5 Best Maine Public Radio Podcasts to Listen to in 2026

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Maine Public Broadcasting Network is a state network of public television and radio stations located in the U.S. state of Maine. It is operated by the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation, which holds the licenses for all the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR) stations licensed in the state.

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Here are 5 Best Maine Public Radio Podcasts worth listening to in 2026.

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1. Maine Calling

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Maine Calling is a live, call-in radio program offering enlightening and engaging conversations on a wide range of topics.
Hosts Jennifer Rooks, Cindy Han, Keith Shortall
Producer/Network Jennifer Rooks, Keith Shortall, Cindy Han
Email ****@mainepublic.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 99Facebook 101.6KInstagram 62.9K Avg Length 51 min Format Long 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. This Day in Maine

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This Day in Maine gathers together the news that matters to Mainers. The nightly show features stories from the award-winning Maine Public News team.
Producer/Network Maine Public staff
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 45Facebook 101.6KInstagram 62.9K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

3. Rural Maine Reporting Project

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The Rural Maine Reporting Project is made possible through the generous support of the Betterment Fund. As a part of its strategic efforts in local journalism, Maine Public presents a year-long series of news reports on Maine Public Radio and digitally that highlight the benefits, challenges, and opportunities of life in today's rural and western Maine. This series will showcase the best that rural Maine has to offer, while also featuring the stories that show how these communities have challenges unique to each.MORE Email ****@mainepublic.org
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4. Borealis

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On the Borealis podcast, we talk with fascinating people who are deeply connected with the Maine outdoors as researchers, adventurers, and caretakers.The Borealis podcast is produced by Jennifer Rooks with additional help from Brian Bechard, and John Keimel. The opening theme is Wilderness by the Oshima Brothers.MORE Producer/Network Jennifer Rooks, Aislinn Sarnacki
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Facebook 101.6KInstagram 62.9K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Dead Writers a show about great American writers and where they lived

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Dead Writers takes listeners inside famous American authors' homes. Riffing on literature, home décor, and ghosts, critic Tess Chakkalakal and novelist Brock Clarke, bring great American writers, and the books they wrote, back from the dead.MORE Producer/Network Tess Chakkalakal, Brock Clarke, Lisa Bartfai
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

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