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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.

  • In a new biography, journalist Doug Rooks makes the case that former governor Ken Curtis was Maine's most significant governor
  • What to make of election results, and what is still to be determined
  • Researchers have uncovered historic information about the presence and identities of enslaved people in Maine, and about abolitionist activity
  • For the annual statewide reading program ReadME, Maine authors discuss their work and offer book recommendations
  • Medical experts discuss outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola, as well as other infectious diseases and public health concerns
  • What defines the youngest generation, and how will they shape our future?
  • What to know about limiting exposure to ticks, and about Lyme and other diseases
  • Impact of strokes on the body and mind, and what to know about prevention, symptoms, treatment and support
  • What different Asian American groups are represented in Maine, what challenges do they face, and how do they contribute to the state?
  • How life changes in middle age can cause a shift in sense of self, and how to adapt
  • Guided outdoor trips and tours are popular among locals and tourists alike—and help boost Maine's economy
  • We listen back to author Alan Taylor discussing Maine's role in the American Revolution—and learn about Maine Historical Society's exhibit "Pathway to Freedom"