Maine Policy Matters Podcast
1) S8E1 The Evolving Role of Maine’s Libraries: Funding, Freedom, and Community
In this episode, library leaders from across Maine share how their roles reflect the modern mission of public libraries and why these institutions remain vital to their communities. Listeners will lea...Show More
2) S7E3 Food Equity in Education: Where Maine Stands and Where It’s Headed
In this episode, we interview Shannon Coffin, Lynne Holland, Lisa Morin, and Amanda Levesque on food insecurity in Maine’s higher and lower education systems. This episode is part 2 of our series on f...Show More
3) S7E2 Feeding Maine: The Fight Against Hunger in Urban and Rural Communities
In this episode, we interview Heather Paquette, Kelly Sirimoglu, and Justin Strasburger on the prevalence of food insecurity in Maine. Resources https://www.gsfb.org/2025-2030-strategic-plan/ https://...Show More
4) S7E1 Climate Resilience in Maine: Protecting Communities and Infrastructure
On this episode, we feature a special host, Nicole Leblanc, who is a writer for our podcast. This episode focuses on climate resilience, Maine's efforts toward clean energy and transportation, and Mai...Show More
5) S6E3 Harm Reduction: Compassionate Solutions to Maine’s Opioid Epidemic
In this episode, we interview Gordon Smith, Alex Rezk, Dr. Rachel Solotaroff, and Glenn Gordon on the opioid epidemic in Maine. Resources: https://knowyouroptions.me/ https://mainedrugdata.org/ Dona...Show More
6) S6E2 Behind the Ballot: Voting Integrity in Maine with Shenna Bellows
In this episode, we interview Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on election processes, election security, the importance of local municipal elections, and semi-open primaries. This episode explo...Show More
7) S6E1 Maine Broadband Access Part 2: Digital Equity, Attitudes, and Access
This episode is part 2 of a two-part series on the status of broadband in Maine, with today’s topic focusing on digital equity, attitudes, and access. As we discussed in part one, Maine is uniquely si...Show More
8) S5E8 Maine Broadband Access Part 1: History and Infrastructure
In this episode, we discuss broadband's history and infrastructure in Maine with Heather Johnson, Nick Battista, Clara McCool, and Andrew Butcher. Heather Johnson is the Commissioner of the Maine Depa...Show More
9) S5E7 A Conversation on Maine’s Working Waterfront: Responding to Changing Times
On this episode, Bill Zoellick, Monique Coombs, and Jeremy Garielson join us for a panel discussion on Maine’s working waterfront. The panelists discuss the waterfront’s economic and cultural signific...Show More
S5E7 A Conversation on Maine’s Working Waterfront: Responding to Changing Times
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10) S5E6 The Maine Difference: Championing the Humanities in a Rural State
On this episode, Samaa Abdurraqib and Mollie Cashwell join us for a panel discussion on the importance of the humanities in Maine. The panelists discuss community care, technology's impacts on the hum...Show More