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Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm on MPBN Radio

Maine Calling is an interactive radio program hosted by MPBN News Director Keith Shortall and produced by Jonathan Smith. Airing live Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:00 pm and anytime online, the show brings interesting conversations on a wide variety of topics to the people of Maine.  MPBN listeners are strongly encouraged to participate in the program. Email talk@mpbn.net), tweet @mainecalling, post a message on Facebook www.Facebook.com/MaineCalling or call when the show is live:

1-800-399-3566

 

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Upcoming Call-In Programs
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Entrepreanuerism and Jobs
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Thursday, June 20 at 12:15 pm

How entrepreneurism can help people find work.

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Archived Call-In Programs
The Computer Guys
Tech Talk
June 19, 2013

Answers to all of your computer questions - be they Mac, PC or tablet.

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(43:45)

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Maine Politics
Maine Statehouse
June 18, 2013

The latest on news out of the legislature in Augusta and a look ahead to the governor's race.

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(43:52)

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Craft Beer in Maine
Maine Beer
June 13, 2013

On the eve of THE Festival - an event CNN called one of the 7 'don't miss U.S. beer fests,' we learn about Maine craft beers/trends.

 

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Maine Legislature Update
State House
June 12, 2013

What is happening in Augusta with the budget negotiations? What's left to be done this legislative term?

 

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(43:22)

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Bees and Honey
bees
June 11, 2013

The important role bees play in Maine and the increase in beekeeping in our state.

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(43:42)

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Archeaology in Maine
Archeaological site
June 6. 2013

What do we know about people who used to live in Maine, a long time ago? Two archaeologists will discuss with us the past twelve-thousand years... and some of the archaeological work going on today.

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(43:28)

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Hips to Heels - Good Leg Health
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June 5, 2013

You use them every day but just how well do you take care of your legs? The importance of leg health and how to keep your legs in great shape.

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Changing Maine's Tax Code
Maine State Seal
June 4, 2013

Is it time to reform how we're taxed in Maine? Three of the 'gang of eleven' legislators who have proposed a sweeping overhaul to the state's tax plan will discuss the bipartisan plan to change taxation in our state.

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(43:42)

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Tar Sands Pipeline
Portland Pipeline
May 30, 2013

The debate over transporting oil from Canada's tar sands through Maine.

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(44:35)

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Bicycling in Maine
Bikers
May 29, 2013

The best trails and gear as well as buying advice and tips for tuning up your bike for the summer riding season were discussed.

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(43:40)

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Ocean Wind Power
Ocean Wind Power
May 28, 2013

The latest on the big project spearheaded by the University of Maine to create a wind farm in the Gulf of Maine.

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(43:36)

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Fighting Hunger in Maine
food pantry
May 23, 2013

What's being done to address hunger in Maine?

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(46:02)

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Senator Olympia Snowe
Olympia Snowe
May 22, 2013

The former Senator from Maine discussed her new book "Fighting for Common Ground - How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress." She joins us from a studio in Washington, DC.

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(43:46)

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Alzheimer's Disease
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May 21, 2013

The latest on diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease.

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(43:44)

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What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
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May 16, 2013

Another in our 'What Does It Mean" series - this time exploring what it means to be kind.

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(43:41)

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Gardening Tips
Gardening
May 15, 2013

Spring is here and so is the planting season. Learn what to plant and how to get it to grow. The Northern New England Home, Garden, Flower Show is May 17 - 19.

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(43:30)

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What Good Is Philosophy?
Philosopher
May 14, 2013

Does philosophy help one make tough decisions in life or lead to a career asking 'do you want fries with that?'

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(43:33)

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Can Women Have It All?
Can Women have it all?
May 9, 2013

Women are trying to balance work and family life. Can they? Is it possible?

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(43:38)

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Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter
May 8, 2013

The acclaimed singer, songwriter, novelist joined us in our studio.

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(44:17)

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Women and International Journalism
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May 7, 2013

The challenges and opportunities facing women who are journalists in other countries.

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(43:44)

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Addressing Hearing Loss
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May 2, 2013

One out of seven Mainers has difficulty hearing. A panel of experts discussed the detecting, preventing and treating of hearing loss.

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(42:22)

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Buy Local
Buy Local
May 1, 2013

Why buying local should mean more than going to your neighborhood farmer's market.

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(43:21)

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Sequestration
Sequestration
April 30, 2013

How is the Federal Sequestration affecting the economy and the citizens of Maine?

 

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(43:40)

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Nutrition
nutrition
April 25, 2013

Good nutrition and does eating organic make a difference? Two doctors discussed health, wellness and eating right.

 

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(42:15)

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Autism
Autism awareness
April 24, 2013

April is Autism Awareness Month - A look at the latest treatment research, medications and other therapies--plus services for those with autism.

 

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(43:22)

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