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Maine Calling is a live, call-in radio program offering enlightening and engaging conversations on a wide range of topics.

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Recent Guests

Brian Quinn
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Una Wack
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Episode: Veterinary Advice
Aaron Britt
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Episode: Local News
Elias Saie
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Episode: Local News
JW Oliver
Editor of the Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell Anchor
Episode: Local News
Dan McLeod
President of the Maine Press Association and executive editor of the Bangor Daily News
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Episode: Local News
Lisa De Sisto
Senior advisor for the Press Forward Maine Initiative
Maine Community Foundation
Episode: Local News
Joe Easton
Executive director for the Maine Independent News Collaborative and director of development for the Bangor Daily News
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Episode: Local News
Judith Meyer
Editor of Monitor Local (Maine Monitor initiative)
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Host

Jennifer Rooks
Host of Maine Calling; Maine Public Radio

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Super Maine Radio Show

    I listen to a lot of radio. This is my favorite radio show. Jennifer is fantastic, fun, smart and spot on with the topics important to real Mainers. Great work! Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jan L. C.
    United Statesa year ago
  • ditch radio format for podcast

    I usually enjoy the show as a way to stay in touch with ME or just to enjoy the topics that aren’t about ME.

    My issue with the show is that it’s formatted for the radio. They rush to include as many callers as possible but then cut them off abruptly destroying the chemistry of the call in. The show would be much better as a podcast, which is much more modern and its formatting.

    The host is overly eager to re-explain guests, comments. It comes across its very domineering and it’s very difficult ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    hello-hello
    United States2 years ago
  • Great information

    Very interesting stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMS32205
    United States3 years ago
  • Very informative

    Great informative podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gr8ful1975
    United States3 years ago
  • Maine Calling is Well Done

    Always topics of current interest. Jennifer Rooks has a special gift as moderator keeping the discussion moving and redirecting the discussion when callers and speakers wander off topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    David in Msine
    United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the host's clear questions and ability to move discussions forward.
Some listeners feel the live call-in format can rush conversations and prefer a podcasted, more paced version.
Guests and topics are described as informative and locally relevant, with strong engagement from experts and community voices.
A few critics find certain episodes polarizing or overly argumentative, depending on the topic and caller mix.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Personal Finance
Q: What are your penny-pinching tips and how can listeners apply them without compromising safety or essential needs?
Michelle shares practical ideas and cautions that while people save through small, everyday actions, safety and long-term planning should not be sacrificed, and suggests balancing frugality with sensible spending and regular review of finances.
Mysteries & Questions about Humans
Q: Why do we walk on two legs when many animals move more quickly on four?
Experts discussed various theories, including freeing the hands and regulating body temperature, noting that fossil records show early markers for bipedalism around seven million years ago.
Birthright Citizenship
Q: What would be the practical implications if birthright citizenship were changed?
They described potential bureaucratic hurdles, the risk of statelessness for some individuals, effects on families, and broader impacts on immigration policy and the American civic identity, emphasizing the unworkability and profound consequences of altering long-standing constitutional principles.
Birthright Citizenship
Q: Could birthright citizenship be changed retroactively or by executive order?
The guests explained that while the Trump administration argued for a different interpretation, the retroactivity question was debated, and both guests suggested retroactive application would be problematic and would require a constitutional change rather than executive action.
Birthright Citizenship
Q: What were the core legal foundations of birthright citizenship as discussed by the guests?
Amy Howe and Carol Garvin described birthright citizenship as rooted in the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, reinforced by Wong Kim Ark and subsequent laws; they highlighted that the longstanding practice and precedent treat birth on U.S. soil as conferring citizenship, with limited, historically recognized exceptions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maine Calling

What is Maine Calling about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Maine Calling covers a broad slate of timely, community-focused topics through a live call-in format, with recurring emphasis on public policy, health, education, and local culture. Recent episodes explore infectious diseases, immigration and policy, Irish history, children's literature, beverage innovation, housing and wages, women's history, brain injury, time perception, organ donation, and Time/Time-related health topics. The show often features expert guests (doctors, researchers, policymakers, authors, and industry practitioners) alongside informed hosts and engaged listeners, creating lively discussions that blend factual information with personal stories. It's likely to attract listeners who want practical insights, local context, a... more

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Maine Calling launched 12 years ago and published 89 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Maine Calling include:

1. Brian Quinn
2. Una Wack
3. Aaron Britt
4. Elias Saie
5. JW Oliver
6. Dan McLeod
7. Lisa De Sisto
8. Joe Easton

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