Pachios on the News – Doug Rooks – June 2026
On this episode of Pachios on the News, Harold discusses the life of Maine Governor Ken Curtis and how healthy democracies rely on compromise and bipartisanship with author and independent journalist Doug Rooks
World Affairs Council of Maine – Democracy and the Future of US Policy – May 2026
What role should democracy play in American foreign policy—and how do we balance values with interests in an era of great power competition? Ambassador Derek Mitchell brings more than three decades of experience navigating these questions across government, diplomacy, and the nonprofit sector. As the first U.S. Ambassador to Burma in 22 years during its political opening, and later as president of the National Democratic Institute, he has seen firsthand the promises and limits of democratic engagement. Join us for a capstone conversation on one of the most enduring debates in American foreign policy.
Pachios on the News – Tony Payne – May 2026
On this episode of Pachios on the News, Harold discusses the very pertinent issues of the 2026 Midterms, the accelerated rise in inflation, and the appeal of progressive candidate Graham Platner against Susan Collins with Tony Payne, Former GOP Executive Director for Maine.
Pachios on the News – Admiral Gregory Johnson – April 2026
On this latest episode of Pachios on the News, Harold meets with retired US Navy Admiral Gregory G. Johnson to discuss the tactics involved in the current attack on Iran by the Department of Defense and the history of US and foreign warfare.
Pachios on the News – Allen Wells – March 2026
On this latest episode of Pachios on the News, Harold discusses the historical significance of immigration, how we've culturally responded to it, and what the outlook on immigration policy seems to be with Allen Wells, Bowdoin Professor of History Emeritus.