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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.

  • The growing start-up culture in Maine, and how entrepreneurship is fostered
  • Highlight of upcoming shows and events, from music to dance to theater and more
  • Author Monica Wood discusses her new book and what she's working on
  • Two avid anglers discuss their books about fly fishing and why it's good for the soul
  • Longtime NPR journalist Peter Breslow discusses his career and shares stories from his new memoir
  • We highlight excerpts from three recent favorite shows
  • Some of the most notable and interesting state and federal court cases in Maine history
  • How 3D printing works, and the many applications of this technology—especially for the new huge University of Maine 3D printer
  • How conservationists are working to bring back the almost-extinct American Chestnut tree, and what that teaches about protecting other tree species
  • Answers to your questions about college options and decisions, including what to do about the problems with FAFSA
  • Answers to your questions about college options and decisions, including what to do about the problems with FAFSA
  • What was or was not accomplished during the recent legislative session