In light of the epidemic of gun violence at a massive all time high, we cover the national March For Our Lives protest here in Portland. Additionally, we cover Stella Crawford and Eban Harrison who lead a "walkout" protest from their Cape Elizabeth High School, landing on the steps of Susan Collins' office in Portland. Hear from 17 year old Stella, and 18 year old Eban, as they share their reasons and passion for safety from semi-automatic gunfire.
Maine Challenge – Semi-Open Primaries Revisited – June 7 2022
This week's show is a sort of hybrid re-release of a previous show on "Open Primaries".(which is very timely this week into next) It has a new introduction from Betsy, and it has a new coat of paint sporting the new look of our MC 30 minute shows.
Maine Challenge – Legislative Barriers – May 20 2022
In this episode, Betsy examines how legislative representation in Maine is awkwardly skewed to work only for those in "comfortable" income classes. Betsy speaks with 4 people coming from different angles to assess and develop solutions to create a balanced and true "citizen legislature".
Maine Challenge – 130th Legislative Session – Apr 25 2022
Betsy Sweet had an opportunity to speak about the issues and laws that made positive traction in the State of Maine's 130th legislative session(early 2022) on our Maine Challenge Livestream.
Maine Challenge – Amending Maine Constitution – Apr 11 2022
The Climate Crisis continues - and yet we are not seeing fast or fundamental action. This week we talk with four activists who are trying to change that with the Pine Tree Amendment which would guarantee a constitutional right to a clean environment as the basis for all policies in Maine. Tune in as it winds its way through the Maine Legislature.