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20 episodes
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Steve Mistler, Kevin MillerExplicit
No
Date created
2018/09/25
Latest episode
2026/10/22
Average duration
10 min.
Release period
16 days
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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.
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Oct. 22, 2026: The 2026 campaign season's final moments
2026/10/22
It’s almost over. The campaigns are acting accordingly.
Oct. 16, 2026: It's been a bountiful debate season. Here's what we've learned so far
2026/10/16
The beginning of October has seen a whirlwind of political debates here in Maine.
Oct. 8, 2026: Takeaways from the first Collins-Jackson debate
2026/10/08
The first of four debates in the Maine U.S. Senate race is in the books. Some may have been tempted to prewrite how it would unfold. And who could blame them?
Oct. 1, 2026: Old foes face off once more in 2nd District contest
2026/10/01
Maine's 2nd Congressional District contest pits former Republican Gov. Paul LePage against former Secretary of State Matt Dunlap. They have a history of butting heads on voting rights, but they’ve never faced one another in an election.
Sept. 25, 2026: Assessing the fallout from ProPublica's Susan Collins bombshell
2026/09/25
Maine's high-profile U.S. Senate contest has produced more national and international headlines than any election in this state in recent memory. Most of that coverage focused on the turmoil on the Democratic side of the race. But this week, the harsh media spotlight turned on Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Sept. 23, 2026: ProPublica reporter shares key takeaways from investigative story involving Susan Collins
2026/09/23
A new report from the news site ProPublica investigates a former defense contractor’s allegations that he won millions in federal contracts by bankrolling the campaigns of powerful politicians, including U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.
Sept. 17, 2026: Pervasive dark money is swamping Maine Senate race
2026/09/17
Dark money. If you follow politics, you’ve heard of it. It’s anonymous cash that’s flowing into the U.S. political system, particularly during congressional and presidential elections. And it’s increasing in prevalence as both political parties work to keep their financiers secret.
Sept. 10, 2026: Checking in on Maine's gubernatorial contest
2026/09/10
It seems strange to remind everyone about arguably the most consequential contest this fall, but the U.S. Senate race has been a black hole for attention. Nothing escapes.
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026: Jackson vs. Cicero in the Maine Senate race
2026/09/03
This week, we focus on the Maine U.S. Senate race. Of course. The contest has dominated the political scene for more than a year.
July 28, 2026: Troy Jackson is about to go under the national microscope. Here's a look at his past
2026/07/28
Troy Jackson has long pushed for the rights of the working class, but will now face heightened scrutiny from the national press and the Republican Party on his record and conduct in the Maine Legislature.
July 17, 2026: Who are the candidates hoping to become Maine's Senate nominee, and what happens next?
2026/07/17
The field of 12 includes several seasoned politicians fresh off primary campaigns for governor or Congress but also about a half-dozen lesser-known Mainers who are hoping to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins this November.
June 26, 2026: We're through the primaries. Here's how things are shaping up for November
2026/06/26
While Republican turnout was strong compared to most years, it fell well short of the Democrats’ get-out-the-vote effort, suggesting the GOP may have to overcome a marked enthusiasm gap headed into the fall.
May 15, 2026: Looking to topple Bobby Charles, Maine's GOP primary candidates are turning to an unlikely tool
2026/05/15
While public polling in the contest has been scarce, Bobby Charles has drawn the most scrutiny from his rivals.
May 14, 2026: How the Democrats running to be Maine's next governor are trying to stand out from the crowd
2026/05/14
With the primary elections just a month away, the five Democrats running for Maine governor are each working to distinguish themselves in a race that’s been both issue-oriented and remarkably civil, at least so far.
March 19, 2026: In attacking Graham Platner, Maine Gov. Janet Mills hopes women will energize her U.S. Senate bid
2026/03/19
This week, Mills, who's been trailing Platner in publicly available polling, launched an attack ad that leans heavily on one of her strengths to try to expose a potential weakness in her opponent’s resilient candidacy: women voters.
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Lee3NYC 2022/01/15
Recommended listening
For anyone following Maine politics
Barge Guy 2021/04/12
Great... But Redundant
Big fan. Very excited to get local political news that’s not corrupted by financial incentives.
My only complaint is that Maine Public is quite small...
bmoore63 2020/12/18
Right-leaning
I appreciate it’s the only source of local Maine political analysis, hence I tune in. Good balance between statewide analysis and discussion of local/...
William Krystal 2020/03/28
great podcast
the best and most concise source of maine political news.
3of7tricom34 2020/02/02
Very excited for this podcast!
Glad to have political news to listen to in the morning!
mancredible 2019/10/27
Great show
love having a podcast that’s exclusive to Maine please politics. I wish the analysis would go more in depth into policy issues.
Marty from The Grow Maine Show 2019/04/07
Very good
Excellent commentary — perceptive inside scoop on Maine politics from experienced reporters.
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