Oct 27, 202649 min
Susan Longchamps, Republican candidate for Maine House District 93 in Lewiston, joins Chuck Ellis to share her story and why she's running for Augusta. Susan grew up in Lewiston's Tree Streets, beat the odds, owns Webbs...
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Muddy Waters
Hosted by Charles "Chuck" Ellis · news · EN
About this Podcast:
Where I discuss by myself and with special guests things going on in our political world here in Maine as well as discussing national and at times global issues. I'm not muddying the water but helping you understand how muddy the water is and helping you chart a path forward. charleschuckellis.substack.com
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What is Muddy Waters about?
Where I discuss by myself and with special guests things going on in our political world here in Maine as well as discussing national and at times global issues. I'm not muddying the water but helping you understand how muddy the water is and helping you chart a path forward.
Who hosts Muddy Waters?
Muddy Waters is hosted by Charles "Chuck" Ellis. The show has published 213 episodes to date.
What has Muddy Waters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep. 214 w/ Susan Longchamps, Candidate for State House District 93" (27 October 2026, 49 minutes), "Ep. 213 w/ Frank Casella, Candidate for State House District 21" (25 October 2026, 60 minutes), and "Ep. 212 w/ M. Thad Moody, Candidate for Senate District 30: Gorham and most of Scarborough" (20 October 2026, 49 minutes).
How often does Muddy Waters publish?
Muddy Waters publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 213 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Muddy Waters?
Booking probability for Muddy Waters is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Muddy Waters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Muddy Waters's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Charles "Chuck" Ellis hosts Muddy Waters, a news podcast with 213 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 25, 20261 hour
Frank Casella, Republican candidate for Maine House District 21 in Bangor, joins Chuck Ellis to talk about why he's running and what he'd fight for in Augusta. Frank moved his family to Bangor for the schools and a safe...
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Ep. 212 w/ M. Thad Moody, Candidate for Senate District 30: Gorham and most of Scarborough
Oct 20, 202649 minThad Moody, Republican candidate for Maine Senate District 30 (Gorham and part of Scarborough), joins Chuck Ellis to talk about accountability, spending, and why he's running. Thad shares his path from Cook's Hardware...
- Sep 26, 20261h 7m
David Corbett, Republican candidate for York County Sheriff, joins Chuck Ellis on the Muddy Waters Podcast. A Lyman resident, David spent years in Maine law enforcement with the Saco and Biddeford police departments and...
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Ep. 208 with Steven Juskewitch for DA: Military Veteran, Prosecutor & Independent Candidate
Sep 23, 20261h 15mIn this episode of the Muddy Waters Podcast, Chuck Ellis sits down with Steven Juskewitch, independent candidate for District Attorney in Hancock and Washington counties. Steve shares his background—from a tough...
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- Sep 22, 20261h 12m
Chuck Ellis talks with Bret Martell, Lewiston City Councilor and Republican candidate for Maine House District 95.Martell grew up in Lewiston-Auburn and says he never planned on running for office until local conditions...
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Ep. 206 w/ Diana Kushner for Maine House Dist. 109 - Soviet Roots, Parental Rights & Local Control
Sep 9, 20261h 3mChuck Ellis sits down with Diana Kushner, Republican candidate for Maine House District 109 in Gorham, on the Muddy Waters Podcast.Kushner shares her family’s journey from Kazakhstan after the collapse of the Soviet...
- Sep 4, 20261h 12m
Chuck Ellis sits down with Joel Furrow, Deputy Director of the Christian Civic League of Maine, to define a term most people only hear as an insult: Christian nationalism.They discuss Joel’s new role and Pray for Maine...
- Sep 4, 202644 min
Chuck Ellis talks with Gray residents Susan Fuller and Judy Simino about the MSAD 15 cost-sharing fight between Gray and New Gloucester.Gray pays about 66% of the local school share; New Gloucester pays about 34%. By...
- Aug 29, 202641 min
In this episode of the Muddy Waters Podcast, Chuck Ellis talks with Melissa Winslow, candidate for Maine House District 104 in Gray and New Gloucester.Melissa shares why she decided to run after being asked by Rep. Amy...
- Aug 29, 202651 min
In this episode of the Muddy Waters Podcast, Chuck Ellis talks with Robert Joseph Reed, president of Young Americans for Liberty at Thomas College. Robert shares how he grew up in Livermore Falls, got into debate at...
- Aug 29, 202648 min
In this episode of the Muddy Waters Podcast, Chuck Ellis talks with Katherine Divine, formerly Katherine Parker, about her campaign for Bangor City Council. Katherine shares why she decided to run, how becoming a mom...
- Aug 22, 20261h 17m
In Episode 200 of the Muddy Waters Podcast, host Chuck Ellis welcomes back Bobby Charles, Republican candidate for Governor of Maine, for a deep discussion on the state’s current trajectory and a clear path forward...
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Ep. 199 Shawn Packard on Maine’s Education Crisis, Local Accountability & Common Sense Leadership
Aug 21, 20261h 22mIn this episode of the Muddy Waters Podcast, host Chuck Ellis sits down with Shawn Packard, Republican candidate for Maine House District 64 in Waterville. They dig into why Maine ranks near the bottom in education...
- Aug 11, 20261h 7m
On this episode of the Muddy Waters Podcast, host Chuck Ellis sits down with Aaron Chadbourne (Inside Maine on WGAN, former senior policy adviser in the LePage administration) for a clear-eyed look at Maine’s major...
- Aug 11, 202658 min
Chuck Ellis talks with Annalyse Sarvinas, Republican candidate for Maine House District 51 (Topsham).A teacher and mom of two, Annalyse explains why she’s running and the issues she’s focused on: taxes and...
- Aug 3, 202652 min
In this episode of the Muddy Waters Podcast, Chuck Ellis talks with Eryn Soule, former Lewiston City Councilor and Independent candidate for Maine State Senate.Eryn shares how she fell in love with Lewiston after moving...
- Jul 30, 202650 min
In this episode of the Muddy Waters Podcast, host Chuck Ellis sits down with Nick Murray, Policy & Communications Director at Lead Maine, for a deep dive into Flock Safety cameras and automatic license plate readers...
- Jul 22, 202651 min
Chuck Ellis interviews Leyland Streiff of Maine Girl Dads about the ongoing legal fight to save the “Protect Girls Sports and Spaces” citizen initiative. After massive signature collection, the Secretary of State’s...
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Ep. 193: Biddeford Chaos – Out-of-State Radicals Call for Violence as Maine Conservatives Push Back
Jul 21, 20261h 6mIn this special episode, Chuck Ellis and Richard recap the Biddeford unrest following the ICE shooting. Out-of-state radicals openly incite violence against Maine conservatives, while local right-wing voices use mockery...
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Charles Eisenstein
former RFK Jr. speechwriter
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