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Podcast: How much do Mainers hate insurance companies (and other poll results)
Guest Mike Tipping joins Esther on the podcast this week to talk polling results, the Republican Primary race in CD2, health care, housing and Aztec history. Ask a question or leave a comment for a future show at (207) 619-3182. Subscribe to the podcast feed using any podcasting app or subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
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Podcast: Conservative Democrats face progressive challengers in Maine legislative primaries
On the podcast this week, Cate Blackford and Ben Chin are joined by Maine People’s Alliance board member Jim Parakilas to discuss some legislative primaries, MPA’s endorsements, and an important zoning conversation in Portland. 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: Maine’s paid family leave program takes a big step forward
This week on the podcast, Esther and Cate discuss new rules proposed for the implementation of the paid family and medical leave program passed by the legislature last year as well as the fight over funding for South Portland’s Human Rights Commission. They also talk about a sad book and a happier TV show. Ask…
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Podcast: What the clash at the State House means for Maine people
On the podcast this week, Esther, Cate and Ben discuss the last day of the 131st Maine legislature, a disagreement over process with the governor, and what her vetoes mean for some important policies, from investigating rape kits to paying childcare providers. Plus: Ben’s thoughts on the roast of Tom Brady and Cate has to…
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Podcast: Luc Kuanzambi on the Maine immigrant experience and what the media gets wrong
This week on the podcast, Esther Pew interviews Luc Kuanzambi of Portland. An immigrant from the Congo, Kuanzambi is a communications specialist and host of Luc’s 2 Cents Podcast, which highlights immigrants’ experiences and opinions on sociopolitical events. Ask a question or leave a comment for a future show at (207) 619-3182. Subscribe to the…
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Podcast: How to win fights and influence politicians
On the podcast this week, organizing luminary George Goehl sits down to talk with Ben Chin about Fundamentals of Community Organizing, his new treatise, website and podcast on how to bring people together and win structural change. Ask a question or leave a comment for a future show at (207) 619-3182. Subscribe to the podcast…
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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.