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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 LiveLocal Survey Explores Community Well-Being; Saud Anwar Discusses Refugee Life in Jordan
DataHaven, a New Haven-based nonprofit organization, recently completed the nation’s largest survey on community well-being. This hour, we take a look at the…
Where We LiveNew Year, New Radio Shows on WNPR
On January 10, 2016, WNPR will welcome two new public radio shows to its airwaves. This hour, we preview them both. First, New Yorker editor David Remnick…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: Farewell to 2015
It’s the 2015 finale to our weekly news roundtable The Wheelhouse, and what a year it’s been. From the unlikely return of Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, to…
Where We LiveScott Bates Returns from the Kingdom of Jordan; Kimberly Norwood Explains the Effects of Bias
National security expert Scott Bates recently returned from Amman, Jordan where he was working with government ministries and elected officials on a project…
Where We LiveMusic You May Have Missed With The Needle Drop's Anthony Fantano
There was a whole lot of music released in 2015 and there never seems to be enough time to listen to it all. That’s where the "Internet’s Busiest Music Nerd"…
Where We LiveThe AIDS Reporting of Journalist Jeffrey Schmalz
It’s been 22 years since The New York Times lost Jeffrey Schmalz -- a young, fearless journalist who pushed the boundaries of AIDS reporting in 20th-century…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse for the Rest of Us
It's time to air your grievances about the news of 2015. Our weekly news roundtable The Wheelhouse will convene for the first time ever on the…
Where We LiveIn Connecticut, Housing is a Double-Edged Sword
Earlier this month, the Partnership for Strong Communities released its annual report on housing access and affordability in Connecticut. This hour, we find…
Where We LiveConfronting Social Injustice
Young people coming out of college today have a strong desire to do good in the world, but it’s not easy to find jobs with a social purpose. Instead, many are…
Where We LiveRed Light, Green Light: The Science Behind Traffic Signal Systems
Here's a riddle for you: What's green and yellow, but most often red? ...Give up? It's a traffic light -- you know, those things you hit on your way into the…
Where We LiveDebating Free Speech and Race on College Campuses
The national conversations about race and racism; police and African Americans; free speech on college campuses; “safe spaces” and hate speech and political…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: GOP Presidential Contenders Debate in Wake of San Bernardino and Paris Attacks
Republican presidential hopefuls debate for the first time since the Paris attacks and San Bernardino shootings and national security is on the forefront of…
Where We LiveHas Society Become Too "Food Foolish"?
This hour, Food Foolish co-author John Mandyck tells us how reducing global food waste could help mitigate the stresses of hunger, water shortages, and climate…
Where We LiveState University Professors Speak Out on Labor Negotiations
Faculty at Connecticut's state universities are negotiating with the Board of Regents over a new three-year contract. Last month the new president of the…
Where We LivePreserving Our History One Letter at a Time
When was the last time you sent a letter? Not an email, but a real, tangible piece of mail? If your answer is "not recently," you’re not alone. Except for the…
Where We LiveSaxophonist Jimmy Greene and Wife Remember Daughter's "Beautiful Life"
It’s been three years since saxophonist Jimmy Greene lost his six-year-old daughter, Ana, in the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. On his album…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: National Security and Guns Are Off the Political Backburner
The national political conversation has shifted to a focus on security, guns, and terrorism. Our weekly political news roundtable The Wheelhouse will discuss…
Where We LiveIs Violence Contagious?
Violent crime in America has been dropping for years, reaching a point in 2012 that was roughly half of what it was in 1993. But that may be changing. While…
Where We LiveOvercoming Barriers to Health Care Access
Access to health care has improved significantly since Obamacare, with big gains for previously uninsured minorities who were unable to gain access before the…
Where We LiveIn Immigration Reform Debate, Sanctuary Policies Take Center Stage
Sanctuary cities have become a focus in the national debate on immigration reform. But what are they? Where are they? And how do they affect communities around…
Where We LiveOur Complicated Relationship With Race and Racism
On Monday, the first police officer went to trial for the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. Just a few days earlier, video was released of a white police…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: Of Budgets and Business
Lawmakers are gearing up for a special session later this month as leaders continue to discuss a new budget agreement. The whole process is plagued by…
Where We LiveThe AIDS Reporting of Journalist Jeffrey Schmalz
It’s been twenty-two years since The New York Times lost Jeffrey Schmalz -- a young, fearless journalist who pushed the boundaries of AIDS reporting in…
Where We LiveNortheast Drought Conditions: Temporary, or Here to Stay?
When you think of drought, what place comes to mind? California? Texas? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: A Budget to Be Thankful For?
Will state lawmakers have a budget deal in place to be thankful for on Thursday? Our weekly news roundtable The Wheelhouse will bring you updates from the…
Where We LiveConnecticut Community Leaders Address Refugee Crisis and Resettlement
In a 289 to 137 vote last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would tighten the vetting process for refugees from Syria and Iraq…
Where We LiveChecking in on Connecticut State Colleges
The 2011 consolidation of Connecticut’s regional and community colleges hasn’t worked out so well. Administrative costs have gone up, it’s still hard for…
Where We LiveIs Connecticut Suffering From a Youth Jobs Crisis?
In Connecticut, youth unemployment rates are at historic highs, with teenagers being disproportionately affected. This hour, we take a closer look at some of…
Where We LiveHow to Plan for a Secure Financial Future
Are you wondering whether to buy or rent a home? Or how much to save for your child’s education? How much should you set aside for retirement, depending on…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: How Bernie Became Bernie
In a special edition of our weekly news roundtable The Wheelhouse, we are joined by reporters from Vermont Public Radio to discuss their new radio documentary…
Where We LiveRepublican Legislative Leaders at the Budget Negotiation Table
State Republicans have long been asking to be "at the table" in budget negotiations. Now, with a massive deficit, they are finally getting what they wished for…
Where We LiveConfronting Social Injustice
Young people coming out of college today have a strong desire to do good in the world, but it’s not easy to find jobs with a social purpose. Instead, many are…
Where We LiveChina: A Common Thread in Conversations About Policy, Economy, Environment
This hour, we hear three stories that all converge around the topic of China. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Where We LiveClergy Sex Abuse Scandal Takes "Spotlight" In New Film
It's been more than a decade since a unit of Boston Globe reporters known as the “Spotlight" team exposed child sex abuse in one of Boston’s most powerful…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: GOP Rumble in Milwaukee
There was one moment in Tuesday's Republican presidential debate that reminded us of all those other unwieldy, freewheeling and circus-like debates that came…
Where We LiveHonoring Our Veterans: Stories of Life During and After War
Wednesday is November 11, a date originally designated by President Woodrow Wilson as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I. After World War II…
Where We LiveIs "The End Of Plenty" Drawing Near?
The Green Revolution of the mid-twentieth century revolutionized the way the world fed itself. It introduced new fertilizers, pesticides, and hybrid seeds. At…
Where We LiveYale Festival Highlights Latino, Iberian Films; West End Blend Releases First Full-Length Album
Next Wednesday marks the beginning of the Latino & Iberian Film Festival at Yale. This hour, we learn more about it with festival director Margherita Tortora…
Where We LiveGuns Are a Public Health Issue
President Obama spoke with frustration last month at a press conference after the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon. He asked if anybody…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: A Recap of Connecticut's Municipal Elections
Municipal election day has come and gone in Connecticut. This hour, our weekly news roundtable The Wheelhouse checks in on three of the state's big races…
Where We LiveDocumentaries Examine Teacher Training, Low-Income Student Graduation Rates
Across America, low-income, first generation college students are not graduating at the same rate as some of their wealthier peers. Coming up, we take a closer…
Where We LiveThe Sage of Storytelling: Raouf Mama
Raouf Mama is a beloved storyteller by children and adults familiar with his books Why Goats Smell Bad and Why Monkeys Live in Trees. His love of storytelling…
Where We LiveHumans, Dogs, and the Extinction of the Neanderthals; Composing Music for Cats
Neanderthals have long been recognized as humans’ closest relatives. They were highly intelligent, skilled hunters, with a rugged build, and a knack for…
Where We LiveSens. Murphy and Blumenthal on Mental Health, Drones, and Puerto Rico
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy is making another push for mental health reform in Congress that he hopes will overhaul and strengthen the mental health care system…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: Budget Talks, Campaign Mailings, and Bridgeport's Mayoral Race
This week, legislative leaders met with Governor Dannel Malloy to talk about the state's budget deficit. This hour, we review those talks with a panel of…
Where We LiveThe Value of Investing in Women and Girls; Gloria Steinem Discusses "Life on the Road"
This hour, we take a look at how women’s funds are helping to advance women’s rights and break down gender barriers. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate…
Where We LiveHow to Plan for a Secure Financial Future
Are you wondering whether to buy or rent a home? Or how much to save for your child’s education? How much should you set aside for retirement, depending on…
Where We LiveYale to Open New Quantum Institute; Studies Explore Runners' Thoughts, Brain Cancer
Quantum information science now has a home in New Haven, Connecticut. This hour, we preview the opening of the Yale Quantum Institute with its director, Robert…
Where We LiveGuidelines for Mammograms, and the Planned Parenthood Debate
The American Cancer Society changed its recommendation for how often women should get mammograms. The new guidelines push back the recommended age for annual…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: Budget Floor Drops Again
After weeks of dismissing the idea of a special session, more bad budget news is pushing Governor Dannel Malloy in that direction. On our weekly news…
Where We LiveOvercoming Barriers to Health Care Access
Access to health care has improved significantly since Obamacare, with big gains for previously uninsured minorities who were unable to gain access before the…
Where We LiveIs Connecticut Suffering from a Youth Jobs Crisis?
In Connecticut, youth unemployment rates are at historic highs, with teenagers being disproportionately affected. This hour, we take a closer look at some of…
Where We LiveAn Insider's Take on the Iraq War; Checking in on Japan With Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki
A new memoir from British Middle East expert Emma Sky provides an insider’s take on the Iraq war. This hour, we talk to Sky about her book called The…
Where We LiveTa-Nehisi Coates Makes the Case for Reparations
Ta-Nehisi Coates is one of the most important voices in America today. He made the case for reparations last summer when he argued that it's time for America…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: Democrats Go Virtual and Take Center Stage
The 2016 presidential cycle has been mostly dominated by a crowded Republican field but now it's the Democrats' turn as the candidates square off in their…
Where We LiveConnecticut's Earliest Court Cases; Martha Elliott Recalls Killer Michael Ross
A judge in 17th century Connecticut ruled on the thorniest of problems. Some of these included ruling on a piglet’s paternity, who was to blame for faulty…
Where We LiveRadio's Storytelling Renaissance
America has seen a renaissance in storytelling of various forms, especially on the radio. This hour, we talk with two producers who are telling very different…
Where We LiveTasers: A Viable Alternative to Lethal Force?
Earlier this year, a new Taser law went to effect in Connecticut. The reform was the first of its kind in the nation, requiring police officers to file a "use…
Where We LiveAre Opioids the Best Way to Treat Chronic Pain?
Opioid overuse is America’s “silent epidemic,” affecting far too many of the roughly eight million people on opioid painkillers. Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director…
Where We LiveThe Wheelhouse: Budget Pains
Connecticut is "The Land of Steady Habits," which is why our state budget remains in a state of permanent crisis. Recently, Governor Dan Malloy made emergency…