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Welcome to 'As Told Here' conversations and stories shared in the public interest from studioW at WPAA-TV and Community Media Center Wallingford CT. 'As Told Here' brings community media to where you are.Thanks to our local producers and Team Hercules for production support. Featuring Community Media shows including the award-winning 'MidLife Matters' hosted by Georgian Lussier, #CitizenMike - since 2010 - commentary and interviews on political or government-related topics hosted by Mike Brodinsky, 'Out Of The Dark'- Looking at Mental Health through the practiced eyes of the Therapy Twins, and HumanKindBoth Exploring the Middle Path known for conversations among strangers.

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Episodes

Ubuntu Storytellers 'School Daze'

February 05, 2024 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Ubuntu Storytellers, an ensemble of experienced black, brown, and biracial performers tell stories of “being” as well as of “being in the skin we’re in.” You will hear personal stories that reflect our joys, triumphs, and disappointments. Poignant stories, funny stories. Stories of being human. You will also hear stories about encounters with racism, prejudice, and microaggression. Often one story encompasses both realities. On the 4th Tuesday of the month beginning April 25th, 2023 members...

Ubuntu Storytellers 'What Is Love'

February 05, 2024 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Ubuntu Storytellers, an ensemble of experienced black, brown, and biracial performers tell stories of “being” as well as of “being in the skin we’re in.” You will hear personal stories that reflect our joys, triumphs, and disappointments. Poignant stories, funny stories. Stories of being human. You will also hear stories about encounters with racism, prejudice, and microaggression. Often one story encompasses both realities. More info: https://ubuntustorytellers.com/On the 4th Tuesday of th...

Ubuntu Storytellers 'Summertime'

February 05, 2024 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Ubuntu Storytellers, an ensemble of experienced black, brown, and biracial performers tell stories of “being” as well as of “being in the skin we’re in.” You will hear personal stories that reflect our joys, triumphs, and disappointments. Poignant stories, funny stories. Stories of being human. You will also hear stories about encounters with racism, prejudice, and microaggression. Often one story encompasses both realities. On the 4th Tuesday of the month beginning April 25th, 2023 members...

Ubuntu Storytellers From Sugarplums to Heartbreak

December 29, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

Ubuntu Storytellers, an ensemble of experienced black, brown and biracial performers tell stories of “being” as well as of “being in the skin we’re in.” You will hear personal stories that reflect our joys and triumphs and disappointments. Poignant stories, funny stories. Stories of being human. You will also hear stories about encounters with racism, prejudice, microaggression. Often one story encompasses both realities. More info: https://ubuntustorytellers.com/ Bootsy by Larry Castleber...

Ubuntu Storytellers 'From Sugarplums to Heartbreak'

December 29, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

Ubuntu Storytellers, an ensemble of experienced black, brown and biracial performers tell stories of “being” as well as of “being in the skin we’re in.” You will hear personal stories that reflect our joys and triumphs and disappointments. Poignant stories, funny stories. Stories of being human. You will also hear stories about encounters with racism, prejudice, microaggression. Often one story encompasses both realities. More info: https://ubuntustorytellers.com/ Bootsy by Larry Castleber...

Decades In Moments Reading by Yusuf Tyebkhan

December 06, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Recorded at studioW Dec 5, 2023

Citizen Mike Special Edition - Guest Stephanie Thomas Secretary of the State of CT

October 19, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Recorded at studioW Oct 16, 2023 Inclusive of Integrity in Elections, 14th Amendment, Early Voting, Bridgeport, Civics101, Universal Ballot and General Election

Making It Artisan Stories Foodie Edition Bones & Botanicals

October 12, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Making It Artisan Stories Foodie Edition Papa Spyros Olive Oil

October 10, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Recorded April 2023

Central CT Intergroup: Season 2 Episode 6

July 13, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Central CT Intergroup: Season 2 Episode 5

July 13, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

#MidLifeMatters: Guest Michelle Traub ~ Well-Being Coach

July 13, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Recorded June 2023 Michelle built on her writing and digital marketing experiences in the health field by earning a Masters in Experiential Health and Healing.  Her journey started as a Dietician and for the past 25 years she has worked to help people develop their best selves, including mind, body and spirit. This is an extract of her full interview on MidLIFE Matters with Georgian Lussier.

Central CT Intergroup: Season 2 Episode 7

July 13, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Central CT Intergroup: Season 2 Episode 4

June 19, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Central CT Intergroup: Season 2 Episode 3

June 19, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Out of Dark NAC

June 02, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Out of the Dark Food & Mood

June 02, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Out of Dark Online Dating

June 02, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Making It Artisan Stories Foodie Edition Passionately Pasta

April 26, 2023 03:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Making It Artisan Stories Foodie Edition Soulstice Kombucha

April 26, 2023 03:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

CommUnity Conversation| Food Is Not An Option

April 26, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

10 Reasons Why Autism Research Rocks hosted by ASRC

February 21, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Dr. James McPartland, PhD, Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology at the Yale Child Study Center did a Facebook LIVE presentation on Feb 14, 2023, 10 Reasons Why Autism Research Rocks!  for ASRC, Autism Services and Resources CT. Here is the presentation about the opportunity and benefits for parents and participants.

Moses Yale Beach | In His Time | Antebellum America (Prof. Robert E May)

December 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

In today’s conversation with Robert E. May, Professor Emeritus of History, Purdue University, we will examine the America, Wallingford CT native son, Moses Yale Beach, who came of age in and influenced: The Antebellum Era: From the War of 1812 to the Civil War. To provide our listeners with some context, Moses Yale Beach, was born at the turn of the 19th century in January 1800 and died approximately 3 years after Lincoln was assassinated in 1868.  Professor May helps us understand this An...

Moses Yale Beach | His Time and Ours

November 28, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

A guided conversation about Wallingford CT native son, Moses Yale Beach, whose contributions to the world are mostly unsung. Among his contributions is the founding of the Associated Press. With us in conversation are Valerie Komor, Director of Corporate Archives at the Associated Press, and Professors of American History Menahem Blondheim and Robert E. May. For Context Moses Yale Beach was born in Wallingford CT on Jan 15, 1800, and died in 1868.  A man of many skills and innovations, his...

Authors at Wallingford Public Library | Amy Bloom

August 11, 2022 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Wallingford Public Library video tapes some in-person events. In a collaboration with WPAA-TV the essence of the presentations are reproduced for easy listening.

A look at Services Involving Youth - Wallingford CT

August 11, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

An anchor organization for programs serving youth is the Youth & Social Services Dept.  They encourage and enable collaboration among nonprofits & civic organizations. Here is a glimpse of what they do. Another get-to-know your agencies serving youth is planned for the Fall. Check out this podcast to get a peak at who is doing what in town. Recorded March 2022

Teen Tiger TV | Community TV: Skills | MidLife Matters (P.3)

August 10, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.36 MB

Teen Tiger TV interviewed the host of "Midlife Matters" Georgian Lussier. WPAA-TV Summer Youth Team conducted a 3 part interview about Community TV.   Part 3 Interviewer: Tim Lopez Focus: Tim asks about structuring an interview and the show's success. Production Date: July 2022

Teen Tiger TV | Community TV: Style, Evolution & Motivation | MidLife Matters (P.1)

August 09, 2022 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

Teen Tiger TV interviewed the host of "Midlife Matters" Georgian Lussier. WPAA-TV Summer Youth Team conducted a 3 part interview about Community TV.   Part 1 Interviewer: Noah Cutler Focus: Noah asks about the style & evolution of the show and her motivation for continuing her award-winning show. Production Date: July 2022

Groundwork Road To Legislature Rebecca Hyland with Riley O'Connell

August 01, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Teen Tiger TV | Community TV: Learning the Basics (P.2)

July 25, 2022 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MB

Teen Tiger TV interviewed the host of "Midlife Matters" Georgian Lussier. WPAA-TV Summer Youth Team conducted a 3 part interview about Community TV.   Part 2 Interviewer: Tiffanie Cutler Focus: Georgian Lussier's vision and purpose for creating her award winning show. Production Date: July 2022

#MidLifeMatters: Guest Gwen Samuel Founder Parents Union

July 25, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Dark World Episodes 9 Central CT Intergroup: Recorded 06.14.22

July 24, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Dark World Episodes 9 Central CT Intergroup: Recorded 06.14.22

July 24, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Progressive Talk | Renewables Conservation & Labor

June 08, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

A conversation with Ben Martin 350.org  Dan McInerey Electrician IBEW Local #90 recorded in 2018. Progressive Talk hosts Aili McKeen and Bruce Conroy discuss topics which need to see more progress.

Progressive Talk | Sisters In the Brotherhood

June 08, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

A conversation with the members of the carpenters union, Liz Skidmore Ana Cardona, recorded in 2018. Progressive Talk hosts Aili McKeen and Bruce Conroy discuss topics which need to see more progress.

Progressive Talk | What Is Mental Health

June 08, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

A conversation with the Therapy Twins recorded in 2018. Progressive Talk hosts Aili McKeen and Bruce Conroy discuss topics which need to see more progress.

#MidLifeMatters: Guest Evelyn Robles-Rivas, Ph.D

May 24, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Supervisor of Language and Community Partnerships

Citizen Mike Guest Affordable Housing Expert Renee Dobos

May 24, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Finding Me Episode 8 Central CT Intergroup: Recorded 05.10.22

May 11, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

#MidLifeMatters: Guest Liz White EVP & Publisher RJ Media Group

March 22, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

CommUnity Conversation| SotS Candidate Stephanie Thomas

March 09, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MB

This interview took place in March before Stephanie Thomas became the endorsed candidate for this office.  For more info: Website This interview focuses on the Election Administration component of the job and how Stephanie Thomas became interested in the opportunity to serve in this capacity. They could have discussed the job for much longer.  Stephanie Thomas is currently State Representative in 143rd District including Westport, Wilton and Norwalk.

Central CT Intergroup: Episode 6 03.08.22

March 09, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Central CT Intergroup: Episode 5 02.08.22

February 09, 2022 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Letting People In Episode 5 Central CT Recorded 02.08.22

February 09, 2022 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

CommUnity Conversation| Candid Talks About Wallingford Democratic Town Committee

February 09, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

After the 2021 local election, and move by the sitting council to fill a seat vacated by a Democratic Town Committee candidate with someone not endorsed by the DTC, the Chair Alida Cella, and the endorse candidate, Alexa Tomassi, discuss challenges, team work, the infamous #Pick6toWin Strategy and more.