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What Heather McGhee says we lose when communities are divided
Jun 19, 2026
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Who holds politicians accountable? Bellows and Platner point to grassroots organizing
Jun 5, 2026
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Maine voters head into high-profile primaries
May 22, 2026
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What it would take to build a truly universal child care system
May 8, 2026
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From hospitals to classrooms, Maine unions push for change
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/19/26 |  What Heather McGhee says we lose when communities are divided | This week on the podcast, we’re bringing you a special broadcast. Beacon host Cate Blackford sat down with author and advocate Heather McGhee as part of the Authors Guild Foundation’s Pascal Hall Author Series for a conversation about McGhee’s book The Sum of Us and what it can teach us about building solidarity in a… The post What Heather McGhee says we lose when communities are divided first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 |  Who holds politicians accountable? Bellows and Platner point to grassroots organizing | This week on the podcast, we are sharing the full recording of gubernatorial candidate Shenna Bellows and U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner at a town hall in Old Town hosted by the Maine People’s Alliance (of which Beacon is a project) on May 3, 2026. The two share more on their policy platforms and backgrounds,… The post Who holds politicians accountable? Bellows and Platner point to grassroots organizing first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 |  Maine voters head into high-profile primaries | This week on the podcast, Cate is joined by guest host and legislative strategist Gus Dunn-Hindle to break down the latest in Maine politics and local organizing, from Sanford’s new mobile home park rent cap ordinance to growing rent stabilization efforts across the state. They also discuss MPA’s member-led endorsement process, key endorsed candidates, and… The post Maine voters head into high-profile primaries first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 |  What it would take to build a truly universal child care system | This week on the podcast Esther is joined by Andrea Paluso, Director of The Child Care for Every Family Network, and Charlotte Jacobs, community organizer and former program director of a childcare center. They share how both their experience as experts in the field and as parents has shaped their worldview on why free universal child care is crucial — and how we can… The post What it would take to build a truly universal child care system first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  From hospitals to classrooms, Maine unions push for change | This week on the podcast, Esther is joined by union members and leaders from across Maine for a conversation about why organizing still matters and why more workers are getting involved. Jessie Hargrove, Maine Education Association president; Matthew McDonald, Maine Medical Center nurse and member of the Maine State Nurses Association; and Ally Loukas, pre-K… The post From hospitals to classrooms, Maine unions push for change first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 4/10/26 |  What’s at stake with Trump’s war rhetoric and the Maine state budget✨ | politicswar rhetoric+3 | — | Maine Beacon | Maine | Trumpwar crimes+4 | — | — | |
| 3/27/26 |  The cost of staying: Maine mobile home park residents pushed to the brink as rent spikes✨ | housing crisismobile home parks+3 | Juliette St. AmandMarieke Giasson | Maine Beacon | Maine | Maineout-of-state investors+3 | — | — | |
| 3/20/26 |  How Janet Mills’ old-school ad attack missed the mark✨ | politicsadvertising+3 | — | U.S. SenateMaine Beacon | PortlandSouth Portland | Janet MillsGraham Platner+4 | — | — | |
| 2/27/26 |  Nirav Shah on public health, housing and the race for governor✨ | public healthpolitics+3 | Dr. Nirav Shah | the Maine CDCMaine Beacon | Maine | Maine governorMaine CDC+3 | — | — | |
| 2/17/26 |  Why business is political and what to look out for in Maine’s budget hearings✨ | politicsbusiness+3 | Beth Weisberger | Gneiss SpiceICE+1 | MaineBethel | ICEMaine+3 | — | — | |
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| 2/6/26 |  How language can mobilize people to fight fascism with Anat Shenker-Osorio✨ | languagemobilization+3 | Anat Shenker-Osorio | Maine Beacon | — | mobilizefight fascism+3 | — | — | |
| 1/15/26 |  ICE’s unpopularity, taxing the rich and MLK with Sen. Mike Tipping✨ | legislationhealth care+3 | Sen. Mike Tipping | ICEMLK+1 | Minnesota | health care accesstaxing the richest Mainers+3 | — | 32m 09s | |
| 12/12/25 |  Podcast: Graham Platner on building a movement larger than his U.S. Senate campaign✨ | politicspopulism+3 | Graham Platner | U.S. SenateMaine Beacon | — | U.S. Senate campaignmovement-driven organizing+3 | — | 46m 29s | |
| 11/8/25 | Podcast: What Maine’s Election Day says about the future✨ | electionsvoter rights+3 | — | Maine Beacon | MainePortland | voter suppression lawgun safety measures+3 | — | 30m 18s | |
| 10/31/25 |  Podcast: Absentee voting, gun safety and why mutual aid isn’t enough✨ | absentee votinggun safety+3 | — | Maine Beacon | — | Question 1Question 2+3 | — | 29m 02s | |
| 10/24/25 |  Podcast: Federal shutdown, SNAP concerns and Graham Platner make headlines | This week on the podcast, Cate and Ben break down how the federal shutdown is hitting Maine — from potential SNAP cuts to thousands of state workers facing layoffs — and how a tax conformity issue could leave a $245 million hole in the state budget. They also dig into the latest political shakeups, including… The post Podcast: Federal shutdown, SNAP concerns and Graham Platner make headlines first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 10/21/25 |  Podcast: Shenna Bellows draws on rural Maine roots in campaign for governor | Maine Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Shenna Bellows joins our host Esther to talk about her vision for a more transparent, community-driven government. She shares ideas for tackling Maine’s toughest challenges — from housing to healthcare — and lays out her plans for universal healthcare, fair taxation, and stronger support for tribal sovereignty. “No… The post Podcast: Shenna Bellows draws on rural Maine roots in campaign for governor first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 10/10/25 |  Podcast: A voter guide to Maine’s 2025 statewide referendums | This week on the podcast, we are breaking down the two statewide referendum questions on every Mainer’s ballot. Our hosts, Esther and Ben, explain why voters should vote no on Question 1, as it would make it harder for Mainers to vote by adding numerous restrictions to absentee voting. On the flip side, they are… The post Podcast: A voter guide to Maine’s 2025 statewide referendums first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 10/3/25 |  Podcast: Angus King III brings a business mindset to the governor’s race | Gubernatorial candidate Angus King III shares why he is pivoting from business to politics in our latest podcast episode. The founder and former president of Peaks Renewables chats with our host Cate Blackford on how he plans to solve some of the biggest problems Mainers are facing today, such as the cost of living, housing… The post Podcast: Angus King III brings a business mindset to the governor’s race first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 9/19/25 |  Podcast: Hannah Pingree stresses urgency on housing, climate in run for Maine governor | This week on the podcast, gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree discusses her political journey, starting from her early involvement in Maine’s small communities and her recruitment to the state legislature. The former Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives tells our host Ben Chin about her efforts on the Kids Safe Products Act, marriage equality, healthcare… The post Podcast: Hannah Pingree stresses urgency on housing, climate in run for Maine governor first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 9/12/25 |  Podcast: Mills should be pressuring Collins, not praising her | In an off-kilter move for someone who is reportedly gearing up to challenge Sen. Susan Collins for her seat, Governor Janet Mills on Monday offered universal praise for Collins’ actions in office. “She’s in a tough position,” said Mills. “I appreciate everything she is doing.” Collins, who has long been personally friendly with Mills, said… The post Podcast: Mills should be pressuring Collins, not praising her first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 8/29/25 |  Podcast: Rafael Macias challenges Maine Democrats to deliver | This week on the podcast, Ben Chin sits down with Rep. Rafael Macias (D-Topsham), a retired naval officer and first-time legislator. Rafael reflects on the past session including a landmark bill ensuring farmworkers receive minimum wage, the hurdles of budget negotiations, and frustrations with the lack of progressive action despite a Democratic majority. Rafael also… The post Podcast: Rafael Macias challenges Maine Democrats to deliver first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 8/15/25 |  Podcast: Marshall Ganz on the problems of modern organizing | This week on the podcast, we are revisiting Ben’s conversation with grassroots organizing expert Marshall Ganz for a special encore episode. The two discussed how to strengthen organizing skills, effectively build a movement, and create lasting change. Ganz is a senior lecturer in leadership, organization and civil society at Harvard University and the author of… The post Podcast: Marshall Ganz on the problems of modern organizing first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 8/8/25 |  Podcast: The battles over health insurance and voting rights in Maine | This week on the podcast, Ben, Cate and Channa dig into Sen. Susan Collins’ latest string of controversial votes — from confirming far-right conspiracy theorist Joe Kent and former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, to approving funding for a $1 billion jet for Trump on the back of taxpayers. Also, health insurance rates are proposed… The post Podcast: The battles over health insurance and voting rights in Maine first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
| 8/1/25 |  Podcast: How Sen. candidate Jordan Wood would take on Collins and big money | This week on the podcast, Cate and Ben interview Jordan Wood — a Democrat who is looking to unseat Sen. Susan Collins. Before running for the U.S. Senate, Wood served as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Katie Porter, where he supported her work taking on Wall Street banks and financial interests. He also previously served… The post Podcast: How Sen. candidate Jordan Wood would take on Collins and big money first appeared on Maine Beacon. | — | ||||||
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