Dr. Chuck Radis sat down with me to discuss his latest book The Mystery in the Room - a memoir of his 40+ years in medicine. The book is more than that, though, including his reflections on doctor-patient relationships, his childhood, and more. This conversation covers it all, and then some. I hope you enjoy!

If you want to pick up Chuck's book, it's available locally at Print and other bookstores, as well as digitally for the e-readers in your life.

Chuck also hosts a book release party at Print coming up January 20th at 7pm. Find the details at Print's website here: https://printbookstore.com/event/2026-01-20/dr-chuck-radis-presents-mystery-room

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I spoke with Liz Knowles, who has performed on Peaks a few times, including a great St Patrick's Day show with her trio Open the Door for Three, and she returns with her husband Kieran O'Hare and Portland's own string quartet Palaver Strings on December 20, 2025 at New Brackett Church. The performance is at 7:00 pm.

Liz talked with me about creating the "mood" for the holiday show, how she approaches songwriting and arranging, how teaching plays a role in her life as a musician, and more. Well worth a listen as we approach the show and the holidays. Enjoy!

For more info: https://www.peaksislandconcerts.com/whats-on

Liz Knowles: https://www.lizknowles.com/

Andrea and I discuss the youth musical she's directing Malice in the Palace, featuring over 20 island youth. The performance will be held at the Guild Hall at the Cathedral on Congress St in Portland, November 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

In our conversation, Andrea talks about the story of Esther, the music in the play, and why it's important for kids to engage in live performance in an increasingly digital and curated world.

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