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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 LiveThe Secret Lives Of Dinosaurs
When you think about a dinosaur what springs to mind? Probably something with giant teeth...but is it grey and scaly like a lizard? What about the sound it…
Where We LiveJournalist Maria Hinojosa On Her New Memoir, 'Once I Was You'
Maria Hinojosa has been a groundbreaking journalist reporting on politics, immigration, and more for years. From being the first Latina in NPR’s newsroom…
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 LiveThe Future Of Connecticut Prisons: A Conversation With Angel Quiros
How is the Department of Correction preparing for the next wave of the coronavirus? How are prisons working to contain the spread of the virus amongst…
Where We LiveThe Show Must Go On: Pandemic Theater
This year often feels like a Shakespearean drama! This hour, theaters around the state join us to talk about the future of the performing arts. What does a…
Where We LiveHartford Faces Two Health Crises: Pandemic And Gun Violence
Connecticut’s capital city is experiencing another public health crisis amidst the pandemic -- an epidemic of gun violence. There have been more than 50…
Where We LiveDo You Believe The Polls? Making Sense Of Election Polling In 2020
In 2016, polls in key states underestimated the chances of a Donald Trump victory. This hour, how have pollsters changed the way they measure public opinion?…
Where We LiveHartford HealthCare's Dr. Ajay Kumar Weighs In On Rising COVID-19 Numbers
Connecticut’s COVID-19 numbers have been rising. And, as the weather gets colder, safe outdoor options for socializing will become more difficult. How…
Where We LiveConnecticut: Why Do You Vote?
Every day, Where We Live, we say we want to hear from you. This hour, we really, really do. Next month's election is expected to break voter turnout records…
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 LiveThe Surprisingly Unromantic History Of Marriage
Love is what most people are looking for in a spouse or life partner. But this hour, we take a look at marriage, an institution that for much of history had…
Where We LiveWhat Girls Need: Empowering Girls In 2020
It has been over seven years since Sheryl Sandberg’s breakthrough book Lean In'' hit the shelfs and started a conversation about women leading in the…
Where We LiveTurning Over A New Leaf: Fun Fall Friday
Although we are in a pandemic, that doesn’t mean we have to miss out on our favorite fall activities. This hour, we hear from the Connecticut Historical…
Where We LiveLooking Back At Connecticut's History: A Conversation With Walt Woodward
Do you know how to make an Election Cake? What about the history of the Connecticut Witch Hunters This hour, state historian Walt Woodward joins us to talk…
Where We LiveMaking Every Vote Count - Including Absentee Ballots!
After the first presidential debate last week, Americans have a lot of questions about absentee ballots and how to make sure their vote is counted. This hour…
Where We LiveLivestock Are Beefing Up Our Carbon Emissions
Do you worry about how you’re everyday actions contribute to climate change? You may think about the carbon gas-burning cars are putting into the…
Where We LivePermafrost, A Time Capsule from the Ice Age, Is Thawing
As climate change continues to raise temperatures worldwide, the arctic is warming even faster than the rest of the world. Today, we take a look at the unique…
Where We LiveWhat The Artist Sees: Creating During The Pandemic
The pandemic has interrupted a lot of industries, including the arts. Artists and museums have been hit particularly hard by this pandemic, but it has not…
Where We LiveIn 'Solitary', Albert Woodfox On Surviving 40+ Years in Solitary Confinement
As a teenager, Albert Woodfox had his first encounter with the criminal justice system. After being sentenced to prison for robbery, he would go on to spend…
Where We LiveLife After A Suicide Loss
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a dedicated time to come together around a difficult topic. Losing someone to suicide is an…
Where We LiveThe Hidden Costs Of 'Fast Fashion'
How often do you buy new clothing? Stores like H&M and Forever 21 sell new styles at low prices, making it easy to constantly update your wardrobe. But, this…
Where We LiveAs Connecticut Tries To Keep COVID Low, An Unexpected Tool: Poop!
As Connecticut looks to keep COVID numbers low, some researchers have turned to studying poop -- as a tool to help public health officials. This hour, we talk…
Where We LiveFall Pandemic Book Club: Connecticut Reads!
This hour, it’s our Fall Pandemic Book Club - Connecticut Only Edition! The Connecticut Center for the Book joins us to discuss this year’s…
Where We LiveJournalist Maria Hinojosa On Her New Memoir, 'Once I Was You'
Maria Hinojosa has been a groundbreaking journalist reporting on politics, immigration, and more for years. From being the first Latina in NPR’s newsroom…
Where We LiveFalling Into Fall Gardening With Charlie Nardozzi
Believe it or not, next Tuesday is the Autumnal Equinox - the first day of fall! This hour, Charlie Nardozzi, from Connecticut Garden Journal joins us to…
Where We LiveWhen Children Need Mental Health Support, Waterbury Public Schools Call The Police
A new report from Connecticut’s Child Advocate finds staff at Waterbury Public Schools have called the police hundreds of times on elementary and middle…
Where We LiveConnecticut Parents Continue To Face A Child Care Crisis
Many Connecticut families have faced a child care crisis during the pandemic and it hasn’t changed despite most schools opening. Remote learning during…
Where We LiveWhat Are The Next Steps In Reopening Connecticut? A Check-in With Governor Lamont
As the weather gets colder and more students go back to school, what do the next steps in reopening Connecticut look like? Will Connecticut need to even scale…
Where We LiveLooking Back At 9/11, Nineteen Years Later
Today, we reflect back on the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, 19 years ago. Nearly 3000 people died when hijacked passenger jets slammed into the World…
Where We LiveWhat Girls Need: Empowering Girls In 2020
It has been over seven years since Sheryl Sandberg’s breakthrough book Lean In'' hit the shelfs and started a conversation about women leading in the…
Where We LiveTeachable Moments: Discussing Racial Bias With Our Children
As the nation faces a public health crisis with the coronavirus pandemic, we are also amid a long overdue and urgent national reckoning with the ongoing…
Where We LiveTaking A Shot: Women Of The WNBA Take On Racial Justice Reform
This country has a long history of athletic protests. This hour, we speak with athletes including former UConn Husky Renee Montgomery who sat out the WNBA…
Where We LiveWith Early Census Deadline, Connecticut Has Less Than A Month To Get Counted
The U.S. Census Bureau will end its counting efforts early later this month. But in many of Connecticut’s large cities, half or more of all residents did…
Where We LiveNeither Snow Nor Rain Nor Pandemic: Understanding The USPS
Have you ever heard of “philately?” Philately is the collection and study of postage stamps. Stamp collection dates back to the 19th century, as…
Where We LiveAs COVID-19 Spikes In Danbury, Contact Tracing Is A Vital Tool
While most of Connecticut has seen a low rate of positive COVID-19 cases, the city of Danbury has become a concerning exception. This hour, we talk to the…
Where We LiveConnecticut Bats Continue To Battle White-Nose Syndrome -- And Misplaced Fears
Do you see bats where you live? These flying creatures play important roles in ecosystems around the world, from pest control to pollination. But bats in…
Where We Live'Back To School' Looks Very Different Across Connecticut
The first day of school is just around the corner for many Connecticut students, but “back to school” will look very different for families across…
Where We LiveRepresentative Jeff Currey Needs A New Kidney. Live Donors Can Help.
State Representative Jeff Currey is a longtime public servant. Now he’s asking the public to help him. The East Hartford lawmaker is in kidney failure…
Where We LiveAccess To Air Conditioning Is Critical. It's Also Making Climate Change Worse.
On sweltering summer days, having a house or apartment with air conditioning is important not only for comfort, but also for safety. The need to cool down will…
Where We LiveTo Go Back To 'Normal', We Need A COVID-19 Vaccine. But When Will That Be?
Businesses have reopened and most schools have come up with plans to see students again, but it’s increasingly clear life won’t truly get back to…
Where We LiveThe New One-Room School: Pandemic Learning Pods
Some Connecticut school districts across the state are getting ready to reopen their doors, but with coronavirus cases rising across the country, more parents…
Where We LiveAfter Outages And Rate Hike, Frustrations With Eversource Reach A Boiling Point
First July electric bills went through the roof. Then, hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents lost power for days after a tropical storm. Today…
Where We LiveWhere Did The Sound Of Music Go?
Musicians and performing artists around the world have cancelled tours and shows due to the pandemic. This hour, we’re talking to musicians from right…
Where We LiveGene Therapy: The 'Forever Fix' For Genetic Diseases?
With the last decade of the twentieth century came the first clinical trials for a biotechnology known as gene therapy. Since then, how far has gene therapy…
Where We LiveThe Future of Work: When Your Home Becomes Your Office
When your home becomes your new office, it can be hard to set boundaries between work and personal life. This hour, we continue our series on The Future of…
Where We LiveThe Future Of Work: Gender Disparities In The Workplace Worsen During The Pandemic
The pandemic has caused major disruptions for workers' careers, but the latest numbers show women have been hit particularly hard. Women, and especially women…
Where We LiveThe Future Of Work: Commuting After The Pandemic
Many Connecticut residents are used to spending a lot of time commuting, whether driving on a highway, riding on a train to the city or taking the bus across…
Where We LiveConnecticut Conversations: Is School Safe?
This hour, we are rebroadcasting our new program, Connecticut Conversations where we’ll talk about education during a pandemic. Whether students return…
Where We LiveCongresswoman Jahana Hayes Weighs In On School Reopenings
How does a national teacher of the year - turned Congresswoman - view school reopening plans in Connecticut? This hour, we talk with Congresswoman Jahana…
Where We LiveGiving The New Normal The Old College Try
When we talk about going back to school, we usually focus on what will happen when k-12 students return to the classroom. But what about the students coming…
Where We LiveMembers In Connecticut's Largest Teachers Union Want School To Reopen Online Or Follow Hybrid Plan
The school year starts soon, and teachers and parents still ask: How will schools open safely? This hour, we talk with Jeff Leake, the president of the…
Where We LiveWhat, Like It's Hard? Preparing For The Connecticut Bar Exam In A Pandemic
This pandemic has caused a lot of interruptions in our lives. It has put people out of work, and it is also keeping some people from starting a career. This…
Where We LiveExploring Our Biological Inheritance: Carl Zimmer On Heredity
Inside our genomes, we carry information about our recent ancestors as well as ancient human history. This hour, we talk with science writer Carl Zimmer about…
Where We LiveA Conversation With Public Health Commissioner Deidre Gifford
It’s hard to believe that it has been nearly five months since Connecticut had it’s first coronavirus diagnosis in the state. This hour…
Where We LiveSpotlight On Criminal Justice Reform During National Conversation On Race
State lawmakers in Connecticut’s House of Representatives have passed a major police accountability bill in the middle of a national conversation about…
Where We LiveAccess To Air Conditioning Is Critical. It's Also Making Climate Change Worse.
On sweltering summer days, having a house or apartment with air conditioning is important not only for comfort, but also for safety. The need to cool down will…
Where We LiveSeeing The Cracks In Controversial Statues
Did you ever play the game Statues as a child? This is how you play: A person starts out as the Curator and stands at the end of a field. Everyone else playing…
Where We LiveConnecticut Towns Bring Back Resident-Only Beach Policies, But Is That Legal?
With the weather getting hotter and many indoor activities limited because of the pandemic, a trip to the water is a great way to cool off. But not every…
Where We LiveWho Is Paying For Coronavirus Testing?
Governor Lamont promised free coronavirus testing for all Connecticut residents who want one. This hour, who’s footing the bill for coronavirus testing…
Where We LiveDiscovering Connecticut's Not So Secret Gardens
We’re reaching the middle of the summer here in Connecticut. Although many of our favorite summer activities aren’t feasible this year, there are…