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Where We Live
Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines. We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.
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Where We LiveCelebrating end of life on your own terms
Losing someone you love is one of the most devastating experiences in life. Today, we talk about how we grieve as we approach All Souls Day and Dia de los…
Where We LiveNew Haven author Tochi Onyebuchi on why 'Riot Baby' is not a dystopian story
Riot Baby is author Tochi Onyebuchi’s first foray into adult fiction, a “fiery” response to the “horrifically regular death” of…
Where We LiveBaseball legend Bobby Valentine says he has his ‘plot’ in Stamford, raises over $500,000 for Nov. 2 mayoral race
Bobby Valentine, an unaffiliated candidate for Stamford mayor, has drawn big-name Republican donors – former president George W. Bush, and Anthony…
Where We LiveTheater aims to become more inclusive and equitable
Slowly and surely, live theater has come back to life but that doesn’t mean theater is completely back to normal. Today, we check in with theaters in…
Where We LiveFeeling the strain of supply and staffing shortages, Connecticut restaurants ask you to "be kind"
First, a new series from The Accountability Project at Connecticut Public Radio shines a spotlight on juvenile justice in the state. Walter Smith Randolph and…
Where We LiveLet's talk about sex (education), baby
Sex ed curriculum varies greatly across our state and our country. Today, please be advised we’re talking about sex specifically, sex education. Although…
Where We LiveThe Stamford mayoral race heats up as big names throw their support behind State Rep. Caroline Simmons
Harvard grad and Yale School of Medicine policy advisor Caroline Simmons, State Representative for the 144th District since 2014, has won an endorsement from…
Where We LiveAdam Harris: Fixing Racism In Higher Education
In 1831, Simeon Jocelyn, a New Haven abolitionist, tried to establish a Black college near Yale. Now Adam Harris, the author of The State Must Provide: Why…
Where We LiveWith outcry over critical race theory, we hear from Connecticut educators and students
With a General Election just around the corner, the so-called “sleepy” town of Guilford has made national headlines, gripped by a polarizing debate…
Where We LiveSome politicians are using Holocaust analogies as anti-vaccine rhetoric
Republican state representative, Anne Dauphinais recently criticized Governor Lamont over his vaccine and mask mandates comparing him to Adolf Hitler…
Where We LiveHow the global supply chain crisis is affecting Connecticut
You’ve heard about the global supply chain crisis, from manufacturing snags abroad, to clogged ports on the West Coast and staffing shortages across the…
Where We LiveWith more options for gambling in Connecticut, there's a focus on preventing addiction
An estimated two million adults have a gambling disorder, that’s according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. And studies show that as many as…
Where We LiveGender bias in academic medicine
The ongoing pandemic is driving the demand for online negotiation courses designed for female physicians. Data shows that the wage gap between male and female…
Where We LiveIndigenizing Connecticut curriculum
Native American studies is a new requirement for Connecticut schools, with resources being prepared in time for the 2023-2024 school year. What kind of…
Where We LiveMeasuring the real cost of racism
Is it possible to quantify the actual cost of racism on individuals and on our country? Economist Dana Peterson has looked at the racial gaps in housing…
Where We LiveThe adventures of real life Captain Nemo, Robert Ballard
In 1985, Robert Ballard discovered the Titanic wreckage off the coast of Newfoundland. But his explorations didn’t stop there! This hour, Robert Ballard…
Where We LiveConnecticut witches of the past, present and future
In what ways do we misunderstand or misremember Connecticut’s past with witches? And how are local witches working to take back the term today? Where We…
Where We LiveWho should pay for school ventilation upgrades? Towns & schools at loggerheads with state
Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration is under mounting pressure from divergent stakeholders to fund school ventilation upgrades. Jacqueline Rabe Thomas of…
Where We LiveThe trauma of navigating infertility and pregnancy loss
October is Infertility Awareness Month. Unless you have directly dealt with infertility, it’s hard to understand how difficult this can be on couples and…
Where We LiveConnecticut begins search for next great State Historian
Set to retire in May, Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward reflects on the history of his role. UConn's Draper Chair in American History Manisha Sinha…
Where We LivePet Nation: Pandemic Puppies Take On The World
Could that pandemic puppy you adopted last year be welcome at your workplace? More public spaces, such as restaurants, grocery stores and even offices, have…
Where We LiveReducing Cancer Mortalities In Communities Of Color
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified health disparities in the U.S., from high blood pressure in under-resourced communities to sharp declines in breast and…
Where We LiveGetting More Women to Launch, Fund Businesses in Connecticut
Women-founded or co-founded firms in the U.S. raised $25.12 billion in venture capital in the first half of 2021, more than in any prior year, according to…
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How We Talk About Missing Persons
Gabby Petito has been laid to rest, a few weeks after attention on the missing 22 year old from Long Island exploded in traditional news outlets and on social…
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Could Food Scrap Recycling Be a Solution to Connecticut's Waste Crisis?
With Connecticut facing a waste crisis, there’s a new incentive for cities and towns interested in more sustainable ways of managing trash. A new $5…
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Do It For The Gram: Unpacking Instagram Use Among Kids
The endless Instagram scroll; we know it’s impacting our lives but what do we really know about how it’s impacting kids? The Wall Street Journal…
Where We LiveOpioid Use Disorder: A Growing Epidemic Within An Epidemic
In Connecticut, residents are more likely to die from unintentional drug overdose than a motor vehicle accident, according to the state Department of Public…
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Efforts Underway In Connecticut To Help Afghans Fleeing The Taliban
This hour, Connecticut residents with different views of the world are coming together to help Afghans flee the Taliban, and to help people targeted by the…
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How Your Yard (or Windowsill) Can Keep Local Ecosystems Buzzing and Humming
America's roughly 40 million acres of well-mowed, privately-owned lawns are taking the place of native plants that could be helping local ecosystems thrive…
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Alcohol Use Disorder In Women
A new study by the National Institutes of Health and the Research Triangle Institute, found alcohol consumption by women with children younger than age 5…
Where We LiveWomen In A Male Art World — By Her Hand: Artemisia Gentileschi and Women Artists in Italy: 1500-1800
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibit By Her ­Hand: Artemisia Gentileschi and Women Artists in Italy: 1500-1800 (Sept. 30, 2021…
Where We Live25 Years With Our Favorite Aardvark: What Arthur Taught Us
After 25 seasons, the beloved children’s TV series Arthur will end in 2022. Today, we talk about this groundbreaking animated series about an aardvark…
Where We LiveCongressman Jim Himes; Local Political Primary Results
This hour, efforts to get people out of Afghanistan continue, after the Taliban takeover. You’ll hear from Southwestern Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes…
Where We LiveGrit And Games: Getting To The Paralympics, A Connecticut Story
Six athletes with disabilities — and with ties to Connecticut — represented the U.S. at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, bringing home four medals…
Where We LiveCreating A Climate Resilient Connecticut
Hurricane Ida brought 3-8 inches of rain to Connecticut causing flooding and damage to our coast. Scientists say New Englanders should expect more extreme…
Where We LiveWhere We Remember: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
This weekend the nation marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Nearly 3000 people died, 161 of them had connections to…
Where We LiveAdam Harris: Fixing Racism In Higher Education
In 1831, Simeon Jocelyn, a New Haven abolitionist, tried to establish a Black college near Yale. Now Adam Harris, the author of The State Must Provide: Why…
Where We LiveFinal Connecticut Hurdle For Sports Betting, Online Casino Games?
This hour, what could a key decision from the Bureau of Indian Affairs mean for Connecticut’s gambling expansion plans? We look at the future of online…
Where We LiveA Look At Shared Housing Today
For much of the pandemic, the place we live and the people we live with have become our entire world. Almost one in three Americans lives in a “doubled…
Where We LiveRefugee Resettlement Efforts Underway As Afghans Arrive in Connecticut
The U.S. military mission in Afghanistan ended Aug 31 with 123,000 evacuations, including 6,000 American citizens and tens of thousands of at-risk Afghans. But…
Where We LiveBack To School 2021: Supporting The Social And Emotional Needs Of Students
A year ago, we were wondering when the vaccine would be available and is it really safe to return to school? Today, those questions are still relevant! This…
Where We LiveCandidates In New Britain Mayoral Primary On Pandemic Education, Rising Housing Costs
What can town and city leaders do to help people afford the increasing cost of housing, and to help students catch up after so much distance learning? This…
Where We LiveState, Towns, Beef Up Contact Tracing Again: Is It Working?
The Connecticut Department of Health has extended its contact tracing program ContaCT to May 2022, after which the program will transition entirely to local…
Where We LiveThe Adventures Of Real Life Captain Nemo, Robert Ballard
In 1985, Robert Ballard discovered the Titanic wreckage off the coast of Newfoundland. But his explorations didn’t stop there! This hour, Robert Ballard…
Where We LiveReducing Cancer Mortalities In Communities Of Color
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified health disparities in the U.S., from high blood pressure in under-resourced communities to sharp declines in breast and…
Where We LiveOutdoor Dining Has Changed Our Streets. Could It Be Here To Stay?
Restaurants struggled to afloat during Covid and were able to survive in part because of creative solutions like dining areas in empty parking spaces. Now…
Where We LiveCongresswoman Jahana Hayes On the Start Of The School Year, The 2022 Election
The kids are going back to school. It’s a busy week in the US House of Representatives. And have you been hassled by political trackers? This hour, we…
Where We LiveAn Interview With The Incoming Commissioner Of The Department Of Public Health, Dr. Manisha Juthani
Gov. Ned Lamont’s nominee Dr. Manisha Juthani, an infectious disease specialist at the Yale School of Medicine, will assume the role of Commissioner of…
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Assessing The Impact Of Tropical Storm Henri In Connecticut
Although we were spared the worst case scenario, Tropical storm Henri brought heavy rain and power outages to Connecticut residents. This hour on Where We…
Where We LiveMysterious Illness Affects Songbirds, What We Can Do About It
Some birds in the Eastern United States have been dying of a new disease with strange symptoms, including crusty, swollen eyes. Most of the affected birds so…
Where We LiveA Frank Discussion About Menopause With Dr. Jen Gunter
What happens to women’s bodies during menopause? This hour, a frank conversation with OB/GYN Jen Gunter about what your mother probably called “The…
Where We LiveTherapist In Your Pocket? The Surge In Mental Health Apps
Digital downloads for mental health needs surged nearly 200 percent during the pandemic. Now, it seems this trend is here to stay. The market for mental health…
Where We LiveConnecticut Involved In New York Court Fight Over Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan
This hour, the state is part of what could be a last-ditch effort to stop Stamford-based Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan from being approved in an…
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'Grandmother Neurons' Are How We Identify Familiar Faces, New Discovery Shows
Scientists have found that our brains contain what’s called ‘grandmother neurons,’ which light up when we see a familiar face, like…
Where We LiveCrypto Technology Is Everywhere. What Does That Mean For The World?
How much would you pay for an animation of a flying cat whose body is a poptart? Earlier this year, an anonymous bidder paid more than half a million dollars…
Where We LiveSexual Harassment Prevention Trainings: Do They Work?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will leave office in less than two weeks. His resignation comes after an investigation found he sexually harassed multiple…
Where We LiveCovid Has Taken A Toll On College Students' Mental Health. How Will Schools Respond?
College can be a challenging and stressful time for many students, even without a global pandemic. Covid-19 has taken a toll on college students' mental…
Where We LiveMarijuana Monday
Connecticut is the 19th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana. Today, we talk about medical and recreational marijuana use. Marijuana can be helpful…
Where We LiveOpioid Use Disorder: A Growing Epidemic Within An Epidemic
In Connecticut, residents are more likely to die from unintentional drug overdose than a motor vehicle accident, according to the state Department of Public…
Where We LiveA Look At Shared Housing Today
For much of the pandemic, the place we live and the people we live with have become our entire world. Almost one in three Americans lives in a “doubled…