Steve Mistler, Kevin Miller

Maine's Political Pulse

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The Maine Political Pulse features news and analysis of politics and government by correspondents Steve Mistler and Kevin Miller. Both have extensive experience covering the Maine Legislature, U.S. Congress and state elections for newspapers like the Portland Press Herald and now for Maine Public. The Pulse is offered as a podcast and a newsletter and is excerpted for broadcast segments during All Things Considered and Morning Edition. You can subscribe to the newsletter here and you can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other streaming services.

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Steve Mistler, Kevin Miller

Episodes

Aug. 21, 2025: Who is Graham Platner and why is he everywhere right now? 21.08.2025 7:00

Defeating Susan Collins is Graham Platner’s primary goal, but he and his campaign also signaled that they’re gearing up for a potential fight against power brokers in the Democratic National Committee.

Aug. 14, 2025: GOP gubernatorial hopeful takes aim at one of Maine's Somali-American lawmakers 14.08.2025 10:58

The 2026 gubernatorial election is 16 months away, yet Republican hopeful Bobby Charles has already managed to break through the mostly routine campaign rollouts by the rest of the ever-growing field of candidates.

June 20, 2025: Wrapping up the legislative session 20.06.2025 10:02

The Maine Legislature wrapped up this year’s session on Wednesday night. Here's what they got done and still have left to do.

June 6, 2025: Maine lawmakers spar over 'red flag' proposal 06.06.2025 9:31

This week we’re gonna catch up on the latest from the State House where the Legislature is racing toward the end of the session. There’s a lot going on. But we’re going to focus on a few highlights, starting with a conflict between Democrats and Republicans over a "red flag" bill that will appear as a ballot measure in November.