National Podcast Day 2025

Today is National Podcast Day, and we’re celebrating the release of the 8th season of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center’s very own Maine Policy Matters. The first two episodes have been released: the Importance of Maine’s Libraries, and the Future of Whales in Maine!

Library leaders from across Maine share how their roles reflect the modern mission of public libraries and why these institutions remain vital to their communities. And to talk about the history and conservation of whaling, and the vital role of whales in the marine ecosystem, we welcomed Toby Stevenson from the College of the Atlantic. 

The next episodes of season 8 will feature all-new pressing topics, including the importance of community and citizen science, and Margaret Chase Smith’s voice in nuclear deterrence during the Cold War.