Talk of the Towns 12/9/16

Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Issue: Community concerns and opportunities

Program Topic: Higher quality of life for all Maine people – Maine Community Foundation’s plans and programs

Key Discussion Points:
What is the concept of a community foundation and how does it fit in the overall framework of philanthropy in the US?
How did MCF start and evolve?
What services does MCF currently provide for communities and for donors
What are the current strategic goals for MCF and describe the process you used to arrive at them… describe some of the key learnings from your “listening” to the people of Maine?
How does MCF partner with Maine people, communities and organizations? How will your five new strategic goals shape the work ahead?
What is the role of “county funds” as part of MCF strategy…
What is the role of the MCF board and how do they contribute to the overall success of MCF?

Guests:
Steve Rowe, Maine Community Foundation President
Becky Hayes Boober, Vice President, Community Impact, Maine Community Foundation

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

RadioActive 12/8/16

Producer/Host: Meredith DeFrancesco

Program Topic: Update from Standing Rock; Solidarity Event in Bangor; Reaction to Trump EPA Nominee

Key Discussion Points:

1) Today we hear an update from Standing Rock where Water Protector camps reorganize, as the Army Corp of Engineers rules against an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under the Missouri River until an Environmental Impact Statement can assess alternative routes.
2) We also look at Trump’s nomination to head the EPA, Oklahoma State Attorney General , Scott Pruitt. Pruitt is known for his pro oil, gas and coal industry stances and his opposition to policies aimed at addressing air and water pollution and climate change.
3) We also hear from some voices from the Solidarity Rally with Standing Rock at the Penobscot River Waterfront in Bangor on December 5th.

Guests:
A) Kandi Mossett, Indigenous Environmental Network
indigenousrising.org/whats-next-for-the-water-protectors-at-standing-rock-coalition-statement/
www.ienearth.org/
indigenousrising.org/
B ) Bob Deans, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) www.nrdc.org
C) Kathy Paul, Penobscot elder, rally organizer, Sunlight Media Collective
D) Hope, Bangor resident
E) Barbra Moore, Penobscot Nation

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Notes from the Electronic Cottage 12/8/16

Producer/Host: Jim Campbell

Holiday season can be lots of fun, and the Internet is becoming a great way to shop. Lots of toys these days connect to the Internet which can be lots of fun – or lots of trouble. As we peruse out choices for holiday gifts this year, especially electronic ones, it is probably wise to hold back a bit on impulse buying and think about the implications of some of the gee whiz gifts available these days.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Healthy Options 12/7/16

Host and Producer: Rhonda Feiman
Co-Producer: Petra Hall

Program Topic: Healthy Nutrition
Key Discussion Points:
a) What nutrients are essential for health?
b) How does stress affect our nutritional needs?
c) Does stress change our metabolism?
d) Why do we crave foods that harm us?
e) How do we work with changing our eating habits?
f) How does exposure to toxins in food, water and the environment affect our bodies?
g) What are antioxidants, and why are they important?

Guest: holistic nutritionist Dr. Judith Valentine.
Dr. Valentine holds a doctorate in nutrition science, and is certified as a Clinical Nutritional Analyst and is a Certified Nutritional Consultant. She also has received training as a specialist in Metabolic Typing.
Books: Co-authored by Dr. Judith Valentine and Dr. Janet Cunningham
Weight Solutions: The New Body-Mind-Spirit Approach
Dr. Judi Valentine is based in Camden, Maine.
For more info: www.judithvalentine.com

Podcast: Play in new window | Download