 Friday March 1, 2013
12:30 pm: Humankind
How a broad consensus of scientists gradually concluded that human activity is a major factor in global warming is examined by Willliam Moomaw, Tufts University environmental policy expert and a leading contributor to the UN’s Nobel Prize-winning climate panel.
1:00 pm: Commonwealth Club of California
John Mackey, CEO, Co-founder, Whole Foods Market; Co-author, Conscious Capitalism speaks about “A Whole-istic Approach to Capitalism” Mackey discusses the transformative business movement wherein value rests on something more than just finances, he says it’s about the emotional, ecological and even spiritual purposes of business
Monday March 4, 2013
12:30 pm: Speaking in Maine
Speaking in Maine takes us next to Camden and the recent Camden Conference. The keynote speaker is Robin Wright author, analyst, and joint fellow at U.S. Institute of Peace and Woodrow Wilson International Center. Her topic is “What to Expect in the Wake of the Arab Uprisings?”
Tuesday March 5, 2013
12:00 pm: Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
Should Maine Legalize Marijuana?
1:00 pm: Commonwealth Club of California
Former President Jimmy Carter, Founder of the The Carter Center; and Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
Wednesday March 6, 2013
12:00 Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
What's Happening at Maine Restaurants?
1:00 pm: It’s Your World
Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, professor, and author discusses the issues at the forefront of the political debate in the US; the state of the economy, inequality in the US and expectations for Obama's second term. Reich is currently Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley.
Thursday March 7, 2013
12:00 pm: Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
The state of non-profits in Maine
1:00 pm: Speaking in Maine
Speaking in Maine takes us next to Camden and the recent Camden Conference. The Speaker is Larry Pope, former Ambassador to Chad, Political Advisor to General Anthony Zinni in Central Command, and Charge d’Affaires in Tripoli, Libya. His talk is entitled: U.S. Policies and Prospects in a Turbulent Middle East
Friday March 8, 2013
12:30 pm: Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks
This week on Maine Watch: problem gambling. The state is holding it first ever conference on prevention and treatment of problem gambling this week. How prevalent is it and what are the signs? Plus, we’ll discuss the impact of the federal sequestration on Maine with economist Charlie Colgan. And we learn why one prominent archaeologist believes the Red Paint People of Maine may have hunted swordfish for sport thousands of years ago.
1:00 pm: Climate One
Living a Low Carbon Lifestyle
A look at “green myths” and choices that are good for the wallet and the climate. Including auto owners who have dumped the pump and gone electric, and the psychology and economics that are motivating some Americans to move to cleaner power.
Monday March 11, 2013
12:30 pm: Living Planet
1:00 pm: Speaking in Maine
Speaking in Maine takes us to Camden for the 26th annual Camden Conference, for a talk on "Egypt and the New Islamic Politics". The speaker is Marc Lynch, a professor, author and the Director of the Institute for Middle East Studies at George Washington University. Lynch will discuss the role of Egypt in the Arab Uprising and its future role.
Tuesday March 12, 2013
12:00 pm: Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
What Does it Mean to be an Artist?
1:00 pm: Commonwealth Club of California
Film Director Rob Reiner talks about Marriage Equality, Political Activism, and Life in Hollywood.
Wednesday March 13, 2013
12:00 Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
Cars
1:00 pm: It’s Your World
General Keith Alexander, head of the United States Cyber Command and the National Security Agency/Central Security Service. While online life has improved many aspects of public life, it has also opened up a entirely new realm of possibilities for those wishing to do the US harm. Drawing on his education and military career, General Alexander discusses cyber security challenges facing the US in the modern era.
Thursday March 14, 2013
12:00 pm: Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
“Waking up French”
1:00 pm: Speaking in Maine
Speaking in Maine takes us to Camden for the 26th annual Camden Conference for a talk on "Nuclear Issues and US-Iran Relations". The speaker is Seyed Hossein Mousavian, a research scholar at the Program on Science and Global Security. He is the former head of the Foreign Relations Committee of Iran's National Security Council and the former Iranian ambassador to Germany. Mousavian will discuss Iran's views on and plans surrounding nuclear weapons, and how they affect global relations.
Friday March 15, 2013
12:30 pm: Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks
1:00 pm: Speaking in Maine
Speaking in Maine takes us to Camden for the 26th annual Camden Conference for a panel discussion on "The Middle East: What's Next?". This panel discussion and Q&A session brings together policy makers, authors, and diplomats to discuss the current state of affairs in the Middle East, and what the future might bring. .
Monday March 18, 2013
12:30 pm: Living Planet
1:00 pm: Ideas from the CBC
The End of Growth
Economist Jeff Rubin and environmentalist David Suzuki might seem an unlikely pairing. But they've been touring Canada together, talking about the natural limits to growth from their very different perspectives. This program listens in as they try to convince a Calgary audience that we've already exceeded the capacity of the planet.
Tuesday March 19, 2013
12:00 pm: Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
Age Discrimination
1:00 pm: Commonwealth Club of California
Dick Costolo, the CEO of Twitter.
Wednesday March 20, 2013
12:00 Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
Maine Woods
1:00 pm: America Abroad
A Decade at War: Afghanistan, Iraq & Counterinsurgency
After a decade of war, the soldiers are home from Iraq and they are coming home from Afghanistan, as many ponder and debate the important lessons from these wars. Consensus has hardly been reached on the effectiveness of the war-fighting doctrine known as “counterinsurgency.”
Thursday March 21, 2013
12:00 pm: Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
Seaweed
1:00 pm: Intelligence Squared (f3/19)
An Oxford style debate on the following motion: Does America need a strong dollar?
Friday March 22, 2013
12:30 pm: Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks
This week on Maine Watch, throwing out the idea of punishment and rewards for kids with behavioral problems. A treatment model that's been successful in Maine's juvenile correctional facilities is now being implemented in a dozen Maine schools. And the non-profit behind the movement is now based in Maine. We'll find out why it works. And, we'll learn about a web site designed to make every Maine citizen a watchdog.
1:00 pm: Speaking in Maine
Speaking in Maine takes us next to Northport for a meeting of the Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations. The speaker is Larry Wilkerson, the former Chief of Staff of Secretary of State Colin Powell and former associate Director of the State Department’s Policy Planning Staff. His talk is entitled “Does It Really Matter Who Is President?”
Monday March 25, 2013
12:30 pm: TBA
1:00 pm: Speaking in Maine
Speaking in Maine takes us next to Waterville and Colby College for an address entitled "Beyond the Vote: Scholars Explore the 2012 Election". This panel discussion brings together four professors from Maine and Massachusetts to discuss what the political, financial and demographic elements of the 2012 election mean for our country and future elections.
Tuesday March 26, 2013
12:00 pm: Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
Tax Tips
1:00 pm: City Arts and Lectures
Former Vice President Al Gore
A devoted environmentalist and co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, Al Gore spends the majority of his time as chairman of The Climate Reality Project, a non-profit focused on solutions to the climate crisis. His new book is, "The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change."
Wednesday March 27, 2013
12:00 Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
Wired Maine
1:00 pm: It’s Your World
Russ Feingold, former US Senator for Wisconsin and member of the Foreign Relations and Intelligence Committees, discusses the security threats the US faces today, and why he believes the US has not responded to them adequately.
Thursday March 28, 2013
12:00 pm: Midday
12:15 pm: Maine Calling
Senator Angus King
1:00 pm: Climate One
Climate and Political Science
A discussion of the science behind the national debate on climate disruption.
Friday March 29, 2013
12:30 pm: Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks
1:00 pm: Speaking in Maine
Speaking in Maine takes us next to Bates College in Lewiston for a talk by Ai-jen Poo, Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. The talk is titled “Organizing at the Speed of Love: Securing the Rights of Those Who Care for Loved Ones”. |