Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

Mainely History

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Unscripted conversations about Maine and New England history. Join hosts Ian Saxine and Tiffany Link as they talk with writers, curators, and other knowledgeable guests, connecting colorful local stories to big ideas.

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Ian Saxine & Tiffany Link

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Fight for the Secret Ballot with Gideon Cohn-Postar 01.11.2020 43:35

Gideon Cohn-Postar discusses how a disputed election in late 19th-century Maine encouraged reformers to argue that voting in secret was a vital part of fair elections

Building the Funeral Business with Kelly Brennan Arehart 25.10.2020 53:06

Kelly Brennan Arehart discusses the intrepid pioneers who built the funeral industry in this special Halloween episode

Electoral Reforms in Maine with James Melcher 15.10.2020 41:59

Ian and James Melcher discuss why Maine and Nebraska insist on distributing their electoral votes differently than the other 48 states, along with the rest of Maine's other electoral quirks.

Winning Women's Suffrage with Allison Lange 01.10.2020 1:03:24

Allison Lange speaks with Ian about the visual imagery of the campaign for women's suffrage, common misconceptions about the struggle, and New England's surprising role as a bastion for anti-suffragists.

You've Got No Mail (on Sunday) with Rebecca Brenner Graham 25.09.2020 38:42

Rebecca Brenner Graham talks with Ian about the surprisingly fierce 19th century battle over whether the US Postal Service should deliver on Sunday.

The World of Vintage Base Ball with Jacob Newcomb 21.09.2020 38:59

Ian talks with the captain of Dirigo Vintage Base Ball Club about your neighbors who play ball like it's 1860

Introducing Mainely History! 21.09.2020 3:28

Introducing Mainely History, a podcast of unscripted conversations about mainly history and mostly Maine, previewing upcoming episodes