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A Healthy Conversation

A Healthy Conversation

Each week on A Healthy Conversation, hosts Dr. Jeff Barkin and Dr. Lisa Belisle engage national leaders and local experts from the clinical, business, scientific, academic, and political communities about the issues that impact us all. Topics on the show cover everything from emerging technologies and policy work, to personal and/or public health, to educational and environmental issues. Show guests have included representatives from the CDC and medical companies, educators and innovators, as well as local business leaders, retailers, and government officials. An honest and upbeat dialogue about today’s realities and tomorrow’s developing opportunities, each show showcases the thinkers and explores the thinking that will help us change the conversation.

E-Mail us: healthyconversation@wgan.com

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Friday, June 5, 202606/05/2026

Dr. Garrett Fontaine and Dr. Patrick Connoly

Dr. Garrett Fontaine and Dr. Patrick Connoly, co chairs of the Maine Medical Association legislative and advocacy committee, discuss the opportunities and challenges Mainers face, and the unique role of primary care and family practice in keeping our communities healthy.

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Sunday, May 31, 202605/31/2026

A Healthy Conversation: Graham Platner

Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for Senator of the state of Maine, joins us for a long form interview, discussing his perspective on many topics and his vision if elected Senator.

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Sunday, May 24, 202605/24/2026

Shenna Bellows

This week, Shenna Bellows, Democratic candidate for Governor, joins us to discuss her vision for Maine, including ideas on how to reign in state spending.

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Sunday, May 17, 202605/17/2026

Garrett Mason

Garrett Mason, Republican candidate for governor of Maine, joins us to discuss his leadership path starting at age 25 when first elected to the legislature and his vision for Maine’s future if elected.

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Sunday, May 10, 202605/10/2026

Leigh Dal

Leigh Dal, a federal intelligence officer, discusses what led her to counterintelligence, what it is, and what life is like after an exciting career as an agent.

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Sunday, May 3, 202605/03/2026

A Healthy Conversation: Attorney Timothy Kenlan 5/3/26

Attorney Timothy Kenlan of Berman and Simmons joins us to discuss exactly what is litigation and how it is related…

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Sunday, April 26, 202604/26/2026

Dr. Sean McCloy

Dr. Sean McCloy joins us to discuss integrative medicine and how doctors think and treat way beyond the stethoscope and prescription pad.

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Sunday, April 19, 202604/19/2026

A Healthy Conversation: Janet Mills 4/19/26

Governor Janet Mills joins us for an open dialogue to discuss her two terms in office, her current run for Senator, and about the issues most on our minds

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Sunday, April 12, 202604/12/2026

A Healthy Conversation: Owen McCarthy 4/12/26

Owen McCarthy, Republican candidate for Governor of Maine, joins us to share his vision for Maine and how to grow our state and its economy

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Sunday, April 5, 202604/05/2026

A Healthy Conversation: Evan Amill 4/5/26

Evan Amill of EA Fitness & Performance joins Dr. Jeff Barkin to discuss exactly what an individualized healthy fitness plan is.

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