MPM S9

Split graphic with the Maine Policy Matters logo on the left and a historical black-and-white portrait of Senator Margaret Chase Smith on the right.

S9E1 The Nuclear Frontier: When Maine Was the Frontline of the Cold War

In this episode, we interview Chris O’Brien on Maine’s strategic role as a nuclear frontier during the Cold War, highlighting how bases like Loring became central to national defense. We examine the legacy of Senator Margaret Chase Smith, balancing her famous stand against McCarthyism with her firm support for nuclear military readiness. Transcript Coming Soon

Read more