In the last program of 2021, Maine Challenge brings back an interview with Heather Cox Richardson taped before the 2020 election, in which she basically lays out the GOP plan — with then-President Trump at the helm — for subverting the presidential election results. The aftermath of that strategy, the deadly January 6th storming of the U.S. Capitol, is then described in an emotional discussion with two political activists, one Republican and one Democratic, that was videotaped on January 7. Finally, host Betsy Sweet lets viewers know what will be different for Maine Challenge programs in the new year.
The Derry Rundlett Show – Holidays – December 2021
Derry celebrates the holidays with Lesley MacVane and a mutual friend of Brenda Lee.
Maine Challenge – The Future of Work Part 1- 12-13-21
Host Betsy Sweet talks with economist Susan Feiner and labor expert Andy O’Brien about the current situation with work and jobs -- from the perspective of workers. What has changed post- (or mid-) COVID? What are the long-term implications?
Friday PM – Brian Borus
This week on Friday PM we remember Brian Borus with owner Laurence Kelly. Also, from Sun Tiki studios, singer Sparxsea performs two songs.
Portland Rising – Aquafarms
Portland Phoenix Editor Marian McCue talks with Crystal Canney, Executive Director and Spokesperson of Protect Maine's Fishing Heritage, about aquafarming off of Maine's coast.
Friday PM – Ed Crockett
On this episode of Friday PM, we speak with state representative and president of Captain Eli’s soda Ed Crockett about his new memoir ‘The Ghosts Of Walter Crockett. A tale of struggle, and ultimately forgiveness, the book details his tumultuous relationship with his father, a man who battled alcoholism and was homelessness for almost 20 years. We also hear a song and chat with local band The Sidechick Syndicate.