From Oxford, Ryan and guest Elaine talk about Elaine's connection to Ireland, the proper pronunciation of St. Patty's, the terrifying "wooden spoon", and work/life balance in Scandinavian countries compared to the U.S. and U.K. before listening to interviews with the Mayor of Portland, Ethan Strimling, and the first female Governor of Maine, Janet Mills.

*Special thanks to the King's Hall Fund for a generous grant. Associate Producer: Mike Layer.

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From Oxford, Ryan and guest Mako talk about Mako's hometown of Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, her mother's historic election as the first black female mayor in Southern Africa, and the right to vote as they listen to interviews with Max, the Dartmouth College Dem president in Hanover, and talk about nomadic life in North Conway.

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From Oxford, Ryan and guest Ioan discuss Brexit, the differences between American and British culture, and how weekly PMQs (Prime Minister Questions) hold British leaders accountable. They also hear interviews from Vermont locals: seniors in Winooski, the founder of Seventh Generation in Burlington, and the first transgender gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist in Fairlee.

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From Oxford, Ryan and guest Maria discuss Maria's hometown of Mexico City, why Americans give off an impression of entitlement, and listen to interviews with the mayor of Gambier and a bartender in East Cleveland, Ohio.

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