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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.

  • How are Maine restaurants faring, what challenges do they face? And how restaurants play a role in social connection
  • Authors discuss the intersection of writing and climate change, and how small climate actions can make a difference
  • A young authors and others from Maine's Ukrainian community describe their experiences, challenges and ties to Ukraine
  • U.S. Rep. Golden joins us to discuss the latest national and global news, including in Washington, D.C., Ukraine and Gaza
  • What it takes to make Maine's abundant outdoor recreation opportunities accessible to people of all abilities
  • What to know about recent shark sighting off Maine's coast, and about the different species of sharks and what research and conservation is underway
  • In his new book, author Tim Queeney makes the case for the vital role that rope has played in civilization over the ages
  • PBS NewsHour's Nick Schifrin discusses his career as a foreign correspondents and the role of empathy in his storytelling
  • Community Land Trusts, or housing trusts, are working all over the state to create affordable housing. How do they work?
  • What to do with family keepsakes and heirlooms, and best ways to preserve items of historic value
  • We celebrate fair season by learning about the history of Maine's agricultural fairs and what they offer across the state
  • Excerpts from popular Maine Calling shows from the past few months