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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 LiveOpen To All: A 20th-Century Crusade For Connecticut Beach Access
This Memorial Day weekend, Connecticut residents will flock to the shoreline, raising umbrellas and spreading towels along the state's beaches. Yet, behind…
Where We LiveAmerican Immigration Policies Past And Present
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced that anyone who enters the United States illegally will be prosecuted, even if they are seeking asylum. This hour…
Where We LiveFollowing Conventions, Gaze Shifts To Connecticut's August Primaries
Connecticut delegates assembled in Hartford over the weekend for the state’s 2018 Democratic convention. This hour, we wade through the results of their…
Where We LiveMaking Her Story: Carolyn Miles
This hour, Save the Children U.S. President and CEO Carolyn Miles joins us. We talk about her decades-long career and learn about the unconventional journey…
Where We LiveWhy Are Minority Children In The US More Likely To Drown?
Black children are three times more likely to drown in the United States than white children. This hour, we learn the history behind this deadly disparity…
Where We LiveAs The Antibiotic Resistance Problem Grows, Could Viruses Offer A Solution?
Drug-resistant typhoid is sweeping Pakistan, while drug resistant gonorrhea has shown up in England. They’re the latest in a growing list of superbugs that are…
Where We LiveAs Lawmaking Wraps Up, Connecticut's Election Season Ramps Up
Which Republican candidates are heading to primaries or the general election? We talk with Christine Stuart, editor of CTNewsJunkie.com about the state GOP…
Where We LiveCounterfeit Drugs Leave 'Bitter' Taste
This hour: the deadly reality of counterfeit drugs. We discuss the history and proliferation of fake pharmaceuticals with Dr. Muhammad Zaman, author of Bitter…
Where We LiveShould We Care If We're Eating GMOs?
The USDA recently proposed recommendations that would require foodmakers to label their products if they contain genetically modified ingredients. Genetically…
Where We LiveGive Peace A Chance? The Future Of The Korean Peninsula
North and South Korean leaders Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong Un met last month in what was deemed an "historic summit" -- spurring reports of a possible peace…
Where We LiveThe Arab Spring Exception: Why Tunisia's Local Elections Matter
Tunisia was the catalyst for the Arab Spring seven years ago. After historic municipal elections in this North African country, we ask—why has Tunisia…
Where We LiveAre We Investing In Our Teachers?
West Virginia, Oklahoma, Arizona. Across the country, teachers have been striking for better wages. This hour, we talk about the challenges facing public…
Where We LiveSpotlighting Autism Spectrum Disorder
A new Connecticut Public Radio series spotlights autism spectrum disorder -- with insight into the lives and experiences of young children and their families…
Where We LiveWhat Role Should Men Play In Confronting Misogyny?
After a deadly van attack in Toronto, attention has been drawn to an extremist online group that is virulently, and sometimes violently, anti-woman. This hour…
Where We LiveChecking In With Correction Commissioner Scott Semple
This hour: we sit-down with Connecticut Department of Correction Commissioner Scott Semple. In recent months, Semple’s agency has garnered statewide attention…
Where We LiveMigration Is For The Birds!
It finally feels like spring, and that means you may be seeing some visitors around your home because peak bird migration season is almost here! This hour, we…
Where We LiveTo Guilt, Or Not To Guilt? A Social Dilemma
Guilt. Ah, yes, that awful, anxiety-ridden five-letter word. Most of us have experienced it. All of us have learned to dread it. But is a little guilt really…
Where We LiveLooking Back At The Fight For Susette Kelo's Little Pink House
A new movie revisits the battle behind Kelo v. City of New London. We’ll take a look back at this eminent domain case that unfolded right here in Connecticut…
Where We LiveNew Haven Coach Brings Health And Happiness To Women And Their Families
Watching her mother’s battle with diabetes fueled one Connecticut resident’s passion for health and fitness. This hour, New Haven-based author and entrepreneur…
Where We LiveRetirement: Is It Ever Too Early To Start Saving?
Whether you’re young or old(er), has retirement planning got you swimming in a sea of dollar signs and question marks? Have no fear! This hour, we look at best…
Where We LiveConnecticut Residents Shine A Light On Rohingya Crisis
The military of Myanmar has been carrying out a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims. This hour we talk with a Connecticut delegation who just…
Where We LiveA Feat of Endurance: Hiking The Appalachian Trail
This spring, thousands of outdoor enthusiasts have begun hiking up the East Coast from Georgia to Maine, hoping to complete the nearly 2200 mile Appalachian…
Where We LiveDrones: Law Enforcement’s Newest Recruits
Rapidly advancing technology is changing the way we do a lot of things... including policing. This hour: police drones are coming to Hartford. Are they an…
Where We LiveMaking Her Story: Sheila Horan
The death of J. Edgar Hoover in 1972 marked a turning point within the F.B.I.: the opening of the bureau’s ranks to women. Connecticut native Sheila Horan was…
Where We LiveThe Making Of The American ‘Vitamaniac’
A mosaic of boldly colored labels and brightly lit bottles, the vitamin aisle is as much a drug store staple as it is a monument to a multi-billion dollar…
Where We LiveReflecting On America's Own History Of Election Meddling
We know now Russia has interfered with our 2016 presidential election, but did you know that the U.S. has meddled in over 80 elections since World War II…
Where We LiveWhat Happens To Children When Their Parents Struggle With Addiction?
When it comes to the nation’s opioid crisis, substance abuse affects more than the addict. More and more children are entering the foster care system every…
Where We LiveAs The Antibiotic Resistance Problem Grows, Could Viruses Offer A Solution?
Highly drug resistant gonorrhea has been reported in England. It’s the latest in a growing list of superbugs that are becoming resistant to last-resort…
Where We LiveA Vacancy In Connecticut's Fifth District; VA Faces Questions Of Privatization
In light of mismanaged abuse allegations involving two former staffers, U.S. Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty announced Monday she will not seek re-election in…
Where We LiveEleanor In Love: An Intimate Portrait Of The 'First Lady Of The World'
Eleanor Roosevelt was a woman with a huge historical footprint—First Lady, first U.S. delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. She was dubbed “The…
Where We LiveThrough Local History, A Stronger Sense Of Place
This hour: a lesson in public history. How are towns and cities across Connecticut and the Northeast engaging residents with the past? We check in with a team…
Where We LiveConstance Baker Motley: A Woman's Fight For Civil Rights
This hour: As Women's History Month draws to a close, we draw attention to a Connecticut native who was integral in the campaign for civil rights -- Judge…
Where We LiveReckoning With Race
For over a century, Americans have looked to National Geographic to learn about other people and cultures around the world. Now for the first time ever, the…
Where We LiveRecreational Weed Is Coming To Massachusetts. Is Connecticut Next?
Massachusetts is rolling out legal recreational marijuana sales this summer, with pot shops scheduled to open in July. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate…
Where We LiveElection Security, Prison Education, And An Explanation For 'Hyped' Winter Storms
The November midterms are fast-approaching -- raising concerns about election security and the safeguarding of local voter identity. This hour, we look at how…
Where We LiveSamite: A Journey From Refugee Camp To The International Stage—And Back
Samite Mulondo went from a refugee camp in Kenya to collaborating with Paul Simon. This hour, the musician and Uganda native joins us in the studio to share…
Where We LiveAfter A Down Syndrome Diagnosis, What Comes Next For Expecting Parents?
This hour, we discuss the debate concerning a woman’s right to abort her fetus following a Down syndrome diagnosis. We also look at how advances in medical…
Where We LiveFor Private Group Home Staff, A Push For Better Pay
They've gone years without a raise. Now, members of Connecticut's private group home workforce are calling for a boost in support from the state. With a…
Where We LiveSix Months After Hurricane Maria, What Challenges Remain?
This week will mark six months since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, devastating the island. Since the storm, thousands of Puerto Ricans have…
Where We LiveDoes Social Media Cause Social Isolation?
Are you constantly pulling out your phone to check that notification from Instagram or Facebook? If so, you’re not alone—nearly seven in ten American adults…
Where We LiveWho Do You Think You Are? Ancestry In The 21st Century
Unearthing family history -- one saliva sample at a time. This hour: how low-cost DNA testing helped spawn an industry and, with it, a new wave of genealogical…
Where We LiveMaking Her Story: Teresa Younger
She grew up knowing more about "farming than feminism." Now she serves as leader of the oldest women's foundation in the country. This hour: a conversation…
Where We LiveTrains, Tolls, Taxes: A Conversation With Transportation Commissioner James Redeker
Connecticut's transportation system is facing some problems. Weathered infrastructure, scant funds, an inert legislature -- can these hurdles ever be cleared?…
Where We LivePanel Looks At Community's Role In Addressing Opioid Crisis
It’s the deadliest drug crisis in our nation’s history and communities in Connecticut are coming together to talk about solutions. This hour, we listen back to…
Where We LiveThe Robot Revolution
They may not look like R2D2 or BB8, but in 2018, robots are an important part of our world. This hour we talk about automation—new advances in “smart”…
Where We LiveA Look At Campus Sexual Assault In The DeVos Era
College campuses continue to be unsafe for women. Its estimated that one in five female students will be sexually assaulted during her time in college. It’s a…
Where We LiveGardening With New England's Native Plants
What do goldenrod, milkweed, and wild bergamot have in common? All are plants that are native to the New England region. This hour, we talk about the beauty…
Where We LiveLive From The Elm City: An Hour With New Haven Police Chief Anthony Campbell
In our first live broadcast from Connecticut Public Radio’s studio at Gateway Community College, Where We Live sits down with New Haven’s Police Chief Anthony…
Where We LiveConstance Baker Motley: A Woman's Fight For Civil Rights
This hour: As Black History Month draws to a close, we draw attention to a Connecticut native who was integral in the campaign for civil rights -- Judge…
Where We LiveGender Disparities In Eastern Connecticut And The Role Of The Midwife
Where do gender disparities exist for women and girls in our state? And how do we address them? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See…
Where We LiveTuition Topping $70k, How To Ease The Burden Of Student Debt?
In the past decade, the amount of money that students owe for education has more than doubled to almost $1.4 trillion, and tuition for college has increased…
Where We LiveEleanor In Love: An Intimate Portrait Of The 'First Lady Of The World'
Eleanor Roosevelt was a woman with a huge historical footprint—First Lady, first U.S. delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. She was dubbed “The…
Where We LiveWhen What Goes Up Doesn't Come Down: Space Junk
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made history in February when his Falcon Heavy rocket launched a red Tesla convertible into outer space. In the driver seat is a dummy…
Where We LiveParkland, Florida: The Deadliest School Since Sandy Hook
The nation is waking up to another devastating tragedy—this time, a school shooting in a Florida high school. Police say 17 are dead, more than a dozen others…
Where We LiveThrough Local History, A Stronger Sense Of Place
This hour: a lesson in public history. How are towns and cities across Connecticut and the Northeast engaging residents with the past? We check in with a team…
Where We LiveConnecticut's Casino Drama Continues As Some Lawmakers Push New Bill
Who should be able to build casinos in Connecticut? Plans by the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes to build a third gaming facility in East Windsor have…
Where We LiveLiving Lights: Bioluminescence And Biofluorescence
Did you know 75 percent of animals in the ocean glow? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where We LiveThe Next Chapter In School Funding; Exploring Edward Gorey's Worlds
The state Supreme Court ruled last month that the way Connecticut funds public schools doesn’t violate the state’s constitution. Support the show…
Where We LiveRegina Mason: Finding Her Ancestor, A Runaway Slave In New Haven
This hour: "the search for William Grimes." We talk to author and film producer Regina Mason about her quest to find her great-great-great-grandfather -- a New…
Where We LiveA Visit To The Mashantucket Pequot Museum And Research Center
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center in Southeast Connecticut. Coming up, we tour the…