Maine Calling

Diseases carried by ticks are of increasing concern, with the Powassan virus surfacing as a new threat. Ticks are already prevalent this season. What should people watch for, and can they protect themselves from vector-borne diseases? Guests: Chuck Lubelczyk , vector ecologist, Maine Medical Center Research Institute Robert Smith , internist with Intermed and infectious disease specialist with Maine Medical Center's Lyme and Vector-Borne Disease Lab

We discuss the latest news out of Augusta as the current legislative session churns on. Guests: Garrett Mason, R-Lisbon Falls, State Senate Majority leader Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, House Majority Leader

Although the gender pay gap has narrowed over the years, it’s still significant – women earn 79 cents for every dollar earned by men in the U.S. The American Association of University Women is focusing this year’s Maine convention on this issue. We’ll discuss why the pay gap persists, and how employees and employers can work to improve women’s pay. Guests: Barbara Babkirk , Heart At Work Associates, Career Counseling and Outplacement Services Sarah Whitfield , Assistant Director for Careers in

Maine Public's High School Quiz Show premieres on April 27th, kicking off the show's inaugural 2017 season. Nearly 30 schools from across Maine took the qualifying test and the top eight scoring schools battle it out this spring on Maine Public Television. The champion team will take home a $1000 prize for their school’s Project Graduation. We'll hear the behind-the-scenes story of the new show—how it was created, what the competition is like, and how the quiz show promotes an emphasis on

David McCullough is the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award. His joins us to discuss his new book (out 4/18/17) The American Spirt: Who We Are and What We Stand For . Guest: David McCullough , author of numerous books, including The Wright Brothers, The Greater Journey, 1776, John Adams , and Truman .

As Maine’s agriculture and food sector expands, farmers and small business owners are facing practical challenges, including lack of access to capital and legal services. We’ll look at new creative solutions designed to help this sector grow and remain sustainable for years to come. Guests: Sam May , Co-Founder, Maine Harvest Credit Project Amanda Beal , President and CEO, Maine Farmland Trust Phelps Turner , Staff Lawyer, Conservation Law Foundation and Coordinator, Legal Food Hub

Recent incidents across the country have called attention to a longtime problem of anti-Semitism, including here in Maine. What is the historical context for anti-Semitism, and how is the current political and societal climate contributing to it? We'll hear how local Jewish communities react to anti-Semitism-- and what actions can help promote better understanding Guests: Rabbi Erica Asch , Temple Beth El, Augusta Ellie Miller , executive director, Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine

Maine Calling is live from Bowdoin College, Smith Auditorium, 1-2 pm. The general public is welcome to come join the audience. From the peaks of Katahdin to the coastal shores, Maine offers a unique platform for studying and surveying almost all aspects of climate change. We'll hear from experts on how a changing environment has affected the state, and what steps can be taken to mitigate the impacts of a warming climate. Guests: Dave Carlon , associate professor of biology and director of the

In partnership with AARP, we learn about the latest scams targeting the elderly and how best to stay safe in a world adrift in scammers operating the real and virtual worlds. (from USM's Hannaford Hall) Click here to watch a live stream of today's show. Guests: Janet Mills , Maine’s Attorney General Frank Abagnale , Identity Theft Expert. Between the ages of 16 and 21, he successfully posed as an airline pilot, an attorney, a doctor, and cashed millions in fraudulent checks. In case you didn't

Best-selling author Anita Shreve’s new novel, The Stars are Fire , is based in part on the 1947 Great Fires of Maine which raged from Bar Harbor to Kittery. Joining the conversation will be an expert on the 1947 fire from the Maine Historical Society. Guests: Anita Shreve , acclaimed author of 16 previous novels, including Rescue, A Change in Altitude; Testimony; The Pilot's Wife , which was a selection of Oprah's Book Club; and The Weight of Water. William David Barry , Maine author and