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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 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 LiveManufacturing Connecticut's Future Workforce
Catherine Smith is Commissioner of Connecticut's Department of Economic and Community Development. This hour, she stops by for an update on the state's economy…
Where We LiveA HUGE Night For President Trump? Previewing The State Of The Union
Tonight, President Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address to Congress—and to America. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See…
Where We LiveNo Charges In Police Shooting Death Of Teen: What's Next For Bridgeport Community?
This hour: a decision in the shooting death of Bridgeport teenager Jayson Negron. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Where We LiveBRASS—An Hour With Author Xhenet Aliu
Xhenet Aliu is a native of Waterbury, CT, a city that once hosted a strong brass manufacturing industry. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See…
Where We LiveLiving On The Autism Spectrum: Women Talk About Their Diagnoses As Adults
When we hear the words “autism diagnosis” it’s common to imagine a young child or adolescent. But what about those who receive their diagnoses at a later stage…
Where We LiveHome DNA Kits Can Tell You About Disease Risks, But Do You Want To Know?
Home DNA kits like 23andMe or Ancestry are a fun way to learn about your family and your own body. But what happens when exploring your genome uncovers…
Where We LiveIce Jams, Art Selfies, And Local History
What happens when a river fills with ice? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where We LiveA New Chapter For Whiting Forensic, Connecticut's Maximum Security Unit
This hour: following reports of abuse by staff at Connecticut’s maximum-security psychiatric unit -- news of an order separating Whiting Forensic from…
Where We LiveNo Kids, No Problem: An Exploration Of The Childfree Choice
There are many questions a young woman will face as she matures. Among them: What is her timeline for building a family? And how many kids does she expect to…
Where We LiveA Life With Food Allergies And Intolerances
For someone with food allergies, a taste of peanut butter or a bite of shellfish could be life-threatening. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See…
Where We LiveWhen Parents Struggle With Addiction, What Happens To Their Kids?
It’s been declared a national public health emergency. In the United States, the annual number of deaths from opioid overdose has surpassed the number of…
Where We LiveAll Aboard: A Guided History Of Connecticut's Valley Line
This hour: the origin of the Connecticut Valley Railroad. Author and historian Max R. Miller takes “along the valley line” -- sharing stories from the…
Where We LiveFighting For Health And Hope In Syria
Syria is in its sixth year of civil war, and hundreds of thousands of Syrians have been killed in the conflict. This hour, we talk about the medical crisis in…
Where We LiveBaby, It's (Really, Really) Cold Outside
Across New England, freezing temps and blizzard conditions marked an unforgiving start to 2018. This hour, we consider the factors underlying this extreme…
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 LiveCan Football Survive The CTE Crisis?
This hour: the National Football League. Just hearing those words once beckoned vivid mental images -- scenes of athletes entertaining millions with their…
Where We LiveGirls In The Boy Scouts? The Future Of Scouting In America
Make room, troops. Recently, the Boy Scouts of America unveiled a major decision -- starting this year, the organization will begin admitting girls. Yes…
Where We LiveThe ABCs of "Sesame Street" With Actress Sonia Manzano
For nearly four and a half decades, Sonia Manzano was Maria -- a recurring female lead on the PBS television series "Sesame Street." Last year, Manzano retired…
Where We LiveA Conversation With Long Island Sound "Watchdog" Bill Lucey
Long Island Sound has a new guardian of sorts. Earlier this year, biologist Bill Lucey was named soundkeeper of the Northeast estuary. This hour, the…
Where We LiveEnd-Of-Life Care In The U.S.
This hour: the myths and realities of end-of-life treatment in the U.S. Coming up, we learn about a recent Kaiser Health News investigation and explore the…
Where We LiveMainstreaming Menstruation
It's an important monthly cycle for half the world's population, yet even in 2017 many people aren’t comfortable talking about it. This hour, why is…
Where We LiveOh The Weather Outside Is Frightful, But These Podcasts Are So Delightful
It’s the holiday season -- the perfect time to kick back and get lost in a new podcast... or two... or three... or four. But how do you decide what to listen…
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 LiveLiving On The Autism Spectrum: Women Talk About Their Diagnoses As Adults
When we hear the words “autism diagnosis” it’s common to imagine a young child or adolescent. But what about those who receive their diagnoses at a later stage…
Where We LiveConfronting Sexual Assault In The Military
In recent weeks, one industry after another in the U.S. has begun to confront sexual harassment and assault. But the military has known for years that it has a…
Where We LivePreparing for Winter: Animal Behavior In Autumn
Yes we’ve gotten a few inches of snow already, but winter officially starts next week. For animals, preparing for the season means undertaking major lifestyle…
Where We LiveState Child Advocate: Children With Disabilities Need Better Safety Net
Ten months after the tragic death of Hartford teenager Matthew Tirado -- a look at what’s being done to safeguard the lives of children with disabilities…
Where We LiveCSCU President Mark Ojakian On College Consolidation
The Board of Regents will vote on a proposal that would dramatically restructure Connecticut’s community colleges later this week. Support the show…
Where We LiveIn Afghanistan, A Boarding School Designed To Educate Girls
Sixteen years after the U.S. entered into war with Afghanistan -- a look at one woman's efforts to inform and inspire young Afghan girls. This hour, Shabana…
Where We LiveCan Football Survive The CTE Crisis?
This hour: the National Football League. Just hearing those words once beckoned vivid mental images -- scenes of athletes entertaining millions with their…
Where We LiveThe #MeToo Moment - What Happens Next?
It started as a hashtag and has grown into a cultural moment. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where We LiveA Life With Food Allergies And Intolerances
For someone with food allergies, a taste of peanut butter or a bite of shellfish could be life-threatening. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See…
Where We LiveChecking In On Puerto Rico, Higher Ed, And Connecticut's Transportation Future
WNPR’s Jeff Cohen and Ryan Caron King are back on the ground in Puerto Rico. This hour: an update from The Island Next Door. We get the latest on local…
Where We LiveA Visit To The Mashantucket Pequot Museum And Research Center
Thursday, November 30 marks the final day of Native American Heritage Month. Coming up, we honor the occasion with a tour of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and…
Where We LiveRegina Louise: A Story Of Resiliency In Foster Care
Growing up, author Regina Louise bounced around the foster care system, experiencing one unsuccessful placement after another. Support the show…
Where We LiveConsolidating Hartford Schools; Investing In The Arts
Amid talk of consolidation -- what lies ahead for Hartford Public Schools? This hour, Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez is back to answer our questions…
Where We LiveWriting The Next Chapter In Children's Literature
We all remember those groundbreaking classics -- from The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats to Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham. But who is writing, illustrating, and…
Where We LiveA Conversation With Congressman Courtney
It’s been a hectic few weeks on Capitol Hill, but the Thanksgiving recess means a bit of rest for lawmakers and a chance for us to check in with a member of…
Where We LiveAre We Creeping Toward A Nuclear Disaster?
The prospect of nuclear war. How serious is it? This hour, Australian anti-nuclear activist and writer Dr. Helen Caldicott shares her answer to that question…
Where We LiveStepping Into Office: The Rise Of The Female Politician
One’s a Republican, the other a Democrat. One’s from New Britain, the other from Bristol. So what, then, do Mayors Erin Stewart and Ellen Zoppo-Sassu have in…
Where We LiveShedding Light On Domestic Violence
One in three women in the US will be the victim of abuse by an intimate partner at some point in her life. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See…
Where We LiveThe Russian Revolution: One Hundred Years Later
This year marks an important milestone in Russian history -- the 100th anniversary of the 1917 Russian Revolution. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See…
Where We LiveWhat Is Mental Health First Aid?
More families in the U.S have experienced trauma after another mass shooting last week in Texas. Today, Where We Live, we explore ways everyday citizens can…
Where We LiveA Hopping Industry: Local Brewing In Connecticut
Connecticut’s beer industry is ‘hopping’--there are nearly 50 breweries in the state, and counting. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See…
Where We LiveA Conversation With Long Island Sound "Watchdog" Bill Lucey
Long Island Sound has a new guardian of sorts. Earlier this year, biologist Bill Lucey was named soundkeeper of the Northeast estuary. This hour, the…
Where We LiveStarting School In Connecticut After Hurricane Maria
Much of Puerto Rico remains devastated six weeks after Hurricane Maria, with many areas lacking access to electricity and clean water. The disaster has led…
Where We LiveCasinos, Taxes, And Paid Family Leave
Grab a pen and a book of stamps; it's time to talk about... taxes. Last week, the GOP unveiled a new, postcard-friendly measure -- "The The Tax Cuts and Jobs…
Where We LiveWriting The Next Chapter In Children's Literature
We all remember those groundbreaking classics -- from The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats to Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham. But who is writing, illustrating, and…
Where We LiveMainstreaming Menstruation
It's an important monthly cycle for half the world's population, yet even in 2017 many people aren’t comfortable talking about it. This hour, why is…
Where We LiveEnd-Of-Life Care In The U.S.
This hour: the myths and realities of end-of-life treatment in the U.S. Coming up, we learn about a recent Kaiser Health News investigation and explore the…
Where We LiveBudget Late Than Never
Connecticut finally has a budget. After nearly four months of gridlock amidst a growing fiscal crisis--the CT General Assembly last Thursday passed a…
Where We LiveWhere We Die: Stories Of A Connecticut "Ghostbuster"
Footsteps in the attic? Shadows in the basement? Who you gonna call? Shamus Denniston. This hour, we sit down with the founder and director of the Thames…
Where We LiveWhat's The Deal With America's Health Care System Anyways?
There’s no doubt about it—health care in the U.S. is complicated. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where We LiveWhat's Eating The Trees?
The Emerald Ash Borer, the Asian longhorn beetle, now the Southern Pine Beetle. This hour, we learn about the newest in a series of pests and diseases…
Where We LiveThe Russian Revolution: One Hundred Years Later
This year marks an important milestone in Russian history -- the 100th anniversary of the 1917 Russian Revolution. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See…
Where We LiveFall Gardening Check-In With Charlie Nardozzi
Winter is coming but that doesn’t mean you’re done in the garden. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where We LiveThe Ethics And Efficacy Of In Vitro Fertilization
This hour: IVF -- in vitro fertilization -- has brought the miracle of life to women and families across the U.S. Those who have undergone the procedure…
Where We LiveDrawing Borders—At Home and Around The Globe
“The Wall,” Brexit… the world seems to be moving towards more impermeable boundaries. This hour, we talk about what it means to draw borders. Support the show…
Where We LiveGirls In The Boy Scouts? The Future Of Scouting In America
Make room, troops. Last week, the Boy Scouts of America unveiled a major decision -- starting next year, the organization will begin admitting girls. Yes…