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Sound Ecology

A Voice for the Voiceless

Sound Ecology went on-air for the first time in May 1997.

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What Guests and Listeners Think

Text Box: “Congratulations on a great radio show that truly serves the community. Karen uses her show to build community organizing, to educate people, and to show leadership. All these ingredients make it a valuable resource.” Bruce K. Gagnon Coordinator Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Brunswick, ME

Text Box: Our experience at Sound Ecology was a unique one. Karen really listens to her guests and adds to the quality of the conversation for the guests and the listeners. So many times when the media is trying to include “diverse” voices, the writer or inteviewer already has decided on the answers to the questions they are asking. Not so on Sound Ecology...that’s what it is.. the real deal...”Sound Ecology.” Thanks Karen Victoria Mares-Hershey, Executive Director Sam Carlo Rebecca Clayborne Hershey Institute for Practical Democracy, Portland, ME

“What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty and democracy?”

- Gandhi

Text Box: “That was a great show. Wow! I realized that, yours is the show to which I made two calls this fall: the first radio show calls I've ever made to comment or ask questions. I feel like I have to thank you for that. The show tonight made me feel many emotions from helplessness to gratitude, possibility, incredulousness, frustration, and to a certain extent despair. But it also armed me with a response to the choice we may have never had.” Daniel, Portland, ME

Text Box: “…you got me to create a Press-Activism group in my database and Sound Ecology is the first in it.” Lu Bauer, CPA The Balancing Act, Pathways to Financial Freedom

Text Box: Thank you again for all the work that you do to shed some light on the dark corners of our society and its machinations, and for discussing issues that are important and difficult. You do this in a thoughtful and consistent manner that makes them more accessible to the public. Best wishes for continued success with your wonderful program, Sound Ecology. Sincerely, Lesley M. Jones Television Producer, CTN, Channel 4 greater Portland, Maine

Text Box: Sound Ecology is an important voice for issues that are not always on the front page news. Abolition of nuclear weapons is one such issue. Most people don't even want to think about it, but it is an issue of critical importance. Karen D'Andrea has always welcomed me onto her show to discuss what is happening in Congress and explain how people can help stop the funding for more nuclear weapons and how we can work with other nations to step-by-verifiable step, abolish these immoral weapons. Sally Breen Peace Action Maine Physicians for Social Responsibility

After Karen’s council bid and win, she’s also about ready to embark on a new career path (update coming soon). In an attempt to get her new life organized, Sound Ecology will be off-air for one year.

Karen was sworn in on November 19, 2008. She will be serving a three-year term.

Karen won the most votes of the 6 candidates including the two incumbents who filled two of the three seats that were up for grabs. If you live in Scarborough, you can catch council meetings on Scarborough’s public access channel 3.