Pachios on the news

Harold Pachios sits down with Senator Angus King for a frank, in-depth conversation about his vote to end the recent government shutdown. King explains the pressures behind the decision, the impact on Maine residents, and the stakes for healthcare, SNAP benefits, and...

On this upcoming episode of Pachios on the News, Harold will discuss the politics surrounding the current Palestinian genocide with Fateh Azzem, a human rights consultant who previously founded the Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship at the American...

On this episode of Pachios on the News, Harold and veteran WCSH-6 news anchor Pat Callaghan discuss the importance of journalistic integrity and the value of news sources in the second Trump era.

On this episode of Pachios on the News, Harold discusses the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, and how to proceed in approaching this issue, with David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute

Bill Moyers, American political commentator and journalist, died at the age of 91 on June 26th, 2025. He was a very close friend of Harold Pachios, and they conducted an interview in May 2009. In honor of his memory, we have decided to rebroadcast this special for...

Harold Pachios is joined again by Matthew Gagnon of the Maine Policy Institute to discuss the Republican Party, and how they've shifted in their endorsements and policies over the decades

Harold Pachios discusses the Maine Policy Institute, being a libertarian in the Republican Party, and Trump's populist appeal with Matthew Gagnon.

Harold Pachios discusses constitutionality, the procedures of getting policies passed in Congress, and how the Trump Administration is disregarding the rule of law with Andrew Rudalevige, the Thomas Brackett Reed Professor of Government at Bowdoin College.

Harold Pachios discusses the journalistic interests of Maine's community and the processes of how Maine Trust publications are decided with Carolyn Fox, Executive Editor of Maine Trust, and Stefanie Manning, Managing Director for Maine Trust.

Harold Pachios discusses climate change, Donald Trump's re-election, and how Congress will navigate through the Trump Administration's second term with Chellie Pingree, the U.S. Representative for Maine's First District

Harold talks with Bill Nemitz, former Portland Press Columnist, and Tony Payne, Former GOP Executive Director, about the election results.

Harold interviews Lisa Savage, a retired educator and former candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2020 as an Independent with a progressive agenda.

In this month's Pachios on the News, Harold talks with Senator Angus King about the current state of affairs in Washington.