Cindy Han

Producer at Maine Public Broadcasting Network

journalist; producer, Maine Calling, Maine Public Radio

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Articles

Poetry: New Directions

1 week ago | mainepublic.org | Jennifer Rooks |Cindy Han

Maine's legacy of influential poets includes Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Edna St. Vincent Millay. We celebrate National Poetry Month by highlighting some of today's poets with Maine ties who push boundaries and explore new directions in their work. Panelists:Maya Williams, Portland Poet Laureate Emeritus; author of three poetry collections, the most recent is What's So Wrong with a Pity Party Anyway?; involved with slam poetry; works with Maine TransNetTherí Alyce Pickens, Charles A.
Students with Disabilities

1 week ago | mainepublic.org | Jennifer Rooks |Cindy Han

Students with disabilities face a range of obstacles in the classroom. These can include challenges with hearing, sight, mobility, and developmental disabilities. What services and programs do schools offer these students, and what happens when these are not available? We'll also find out how those who reach adulthood transition when services are no longer available.
AI: Privacy & Security

2 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Jennifer Rooks |Cindy Han

The presence of AI in our daily lives is growing exponentially, from facial recognition to customized medicine to self-driving cars. But AI also creates big questions about privacy and security. We learn about the dangers of AI—and what can be done to safeguard information.
Eels & Elver Fishing

1 month ago | mainepublic.org | Cindy Han

A new book explores the historic, scientific, and economic value of eels. These snake-like fish have been around since the dinosaur days, and have been the subject of fascination and fear for centuries. We learn how scientists since Aristotle's time have puzzled over the origin of eels. And we discuss how the modern-day eel has fueled a lucrative elver-fishing industry in Maine.
Skunks in Maine

1 month ago | mainepublic.org | Cindy Han

The unmistakable smell, the distinctive black-and-white fur—skunks are creatures that make their presence known. Maine's striped skunks can be found in trees, fields and backyards across the state. They emerge during mating season this time of year. We'll discuss skunk biology and behavior, what to do if you or your pet encounter one—and some reasons you might want them around your property.
On Being Black in America

Jan 20, 2025 | mainepublic.org | Cindy Han

This is an 8 pm rebroadcast of an earlier show (original air date Nov. 19, 2024); no calls will be taken. In his new essay collection, The End of Respectability: Notes of a Black American Reckoning with his Life and his Nation, author Anthony Walton examines both the progress and the backlash that Black Americans have experienced over the decades. Combining autobiography with historical research, Walton explored similar themes in his earlier book, Mississippi.
Gabriel García Márquez

Jan 9, 2025 | mainepublic.org | Cindy Han

As the new TV adaptation of the acclaimed novel One Hundred Years of Solitude reaches audiences, we discuss the global impact of author Gabriel García Márquez. Bowdoin professor Nadia Celis, a scholar of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s work, will talk about his life, the novel and TV show—and about her new podcast. Garcia Marquez’s niece, who lives in Maine, joins the conversation to discuss the author’s personal side—and the enduring relevance of his writing.
All About Bread

Nov 20, 2024 | mainepublic.org | Cindy Han

Bread has long been a basic staple in so many cultures, but this simple food has been elevated in recent years to an art form. We’ll talk with experts in Maine known for their high-quality breads to learn about: what goes into a great loaf, why grains matter, how different kinds of bread are made—and why bread has gotten so trendy.
Outlook for Black America

Nov 18, 2024 | mainepublic.org | Cindy Han

In his new essay collection, The End of Respectability: Notes of a Black American Reckoning with his Life and his Nation, author Anthony Walton examines both the progress and the backlash that Black Americans have experienced over the decades. Combining autobiography with historical research, Walton explored similar themes in his earlier book, . He joins us to talk about his own experiences, his parents’ journeys—and what he believes will lead our society closer to achieving true racial equality.
Maine Secretary of State

Oct 7, 2024 | mainepublic.org | Cindy Han

As early voting begins, we discuss election matters with Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. She'll answer questions about absentee ballots, voter registration, ranked choice voting, election security and more. She'll also address motor vehicle questions and other issues that she oversees. Panelist:Shenna Bellows, Maine Secretary of State since 2021