Airs 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Monday through Friday on Maine Public Radio
Rebroadcast each weekday from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Hosted by Jennifer Rooks, Cindy Han, and Keith Shortall
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Mon 1/5 ECONOMIC PREVIEW
We start the new year with a look at the economic challenges and opportunities ahead in Maine. State leaders discuss how businesses are faring, what industries are thriving or declining, the impact of tariffs, the outlook for affordable housing, rising prices and more.
Tue 1/6 POLITICAL PREVIEW
2026 is an election year, and high-profile campaigns will be in the spotlight. Political reporters join us to offer their analysis of the race for governor, U.S. Senate and Maine’s two Congressional seats, as well as other political news in Maine.
Wed 1/7 MAINE MUSIC AND SOUND WAVES
SoundWaves— a new television show debuting on Maine Public Television—shows off the rich diversity of music in Maine. We preview SoundWaves and meet the host, Carolyn Currie, get up to date on popular music being produced by Maine artists right now, and learn about exciting up-and-coming Maine musicians and singer-songwriters.
Thu 1/8 BUCKET LIST
While New Year’s resolutions focus on specific goals for the year ahead, a “bucket list” refers to lifelong dreams or wished-for experiences. We learn how the concept of a bucket list came about, the pros and cons of having a list of aspirations—and get tips on approaching wish lists with a healthy and realistic attitude, at any age.
Fri 1/9 CREATIVITY CHOICE
When you have a good idea, do you act on it? For many people, it's hard to turn creativity into action. Yale researcher Zorana Ivcevic's recent book, The Creativity Choice, focuses on the science behind turning ideas into reality. She'll be joined by Jake Ryan, educator and founder of the Open Bench Project in Portland to talk about creativity – nurturing and growing one’s instincts and abilities, overcoming fears and creative blocks, and allowing oneself to be innovative.
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Maine Calling is a daily, live call-in radio program devoted to civilized conversations about almost anything – from politics and poetry to education and climate change, literature, and so much more. And every day, you the audience are invited to join the conversation with your phone calls, emails, social media posts, and voice messages in the Maine Public App. |
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