Beacon Podcast

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News and information for the people of Maine

  1. FEB 6

    How language can mobilize people to fight fascism with Anat Shenker-Osorio

    On the podcast, Senior Organizing Director Esther Pew interviews Anat Shenker-Osorio, a linguistics and cognition expert, about how movements can more effectively mobilize folks to fight against fascism. Anat explains why simply debunking lies isn’t enough — and why replacing false narratives with truthful, values-driven stories is essential to activating people. She emphasizes the power… The post How language can mobilize people to fight fascism with Anat Shenker-Osorio first appeared on Maine Beacon.

  2. JAN 15

    ICE’s unpopularity, taxing the rich and MLK with Sen. Mike Tipping

    For the first podcast of the new year, Esther is joined by former podcast host Sen. Mike Tipping to preview the legislative session and talk about some priorities, including health care access, taxing the richest Mainers more fairly, and combating ICE’s terrifying tactics closer to home. They also talk about what’s been happening in Minnesota… The post ICE’s unpopularity, taxing the rich and MLK with Sen. Mike Tipping first appeared on Maine Beacon.

    32 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    Podcast: Graham Platner on building a movement larger than his U.S. Senate campaign

    Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner joins our host Cate Blackford this week on the podcast to chat about why he’s jumping into politics and what a true populist agenda looks like to him. Platner shares how his campaign defies the status quo with movement-driven organizing and economic justice at the center. Platner also explains… The post Podcast: Graham Platner on building a movement larger than his U.S. Senate campaign first appeared on Maine Beacon.

    46 min

  4. 11/08/2025

    Podcast: What Maine’s Election Day says about the future

    This week on the podcast, Cate and Channa break down Maine’s big Election Day results — from voters rejecting a restrictive voter suppression law to passing new gun safety measures and a $19 minimum wage in Portland. The two discuss Democratic wins across the country, the strength of grassroots organizing, and voters’ desire for bold… The post Podcast: What Maine’s Election Day says about the future first appeared on Maine Beacon.

    30 min

  5. 10/31/2025

    Podcast: Absentee voting, gun safety and why mutual aid isn’t enough

    Election Day is just around the corner, and Esther and Ben are back to remind Mainers to protect absentee voting by casting a “no” vote on Question 1. On the other statewide referendum, Question 2, they are voting “yes” to make it easier for law enforcement to remove firearms from people who pose a danger… The post Podcast: Absentee voting, gun safety and why mutual aid isn’t enough first appeared on Maine Beacon.

    29 min

  6. 10/24/2025

    Podcast: Federal shutdown, SNAP concerns and Graham Platner make headlines

    This week on the podcast, Cate and Ben break down how the federal shutdown is hitting Maine — from potential SNAP cuts to thousands of state workers facing layoffs — and how a tax conformity issue could leave a $245 million hole in the state budget. They also dig into the latest political shakeups, including… The post Podcast: Federal shutdown, SNAP concerns and Graham Platner make headlines first appeared on Maine Beacon.

    39 min

  7. 10/21/2025

    Podcast: Shenna Bellows draws on rural Maine roots in campaign for governor

    Maine Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Shenna Bellows joins our host Esther to talk about her vision for a more transparent, community-driven government. She shares ideas for tackling Maine’s toughest challenges — from housing to healthcare — and lays out her plans for universal healthcare, fair taxation, and stronger support for tribal sovereignty. “No… The post Podcast: Shenna Bellows draws on rural Maine roots in campaign for governor first appeared on Maine Beacon.

    29 min

  8. 10/10/2025

    Podcast: A voter guide to Maine’s 2025 statewide referendums

    This week on the podcast, we are breaking down the two statewide referendum questions on every Mainer’s ballot. Our hosts, Esther and Ben, explain why voters should vote no on Question 1, as it would make it harder for Mainers to vote by adding numerous restrictions to absentee voting.   On the flip side, they are… The post Podcast: A voter guide to Maine’s 2025 statewide referendums first appeared on Maine Beacon.

    29 min
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News and information for the people of Maine

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  • Creator
    Beacon
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2020 Beacon
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