Unorganized Territory

<p>During a recent press gaggle on the south lawn of the White House, a reporter asked President Trump if Americans’ financial situations are part of his thinking as he negotiates on ending the Iran War.</p><p>President Trump said denying Iran a nuclear weapon was the only thing on his mind.</p><p>But recent polling suggests Trump—and incumbents and challengers actually on the ballot this fall—ought to be very concerned with the growing economic challenges facing Ross Martikke and other Americans due to the Iran War and the president’s conduct of the conflict.</p><p>I met Ross Martikke on a recent Sunday for a chat at the trailer he shares with his fiancé in Old Town.</p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p>Music on this episode:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://sumnermckane.bandcamp.com/track/the-ogjuck-victorious-hunting-theme">Sumner McKane Group - NANOOK - the ogjuck-victorious hunting theme</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://sumnermckane.bandcamp.com/track/bouncing-bait">Sumner McKane - CLOSING THE CIRCLE (SCORE) - bouncing bait</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://sumnermckane.bandcamp.com/track/lasted-nearly-100-years">Sumner McKane - In The Blood Film Score - Lasted Nearly 100 Years</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://sumnermckane.bandcamp.com/track/the-headworks">Sumner McKane - In The Blood Film Score - The Headworks</a></p><p>Unorganized Territory is building an audience on Substack. Subscribe for free, share the show, let us know what you think and pledge to support us when we shift to a paid subscription model.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.unorganizedterritory.org?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.unorganizedterritory.org</a>

<p>Graham Platner has been drawing large crowds since he entered the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate last year—and according to recent polls—is now leading Governor Janet Mills in the race to take on Senator Susan Collins.</p><p>A few weeks ago, I drove up to Greenville on a rainy Monday evening to see Platner do a town hall in a school gymnasium.</p><p>I was curious to see who would turn out for Platner in one of Maine’s most conservative counties and why.</p><p>Greenville residents John and CindyBohl, who’ve both voted Republican in the past, agreed to chat after the event.</p><p>Cindy began by sharing a conversation she’s had at a funeral in town the day before.</p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p><strong><em>Unorganized Territory </em></strong>is building a following on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.unorganizedterritory.org">Substack</a>. Subscribe and shout us out on your socials! </p><p>Music from today's show include the following selections.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://sumnermckane.bandcamp.com/track/the-ogjuck-victorious-hunting-theme">Sumner McKane Group - NANOOK - 09 the ogjuck-victorious hunting theme</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://sumnermckane.bandcamp.com/track/stings-alias">Sumner McKane Group - NIGHT BLOOMING CEREUS - 11 sting's alias</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.unorganizedterritory.org?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.unorganizedterritory.org</a>

<p></p><p>It’s Unorganized Territory, the podcast where Maine voters have their say on the 2026 election and America’s political moment. I’m Jay Field. It’s Thursday April 9th.</p><p>I met Wayne Farrin one afternoon as he was finishing up lunch with real estate colleagues at the Jefferson Market and General Store.</p><p>As we chatted about the election, I quickly learned that Wayne has two other jobs besides being a realtor.</p><p>He’s also the elected representative for Jefferson and surrounding towns in the state legislature and owns and runs the general store.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.unorganizedterritory.org?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.unorganizedterritory.org</a>

<p>It’s been more than a month of war with Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.</p><p>High gas prices that drag on are the equivalent of political kryptonite.</p><p>They mess with family budgets and can cause voters to spend less and punish incumbents at the polls.</p><p>Unorganized Territory hit the 2026 State of Maine Sportsman’s Show at the Augusta Civic Center to informally sample the level of concern within one part of Maine’s nearly $10 billion tourism economy.</p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p>Today's music:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://sumnermckane.bandcamp.com/track/the-ogjuck-victorious-hunting-theme">Sumner McKane Group - Nanook - the ogjuck/victorious hunting theme</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://sumnermckane.bandcamp.com/track/the-spring-drive">Sumner McKane - In The Blood Film Score - The Spring Drive</a></p><p>Join the Unorganized Territory community! Subscribe at https://www.unorganizedterritory.com</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.unorganizedterritory.org?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.unorganizedterritory.org</a>

<p>One morning, earlier this week, I paid a visit to the state capitol in Augusta.</p><p>A one-day, mobile museum featuring original artifacts from American history was set up in the Hall of Flags, under the Capitol Dome, in honor the nation’s 250th birthday.</p><p>A crowd was just starting to gather, as I introduced myself to a man standing near the exhibit table in a dark sweatshirt and ball cap, a 64-year-old pastor from Fryeberg named Eric Ness.</p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p><strong>Music on today's episode:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://sumnermckane.bandcamp.com/track/the-ogjuck-victorious-hunting-theme">Sumner McKane Group – Nanook – the ogjuck victorious hunting theme</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://sumnermckane.bandcamp.com/track/creative-ingenuity">Sumner McKane – In The Blood Film Score – Creative Ingenuity</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.unorganizedterritory.org?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.unorganizedterritory.org</a>