Maine Calling

Of the iconic shellfish harvested in Maine, lobsters get the most attention, but bivalves--mussels, clams and oysters--also play a significant role in our state's economy. From climate change to pollutants, what are the primary challenges that affect these industries? What new approaches are bringing opportunities for healthy bivalve harvests? Guests: Kohl Kanwit , Public Health Bureau director, shellfish sanitation and management, with the Maine Department of Marine Resources Bridie McGreavy ,

A Super Thursday special program We listen back to selected excerpts of some favorite Maine Calling shows from recent months.

On the eve of the Winter Olympics, we discuss the latest news from the world of sports. Topics to be discussed may include the Nassar sentencing, the Super Bowl outcome, the baseball Hall of Fame nominees, why pickleball may be the sport of the future, and whether checkers is a sport. Guests: Glenn Jordan , staff writer for the Portland Press Herald Karen Given , senior producer for “Only A Game”

As the Winter Olympics open this week in Pyeong Chang, we discuss the latest news out of South and North Korea. How are relations between the two, and with the U.S.? How real is the nuclear threat? Guests: Bradley Babson , distinguished lecturer in the Department of Government and Legal Affairs at Bowdoin College, and consultant on Asian affairs Rebecca Gibbons , visiting assistant professor of government at Bowdoin College

All over Maine, old buildings have found new uses thanks to concerted historic preservation efforts. We'll learn about some of the successful projects, from renovated mills to rehabilitated old schools, and how historic preservation contributes to Maine's economy--and the well-being of communities. Guests: Julie Larry, Director of Advocacy for Greater Portland Landmarks; she's also an architectural historian Kirk Mohney , Director of the Maine State Historic Preservation Commission

How does classical music stay relevant in today's world? And will it continue to find new audiences, especially for contemporary compositions? We'll hear from a current American composer, a singer and a music educator about the resonance of classical music today. Maine Public's own Robin Rilette will also add her perspective to the conversation. Guests: Robert Kyr , composer, whose work "The Cloud of Unknowing" will be performed by the Oratorio Chorale in Maine this weekend Estelí Gomez , Grammy

Real estate is Maine's number two driver of GDP (behind only healthcare). Maine has one of the highest home ownership rates in the nation. But many of those homes are energy-inefficient, very old, and expensive to maintain. Plus, there is still a shortage of real estate agents in our area. What does this mean about Maine's transformation in the next 10 or 20 years? Guests: Paul Peck , board president of MEREDA, real estate developer, attorney Erin Cooperrider , Development Director with

Our panel of editorial page editors discuss which stories made the Maine headlines in January and why. Guests: Greg Kesich , editorial page editor for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Ben Bragdon , editorial page editor for the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel Susan Young , editorial page editor for the Bangor Daily News

Governor LePage joins us to discuss his legislative priorities for his final year in office. Guest: Paul LePage is serving his final year as governor of Maine.

More than 40 million Americans have kidney disease. In Maine, more than 180,000 people have the disease. We’ll discuss the different types of kidney disease, treatment options and their cost, and what’s on the horizon for helping those with the disease. Guests: Dr. James Wasserman , Medical Director of Southern Maine Dialysis Facility Genevieve Morgan , author and editor who is dealing with kidney disease. Paul Conway , President of the American Association of Kidney Patients