WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives

Producer/Host: Meaghan LaSala This week, A People’s Almanac features American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and their act of protest against racial injustice at the 1968 summer Olympics. Its also the birthday of Quaker abolitionist, John Woolman.

Producer/Host: Jim Campbell Program Topic: Social Protest, Social Change & the Role of Art Key Discussion Points: a) Role of art in society b) Role of artist as citizen c) Ability of social protest art to be shown in galleries and museums Guests: A) Robert Shetterly, artist B) Alan, Magee, artist C ) Martha Piskuskas, moderator Call In Program: no

Producer/Host: R.W. Estela Engineer: Allison Watters

Host: Adam Lacher, Director, Communications and Community Engagement for United Way of Eastern Maine . Guest: Liz Mullis, LSW program director for Good Samaritian Agency’s Single Parent Program. Issue: Youth Development, Single Teen Mothers, Child Care, Teen Pregnancy About: United Way of Eastern Maine Presents is a weekly radio program featuring the the voices of Maine community organizations from Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington, Hancock and Waldo counties. More info at: www.unitedwayem.org

Producer/Host: Sarah O’Malley Microbiome Part 5: Bacterial Decomposers

Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Community concerns and opportunities Program Topic: Maine Sea Coast Mission and Musings on the Future of Downeast Maine Key Discussion Points: 1. What is Maine Sea Coast Mission— thumbnail sketch of history and current mission 2. What was your path and what attracted you about Maine Sea Coast Mission? 3. What are the core programs and activities of Maine Sea Coast Mission Outreach to Islands—health and ministry, role of the Sunbeam Youth development – EdGE Meeting immediate needs 4. How is this work staffed and funded? 5. This is philanthropic work… what resonates with donors? 6. What did your experience in Western Maine… similarities and differences to what you are finding here? 7. Robin Alden’s TED talk (Pre-Recorded 13 minutes) 8. What inspires you about that talk, and how have you made use of Robin’s vision in your own work? 9. Robin describes well the fisheries side, and how they are engaging fishermen… what else needs to happen for this vision to be realized? How might others (people, organizations) 10. work on these opportunities and concerns 11. Share contact information and a favorite story which speaks to the spirit of the people you are finding through your work with Maine Sea Coast Mission Guests by name and affiliation: Scott Planting, Maine Sea Coast Mission, Bar Harbor Robin Alden, Penobscot East Fisheries Resource Center, Stonington Call In Program: Yes

Producer/Host: Jim Bahoosh “Thinking Accessible”

Producer/Host: Amy Browne Issue: Envronmental and Social Justice News Program Topic: UM Professor Robert Glover on Immigration, part 2, at the University of Maine’s Socialist & Marxist Studies lecture series (Part 1 aired on the News Report on 10/10/12). Recorded by John Greenman Key Discussion Points: a) immigration b) academic theories on the topic c) democracy Call In Program: no

Host: Ellie O’Leary Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Maine writers and their work Key Discussion Points: a) writing about the outdoor life b) hunting c) poetry and essay from nature d) Bangor Book Fest: www.BangorBookFest.org e) The Belfast Poetry Festival: www.belfastpoetry.org Guests: A) Robin Follette, www.RobinFollette.com B) Elizabeth Garber, ElizabethGarberpoetry.com Call In Program: No

Producer/Host: Jim Campbell Passwords: we all have them but who else knows them? If the answer if no one, it could make big problems for our heirs once we head for the next world. And in this world, it could soon be much more difficult to loan or sell copyrighted objects which we’ve bought and paid for if the Supreme Court upholds a lower court decision on the first sale doctrine. Here’s why…

Producer/Host: Amy Browne Contributing Producer: Meaghan LaSala Audio Recorded by: John Greenman Issue: Alternative, independent local news Program Topics: Segment 1: Mainers join international protest against U.S. drone strikes, Segment 2: UM Professor Robert Glover on Immigration

Producer/Host: Amy Browne Topic: Searsport Planning Board deems LPG tank application “complete”, plans for public hearings Audio recorded at the 10/8/12 Searsport Planning Board meeting, including board members and members of the public who spoke (Steve Hinchman and Kim Tucker, attorneys with “Thanks But No Tank” and Islesboro Islands Trust)

Hosts:m joyce/a sprague Engineer: Joel Mann Issue: Program Name:boattalk Program Topic:all kinds of boatstuff Key Discussion Points (list at least 3): a what are pinkies b)boat storage c)moving cargo by sail d alternatives to power lines on the ocean bottom e uss albacore Guests: Call In Program: yes

Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger “Counting All Votes”

Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters Engineer: Joel Mann Issue: Participatory Democracy Program Topic: Political Advertising and Its Effect on Voters and Elections Key Discussion Points: a) How important is political advertising in helping people learn about candidates? b) How does political advertising work and why is it worth the many millions of dollars being spent on it. c) Is it good for democracy? d) What can citizens do? Guests by name and affiliation: A) Richard R. Lau, Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University, http://fas-polisci.rutgers.edu/lau/. B) Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication and Director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania, http://www.asc.upenn.edu/faculty/Faculty-Bio.aspx?id=129. Call In Program: No