Maine Calling

This is a rebroadcast of an earlier show (original air date March 7, 2019)--no calls will be taken. We discuss what secularism is, whether it's on the rise in Maine and nationwide, and what misconceptions people may have about what those who place themselves in this category believe, or don't.

We check in with the experts on the level of danger from ticks this season, and what to watch for in terms of Lyme and other diseases that can be carried by ticks or other bugs. Michele Walsh Maine State Veterinarian Chuck Lubelczyk , vector ecologist, Maine Medical Center Research Institute (MMCRI) Rob Smith director of MMCRI's vector-borne disease lab

Our panel of personal computing experts join us to discuss changes in the world of technology – from cord-cutting to tablets vs e-readers, iOS vs Android. Jared Maxfield , Owner of Necessary Technology Andrew Rosenstein , Owner of TechPort Janet McKenney , Director of Library Development, Maine State Library

Our two favorite car experts return to share the latest on the future of Tesla, whether now is the right time to trade up, and to answer listener questions about their car, truck, SUV or hybrid. Jamie Page Deaton , automotive editor, U.S. News And World Report John Paul , master mechanic, AAA New England spokesperson Jamie is currently driving a Jeep Gladiator and a Mazda Miata John is currently driving a Kia Niro and has recently tested a Rolls Royce Cullinan and Phantom Electric will be a rude

This is a pre-recorded show, calls will not be taken. For some, artificial intelligence conjures up images of The Terminator or West World. Others see great promise in AI. Our panel discusses what is technologically possible today. They also forecast the potential power of AI in fields such as medicine and education, but also the potential dangers—from promoting biased or false information, to ethical concerns. Recorded live at the Frontier in Brunswick. Eric Chown, professor of computer science

A Yale social scientist makes the case for why he believes humans are evolutionarily wired to be good. We’ll discuss his new book "Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society." (This program is a re-broadcast. It originally aired on 4/25/19).

Our gardening experts return to help with planting, pruning, weeding, whacking and whatever else comes to mind regarding garden care. Pamela Hargest, horticulturalist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Bill Cullina, executive director, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

A study published earlier this year in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) details what doctors nationwide are calling the next drug crisis. From 2005 to 2015, benzodiazepine prescriptions increased 50 percent. We’ll examine the role of benzodiazepines in the treatment of anxiety, pain management, as well as a possible link to the opioid crisis. Dr. Jonathan Fellers, addiction psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry, Maine Medical Center Dr. Leslie Ochs, Associate Professor and

Our panel of veterinarians will discuss the latest news from the world of pet care and answer our listener questions. Deirdre Frey , VMD, Vet At Your Door , P.C. Meghan E. Vaught DVM, DACVECC, Criticalist | ECC Medical Director, Maine Veterinary Medical Center Kate S. Domenico , Veterinarian at Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital in Scarborough

Doing nothing is more than just lazing around. Artist and author Jenny Odell joins us to explain what she means by doing nothing — taking time out of one’s day to engage in an activity without considering whether it’s productive — and why it can be so difficult these days to do it. She’ll also explain how doing nothing can actually be a form of resistance to a world where our value is over determined by our ‘data productivity.’