Hannah Pingree: A Life of Public Service

In this interview, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree draws on her experience as Maine’s former Speaker of the House and as director of Governor Janet Mills’ Office of Policy Innovation to explain how she’s approached major statewide problems from both the legislative and executive branches. She uses that background to lay out a detailed, policy-driven agenda—centered on building more affordable housing, addressing healthcare access and costs, strengthening rural economic opportunity, and turning climate goals into measurable results for Maine communities.Pine State Politics is a student-run, educational podcast made possible in part through funding support from the McKeen Center for the Common Good at Bowdoin College. The views and opinions expressed by Pine State Politics guests do not reflect an endorsement, express or implied, by the cohosts, producer, or Bowdoin College. Bowdoin College does not endorse, support, or oppose any political candidates, parties, or platforms. Episodes are intended solely for educational and informational purposes.In preparation for Season Two, Pine State Politics made every effort to provide equal opportunity to participate in the podcast by inviting all candidates in Maine's gubernatorial race known to the cohosts at the time of recording. All episodes of Season Two have been published simultaneously.