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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Ep. 79 of ITA is up. Lot's on the plate, including a debate about what the uptick in GOP voters means for Maine. Ethan @strim.bsky.social says not much. Phil thinks it might show Maine is done with D's. w/ @patcallaghan6.bsky.social. For the full podcast go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m21O...

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Gov. Mills’ proposal to send $300 checks to Mainers may sound appealing, but columnist @strim.bsky.social argues it is a "meaningless gesture" that misses the moment. Instead of a one-time payout, the $200 million could address rising health care costs, housing instability and lost federal benefits.

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Strimling: Maine should invest $200M in real relief, not $300 payouts - Maine Beacon

In the wake of Gov. Janet Mills’ final state of the state address (a speech which incidentally fell sadly short of meeting the level of resistance/courage needed from our leaders in these authoritaria...

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Livestream of this week’s podcast stating in 3, 2, 1… join as we talk about the latest in Maine politics including the polls for Gov and IS Senate. youtube.com/live/J38VrmN...

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows earns the first-ever “Badass Award” in @strim.bsky.social latest column for what he calls her courageous use of power to push back against the Trump admins's immigration enforcement and protect constitutional rights.

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Strimling: Bellows is Badass - Maine Beacon

Let me be clear up front—this is not an official endorsement of anyone running for governor. There are lots of good people in the race, doing lots of good things (Hannah Pingree just came out for a pu...

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

As ICE agents harass people and families across Maine, @strim.bsky.social looks to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for perspective in a moment marked by fear, anger and uncertainty. "I’m moved by King’s belief in all of us...to rise up in unity and tear down the systems that oppress and cage us."

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Strimling: At a dark moment, remembering Martin Luther King’s fight for equity - Maine Beacon

Last week, my editor and I talked about what to write for this week’s column – and decided on a piece about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, whose birthday was observed on Monday. I wrote this piece, ...

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

This week on ITA, Phil and Ethan debate whether the chaos in Minnesota is being caused by the tactics and mission of ICE or by the protesters hindering their work. #mepolitics @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social For the full episode, go to wmtw.com/inthearena

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

ITA live in 30mins! Watch as we discuss Trump calling for Collins' defeat, a Rep calling for Mills to be "taken out," and Angus calls Greenland plans, "utter nonsense." #mepolitics @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/LVYxTQP...

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In the Arena: Is Renee Good's death the tipping point?

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

New season of ITA on Maine politics starts up this morning. Now live-streamed on Wednesday mornings around 9:30. Be the first to catch it! @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social youtube.com/live/3PtZQL3...

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In the Arena: Forecasting Maine politics in 2026

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Ep 61 of wmtw.com/inthearena is up where our analysts deep dive on #JanetMills entry into the US Senate race against #SusanCollins, and what this means for @grahamformaine.bsky.social and @jordanwood.bsky.social. W/ @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social #mepolitics

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Is Sen. Susan Collins using her power as Chair of Appropriations to resolve the budget crisis? Get the full episode of In The Arena at WMTW.com/inthearena.com @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social #mainepolitics

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

New episode of ITA is up. Find it at WMTW.com/inthearena Charlie Kirk, @jimmykimmel.com @grahamformaine.bsky.social Janet Mills, Susan Collins all on the agenda where we play “Fishy or Fragrant” @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social

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Maine Beacon @mainebeacon.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Earlier this summer, Pres. Donald Trump took to Truth Social to tell Republicans to “vote the opposite of Susan Collins” in a hidden attempt to make her appear to be moderate. The truth? Collins has voted with Trump 96% of the time. Click the link below to read @strim.bsky.social's full column!

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Opinion: Susan Collins is no moderate and Trump knows it - Maine Beacon

This summer, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Pres. Donald Trump told Republicans to “vote the exact opposite of Senator Susan Collins.” I couldn't agree with him more. Because if ...

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

In The Arena is back! Ep. 55 dropped. We deep dive on the Collins race, do a lightning round catching up on recent news, and pay tribute to Bill Diamond. go to wmtw.com/inthearena for full episode. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @terrystackhouse.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Professors Harriman & Strimling issue report cards for the 132nd Maine Legislature on Ep. 54 of In The Arena. They also note when their own parties earned an F. Full episode here: youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4 and wherever you listen to podcasts. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Ep 54 of In The Arena is here: youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4 @strim.bsky.social & Phil Harriman offer grades to the 132nd Maine Legislature, and award at least one "A" to the "other side." @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Ep. 53 of In The Arena Maine digs into the flurry of activity in Augusta as the session winds down. youtu.be/9wcV-jhrOQQ And a look back to the dawn of Maine's cutting-edge laptops in schools program. Has it lived up to the goals set by advocates? @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Ep 54 is up where @strim.bsky.social and Phil grade the legislature. Toward the end, @patcallaghan6.bsky.social asked each to find their better angels and give the opposing party an A for something. Here is a tease. Go to www.wmtw.com/inthearena for the full episode. @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Tuesday's municipal elections across Maine brought some interesting results. In the soon-to-drop Ep. 53 of In The Arena, @strim.bsky.social & Phil Harriman ponder what messages are being sent by voters. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Ep. 52 of In The Arena is coming shortly. Lots to talk about this week, including the '26 gubernatorial race, minimum wage rules for farm workers, and the county fair kerfuffle. Phil Harriman & @strim.bsky.social sort it out! @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

It was 60 years ago this week that a recently crowned champion came to Lewiston to retain his heavyweight crown. This week, in our WABAC machine, @patcallaghan6.bsky.social reflects on that iconic moment. Full podcast at wmtw.com/inthearena @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

As the Senate takes up the House budget bill, some Republicans, such as our Phil Harriman, say this is not the direction Trump voters wanted. We'll dive in on Ep. 51 of In The Arena, dropping soon. @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Sure, we cover the evolving 2026 race for Maine governor on Ep. 50 of In The Arena. But we also look at this week in Maine history, when a King came to Maine 48 years ago! Full episode here: youtu.be/7GlKtK0SI5k @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social That's all right Mama!

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The 2026 race for governor of Maine is still a year and a half away, but there is a LOT of activity. Ep. 50 of In The Arena is here: youtu.be/7GlKtK0SI5k @strim.bsky.social & Phil Harriman look at the candidates and what they bring to the race. @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

This week's ITA focuses on the emerging governor's race and all of those who have jumped in & those who are thinking about putting a toe in the water. Full episode wherever you get your podcasts. Just type "In The Arena Maine" @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social

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Christian Ricci @cricci.pro · 16/05/2025

Just found out the $400 million 747 was in Bangor a few weeks ago on @inthearenamaine.bsky.social I wish the crossovers between my interests of Maine, politics, and aviation were less corrupt

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

On the latest In The Arena, our lightning round focuses on a lawsuit to ballot language, GOP AG's backing Libby, & potential cuts to health care subsidies. Go to wmtw.com/inthearena for full episode. Meantime, enjoy this clip. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

This week, ITA takes a deep dive into the trans rights debate. Phil and @strim.bsky.social put their legislative hats on and try to see if they can find common ground. Plus, a lightning round of all the latest hot topics. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social youtu.be/OT8DLKdaAok

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Ep. 49 of In The Arena drops soon. As Maine lawmakers consider bills on transgender rights, our former legislators Phil Harriman & @strim.bsky.social look at the challenges of finding common ground on such emotional issues. @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Ep. 48 is up. We talk about the recent deportations and their impact on Maine, but also the possible cuts to AmeriCorps and PBS, as seen in this clip. For the full episode, go to wmtw.com/inthearena @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Ep. 48 of In The Arena is here: youtu.be/evJJOFaS-8w Phil & @strim.bsky.social tackle the return of Paul LePage, another Angus King running for office, federal cuts to Maine programs and more. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social Here's a preview:

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Ep 47, where we analyze President 47, is up! From the economy, to immigration, to federal cuts, we look at the impact Pres. Trump's first 100 days have had on Maine. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social @terrystackhouse.bsky.social storystudio.wmtw.com/inthearena/

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

In The Arena is back from Spring break! In Ep. 47, Phil Harriman & @strim.bsky.social look at how Maine has fared during President Trump's 1st 100 days. We also dig into the latest poll numbers and what they mean for figures such as Sen. Susan Collins. youtu.be/ICWarMB_hAc @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

So much to catch up on in In The Arena Ep. 45, which drops Thursday morning, from freezing funds for @UMaine to a censured state rep filing suit against the speaker to the start of Maine's 2026 campaign chatter. @phil6_2 & @mayorstrim try to keep up. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Ep. 45 is coming soon where we try to analyze the political events coming at us like a firehose... go to wmtw.com/inthearena to be the first to watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social @terrystackhouse.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Where do Mainers stand on Trump, Mills, and the direction we're going? We dive into the latest numbers from the UNH Survey Center on Ep. 44 of In The Arena. A sample below-- Full episode here: youtu.be/_PJEQ4whua4 @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Terry Stackhouse Maine News WMTW @terrystackhouse.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Not sure if our newest pod should be titled "What are Mainers thinking?" or "What are Mainers thinking!!!" @patcallaghan6.bsky.social leads a discussion about recent polling in ME of Mills, Trump, Musk, and more. Go to wmtw.com/inthearena to hear it. Here's a snippet... @strim.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Ep. 44 of In The Arena drops Thursday morning. Main focus is on polling Mainers to see how they're felling about fed & state government. But Phil & Ethan can't ignore the Trump address to Congress! @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The Mills/Trump dust-up is the deep dive on Ep. 43 of In The Arena. Phil & Ethan look at the two separate but connected issues: 1. Who decides where federal money goes? 2. Maine's policy on transgender athletes. youtu.be/D4GIfSK6qPA @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Ep. 43 of In The Arena is coming soon. Phil & Ethan examine the showdown between Gov. Mills and President Trump over blocking federal funding for Maine because of our rules on transgender high school athletes. @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Ep. 42 of In The Arena is here: youtu.be/SrlQMCnjdgg We look at the impact of the new Trump administration on Maine, and how our delegation is responding. Also, are recent political actions "Courageous, Cowardly, or Calculating?" @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

This week we look at whether ME political leaders were "Courageous, Cowardly, or Calculated" in acts they took including Susan Collins, Angus King, @speakerfecteau.bsky.social, & Billy Bob Faulkingham. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social wmtw.com/inthearena

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

In Ep 41 we go through a dozen bills in Augusta from tax reform, to barking dogs, to pay transparency, to E-Day as a holiday, to party ID discrimination, to possible constitutional amendments. Shout out to @bangordailynews.bsky.social Politics for bill tracker! wmtw.com/inthearena

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Ep 41 is up. This episode focuses on the Maine leg and a dozen bills now being considered. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social and Phil look at each and discuss, "Is good sausage being made or bad?" Go to wmtw.com/inthearena for the full episode.

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Ep 41 of In The Arena is dropping soon. We'll break down a dozen of the most interesting of the hundreds of bills proposed by Maine lawmakers. One targets that noisy dog next door! (Who is probably still a good boy or girl) @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Terry Stackhouse Maine News WMTW @terrystackhouse.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Here's what we're working on for Sunday's Total Maine... - @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social - Cross-border trade with Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King - Marpheen Chann on reports of ICE sightings - Mainer @codyholyoke.bsky.social on the #SuperBowl

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In The Arena Maine @inthearenamaine.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Ep 40 is up! In breaking news, @strim.bsky.social says he'll become an R if Trump turns his tariff threat into a better trade deal for workers! Watch the full pod at wmtw.com/inthearena to hear more. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

A NH lawmaker wants Pres. Trump to declare Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is in Portsmouth, not Kittery. But we've heard this before, and even @strim.bsky.social is ready to defer to King George on this one. Episode 40 of In The Arena drops soon! @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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