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 12/2 – VIDEO GAMES
It used to be easy to define what counts as a video game – they were often found in the back of the pizza place or at an arcade and you put a quarter in to play Asteroids or Ms. Pac-Man. Today, video games run the gamut from brain teasers you play on your phone, like Wordle, to extended games, like Minecraft, involving complex problem solving. We’ll explore the new world of video games and their role in the mainstream culture.
Tue 12/3 – STORM IMPACTS: RECOVERY AND PREP
Last winter, three historic storms slammed Maine. First, in December, torrential rain flooded towns and washed-out roads in Western Maine. Then, in January, two back-to-back storms hammered coastal communities, tearing away infrastructure and damaging dunes. We'll find out how well communities are recovering. And we'll discuss what the lessons from these storms mean for future disaster preparedness.
Wed 12/4 – MADE-IN-MAINE GIFT GUIDE (rebroadcast)
We listen back to our annual Made-in-Maine Gift Guide extravaganza. We heard from craftspeople, authors, artists, shopkeepers, and others who shared gift ideas. And we received suggestions from our listeners about favorite wares, services, treats, destinations and other unique, made-in-Maine gifts. (Original broadcast Nov. 8, 2024)
Thu 12/5 – HEALTH INSURANCE: SIGN-UP & OPTIONS
December 15th is the deadline for Mainers to get ACA marketplace health care coverage in place for January 1, 2025. Our panel answers questions about what’s new in health insurance options and what to consider regarding different health care plans, rules and costs.
Fri 12/6 – BEST & OVERLOOKED BOOKS OF 2024
Grab a pad and pen and get ready to add to your reading list—or your gift list! Our panelists will highlight some of their favorite novels, nonfiction, children’s books, and other good reads. Which books did you enjoy this year? Which do you plan on reading? Any classics or old favorites to recommend?
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Excerpts of three past programs: archaeology with Milo Rossi; Northern Lights; the lives and homes of famous Maine writers of the past -
Journalists collaborate on covering the Lewiston tragedy and the missed opportunities before and after the shooting -
The importance of winter outdoor recreation to Maine's economy and culture—and what to do outside this season, from sports to festivals -
Recommendations for great books to read or give to others, from novels to non-fiction to children's books -
What to know about signing up for health care coverage before the January deadlines—and how to compare options in the Maine marketplace
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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 VoxPop messages. |
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