Maine Calling

Our own Sara Willis joins us to share some of her favorite music discoveries of the year. We’ll also hear from Rich Tozier about some of his favorite jazz ‘re-discoveries’ of the year. Guest: Sara Willis is the host of Maine Public’s “ In Tune .” Rich Tozier is the host of Maine Public's " Jazz Tonight ."

We get a preview of what’s in store for Maine skiers and ski resorts this season—and beyond. Guests: Greg Sweetser , Executive Director, Ski Maine Association Darcy Lambert , Director of Communications, Sunday River Resort Matt Polstein , owner of New England Outdoor Center on Millinocket Lake

Organ donation may seem like a somewhat mysterious process, yet can be a significant help to those in need of vital organs or tissue--and can save lives. We demystify the steps to organ and tissue donation. What happens after you check off the "organ donor" box when getting your driver's license? Guests: Dr. Juan Palma , transplant surgeon and director of the living kidney donation program, Maine Medical Center Alexandra K. Glazier, President and Chief Executive Officer, New England Donor

We speak with veterinarians about the latest treatments and health options for our four-legged furry friends. Guests: Dr. Oonagh Wack , veterinarian with Falmouth Veterinary Hospital Dr. Ginger Browne Johnson , veterinarian with Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center of Cape Elizabeth Dr. Dawn Davis , Cape Veterinary Clinic in South Portland

With the Federal Communications Commission set to vote on a measure that would change how the internet is regulated (or not regulated), our panel discusses just what is ‘net neutrality’ and why changes to the current open-access Internet platform could change the way you access your favorite websites. Guests: Mohammad T. Irfan , Assistant Professor of Digital and Computational Studies and Computer Science at Bowdoin College Michael Socolow , Associate Professor in Department of Communication and

A look at the maker movement in Maine: New maker spaces are gaining in popularity, more people are finding satisfaction - and profit - in creating things with their hands, and young people are learning about how think like a 'maker,’ which includes independent inventors, designers and tinkerers. Guests: Megan Frazer Blakemore , author, maker, educator, school librarian Jake Ryan , founder and director of the Open Bench Project in Portland Devon Kelley-Yurdin , outreach and education director for

With news of cuts to the State Department and diplomatic posts going unfilled, we speak with former diplomats about the role of the State Department in the world today and what reforms may – and may not – be necessary. Guests: Larry Pope , former Ambassador to Chad, Political Advisor to General Anthony Zinni in Central Command, and Charge d’Affaires in Tripoli, Libya, in the aftermath of the Benghazi attack. He retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2000 after 31 years of service. Pamela White

We speak with Bates College sociology professor Francesco Duina about his new book, Broke and Patriotic , and why the poor don’t rise up and demand more from their government. Guest: Francesco Duina is professor of sociology at Bates College. He is the author of several books, including Winning: Reflections on an American Obsession .

It's on e of our listeners’ favorite shows: a review of books that made (or should have made) the best-seller lists of 2017. Guests: Joshua Bodwell, Executive Director of the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance Elizabeth Pohl, Director of the Lithgow Public Library Ari Gersen, owner of Longfellow Books

While sexual harassment continues to make headlines, with allegations of misconduct bringing down dozens of men in power in the past few months, the problems are neither new, nor will they go away. Why does sexual harassment happen, and what can be done on an individual basis or as a culture? Guests: Rebecca Webber , attorney with Skelton, Taintor & Abbott, based in Auburn Pat Peard , chair of Bernstein Shur’s Education Practice Group; she's a former history teacher and she practices in all