Maine Calling

There are 87 licensed cheesemakers in Maine, and likely more to come, thanks to growing demand for Maine-made cheese. Most local cheese comes from small farms that raise their own goats or cows—or get dairy from neighboring farms. We’ll learn how cheesemakers are contributing to our state's brand and economy.

What happens after a person is released from prison in Maine? Are there services and support available? How does someone transition back into society? We hear from those who have made the transition, or are in the process of making it, and learn about the challenges they have faced--and what they feel is most needed.

Call Me American is Abdi Nor Iftin's memoir about fleeing war-torn Somalia. While living under Islamic extremism, he escaped through American movies and music, using them as a tool to learn English. Befriending reporters to learn the language, Abdi ended up filing stories for NPR in secret and dreaming of a life in the U.S. Eventually, through a stroke of incredible luck, he gained entrance to America through the Diversity Visa Lottery. He is now a proud and legal resident of Maine, on the path

Our gardening experts return to share planting and early season pruning tips as well as to answer listener questions and concerns.

Two top-ranking legislative leaders join us to discuss the work still left to be done and the prospects for compromise.

We speak with acclaimed biographer Patricia O’Toole about her new book and why the life and times of Wilson are particularly relevant in today’s world. (O’Toole is a Maine author – she lives in Camden.) Guest: Patricia O’Toole is the author of five books, including When Trumpets Call: Theodore Roosevelt after the White House , and The Five of Hearts: An Intimate Portrait of Henry Adams and His Friends , which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the

Maine is the place to be in the summertime. We'll learn about all of the events, festivals, recreational activities, tours, trails, getaways and quirky things to do in the region during the summer season.

The practice of eating bugs is quite common around the world, but still elicits skepticism — or disgust — here in our country. Yet most of us eat insects without realizing it. We’ll learn about why adding insects to our diet could be good for our health, and the health of our planet.

How does connecting with nature help children’s learning, development and well-being? And is ‘nature deficit disorder’ a problem among young people in Maine?

When education funds are scarce, often the first thing to go is arts education. We’ll discuss how well the arts are, or aren’t, represented in Maine schools and innovative ways to introduce art, music, theater and other art forms to students.