Riffing on literature, history, home décor, gardens, and ghosts, literary critic Tess Chakkalakal and novelist Brock Clarke, bring great American writers, and the books they wrote, back from the dead.
Eviction: Life Unpacked
"Eviction: Life Unpacked" follows the effect of evictions on Maine families headed by single moms and on a disabled retiree, how evictions are handled in Eviction Court, the challenge of getting rental assistance and finding any available rentals for families and, finally, we'll hear from a group of landlords about the challenges they face.
Finding a Way
Teenagers and young adults in Maine face challenges that are increasingly difficult to navigate. Maine Public examines some of the barriers to success for young people and the resources and opportunities available to keep them on course.
How Are Maine Kids Doing? Reporting Project
This series will provide connections and answer what do Maine’s kids need to navigate everyday life - and reach their full potential.
In Hot Water
Maine is home to almost 6,000 lakes and ponds, with some of the cleanest, clearest water in the country. But many are under threat from climate change.
Maine CDC COVID-19 Briefings
Archive of the State of Maine's press conferences and briefings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Love Lewiston: A Maine Calling Special
Love Lewiston provides a space for Maine families to come together and reflect on how the October 25, 2023 tragedy in Lewiston has changed us and how we begin to heal as a community.
Love Lewiston: A Maine Calling Special with ASL
Love Lewiston provides a space for Maine families to come together and reflect on how the October 25, 2023 tragedy in Lewiston has changed us and how we begin to heal as a community. With on-screen ASL interpretation.
Power Struggle in the Maine Woods
Central Maine Power says if its transmission project in western Maine is approved, Mainers won’t pay a cent for it — but they will see lower electric bills, among other things. But there will be winners and losers, and environmentalists have a hard choice to make. On one hand, the proposal would bring low-polluting hydroelectricity into New England, and on the other, it could have serious scenic and environmental consequences.
The Rural Maine Reporting Project
This series will showcase the best that rural Maine has to offer, while also featuring the stories that show how these communities have challenges unique to each.
Safe Harbors: Lighthouses of Maine
Explore all 65 of Maine’s coastal lighthouses in Safe Harbors: The Lighthouses of Maine. This unique program takes you on an adventure, navigating 3,500 miles of rocky coastline from Calais to Kittery and everywhere in between in search of Maine’s trusted beacons. It’s the first time in more than 30 years that all of Maine’s coastal lighthouses have been captured through aerial footage and you don’t want to miss the experience!
A Solemn Promise
Lt. Ernest Vienneau was co-piloting a B-17 over the Adriatic Sea when it was shot down in the fall of 1944 sparking a search spanning more than 75 years. The Vienneau family never lost faith that someday they would find their lost relative, actively searching for him over the years. With help from the military, civilian experts, and even a filmmaker, they finally found closure.
Voices of Hope Documentary Series
Voices of Hope is a documentary series aimed at reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorder, interviewing young people and sharing their recovery stories. This documentary series was created for use in classrooms to facilitate conversations about the use of chemicals and their consequences.
1A
Listening to the news can feel like a journey. But 1A guides you beyond the headlines – and cuts through the noise. Let's get to the heart of the story, together – on 1A.
All Songs Considered
Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big questions, like what was the best decade for music, are there albums everyone can agree on, and what do you put on when you need a good cry? Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.
All Things Considered
Whether uncovering local matters, analyzing national affairs or amplifying global issues, we do it for you. And, we do it with you.
Alt.Latino
The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with a different living legend or rising star to discuss Latinx culture, heritage, and the shared borders of our experiences. Let the chisme begin!
Body Electric
Our bodies are adapting and changing to meet the demands of the Information Age. What is happening? And what can we do about it? This six-part series is an interactive investigation into the relationship between our technology and our bodies...and how we can fix it.
Code Switch
What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Code Switch was named Apple Podcasts' first-ever Show of the Year in 2020.
Consider This
The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days a week, Sunday through Friday.
Embedded
NPR's home for audio documentaries brings untold stories to light through deeply reported narrative series. We go to hidden corners of the headlines to explore what's been sealed off, undisclosed, or overlooked – and the people at the heart of those stories.
Fresh Air
Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.
From the Top
NPR's From the Top showcases the music, stories, and unique humor of America's best young classical musicians.
Here & Now
The news you need to know today — and the stories that will stick with you tomorrow. Plus, special series and behind-the-scenes extras from Here & Now hosts Robin Young, Scott Tong and Deepa Fernandes with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR.
How to Do Everything
Half advice show. Half survival guide. Half absurdity-fest. (Wait, how does this work again? We're not numbers people.) Each episode, we answer all your burning questions, from how to survive a public bathroom to how to get close to a panda. When we don't know the answer, which is roughly 92% of the time (again, not numbers people), we bring in overqualified experts to help out. So you'll eventually walk away knowing how to do everything. That's what happens when you're one & a half shows. From the team at Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
The Indicator from Planet Money
A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening in today's economy. It's a quick hit of insight into money, work, and business. Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less.
It's Been a Minute
Has it been a minute since you heard a thought-provoking conversation about culture? Brittany Luse wants to help. Each week, she takes the things everyone's talking about and, in conversation with her favorite creators, tastemakers, and experts, gives you new ways to think about them. Beyond the obvious takes. Because culture doesn't happen by accident.
Life Kit
Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together.
Morning Edition
Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world every weekday.
The NPR Politics Podcast
Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon.
Planet Money
Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the economy – understand the world.
Pop Culture Happy Hour
Get obsessed with us. Four days a week, Pop Culture Happy Hour serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more. Join arts journalists Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Aisha Harris - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture aficionados. The Happy Hour team leaves room at the table for exploring a range of reactions and opinions on every bit of the pop universe. From lowbrow to highbrow to the stuff in between, they take it all with a shot of cheer.
Short Wave
New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength.
State of the World
Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR's State of the World, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday.
StoryCorps
Stories of the human heart. A candid, unscripted conversation between two people about what's really important in life: love, loss, family, friendship. When the world seems out of hand, tune in to StoryCorps and be reminded of the things that matter most.
TED Radio Hour
Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves.
Tiny Desk Concerts
Intimate concerts, recorded live at NPR Music headquarters.
Throughline
Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei.
Trump's Terms
Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the 47th President, focusing on actions and policies that challenge precedent and upend political norms, raising questions about what a President can do — and whether his efforts will benefit the voters who returned him to power.
Up First
NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekday mornings with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story."
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest.
Weekend Edition Saturday
Wrapping up the week's news every Saturday morning.
Weekend Edition Sunday
Interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, and more.
Wild Card with Rachel Martin
There are interview podcasts and then there's Wild Card. Rachel Martin rips up the typical interview script and invites guests to answer questions they've never been asked before about life's biggest questions. Actors, writers and musicians open up about their fears, their joys and how they've built meaning from experience – all with the help of a very special deck of cards. Named a Top 10 Podcast of 2024 by the New York Times.
World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians.