6 Best Maine Politics Podcasts

1. Maine's Political Pulse

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The Maine Political Pulse features news and analysis of politics and government by correspondents Steve Mistler and Kevin Miller. Both have extensive experience covering the Maine Legislature, U.S. Congress and state elections for newspapers like the Portland Press Herald and now for Maine Public. The Pulse is offered as a podcast and a newsletter and is excerpted for broadcast segments during All Things Considered and Morning Edition. You can subscribe to the newsletter here and you can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other streaming services.MORE Hosts Steve Mistler, Kevin Miller
Email ****@mainepublic.org
Location Maine, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 101.6KInstagram 62.9K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. In The Arena

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On 'In the Arena,' Maine TV news veteran Pat Callaghan joins former Maine State Senators, Democrat Ethan Strimling and Republican Phil Harriman, to share their perspectives and experiences throughout this political season.MORE Producer/Network WMTW
Email ****@hearststorystudio.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Wicked Smart

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This Maine GOP podcast is to explore local politics, spread awareness, and elect Republicans in the state of Maine.
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4. News to ME with Ken & Mike Redux

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Ken Altshuler is a lawyer and a news junkie from Oklahoma. Mike Violette's mediocre academic performance at Waterville High prepared him perfectly to be a blowhard on Maine radio for forty years talking politics and sports. Ken and Mike were long term radio partners on Maine's top rated WGAN Morning News with Ken and Mike. On this podcast they continue to discuss and debate news and politics both local and worldwide, as well as pop culture and the social trends of the day.MORE Hosts Ken Altshuler, Mike
Producer/Network Ken Altshuler
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Maine, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 17Twitter 8 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Democracy Forum

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Democracy Forum, with host Ann Luther, featuring topics in Maine's participatory democracy, encouraging citizens to take an active role in government and politics.
Producer/Network WERU-FM
Email ****@weru.org
Location Maine, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Timothy Zick
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 10KTwitter 2KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Oct 2012 Get Email Contact

6. Maine Policy Matters

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The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center is a nonpartisan, independent research and public service unit of the University of Maine (UMaine).
Producer/Network Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Orono, Maine, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Heather Johnson, Joyce Taylor
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 61.1KTwitter 13.3KInstagram 35.1K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact