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A Dutchman in Maine

by jrobert.bakker

Education

I grew up in Amsterdam. These days, I live in Maine—where the mountains and ocean keep me grounded, and there’s just enough quiet to think things through.This podcast is where I share reflections on the U.S. Constitution, the 12 Steps, life on the hill, and lessons from the water. It’s about how freedom works best when it has structure, and how we all have a part to play in making the world a little better—each in our own way.I'm not here to lecture, just to think out loud. Welcome aboard.

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Episodes

  1. Blunt Instruments

    The Weekly Dispatch

  2. Systems Built for a Different Fight

    The Weekly Dispatch

  3. The Layer underneath

    The weekly Dispatch

  4. The Instrument Worked, The Problem Moved

    The Weekly Dispatch

  5. The Check Nobody Built In

    The Weekly Dispatch

  6. The Number Nobody Checked

    The Weekly Dispatch

  7. The Discipline That Holds

    The weekly Dispatch

  8. Recognizing Breaking Points

    The weekly Dispatch

  9. The Checkmarks That Aren’t on the List

    The Weekly Dispatch

  10. Under Load

    The Weekly Dispatch

  11. The Margin, and Who Pays for It

    The Weekly Dispatch

  12. Nobody Walked Away — Except When They Did

    The Weekly Dispatch

  13. What the Bridge Doesn’t Tell You.

    The Weekly Dispatch

  14. What a Warning Really Looks Like

    The weekly Dispatch

  15. When Oversight Fails, and Other News

    The Weekly Dispatch

  16. When Bills Come Due

    The Weekly Dispatch

  17. When the Margin Is Razor Thin

    The Weekly Dispatch

  18. Fault Lines

    The Weekly Dispatch

  19. What the Numbers Actually Say

    The Weekly Dispatch

  20. Calculations: How some got them right – and some did not.

    The Weekly Dispatch

  21. How People Exercise Their Power

    The Weekly Dispatch

  22. When Things Go Up In Flames

    The Weekly Dispatch

  23. The Strait, the Search, and the Shredder

    The Weekly Dispatch

  24. Calculated Transitions and Managed Risks

    The Weekly Dispatch

  25. Orbital Mechanics and River Carnage

    The Weekly Dispatch

  26. Checklists, Chaos, and the High Cost of Arrogance

    The Weekly Dispatch

  27. Miracles and Miscalculations

    The Weekly Dispatch

  28. A Week of Shattered Norms

    The Weekly Dispatch

  29. Breaking Records

    The Weekly Dispatch

  30. "Surgical Accountability A Global Reality Check"

    Th Weekly Dispatch

  31. Mainers at a Crossroads

    The Weekly Dispatch

  32. "Hard Assets & Heavy Seas"

    The Weekly Dispatch

  33. "Cold Changes: The Greenland Reset & Maine’s Winter Outlook"

    The Weekly Dispatch

  34. "Lines of Defiance"

    The Weekly Dispatch

  35. "Order or Chaos? Navigating the Precedents of 2026"

    The Weekly Dispatch

  36. "Shadow Wars and Stadium Scores"

    The Weekly Dispatch

  37. “From the Epstein Files to the Christmas Strikes"

    The Weekly Dispatch

  38. Accountability Under Fire

    The weekly Dispatch

  39. "When Systems Fail"

    The Weekly Dispatch

  40. "War Powers, Global Chips, and Political Accountability"

    The Weekly Dispatch

  41. "The Vindication of Mark Kelly"

    The Weekly Dispatch

  42. Conflict and Concequences

    The Weekly Dispatch

  43. Distraction & Accountability

    Weekly Dispatch

  44. Universal Catastrophic Coverage Healthcare Plan (1:45)

    Healthcare for All. I hope this podcast will spark a conversation. But if this can be a starting point for a broader discussion, I would suggest you share this podcast with friends or with your congressional house members and senators.

  45. Universal Catastrophic Coverage Healthcare Plan (5:32)

    Healthcare for All. I hope this podcast will spark a conversation. But if this can be a starting point for a broader discussion, I would suggest you share this podcast with friends or with your congressional house members and senators.

  46. Universal Catastrophic Coverage Healthcare Plan (41:49)

    Healthcare for All. I hope this podcast will spark a conversation. But if this can be a starting point for a broader discussion, I would suggest you share this podcast with friends or with your congressional house members and senators.

  47. “Contrasts & Conviction: Honoring a Life, Testing a Nation"

    Weekly Dispatch

  48. "From Iambic Pentameter to International Politics"

    Weekly Dispatch

  49. Across the Waves and Around the Corner

    Weekly Dispatch

  50. When Systems Strain, People Stand

    The Weekly Dispatch

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About this show

I grew up in Amsterdam. These days, I live in Maine—where the mountains and ocean keep me grounded, and there’s just enough quiet to think things through.This podcast is where I share reflections on the U.S. Constitution, the 12 Steps, life on the hill, and lessons from the water. It’s about how freedom works best when it has structure, and how we all have a part to play in making the world a little better—each in our own way.I'm not here to lecture, just to think out loud. Welcome aboard.

Hosted by

jrobert.bakker

Categories

Education

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does A Dutchman in Maine have?

A Dutchman in Maine has 70 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 10, 2026.

What is A Dutchman in Maine about?

I grew up in Amsterdam. These days, I live in Maine—where the mountains and ocean keep me grounded, and there’s just enough quiet to think things through.This podcast is where I share reflections on the U.S. Constitution, the 12 Steps, life on the hill, and lessons from the water. It’s about how...

How often does A Dutchman in Maine release new episodes?

A Dutchman in Maine publishes weekly, based on its 70 episodes since July 2025.

Who hosts A Dutchman in Maine?

A Dutchman in Maine is created and hosted by jrobert.bakker.
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