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Alba Vinajero's New World
April 20, 2024 20:10 - 17 minutes - 33.1 MBAlba Vinajero left El Salvador at the age of 16 and walked to America in search of a dream. The journey was perilous - and she spent years living in a dilapidated old trailer with no heat and a leaky roof while working tow jobs and raising three beautiful girls - but she made it. Find out how this week with a live interview with a happy ending.
My problem with Maine's constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights? Men are people, too.
April 10, 2024 21:25 - 15 minutes - 30.2 MBHost Cynthia Dill has a view about the proposal at the Maine Legislature to amend the state constitution to protect "every person's" right to reproductive autonomy. What are men's rights?
Send Cape housing question to the people and Interstate Compact to elect the president packing
April 05, 2024 21:52 - 25 minutes - 47.6 MBThis week our host gives three reasons Cape Elizabeth voters should send a nonbinding housing referendum question to the ballot. Plus, the State of Maine is about to join the Interstate Compact to Elect the President by National Vote. Why Now? Good question. Maybe because you want to re-elect Donald Trump.
Housing question on the ballot and elephants under our tent.
March 28, 2024 22:40 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MBThe latest political news from Maine's prettiest town.
Friday Night Talk, Saturday Morning Walk, and a Referendum in November
March 22, 2024 23:57 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MBRain or shine we will see you tomorrow at one of the world's most beautiful spots to grow families, plus what to expect from Councilor Susan Gillis in April in Cape Elizabeth.
Cape POD Rundown and Campaign Red Tape
March 18, 2024 23:54 - 29 minutes - 53.4 MBCape POD Rundown and Campaign Red Tape by Cynthia Dill
Campaign Red Tape and Cape Elizabeth's Facebook Mob
March 18, 2024 23:54 - 29 minutes - 53.4 MBMaine's "Clean Election" financing for candidates comes wrapped with a giant bow made of red tape. Is it worth it to spend hundreds of hours chasing $5 contributions that require two signed receipts and several trips to town hall? Plus, Cape Elizabeth's gossipy private Facebook page has members apoplectic. Why?
A Wall Street fox in the Cape Elizabeth hen house, and other predators.
March 14, 2024 20:22 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MBYou've heard of regulatory capture? The same thing is happening in small towns all over America in the housing market. Finance Bros showing up on boards and at meetings with a message to their neighbors. "Shucks, folks. The housing crisis is darn shame! I've run the numbers and what we actually need is a Wall Street-backed Section 8 housing project that will make my clients a lot of money," he says in his fleece vest and khakis. "You're damn right!" chimes in the lobbyist for the bankers and...
Dill for House District 123. An update, plus a site walk at Gull Crest.
March 07, 2024 22:13 - 13 minutes - 24.5 MBDill for House District 123. An update, plus a site walk at Gull Crest. by Cynthia Dill
My Super Tuesday, plus another step on the journey to affordable housing in Cape Elizabeth
March 07, 2024 22:13 - 13 minutes - 24.5 MBIt was a super Tuesday for the Dill for House District 123 campaign in beautiful coastal Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Our host finds herself in 3-way Democratic primary in a state that uses rank choice voting, semi-open primaries, and public financing of so-called "clean" candidates and scored big standing at the polls for the presidential primary doing the hard work of retail politics. Will it make a difference? Plus, mark your calendar for March 23rd! Another step on the journey to affordable hou...
Harold Pachios on the state of things political, Trump and the Israel Gaza conflict
March 01, 2024 22:02 - 17 minutes - 32.4 MBPolitical legend Harold Pachios, former Navy lieutenant, Associate White House Press Secretary under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and dedicated public servant joins the show to weigh in on Donald Trump and Israel Gaza war, among other things. As the former Chairman and longtime member of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, and member of the Council on Foreign Relations, his assessment that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a criminal has weight.
Harold Pachios on the state of things political
March 01, 2024 22:02 - 17 minutes - 32.4 MBHarold Pachios on the state of things political by Cynthia Dill
Cape Elizabeth Politics - Gull Crest Housing Referendum Redux
February 28, 2024 01:47 - 13 minutes - 25.9 MBCape Elizabeth Politics - Gull Crest Housing Referendum Redux by Cynthia Dill
It's been a crazy week in Cape Elizabeth, my home town. Politics in the playpen and gossip.
February 15, 2024 18:58 - 35 minutes - 67.1 MB"We don't have to take the affordable housing medicine Wall Street is prescribing."
Dill for House District 123. It's Happening.
February 03, 2024 22:16 - 12 minutes - 22.9 MBDill for House District 123. It's Happening. by Cynthia Dill
Donald Trump: Patriotism or Politics? Ethan Strimling on the Challenge Facing Voters in Maine
January 26, 2024 22:18 - 36 minutes - 68.7 MBDonald Trump: Patriotism or Politics? Ethan Strimling on the Challenge Facing Voters in Maine by Cynthia Dill
Demi Kouzounas Who, Angus King Boo Hoo, NH Ju Ju and Cape Elizabeth Housing
January 23, 2024 17:29 - 25 minutes - 48.1 MBWhy Independent Maine Senator Angus King is disappointed in Susan Collins for supporting a good woman to run as a Republican against him, Prayers for Nikki Haley in New Hampshire and why Affordable Housing for kids in Cape Elizabeth might just make it on the ballot in November.
Maine State Housing Authority program so good it's been cancelled, and a walk for homes in Cape
January 12, 2024 22:38 - 22 minutes - 42.5 MBThe Mobile Home Replacement Initiative works so well the Maine State Housing Authority canceled it - plus a site walk in Cape Elizabeth on February 11, 2024. Building affordable housing is the topic of this podcast. Enough reports! Enough bleak housing. Make American homes beautiful again!
Ethan Strimling on his challenge to Donald Trump's qualification to be on the Maine ballot
January 09, 2024 00:16 - 39 minutes - 74.6 MBFormer City of Portland Mayor, Democratic State Senator and media personality Ethan Strimling joins the podcast tonight to talk about why he challenged the qualifications of Donald Trump to appear on the Maine primary ballot of March 5th as a Republican candidate for president and other political news.
Lewiston State Rep Margaret Craven on the vibe in Augusta, Maine's Secretary of State and guns!
January 05, 2024 22:23 - 17 minutes - 33.6 MBThe Maine legislature is back in session following the deadly shooting in Lewiston that killed 18 people and seriously wounded 13 others on October 26, 2023. Will gun safety laws pass? Is the legislature distracted by the bold action taken by Shenna Bellows to remove Donald Trump off the ballot? Tune in!
My Happy New Year and More in 2024
January 01, 2024 18:36 - 12 minutes - 24.2 MBA New Years Day show about the road ahead. "A voice of moderation and common sense fighting fringe and the Welfare-Industial Complex at home and abroad." Buckle up and stay tuned!
New Cape Elizabeth Housing Surprise! And Maine Journalist Gina Hamilton on Trump ballot access
December 21, 2023 00:24 - 23 minutes - 45.2 MBThe Colorado Supreme Court's decision to deny Donald Trump ballot access because he engaged in an insurrection could impact Maine - but should it? Gina Hamilton ( 6:15) thinks Maine's open primary may be the better route to defeating the Republican firebrand who likely will gain strength under fire. And guess who wants to now build affordable housing on Cape Elizabeth athletic fields? The same crowd who opposes it. All this craziness and more this week. Don't miss it.
New Cape Elizabeth Town Councilor Stephanie Anderson on what she just did about housing
December 15, 2023 22:31 - 25 minutes - 47.7 MBNew Cape Elizabeth Town Councilor Stephanie Anderson on what she just did about housing by Cynthia Dill
Friday Night Talk, Cape Elizabeth Housing Bombshell
December 09, 2023 00:48 - 11 minutes - 21.7 MBFriday Night Talk, Cape Elizabeth Housing Bombshell by Cynthia Dill
Phil Harriman on Nikki Haley, Super Tuesday and Maine Politics #ElectionInsurance
December 01, 2023 20:43 - 14 minutes - 28.2 MBFor the first time in 2024 Maine primary voters will be able to cast a ballot for any party candidate on Super Tuesday. Some moderate Democrats like host Cynthia Dill have plans to use the semi-open primary law strategically to block Trump by voting for Nikki Haley. Will the plan work? Phil Harriman, former Republican state senator and political commentator weighs in.
Friday Night Talk - Congratulations to Cape Elizabeth Winners and Community Housing
November 11, 2023 04:26 - 5 minutes - 10.2 MBFriday Night Talk - Congratulations to Cape Elizabeth Winners and Community Housing by Cynthia Dill
Lewiston State Rep Margaret Craven a week after the shooting, "there has been a shift."
November 03, 2023 17:15 - 19 minutes - 37.4 MBNine days after the shooting in her home town of Lewiston, Maine, where a deadly shooting took the lives of 18, seriously injured 13 and traumatized countless others, State Representative Margaret Craven is back at trying to get better laws passed to address responsible gun ownership. "We can't allow people who are so attached to their weapon to have the last word." Margaret Craven
Friday Night Talk #Lewiston #Maine #ElectionInsurance #EI
October 28, 2023 01:28 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBFriday Night Talk #Lewiston #Maine #ElectionInsurance #EI by Cynthia Dill
"It took a lot of courage" for Jared Golden to pivot on gun laws after Maine massacre says lawmaker
October 27, 2023 15:53 - 18 minutes - 35.9 MBLewiston, Maine is still under lock down following the mass shooting that killed 18 and injured 13 Wednesday night, and Robert Card, the alleged killer, is still on the lam armed and dangerous. So what has changed? State Rep Margaret Craven joins us again to discuss the about face her Congressman, Jared Golden, made last night in a surprise announcement.
Lewiston State Rep Margaret Craven in Lockdown, "I am discouraged but I will never give up."
October 26, 2023 21:11 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MBThe biggest manhunt in Maine history is underway searching for the killer who killed 18 people and wounded at least 13 others with an assault weapon in Lewiston, Maine. The suspect, Robert Card, remains at large despite the presence of 350 law enforcement officers and reported to be armed and dangerous. The City of Lewiston is in lock-down. Joining Cynthia by phone is State Representative Margaret Craven who spoke by phone from her home in Lewiston at 4:30 pm.
Open the Courthouse Doors! An interview with Don Fontaine - and Housing Winners in Cape Elizabeth
October 19, 2023 20:58 - 25 minutes - 46.8 MBOpen the Courthouse Doors! An interview with Don Fontaine - and Housing Winners in Cape Elizabeth by Cynthia Dill
The Jim Jordan Shit Show, My Crush on Nikki Haley and who is Patrick McHenry?
October 18, 2023 01:14 - 8 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Jim Jordan Shit Show, My Crush on Nikki Haley and who is Patrick McHenry? by Cynthia Dill
Sunjournal Reporter Steve Collins on the Purple Politics of Maine's Second Congressional District
October 13, 2023 18:05 - 21 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week Cynthia talks with Sunjournal Reporter Steve Collins about the race for Maine's sprawling rural district that twice supported Donald Trump for president and has sent Jared Golden, a moderate Democrat, to Congress three times. What's next for this purple corner of America?
To Build Affordable Housing Near a Capped Landfill or Not at All - That's the Question
September 17, 2023 00:17 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBThe opponents of building affordable housing on a beautiful parcel of land known as Gull Crest in Cape Elizabeth have a new theory. Now that the feasibility question has been answered - the latest attack is on moral grounds. They would have you believe it's more ethical NOT to develop affordable housing near a capped landfill than developing it. The logic is ass-backwards, but there you have it.
Snakes Everywhere and How the Maine State Housing Authority is Failing
July 14, 2023 20:31 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MBMaine State Housing Authority gobbles up millions of public dollars and what do we get? Not loans, apparently, or a new home if you desperately need one. That's the truth on the ground. Programs are all talk and no action and that hurts kids and families intended to benefit. Armies of bureaucrats and lawmakers on the public dime work feverishly spinning tales about great programs they pump millions of our money into every year but where's the beef? Show me the money! And on a separate not...
Feasibility Friday! Good News for Housing Enthusiasts in Maine
July 08, 2023 02:04 - 8 minutes - 16 MBBig development for the development of affordable housing in one of Maine's most affluent communities. "Community Housing," i.e. affordable housing on publicly owned land - is feasible! Don't just take Cynthia Dill's word for it. The experts have weighed in and the resounding message is clear. "It can be done, and it should be done!"
Latest Kerfuffle for Cape Community Housing - Where's the Beef?
June 30, 2023 19:33 - 18 minutes - 35.4 MBLatest Kerfuffle for Cape Community Housing - Where's the Beef? by Cynthia Dill
Look Who's Rooting for Wagner in Russia - and Community Housing Film Debut Monday
June 24, 2023 20:13 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MBLook Who's Rooting for Wagner in Russia - and Community Housing Film Debut Monday by Cynthia Dill
Fred Dill on Father's Day
June 16, 2023 20:06 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBFred Dill on Father's Day by Cynthia Dill
Update on Cape Elizabeth Community Housing - Surviving the Gauntlet
June 12, 2023 20:08 - 14 minutes - 28 MBUpdate on Cape Elizabeth Community Housing - Surviving the Gauntlet by Cynthia Dill
Cynthia Dill to Portland Rotary Club, "Affordable Housing in Cape Elizabeth should include kids."
June 02, 2023 19:26 - 20 minutes - 39 MBCynthia Dill to Portland Rotary Club, "Affordable Housing in Cape Elizabeth should include kids." by Cynthia Dill
The Politics of Cape Elizabeth Housing, Part 3 - An interview with Tim Thompson
March 17, 2023 19:55 - 23 minutes - 45.8 MBHappy St. Patrick's Day to all who celebrate! Tonight's show features a conversation with Tim Thompson, Vice Chair of the Cape Elizabeth Housing Diversity Study Committee. What can we expect and when can we expect it?
The Politics of Cape Elizabeth Housing, Part 2
February 28, 2023 16:56 - 18 minutes - 36.7 MBExciting developments for anyone following the housing issue in Cape Elizabeth, Maine - a seaside village of 9300 people just south of foodie-artsy Portland. At a housing committee meeting last night the embattled town planner conceded there is likely 10 acres of buildable land that "we the People" own AND the code enforcement officer says 10 acres is all we need to build Multiplex Housing AND the new state law, LD 2003, says if we make Community Housing an "affordable housing development" w...
I smell like a puppy, NATO is the new black and other good news.
February 25, 2023 00:24 - 17 minutes - 31 MBToday marks the first year anniversary of Russia's war with Ukraine. The bravery of those fighting for their lives and for democracy is remarkable. The least we can do is act on our good intentions to create desperately needed housing. Tonight's podcast is a path forward.
How the politics of affordable housing gets in the way of building it, Part 1
February 13, 2023 15:36 - 26 minutes - 44.9 MBThe road to affordable housing in Maine communities is paved with good intentions and the potholes tricky to navigate. Should you need a lawyer to buy a new mobile home in America? This week's podcast pits a true story of need against the politics of a small town.
I'm back and still into housing. What to do in Maine and more #CommunityHousing #MobileHomeMicroLoan
January 29, 2023 19:11 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MBAfter a bout of self-imposed radio silence Cynthia has an updated message about affordable housing in Maine and Cape Elizabeth. Mobile Home Micro Loans and Community Housing can help us get there.
Janet Mills, Paul LePage and Donald Trump took the stage tonight in Maine. What do we want?
November 04, 2022 01:56 - 6 minutes - 10.7 MBMaine incumbent Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, took the stage tonight with challenger Paul LePage, a former Republican Governor, for the final debate before next week's election. It was ho-hum until the end when BAM! Viewers were faced with Donald Trump practicing witchcraft at a rally in Iowa and suddenly Paul LePage is dangerous. Why?
"Janet Mills wins," and other observations from tonight's debate with Paul LePage on Newscenter
October 28, 2022 00:38 - 7 minutes - 13.1 MB"Janet Mills wins," and other observations from tonight's debate with Paul LePage on Newscenter by Cynthia Dill
ME Governors Debate - October 24, 2022 - with Nick Murray. Did it move the needle for Paul LePage?
October 25, 2022 00:53 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MBNick Murray from the Maine Policy Institute joins the podcast tonight after Democratic Governor Janet Mills and former Republican Governor Paul LePage took the stage in Portland for an hour long debate with moderators Greg Lagerquist from CBS Channel 13 and Mike Shepherd from the Bangor Daily News.
Maine Governors Debate with Nick Murray
October 05, 2022 02:01 - 21 minutes - 37.9 MBMaine Governors Debate with Nick Murray by Cynthia Dill