Maine Calling
Maine Calling is an interactive radio program hosted by Jennifer Rooks, Cindy Han and Keith Shortall, broadcasting live from 11am-noon Monday through Friday and rebroadcast at 7pm Monday through Friday. Every weekday, the program digs into topics and issues with listeners across the state in a statewide conversation.
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The history and back stories of Maine's oldest structures, in communities from Kittery to Machias
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How cornhole is played, where to get involved in Maine, and why it's the most popular sport in America
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What people, places, events and objects best represent Maine? We brainstorm ideas to be included in the Maine Atlas, part of Maine's Semiquincentennial celebration
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How comedians learn to be funny, where to go to see the new generation of comic talent in Maine, and whether there's a Maine brand of humor
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What options do rural students have after high school, and how can they overcome obstacles to meeting their goals?
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What is needed for people in Maine to have better access to public transit—especially for those without a vehicle or living in rural areas?
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Summer is nesting season—learn what species to look for and where to view them, as well as what to know about bird conservation
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Buildling and maintaining trails for a variety of uses in Maine, and what's in store for trails systems across the state
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For Juneteenth, we rebroadcast our earlier program about the complicated history of abolition in Maine
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As the popular PBS program Antiques Roadshow films in Maine, we re-air our earlier conversation with the executive producer and an appraiser about how it all works
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We learn about the life and work of artist Joseph Fiore, whose paintings were influenced by his time in Maine—and about a film and exhibit honoring his legacy
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Former state and federal CDC leader Dr. Shah addresses the question: "Are we ready for the next pandemic?"