Maine Calling

The Senior Arctic Officials Meeting of the Arctic Council takes plans on October 4-6 in Portland. We’ll learn what the council does and why an organization concerned with the Arctic is holding a high-level meeting in Maine. Guests: Rafe Pomerance, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and chairman of Arctic 21, a coalition of nongovernmental organizations concerned with climate change in the region Dr. Adrianna Muir, the Deputy Senior Arctic Official at the U.S. Department of State for the

Jennifer Rooks leads a conversation on the news of the past month. Some of the topics we'll discuss include: the race for the White House, international affairs from Syria to the plight of refugees, local items of interest – including the mural of Governor LePage in Portland, and cultural happenings, including the new Bruce Springsteen memoir and the Emmy awards. Guests: Mary Pols, Feature writer at Portland Press Herald, not entirely reformed movie/book critic, author of Accidentally on Purpose

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the more common and disabling mental disorders, and it often first appears in childhood. The disorder has a significant effect on family and others involved with the person with OCD. An estimated 3,000 Mainers have some form of OCD. We'll learn what it is and how it's treated. Guests: Dr. Jim Claiborne, a psychologist with over 30 years experience and who specializes in treating OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and related problems. Dr. Katherine Ryan,

The definition of free speech and freedom of expression continues to be at the center of discussion -- whether it relates to the Presidential campaign, college campuses or Gov. LePage. What is considered hate speech and what is considered politically correct? What about microaggressions and trigger warnings? Is our ability to accept freedom of expression changing? Or are racist attitudes getting a free pass under the name of free speech? Guests: Zach Heiden, legal director, ACLU of Maine Dmitry

Reaction and analysis after the first Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, held at Hofstra University in New York. Guests: Jeanne Cummings, Wall Street Journal Ronald J. Schmidt, Jr., Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Southern Maine Karen Frink Wolf, partner and trial lawyer at Verrill Dana law firm; former Policy Debater and former high school debate coach; she helped guide the Falmouth High School debate team to 4 state championships and was named

Building evidence shows that early childhood education is vital to laying a strong foundation for the next generation. How is Maine providing for ECE? We'll discuss lack of funding and access to childcare, new approaches in early childhood education, and the increased role that educators have to play in today's society. Guests: Ed Cervone, executive director, Educate Maine Rita Furlow, Senior Policy Analyst, Maine Children's Alliance (from Augusta studio) Kate Brockett, teacher, RSU 1 in Bath

Community Health Centers across the state offer basic health care to people regardless of their income or insurance coverage. How are they able to provide these services, and can they continue to do so? Guests: Vanessa Santarelli, CEO of Maine Primary Care Association Martin Sabol, HCH Coordinator, Nasson Health Care Renee Fay-LeBlanc, Greater Portland Health Center

“Do you want to allow the possession and use of marijuana under state law by persons who are at least 21 years of age, and allow the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, testing, and sale of marijuana and marijuana products subject to state regulation, taxation and local ordinance?” Both sides in the debate over Ballot Question 1 join us in our Lewiston studio for the first of 5 Ballot Question debates (to be taped for later showing on Maine Public Television). Guests: Representing the Yes on

What's new at the Maine Public Broadcasting Network? Hear about the latest changes - including a surprise or two - from President and CEO, Mark Vogelzang. Guest: Maine Public President and CEO Mark Vogelzang

Mainers have a long history of being civically engaged. We'll learn what's being done to keep voters going to the polls and look at voting trends in the state. Guests will include Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap (from Augusta studio) and Jill Ward, President of the Maine League of Women Voters. Guests: Matt Dunlap, Maine Secretary of State Jill Ward, President of the Maine League of Women Voters James P. Melcher, Ph. D., Professor, Political Science and Pre-Law Adviser, University of Maine