In this episode, Maulian Dana Smith shares her story of growing up as a member of the Penobscot Nation Native American Tribe, attending John Bapst Memorial High School and the University of Maine, and moving back to Indian Island to raise her family. She also talks about her work on the "Not Your Mascot" cause and about recently testifying in Washington D.C. about issues that are important to the tribe.
Find all back episodes of the Maine Show Podcast at www.maineshowpodcast.com.
Dr. Austin Smith, Economics Professor at Miami University of Ohio, talks about his work studying poker players, the impact of Daylight Savings Time on drivers, and more. Austin is a Bangor High School graduate. In this podcast, he also discusses his experience playing in the World Series of Poker.
This episode is brought to you by the Maine Science Festival and Tiller & Rye. Find all back episodes of the Maine Show Podcast at www.maineshowpodcast.com and connect with host Ben Sprague on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Heather Retberg shares her story of moving to Maine, bringing neglected farmland back to life, and working to promote local agriculture both in practice and policy. Raising her children on a farm in Penobscot, Maine, Heather shares her unique perspective as a farmer, parent, and advocate.