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Mon 9/22 PROTESTS & CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE
From the Boston Tea Party to the Civil Rights movement to the recent No Kings protests, Americans have taken to the streets to demonstrate for their beliefs. We discuss the history of these protests, when they have been effective and how that's measured—and the impacts of civil disobedience or violence in achieving goals.
Tue 9/23 VACCINES & OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES
There’s a lot of confusion about federal vaccine policy changes. Who can receive which vaccines? and What will be covered? Governor Mills recently issued a standing order to make Covid vaccines available to Maine residents, but when will they be broadly available? And where? We address the latest on getting vaccinated and other public health concerns.
Wed 9/24 DISABILITY & THE ARTS
Many people with disabilities enjoy expressing themselves through music, dance, painting, comedy and other art forms—and excel at them. Others participate in the arts. We’ll hear from artists with disabilities and learn about arts programs in Maine that emphasize inclusiveness. This show is part of our series "Ready & Able: Living with a Disability in Maine."
Thu 9/25 HOMELESSNESS UPDATE
How is Maine doing at addressing homelessness? New housing options are helping, but what else needs to be done? We’ll discuss the root causes for homelessness in Maine and efforts to target them. This show is tied to the film "Building Hope," which airs on Maine Public Television Sept 25-28. It is also part of our series "The Cost of Living: Maine's Housing Shortage."
Fri 9/26 HUMANOID ROBOTS
Back in the day, the word "robot" conjured up the image of a metal person. Then, over the past couple of decades, non-human-looking robotic devices have become prevalent, from manufacturing to vacuum cleaners. Now, robots that seem human are back in the limelight. Not only have technological advances made humanoid robots more of a reality, but they’ve also permeated popular culture. Why are we so fascinated with robots that are like us—and how close are they to being human?
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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 -
We examine some of the significant protests and demonstrations in America over the decades and whether they achieved their goals -
We rebroadcast our earlier show about the special quality of light that Maine is known for -
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 -
A posthumous collection of David McCullough's essays explore the importance of learning lessons from history
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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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