Maine Calling
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday-Friday; Rebroadcast 7-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
Maine Calling is a live, call-in radio program that offers interesting, enlightening and entertaining conversations on all things important to Mainers. It's your venue for engaging with elected officials, scholars, authors and people from all walks of life.
Participate by emailing talk@mainepublic.org, calling 1-800-399-3566 or tweeting @mainecalling.
Maine Calling — where you are always part of the conversation.
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Latest Episodes
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We discuss what various nonconforming gender categories mean, such as gender fluidity, and we learn about the issues and challenges around not fitting into traditional definitions of male and female. -
Automotive experts offers advice on the latest cars, trucks, SUVs and electric vehicles, from new EV choices to the pandemic's effects on vehicle supply and demand.
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The pandemic has prompted people to seek out Maine as their new home. We'll learn why, and what their experiences are living here.
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In spite of the commonly held belief that slavery had little to do with Maine and New England, research reveals that Maine had a significant role in the slave trade.
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We learn how museums in Maine have fared during the pandemic, and what visitors can expect to see and do this summer.
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More people decluttering and donating goods during the pandemic leads to problems for thrift stores and other recipients.
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We discuss what the First Amendment means and its relevance to current news and issues.
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Our panel of medical experts answer your questions about the latest Covid-19 news and research, from vaccinations to the loosened public health restrictions.
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From freelancers to entrepreneurs, gig workers in Maine work independently, especially due to effects of the pandemic.
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We discuss what is being done to address unemployment and labor shortages in Maine.
