Donate to WERU Today!Producer/Host: Anu Dudley
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The Cosmic Curator 9/25/21: Astrology update for the week of September 25th
This is your Cosmic Curator, Tom Yaroschuk, with a look at what’s up in the stars for today Saturday September 25th… and the week.
The big news is a Mercury going retrograde on Monday. More about that in a bit But first let’s check out what doing with the Moon and Venus – the two most relational planets in the zodiac.
Saturday begins with the moon transiting the last degree of Aries, a cardinal fire sign ruled by Mars. When the moon is in the last degree of Aries… The smooth and calm expression of the lunar energy takes a hit. Kind of like driving over a New York City Pothole. Bam. Speaking of hits…
About the Host:
Tom Yaroschuk is a Vedic Astrologer. His intention is to help people understand their karma and the issues they may confront to cultivate more fulfilling lives. Tom is writing a memoir of the spiritual lessons derived from his work in a Homeless Day Center in between a career as an award winning television and documentary producer.
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Let’s Talk Animals 9/23/21: Exporting Dogs from SouthEast Asia
Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt
-How dogs and cats are regarded in SE Asia
-The role of Animal Welfare groups in pet management
-The process of exporting dogs
-What importing countries and new pet owners need to do
Guest: Dr Katherine Polak- Animal welfare coordinator in Thailand
About the host:
Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care.
Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.
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Notes from the Electronic Cottage 9/23/21: Domain Name Servers
Producer/Host: Jim Campbell
Have you ever wondered what actually happens when you type in words you want information on in your web browser? Wonder no more…
About the host:
Jim Campbell has a longstanding interest in the intersection of digital technology, law, and public policy and how they affect our daily lives in our increasingly digital world. He has banged around non-commercial radio for decades and, in the little known facts department (that should probably stay that way), he was one of the readers voicing Richard Nixon’s words when NPR broadcast the entire transcript of the Watergate tapes. Like several other current WERU volunteers, he was at the station’s sign-on party on May 1, 1988 and has been a volunteer ever since doing an early stint as a Morning Maine host, and later producing WERU program series including Northern Lights, Conversations on Science and Society, Sound Portrait of the Artist, Selections from the Camden Conference, others that will probably come to him after this is is posted, and, of course, Notes from the Electronic Cottage.
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Technoptimist Radio 9/22/21: Artificial Clouds Could Save The Great Barrier Reef
Join Teresa Carey as she breaks down the latest news on the technology that is solving the world’s biggest problems. In today’s show, Teresa covers artificial clouds, Facebook’s new smart glasses, and the true value of disposable packaging.
To learn more about the topics in this episode:
How artificial clouds could save the Great Barrier Reef
Facebook’s smart glasses are stylish and creepy
Think smart about disposable packaging with this scorecard
About the host:
Teresa Carey is a senior staff writer at Freethink.com, where she covers genetics and the environment. She is also a US Coast Guard licensed captain and a NatGeo Explorer. In addition to Freethink her work can be found in BuzzFeed, Scientific American, PBS NewsHour, NPR Weekend Edition, Smithsonian and more. @teresa_carey
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Downeast Diversity 9/21/21: Stories of People and Culture in Maine- From the Mouth of Babes
Producer/Host: Alyne Cistone
-Challenges of growing up as a brown girl in Maine
-How youth can engage and lead their communities in impacting meaningful change
-Sirohi’s personal journey and her many contributions to Racial and Climate Justice
Guest: Sirohi Kumar, A local high school student at Mount Desert Island High School and a Student and Community leader as well.
About the host:
Alyne has two decades experience working in law, government, and the nonprofit sector. As Founder and CEO of Global Tides, she manages the day-to-day operations including Creating, communicating, and implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction and Leading the development and implementation of the overall organization’s strategy. Given her ability to bridge cultures, she is a sought-after adviser and for almost a decade, has served and continues to serve on the Board of Trustees at College of the Atlantic where she Co-Chairs the Board DEI Taskforce amongst other key roles. She is currently an Advisor for Greenlight Maine and has previously served as an advisor for the Maine Community Foundation Hancock Committee, and the MDI Hospital Women’s Health Center. Alyne has also served as a mentor for the Maine New Leadership and the Mandela-Washington Fellowship programs. Alyne has experience and a background in building strategic partnerships for businesses both nationally and internationally and as reflected in her recent appointment to the MITC Board.
She also serves on the Maine Conservation Voters Board, and volunteers for other numerous organizations across Maine.
Alyne’s work has been featured by TEDx Dirigo, Mainebiz, Maine Women Magazine, Maine Public Broadcasting and others.
She resides on Mount Desert Island with her family.
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Tough Island, Maine, Episode 6 9/21/21: Island Life on Matinicus
Producer/Host: Crash Barry
This week on Tough Island, Maine, the “Perfect Storm of 1991” hits the island, Crash almost dies (a couple of times) and the tugboat Harkness sinks during a winter gale. Luckily, Captain Vance Bunker willingly heads into danger.
About the host:
Writer Crash Barry lives near a cannabis grove in the foothills of western Maine. Thirty years ago, he moved to Matinicus, Maine’s most remote inhabited island, to live and work as a sternman aboard a lobster boat. In Tough Island, Maine, Crash retells his misadventures using dramatic storytelling and unique sound design.
For over 25 years, Crash has worked as print, radio and on-line journalist, reporting on the intersection of politics and culture. He’s the author of the rollicking novel Sex, Drugs and Blueberries, a gritty memoir Tough Island and the true story of Marijuana Valley. Crash is also a filmmaker and wrote and directed the screen adaptation of Sex, Drugs and Blueberries.
Crash’s podcast Devils and Dirtbags is an ongoing investigation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts and a true tale of deceit, homicide, molestations and cover ups. The actions of evil Bishops and their unholy henchmen play out like a Hollywood movie, rife with death, destruction and disgrace, all framed by a murder mystery that haunted Springfield until an ex-priest made a deathbed confession. Crash tracked down both the murderer and another former priest, a serial child rapist that served as pastor of Crash’s childhood parish, to see if they felt guilt for their sins and crimes.
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Essential Rhythm 9/21/21: Sand Lances- The quintessential forage fish
Producer/Host: Sarah O’Malley
This episode discusses sand lances, a small fish in the Gulf of Maine that is critical to marine food web. Issues of population variability and its impact on species like puffins are included.
About the host:
Sarah O’Malley is an ecologist, naturalist and science communicator passionate about deepening her listeners’ experiences with the natural world. She teaches biology and sustainability at Maine Maritime Academy and is currently collaborating on a guide book to the intertidal zone in the Gulf of Maine.
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