Ben and Taryn explain the strategy behind the lo-fi look and analyze all the TV ads in the gubernatorial race. They also pick a winner for best ad, and their choice may surprise you. Also: Reactions to Sen. Susan Collins’ pro-Kavanaugh speech and an update on Question 1, the universal home care initiative. Plus: how…
This week on the Beacon podcast, Taryn, Ben and Mike discuss the testimony of Professor Christine Blasey Ford, the bravery of women who are telling their stories and the choice now before Sen. Susan Collins. You can call Collins at (202) 224-2523. Also: James Myall of the Maine Center for Economic policy explains how minimum…
Republican members of the Maine House of Representatives are refusing to advance a bill to fix a typo regarding Maine’s Clean Elections System, in a move that many are saying is a clear attempt to sabotage the voter-approved campaign finance system. If not decided by the end of the legislative special session, the stalemate could…
This week on the Beacon Podcast, Ben, Taryn and Mike discuss the state of the race for governor among the Republican and independent candidates and what the departure of Senate President Mike Thibodeau says about the state of Republican politics. Also: Medicaid expansion advocates flood the State House, some labor history, Emma Gonzales’ speech, Ben’s…
Proposition: There is no bigger disconnect on any issue between a threat and proposed action on the threat than on climate change. This goes both for policy solutions on the table in Augusta and those being discussed on the campaign trail. If there was a competition for “issue that should definitely be way up there,…
Democrats have a problem dealing with independent candidates Did you vote for Eliot Cutler in 2010? If you are like most progressives, particularly those that didn’t vote early, my guess is that you at least thought about it. For those of you who need a refresher on that nightmare: Senate President Libby Mitchell, who broke…
Four hundred and eighteen Mainers died last year from opioid overdoses and health advocates are up in arms as the state government continues to block even the most basic preventative measures. On Friday, candidates for governor were given the opportunity to explain what if elected they would do differently to address this raging public health…
This week on the Beacon Podcast, Ben Chin and Mike Tipping discuss the state of the race to replace Governor Paul LePage following the announcement by Senator Susan Collins that she’ll stay in the Senate. They also interview Portland City Council at-large candidate Joey Brunelle, with a focus on affordable housing policy. Plus: the No…
This week on the Beacon podcast, Taryn, Ben and Mike examine the rapidly-expanding gubernatorial field and new fundraising numbers. They also discuss the latest federal health care happenings (and why we should stay vigilant) and the threat of Maine’s falling vaccination rate. Also: They introduce a new segment (for which they are completely unqualified) giving…
This week on the Beacon Podcast, Taryn, Ben and Mike talk about the bill winding its way through the Maine legislature to allow women to access a 12-month supply of birth control. They also examine the nascent campaigns of Terry Hayes and Adam Cote, the first candidates to announce they’re running for governor. Subscribe to…