Maine Calling
Summary: Maine Calling is an interactive radio program hosted by MPBN News Director Keith Shortall and Public Affairs Host Jennifer Rooks and produced by Jonathan Smith. Airing live Monday through Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and anytime online, the show brings interesting conversations on a wide variety of topics to the people of Maine.
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- Copyright: 2011 Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Podcasts:
Jim Rier was sworn in as commissioner of the Department of Eduction this past February and arrived to a desk with an overflowing inbox.
Last year, Maine set a record no one really wanted we had more confirmed cases of Lyme disease than ever before.
Just what is "alternative medicine" and what is its relationship to traditional medicine? There are numerous health care practices, products and therapies, which fall outside what is taught at established medical schools or used in conventional medicine. Examples of alternative medicine include homeopathy, naturopathy, chiropractic and energy medicine.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process by which an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body: in vitro. IVF is a major treatment for infertility when other methods of assisted reproductive technology have failed. What, if any, are the risks? What is the latest news on helping those who struggle to get pregnant?
The latest research on helping people to hear or hear better. Learn the latest on our understanding of why we lose our hearing, what we can be done to prevent hearing loss, and how new technologies, including cochlear implants and smart phones, are helping the hearing impaired.
What's the latest in China and how does it affect us here. Learn about the latest economic, educational and cultural issues in China and what impact they have here in our state.
John Steinbeck's debut novel "Of Mice and Men" won praise from critics as a well-written, well-paced mystery with well-developed characters. The main characters, Lennie and George, have become cultural archetypes.
It's the conversation many parents, and their children, dread having: reproduction and sexual education. Learn ways to broach the topic of sex and talk about it.
What you need to know about detecting, preventing and treating a stroke.
With the Memorial Day weekend approaching, experts discuss how to be a better driver, and ask our listeners questions about the rules of the road.
Ten years ago, it was in rough shape but now, it has rebounded. What's different? Hear a discussion of the latest research into salmon aquaculture, find out what consumers should know about farmed salmon and we'll address concerns about sea lice and the impact of aquaculture on the wild salmon population.
A discussion about the just released Maine Food Strategy Report. It details the food choices and buying habits of Mainers, including where they shop, how they define "local" and what influences purchasing decisions. What is the potential for Maine's farmers and fishermen?
Where to birdwatch in Maine and which birds to look for.
An update on some of the recent events in Africa. The latest news on the search for the abducted school girls in Nigeria, the civil war in South Sudan and the crisis in the Central African Republic.
Kevin Raye is a Republican candidate running in Maine's second congressional district. He discusses why he's running, which issues he believes are most important to Mainers and what his priorities will be if elected.