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Podcast: Maine’s long-awaited public defenders
This week on the Beacon Podcast, Cate interviews Hillary Knight with the Capital Region Public Defenders Office in Augusta, who clarifies what the right to counsel means for Mainers, some of the realities of meeting the constitutional right to counsel, and some hopeful developments in the state. After a lawsuit in 2022 (which is ongoing)…
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Podcast: Rent relief, abortion access, wind power and student debt relief!
Today on the Beacon Podcast, Ben and Esther discuss updates from the legislative session including the new pilot program for housing subsidies, the outcome of Planned Parenthood’s proposed constitutional amendment regarding protecting access to abortion, and the Sears Island offshore wind proposal. Additionally, the two discuss Pres. Biden’s new plan to help erase or lower…
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Podcast: What it means to be a ‘movement journalist’
This week on the podcast, we bid a fond adieu to longtime Beacon reporter Dan Neumann, who is leaving us for the labor movement. Dan and Ben talk about some of their favorite Beacon stories and when the Beacon’s reporting has really made a difference. They also talk about what’s happening in the last part…
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Podcast: Women, Emily Cain wants you to run for office!
Esther is joined by Emily Cain to talk about her time as a legislator in Maine, her experience as the executive director of Emily’s List, and the climate for women candidates for office today. Ask a question or leave a comment for a future show at (207) 619-3182. Subscribe to the podcast feed using any…
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Podcast: The Lewiston shooting commission’s findings, and what they mean
This week, Beacon reporter Dan Neumann joins Ben and Esther to discuss the results of the independent commission regarding the shooting in Lewiston, specifically the finding that the police force and military could have done more. They talk about gun safety in the state legislature, and what real change might look like. Also, it’s the…
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Podcast: Gender affirming care in Maine, in the face of right-wing hostility
This week, Ben and Esther are joined by the Beacon’s Dan Neumann to talk about gender affirming care in Maine and a bill to protect Maine medical practitioners from prosecution by other states. The bill, LD 227, is at the center of a right-wing misinformation panic that has drawn in local neo-Nazis and resulted in…
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Customer Reviews
Must-Listen Political Briefing
This fun, engaging podcast is essential for anyone with Progressive sympathies who wants to stay up-to-date about Maine politics and social action.
Good stuff
Smart and approachable hosts discussing and analyzing Maine politics with interesting guests. I’m really glad this show exists. We need more of these podcasts that look at local issues in an engaging way.
So Helpful
The focus here is on informing Mainers on state issues, candidates, and upcoming votes. We are lucky to hear from these energetic and caring young activists working for Maine People’s Alliance. They are my rays of hope.