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Politics Between Us
Two Generations. One running conversation about politics, purpose and how to live a good life. A political dialogue across a thirty-year age gap.
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Episodes
Politics Between UsBeyond the Blue Wave — Part 2
In Part 2 of our post-midterm election debrief, we sat down with our friend Lucas St. Clair, a public lands advocate and former congressional candidate…
Politics Between UsBeyond the Blue Wave — Part 1
The day after the 2026 midterm elections, we sat down with our friend and former guest Betsy Sweet to make sense of a remarkable night for Democrats in Maine…
Politics Between UsA Prescription for Better Politics
For many Mainers, Dr. Nirav Shah became a familiar and reassuring presence during the COVID-19 pandemic. As director of the Maine CDC, he delivered near-daily…
Politics Between UsGetting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
Carol Wishcamper has spent more than 50 years working in and around the political system. She chaired the Maine State Board of Education, served on the…
Politics Between UsWhat It Takes to Win an Election at 25
Chloe Maxmin has spent her life challenging assumptions about rural America, progressive politics, and what it takes to win elections. At 25, she flipped a…
Politics Between UsRage Against the Party Machine
We’re kicking things off with Tyler Austin Harper, staff writer at The Atlantic and one of the sharpest, most wide-ranging observers of culture and politics…
Politics Between UsGraham Platner on Running as Himself
Welcome to the final episode of the first season of Politics Between Us. Today, we’re joined by one of the most talked-about political candidates in the…
Politics Between UsMaybe the Witch Was Right: Betsy Sweet on Love & Politics in the Maine Senate Race
Welcome back to Politics Between Us and Episode 5 of Mud Season. This week, we’re joined by Betsy Sweet, an important Maine political activist and human rights…
Politics Between UsWhy Faiz Shakir Thinks Graham Platner Can Win in Maine — 'Mud Season' Episode 4
Welcome back to Politics Between Us and Episode 4 of Mud Season. This week, we’re joined by Faiz Shakir — longtime political strategist, Founder of More…
Politics Between Us“That Sounds Like An Endorsement” — 'Mud Season' Episode 3
Welcome back to Politics Between Us and Episode 3 of Mud Season. This week, we’re sitting down with Lucas St. Clair — conservationist, foundation leader, and…
Politics Between UsMills vs. Platner, Who’s the Real Rural Candidate? — ‘Mud Season’ Episode 2
Welcome back to Politics Between Us and Episode 2 of Mud Season. This week, we’re continuing our deep dive into Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate primary—but stepping…
Politics Between UsThe Senate Race Everyone Is Watching — 'Mud Season' Pilot
Welcome to the very first episode of Politics Between Us — and the launch of our limited series, Mud Season. We’re kicking things off with a conversation that…