Maine Calling

Our guests discuss the events of November - from Trump's victory to the Maine ballot measures and which winter blockbusters are worth waiting in line for (Go see ‘Arrival’ right now!) Guests: Greg Kesich, Editorial Page Editor, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Nicola Chin, Founder of Up With Community, which helps organizations and social enterprises turn their visions into meaningful, measurable, and lasting change. She is also a Senior Director for Institutional Diversity and Equity

The Director of the University of Maine Climate Change Institute and leading glaciologist Paul Mayewski joins us with the very latest research findings from the Arctic, his insights about the pace and impact of climate change, and the tragic death of Maine climate science researcher Gordon Hamilton. Guest: Paul Mayewski is an explorer, glaciologist, climate scientist and director of the Climate Change Institute at University of Maine.

We hear from experts on the state of manufacturing in Maine. We'll learn where there are opportunities for expansion, and what's needed to build a better manufacturing climate in the state. Guests: Lisa Martin, Executive Director Manufacturers Association of Maine John Dorrer, Workforce Training Consultant and former Acting Commissioner with the Maine Department of Labor

Optimism is more than just being cheerful -- it is an attitude that the best possible outcome will occur in any given situation. Researchers look at the role of optimism in our personal health, wellbeing and relationships -- and in how our society functions. Guests: Michael F. Scheier, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University Rebecca Kane, Visit Coordinator in the Admissions Office at Thomas College. She is a Waterville native. Rev. Kenneth Lewis, senior pastor of the Green

Thanksgiving marks the busiest travel day of the year. We’ll hear from Jamie and John on safe driving tips, preparing for winter driving, and get the news on the latest and great vehicles coming out of Detroit, Asia and Europe. Guests: Jamie Page Deaton, Automotive Editor for U.S. News & World Report John Paul, Master Mechanic and Senior Manager, Public Affairs, AAA Northeast

With Black Friday just a few days away, we get advice on high tech shopping – from tablets and laptops to printers and routers. Guests: Jarrod Maxfield, owner of Necessary Technology Andrew Rosenstein, Founder of Techport Janet McKenney, Director of Library Development, Maine State Library

This is one of our – and our listeners' – favorite programs. It’s time to start thinking about great and unique Made in Maine gifts to give this holiday season. Guests: Alex Steed, Founding Partner at the content firm Knack Factory. Laura Serino, Contributor to Down East magazine Jenn Thompson, ambassador for Portland Buy Local

This is one of our – and our listeners' – favorite programs. It’s time to start thinking about great and unique Made in Maine gifts to give this holiday season. Guests: Alex Steed, Founding Partner at the content firm Knack Factory. Laura Serino, Contributor to Down East magazine Jenn Thompson, ambassador for Portland Buy Local Click here to see our 5th Annual Maine Calling 'Made in Maine' Gift Guide.

Drones are sure to be big-ticket items this holiday season. We’ll get answers to your questions about buying a drone, flying one, and which regulations you should pay attention to. We'll also discuss why some people think drones should be kept out of certain public spaces. Guests: Mike Bosse: Chair of Construction Practice Group at Bernstein Shur and team lead for the Drone Law Team. He received his JD from the University of Maine. Jason Levasseur: Bernstein Shur’s IT Training Specialist and a

Tips on signing up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. We will also discuss what might happen to Obamacare under a Trump administration. Guests: Ashley McCarthy, lead navigator with the WMCA consortium Emily Brostek, Consumers for Affordable Health Care Joanne Rawlings-Sekunda, director of Maine Insurance Bureau's Consumer Health Care unit Julie Rovner, Robin Toner Distinguished Fellow with Kaiser Health News. Before joining KHN, she spent 16 years as health policy correspondent for NPR