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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.
Episodes
Where We LivePandemic Love Shack
Happy Valentine’s Day Weekend! All you need is love, but navigating romantic relationships during the pandemic can be pretty tough. This hour, a look at…
Where We LiveSkilled Trades Need Young Workers. A Look At Technical Education
Plumbers and electricians are essential workers with well-paying jobs. And yet skilled trades face worker shortages and struggle to recruit young people. This…
Where We LiveCT Budget Being Released; Trump Being Re-impeached
In the first half of the show, Connecticut Mirror budget reporter (and budget guru) Keith Phaneuf previews Governor Ned Lamont's 2-year state taxing and…
Where We LiveWhat's Next For Student Loan Debt?
Over 40 million Americans have student loan debt owing an average of $36,520 alone, for federal loans. Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona, and…
Where We LiveDenise Merrill On The Future of Voting in Connecticut
More than a third of Connecticut votes cast in the November 2020 election were by absentee ballot. Will ballot drop boxes and mail-in options become permanent?…
Where We Live'Dear Mary, Dear Luther': Jill Snyder Explores Family History Through Love Letters
Jill Snyder’s parents carried on a long-distance courtship through letters. After her mother’s death, Snyder found these letters, and compiled them…
Where We LiveEarth's Toxic Twin: A Visit To Venus With Planetary Geologist Martha Gilmore
Extreme heat, crushing air pressure, and toxic clouds. Venus may not seem like a hospitable place. But the discovery of a certain chemical, phosphine, in that…
Where We LiveNed Lamont Interview: Is COVID Vaccine Access Fair?
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont addresses issues related to COVID-19 and vaccinations. Are the people most at risk getting the shots? What should the state do…
Where We LiveBroadband Is Essential. How Can Connecticut Close The Digital Divide?
Broadband access is not just a convenience, it’s essential for life under COVID-19. This hour, we take a look at Connecticut’s digital divide. We…
Where We LiveWhat Role Did Social Media Play In The Capitol Riots?
Before extremists stormed the US Capitol, groups had been organizing and inciting violence on our most common social media apps. This hour, how much of a role…
Where We LiveThe Adventures Of Venture Smith
Venture Smith was enslaved when he was just a boy. He was eventually able to buy his freedom and the freedom of his family. His iconic story of will…
Where We LiveWikipedia At 20: The Promises And Pitfalls Of The "Free Encyclopedia"
When you want to learn about an obscure topic, where do you turn? For many, it’s a free, online encyclopedia which now contains more than 55 million…
Where We LiveGeneral Assembly In Motion Despite Pandemic
The General Assembly session is getting interesting, as lawmakers trot out their proposals. But this year does not resemble a normal session. COVID-19 rules…
Where We LiveNavigating Addiction (And Recovery) During The Pandemic
Recovering from addiction is difficult in normal times, but managing recovery during a pandemic can be incredibly challenging. This hour, we talk about the…
Where We LiveA Conversation With Dr. Miguel Cardona, President Biden's Pick For Secretary Of Education
Dr. Miguel Cardona’s journey as an educator started in an elementary school classroom in Meriden, Connecticut. Now, Connecticut’s education…
Where We LiveFree As A Caged Bird In A Pandemic
During this pandemic, most of the day our eyes are glued to our screens as we continue to work from home. This hour, we challenge you to look outside as we…
Where We LiveRemembering A Time When Polio Paralyzed America
It was a plague that came every summer and left thousands of American children paralyzed -- or dead -- in its wake. This hour we take a look at the legacy of…
Where We LiveInauguration Day: A Connecticut Public Radio Call-In Special
Hosted by Lucy Nalpathanchil and John Henry Smith Today Joe Biden became the forty-sixth president of the United States. Will America heed President…
Where We LiveHappy Inauguration Day!
Inauguration Day is here. This hour, Connecticut’s 3rd District Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro joins us to talk about what this Inauguration Day is looking…
Where We LiveAs Seniors Begin To Get Vaccinated, Bridgeport Is Down A Health Director
Bridgeport has lost its top health official as the state battles COVID-19’s second wave. This hour, we talk with Connecticut Post reporter Brian Lockhart…
Where We LiveThe New College Days: Reflecting On The First Semester Of The 2020-2021 Academic Year
We’re one semester into the 2020-2021 academic year. This hour, how are faculty at our Connecticut colleges and universities holding up? Coming up, we'll…
Where We LiveAfter Trump's Second Impeachment, Where Do We Go From Here?
President Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives again, making him the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. With just days…
Where We LiveConnecticut Senator Chris Murphy On Impeachment, Capitol Riot
After President Trump egged on a crowd of supporters who later smashed their way into the US Capitol, Democrats are once again on the verge of impeaching the…
Where We LiveChecking In On The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
So far, tens of thousands of Connecticut residents have already received the COVID-19 vaccine. Yet nationally, vaccine rollout has been going slower than…
Where We LiveFrom Sailor To Astronaut: Kayla Barron On NASA's Program To Return to the Moon
Astronaut Kayla Barron was one of the first women commissioned as a submarine warfare officer in the US Navy. Now, she’s part of another groundbreaking…
Where We LiveWhat Happened At The U.S. Capitol? And Legalized Marijuana In Connecticut
Connecticut 4th district Congressman Jim Himes joins us to talk about what happened at the U.S Capitol and how the country moves forward from here. And later…
Where We LiveReport Finds Thousands Of Connecticut Youth Experienced Homelessness In 2020
Last January, an estimated 2,500 young people experienced homelessness in Connecticut, according to the Connecticut Coalition To End Homelessness annual Youth…
Where We LiveHow Cities Can Survive The Pandemic
With the ongoing pandemic, what do municipalities need to do to stay afloat? This hour, we look at neighborhoods and towns in Connecticut working to keep their…
Where We LiveBest of 2020: What Are We Grateful For?
What has your year looked like? What are you grateful for? In the last days of 2020 we reflect on our most memorable shows of the year. It’s been a hard…
Where We LiveBest of 2020: Revisiting New Haven's Black Panther Trials With Ericka Huggins
On May 1st, 1970, the eyes of the nation were on the Elm City. Students and others from around the country had gathered to protest the murder trial of Black…
Where We LiveBest of 2020: A Conversation With Poet Jericho Brown
At the start of this year, Jericho Brown addressed the graduates of the Bennington Writing Seminars Class of January 2020. He said, “If you can't imagine…
Where We LiveWhat It's Like To Be A Faith Leader Amid The Stress Of The Pandemic
Faith can play an important role in times of uncertainty - offering comfort and hope. Since COVID-19 hit Connecticut, many churches, synagogues and mosques…
Where We LiveThe Best Shows, Books, and Videogames To Check Out For the Holidays
2020 is finally almost over, and it’s time for a break. But if your holiday plans are looking different than normal, we’ve got you! This hour, we…
Where We LiveThe First New England Christmas, and Dieticians Re-Imagine Dieting
If you’ve ever been to a dietician to lose weight, or just to get healthier, you’ve probably heard the same advice and been told to eat the same…
Where We LiveWinter Pandemic Book Club: Poetry Hour
There’s not a lot that rhymes with pandemic. This hour, Margaret Gibson, Connecticut’s poet laureate joins us for a conversation on poetry writing…
Where We LiveAn Uncertain Future For Connecticut's Public Transportation System
COVID has changed the way we live, work, even move. This hour, we talk about the future of public transportation in Connecticut, with commuter advocate Jim…
Where We LiveIn Connecticut, Lead Poisoning Is More Common Than You Think
If you own or rent a home that is older than 1978, you have to assume there is some lead in it. Lead is not be used in paint anymore, but the lead that exists…
Where We LiveState Environment Commissioner Katie Dykes On Connecticut's Looming Waste Crisis
For years, Connecticut sent large portions of waste to the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA) trash-to-energy plant in Hartford. This, in…
Where We LiveHow The Tenacious Coyote Conquered North America
Have you spotted a coyote in your neighborhood? These carnivores can live just about everywhere, from Canada to Central America, from California to -- just…
Where We LiveBrittany K. Barnett's 'A Knock At Midnight' Details Fighting Mass Incarceration
While still just a law student, Brittany K. Barnett met Sharanda Jones, a single mother, business owner and a woman serving a life sentence without parole for…
Where We LiveWho Gets The COVID-19 Vaccine First? Connecticut Experts Break Down the Plan
Pfizer may receive emergency approval from the FDA this week, but who’s in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine first? This hour, we talk with members of…
Where We LiveWhat To Know About Paid Family Leave, And Exercising In Our Pandemic Bodies
Starting in January a new deduction will come out of your paycheck. The Connecticut Paid Leave program will go into effect in 2022 and can help workers get…
Where We LiveAs Businesses Face A Pandemic Winter, DECD Commissioner Lehman Weighs In
Restaurants are among the small businesses that are struggling. And even though the state hasn’t shut down many sectors this COVID wave, some small…
Where We LiveWhy Aren't We Talking About Diabetes?
10% of Americans are living with diabetes. Are you one of them? Managing a chronic illness can already be difficult, but managing it during a pandemic can be…
Where We LiveAsma Rahimyar Makes History At SCSU As The University's First Rhodes Scholar
Asma Rahimyar was the first person in her family to be born in the U.S. after her parents left Afghanistan fleeing conflict. This hour, the 20 year old…
Where We Live'Survival of The Friendliest': Dogs Became Our Best Friends By Being Nice
Dogs are man’s best friend, but what’s really going on inside of their heads? This hour, we talk with canine cognition researcher Brian Hare. Hare…
Where We LiveIn 2020, What Are We Grateful For?
Thanksgiving is this Thursday. What is your Thanksgiving going to look like? This hour, we focus on gratitude. Despite this chaotic, hard year, we want to know…
Where We LiveNew Haven Mayor Justin Elicker Says Current COVID-19 Rules Aren't Strict Enough
COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Connecticut. And although the governor’s office has rolled the state’s reopening back not all municipal leaders…
Where We LiveFlying Bird's Diaries And Papers Come Home To The Mohegan Tribe
The last fluent speaker of the Mohegan language, "Flying Bird" Fidelia Fielding, preserved her linguistic heritage in her extensive writings. But Flying…
Where We LiveCoronavirus Chic: How The Pandemic Is Changing The Way We Dress
Leggings, slippers, t-shirts - it’s our at home office dress code! What are you wearing these days? This hour, we examine how fashion and style has…
Where We LiveRebecca F. Kuang Ends THE POPPY WAR Fantasy Trilogy With A Blaze
Rebecca F. Kuang started writing her first novel, The Poppy War, when she was just 19 years old. Now, the final installment in the author’s dark military…
Where We LiveA Check-in With Governor Lamont: What Is Phase 2.1?
The holiday season is coming up, but Coronavirus cases are on the rise. This hour, we check in with Governor Ned Lamont. Many of us want to see our families…
Where We LiveKids In Crisis: What Connecticut Should To Do Address Children's Mental Health
Connecticut lost four young people to suicide last month, leading Connecticut’s Child Advocate to issue a public health alert. There’s no doubt…
Where We LiveHow To Spot A Fake: Combatting Disinformation And Media Manipulation
In a world where falsehoods sometimes come directly from our elected officials, how do we spot “disinformation" when we see it? This hour, what’s…
Where We LiveAs COVID-19 Spikes, Connecticut Restaurants Prepare For A Tough Winter
COVID cases in Connecticut continue to rise, and the majority of residents now live in what the state defines as “red zones”. Governor Lamont has…
Where We LiveA Check-in With Department of Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona
The academic year is well on it’s way. How are students and teachers in Connecticut adapting to their second semester of online learning? This hour…
Where We LiveWhat Do We Do Now? An Election Week Wrap Up
Election Day is over. So what happens next? This hour, how did this year's polls match the actual election results? The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear…
Where We LiveAs Americans Wait For Election Results, A Look At Our Democracy
As votes are still being counted in critical swing states, Americans are holding their breath waiting to see who will be elected President. There’s no…
Where We LiveWhere We Vote - Election Day 2020
Election Day is finally here. Connecticut Public Radio will bring you election coverage all day, and all night as Americans wait for results. Coming up…
Where We LiveWhy Some Voters In The Valley Are Sticking With Trump, And A Look At Ranked Choice Voting
Connecticut is a safe blue state in national elections, yet in 2016, a significant number of residents supported Donald Trump. And some of them plan to vote…