Radio Free New England

Radio Free New England


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RFNE Ep. 2.7 Why Gifts Matter
November 25, 2012

It's the weekend after Thanksgiving, and we didn't wake up from our turkey-induced nap in time to interview a guest this week, but our interview segment returns on December 2nd. In it's place, we discuss the holiday rush in this week's commentary. Snail

RFNEEp2.5 - The Call of the Island
November 11, 2012

In this week's episode, we discuss island living and the writer's craft with Maine author Fran Houston. Eric Messick talks about power in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, and Shawn Sheehy introduces the first topic for the Next American Experiment. You can f

RFNE Post Election Special
November 07, 2012

RFNE presents a round-up of the presidential, US House and Senate races around New England.

Radio Free New England 2.3 - Columbus and our Nation
October 08, 2012

In today's podcast, Eric Messick goes leaf peeping down the Snail's Path, David Moore reflects on our federal budget and I discuss Columbus Day in this week's commentary. David Bridges is off this week.

Radio Free New England, 2.2 - Happy Birthday Sam Adams
October 01, 2012

Today is October 1, 2012 and this is Radio Free New England with Chris Marot. In today's podcast, Eric Messick asks us to really look at nature and I discuss the life of a New England patriot in this week's commentary. Dave Moore and David Bridges are off

Radio Free New England, Season 2, Ep 1
September 23, 2012

Radio Free New England returns for a second season with contributions from Dave Moore, Eric Messick and Chris Marot. In this week's commentary, we discuss living seasonally. What's your favorite autumnal activity? Post a comment, or add an audio comment

RFNE Ep. 21 - Spotlight on the Umbrella Cover Museum and Local Seafood
July 08, 2012

An interview with Nancy Hoffman, founder and curator of the world's only Umbrella Cover Museum on Peaks Island, Maine. Maine Gov. LePage blasts national healthcare and Barney Frank gets married. Eric Messick discusses local seafood in The Snail's Path.

RFNE Ep. 20 - Umbrella Covers in Maine! 7/2/2012
July 02, 2012

Today is Monday, July 2, 2012 and this is Radio Free New England with Chris Marot. In today's podcast, we preview an interview with Nancy 3 Hoffman, founder and curator of the Umbrella Cover Museum on Peaks Island, Maine. I discuss patriotism in this week

RFNE Ep. 7 - Citizen Bare
June 29, 2012

An interview with Indie band Citizen Bare of Vermont.

Radio Free New England Ep. 4 1/22/2012
June 26, 2012

Robin Chesmer speaks with RFNE about the Farmers' Cow Dairy Co-op and local food.