Beacon Podcast

On the Beacon podcast this week, Esther, Cate, Ben and Mike discuss the fate of voting rights legislation in Washington, new campaign finance reports in Maine and the latest pandemic public policy. Plus: Reflections on MLK Day and an Olympic bobsled update. Ask a question or leave a comment for a future show at (207)…

This week on the Beacon podcast, Cate, Esther, Ben and Mike discuss the special election result in Gorham, the omicron surge and the re-opening of the Maine legislature. Also: An interview with MPA leader Dan Sayre on political involvement. Plus: Climate change, canvassing, calendars, cyborgs and Colorado. Ask a question or leave a comment for…

On the Beacon podcast this week, Esther, Cate, Ben and Mike discuss the state of the pandemic, the omicron variant, how it impacted each of their holiday breaks and what policy options are being considered in Maine (and Portland) as the COVID-19 emergency enters its third year. Also: The short legislative session began this week…

This week on the Beacon Podcast, Cate and Mike discuss the most-read pieces on Beacon from the previous year and the public testimony before the Maine Paid Family Leave Commission. You can still share your own experiences with the commission. They also play a round of “So You Think You Know Maine.” Ask a question…

In this municipally-focused podcast episode, Esther, Cate, Ben and Mike discuss the inauguration of Deqa Dhalac in South Portland, a new report from a state commission on housing and zoning and the politicization of local school board races. Plus: updates on paid family medical leave and Weird Al Yankovic. Ask a question or leave a…

Prices are increasing. Where, why and are wages keeping up? Cate, Esther, Ben and Mike discuss inflation on the Beacon podcast this week, along with a conversation about how the state should use its budget surplus and what else is in store for the legislative session starting in January. Plus: Reviews of both Squid Game…

This week on the Beacon Podcast, Cate, Esther and Mike discuss the new short film Bounty, featuring Indigenous Mainers reading and reacting to the official proclamation of the government bounty

This week on the Beacon Podcast, Cate Blackford, Esther Pew, Ben Chin and Mike Tipping discuss the latest on the federal infrastructure packages and the next steps for Build Back

Esther, Cate and Mike discuss the results of Questions 1, 2 and 3, the Augusta special election and local races across the state. Also: An interview with volunteer advocate Roxy

This week on the Beacon podcast, Cate discusses the first meeting of Maine’s Commission To Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program later this week and how folks