Where We Live
1,694 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 45 ratingsProduced 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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Fewer Americans are considering careers in the military and branches are looking for solutions to recruiting
April 19, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBDuring the last fiscal year, the army alone missed their recruiting goal by 25%. All branches of the military are struggling to recruit new cadets. With an all-volunteer service, the military relies on recruitment efforts to get more people to serve. But fewer Americans than ever are eligible to do so. And attracting the next generation of cadets has been a challenge. Today, we talk about the military recruiting crisis. We will hear from Captain Benjamin Keffer, Commanding Officer of Coast...
'We need a moonshot for long COVID': What we know (and don't know) about the illness
April 18, 2024 16:29 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBNearly one in four adults who contracted COVID-19 have developed long COVID symptoms, according to the latest Census report. This hour, Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, an immunobiology expert at Yale who is focused on researching long COVID, joins us to share what we know and don't know about the illness, and the many ways it can manifest. The Patient-Led Research Collaborative has authored several seminal surveys and studies. We also hear from co-founder Lisa McCorkell about this bank of patient-led r...
A conversation with the new head of the Archdiocese of Hartford
April 16, 2024 14:13 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBAlthough church attendance has dwindled across all faiths, 39% of Catholics say they attend services at least once a week. The Archdiocese of Hartford includes over 400,000 Catholics across the state of Connecticut, and is now being overseen by a new Archbishop. After years of service, Archbishop Leonard Paul Blair will be succeeded by the newly appointedCoadjutor Archbishop Christopher Coyne, who recently served as a Bishop in Burlington, Vermont. Today, we talk about the future of the C...
Connecticut's 'Aerospace Alley' celebrates the state's aviation past and future
April 15, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThroughout history, our state has made some big contributions to aviation technology. Today, we’re talking about the history and future of aviation in our state. We hear from some aviation enthusiasts who’s love of all things plane is going to make you soar. The New England Air Museum houses some unbelievable vintage aircrafts. We hear from them. And we hear from someone with experience flying in some of these vintage aircrafts. If flying in a vintage plane is not your speed, there are mor...
For autistic adults, getting services can be an uphill battle
April 12, 2024 14:11 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBFor adults on the autism spectrum, getting services can be a challenging task to navigate. A new bill passed last year means that more autistic adults could receive services from the state from the Connecticut Autism Waiver. But services still remain limited. There is currently a ten year waiting list to receive the waiver leaving thousands scrambling for services. Today, we talk about the Connecticut Autism Waiver program. Later, we hear about businesses working to make their establishme...
There's no singularity when it comes to honoring Lunar New Year, including in Connecticut
April 11, 2024 14:59 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBIn Connecticut, the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is vast and varied, with more than 170,000 AAPI people in the state. And with a diversity of AAPI cultures, there is also a diversity of New Year traditions and celebrations that span across months. We’re just days away from the Laotian New Year and Thai New Year, as well as a Khmer New Year event hosted by the Cambodian Buddhist Society of Connecticut in Bristol. This hour, we’ll discuss the diversity of Lunar New Year cele...
What to expect from your financial literacy course
April 09, 2024 14:10 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBStarting with the class of 2027, all Connecticut high school students are now required to take a financial literacy course. April is National Financial Literacy Month, and today, we hear from those that advocated to get this course work in schools. For many, personal finance is just that - it’s deeply personal. Later, we hear about efforts to offer financial literacy courses to adults, and the opportunities to learn about financing beyond high school. GUESTS: Nan Morrison: President and...
How wonder unites us: Total solar eclipse draws millions to the path of totality
April 08, 2024 14:31 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBToday, Connecticut is expected to enjoy a partial solar eclipse, the most intense since 1924. That’s according to local astronomer and Wesleyan professor Dr. Meredith Hughes. Still, the Federal Highway Administration says 5 million Americans could be traveling to the path of totality. This hour, we discuss the science of the eclipse, and how to safely enjoy it, with Dr. Hughes. Plus, "umbraphile" or eclipse-chaser Kate Russo explains why these natural phenomena are such a unifying social ev...
A look at Connecticut's bridges and other infrastructure
April 05, 2024 14:18 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBFive percent of bridges in Connecticut are in “poor condition.” Today, we talk about what needs to be done to update the bridges and roads in our state, and we talk about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. We hear from The Accountability Project from right here at Connecticut Public. And later, we hear about the infrastructure workforce and the training needed to staff these jobs. We’ll also talk about the future of green infrastructure, a small solution to increas...
Author Garrard Conley explores queerness in Puritan New England
April 04, 2024 14:11 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBAuthor Garrard Conley published his first book in 2016, "Boy Erased". The bestselling memoir, relaying Conley's experience undergoing conversion therapy at 19, inspired a major motion picture two years later. This hour, Conley discuss his newest book and his first foray into fiction. "All the World Beside" explores queerness in Puritan New England. Set in 1700s Massachusetts and inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," an affair unfolds between Arthur Lyman, a physician, and ...
Elmo is the internet's new therapist. But can he help solve burnout?
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBBeloved Muppet Elmo recently asked social media a simple question, "How is everybody doing?" The answers ranged from incredulous to raging. The trauma-dumping on Elmo begged the question: Are we burnt out? Burnout has been reported in many industries: Connecticut Public has previously covered burnout in health care, and among early child care educators and teachers, for example. When Where We Live covered burnout in the nonprofit world in 2022, our phone lines were flooded. This hour, we h...
Exploring the 'new' Yale Peabody Museum
April 01, 2024 14:10 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIn a 2022 survey from CT Humanities, only 26% of Connecticut residents had said they had visited a museum in-person in the last two years. Some 83% of those museum-goers identified as white. There are many museums where we live working to open their doors to a broader public, and to engage their local community more meaningfully. We’ve covered some of those efforts on this program, including over the course of the Yale Peabody Museum’s four-year renovation process. We even got a sneak previ...
Bigfoot gets all the glory, but Connecticut has its own cast of cryptids
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBYou’ve heard of Bigfoot and Nessie, but did you know Connecticut is home to a host of creatures, or "cryptids"? Cryptozoology is the study of animals whose existence is a matter of debate. While Bigfoot sightings have been reported where we live, sea serpents, the Glastonbury Glawackus, and plenty of others call Connecticut home. This hour, we hear from Patrick Scalisi and Valerie Ruby-Omen, the author and illustrator of a new field guide to this cast of Connecticut cryptids. Plus, Stephe...
Reflecting on Joe Lieberman's career, impact and legacy
March 28, 2024 14:17 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBLongtime U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman has died at 82. His family said he died due to complications from a fall. His wife, Hadassah, and members of his family were with him when he passed. Lieberman represented Connecticut in the U.S. Senate for more than two decades. In 2000, he made history as the first Jewish American on a major party’s presidential ballot when he became Al Gore’s running mate. This hour, be talking about his legacy, and we want to hear from you. Our newsroom has been c...
Author Rebecca F. Kuang on 'Babel,' revolution and students as visionaries
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB"An act of translation is always an act of betrayal." This idea, and the questions it inspires, are central to author Rebecca or RF Kuang’s 2022 novel, Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution. As the title promises, the book also explores the nature of revolution and the "necessity of violence," in addition to those complex questions surrounding the art of translation. This hour, we revisit our conversation with the author, which was fo...
'Kinks in the movement': Staging a curly hair revolution in New Haven
March 25, 2024 14:45 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThe curly hair movement – and market – is growing, as more people learn to style and to celebrate their natural hair. This hour, we hear from one salon that’s just for natural curls in Connecticut. Luvena Leslie opened The Curly Hair Salon in 2011. "So many people have had bad experiences before they come to us," Leslie says. Viola Clune, a Yale student and editor of the New Journal, recently wrote a piece about salons like Leslie's, and the work they do to untangle "hair trauma," titled "...
Unforgotten: Connecticut's Hidden History of Slavery
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBToday, we're airing the first and second episode of the new podcast Unforgotten. It’s a history lesson many of us didn’t get in school: Slavery has deep roots in Connecticut and across New England. Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much of this state. In this five-episode podcast from reporter and producer Diane Orson and editorial consultant and curator Frank Mitchell talk about efforts to shed light on this history and they explore why it matters. Visit ctpublic.org/unforgo...
Pet shelters in the state still flooded with requests to surrender animals
March 21, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBIn 2023, more than 6 million animals entered shelters and rescues in the U.S., according to a recent report from Shelter Animals Count. Believe it or not, those numbers are down from pre-pandemic reports. Over the summer, Connecticut news outlets reported that animal shelters in our state were "bursting at the seams" and unable to keep up with calls from people trying to surrender pets. This hour, we’ll be checking back in with some of those pet shelters. How is the so-called "pandemic boo...
State-approved schools serving special education students are "operating in the shadows"
March 19, 2024 14:11 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBA multi-year investigative report has shown that High Road Schools, a group of eight publicly funded, privately run schools for children in special education, must make improvements. The report cites several incidents of teachers without proper certification managing classrooms,overuse of restraint and seclusion, and a total lack of proper education for “the state’s most vulnerable students.” Today, we hear from the authors of this report: the Office of the Child Advocate and Disability ...
'Avant Colony': Celebrating the history of avant-garde art-making in Connecticut
March 18, 2024 14:12 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThis hour, we preview several historical exhibits spotlighting local artists, many of whom were touched by the Pop Art Movement percolating just over the border in New York. This includes prolific artist couple Leo Jensen and Dalia Ramanauskas. We'll explore what it means to be an artist in community — in Connecticut or New York — and how Pop Art changed that. 1 of 6The exhibit "Avant Colony: Unearthing the Westbrook Gallery" is currently running through March 31 at Ely Center of Contempora...
Flannel is always in fashion
March 15, 2024 14:09 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBFlannel and blue jeans - these staples are the backbone of American fashion and the textile industry. Are they part of your wardrobe? Textiles, fabrics and clothing is a dying industry here in the U.S. But author Steven Kurutz says that some makers and creators are trying to change that. New York Times reporter and author Steven Kurutz joins us today to talk about his new book American Flannel: How a Band of Entrepreneurs are bringing the art and business of making clothes back home. We h...
The 'wild rumpus' continues: Maurice Sendak's legacy lives on at Ridgefield Foundation
March 14, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBMaurice Sendak is often celebrated for his contributions to children’s book art. You’re likely familiar with Where The Wild Things Are, or even Higglety Pigglety Pop. But in the late artist’s own words, "I do not believe that I have ever written a children's book. I do not know how to write a children’s book. How do you set out to write a children’s book?" This hour, we’re exploring the Maurice Sendak Foundation in Ridgefield, where Sendak lived for forty years. There, the many layers of hi...
How the artist captures climate change
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBAround the globe, artists are using their mediums to show how climate change is impacting our planet. Today, we’re exploring the convergence of art and science. We'll be talking with artists using their craft to have conversations about the environment. Earlier this year, Where We Live talked about how snow loss is impacting our ecosystems and community here in Connecticut. Today, we hear from Lynn Cazabon, the artist behind the multidisciplinary project “Losing Winter” who will join us fr...
Connecticut is the land of steady habits, but no steady identity
March 11, 2024 10:55 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBTri-state area or New England? Nutmeg or Constitution State? "Stuffy, preppy, sleepy"? What really makes Connecticut Connecticut, and what stereotypes can we stand to shake off? After the state's recent rebranding effort, it's a debate that has found its way to the national stage. This hour, Catherine Shen is joined by a roundtable of Connecticut Public hosts, as we debate what defines Connecticut. And we want to hear from you. What characterizes or typifies where you live? What do you thi...
Rethinking weight and health in the age of Ozempic
March 08, 2024 15:16 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBAccording to the National Institutes of Health, average body weight drastically increased across the board for men and women during the pandemic lockdown. Simply eating less and exercising more hasn’t been that effective when it comes to weight loss. In efforts to fight weight stigma, doctors are embracing a new idea that weight loss isn’t all about willpower and health is defined by more than just someone’s weight. In 2021, the FDA approved Semaglutide for weight loss for the general popu...
Unpacking the calls for a 'cease-fire' in Gaza, locally and beyond
March 07, 2024 15:10 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIn late January, Reuters reported that “some 70 U.S. cities, including Chicago and Seattle, have passed resolutions on the Israel-Gaza war," with the majority calling for a cease-fire. Several Connecticut city and town councils have considered resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Bridgeport passed one of these non-binding agreements in January, Hartford City Council recently rejected a resolution, and Hamden’s Town Council is considering one. In New Haven, organizers sta...
The realities of being a Kidfluencer
March 05, 2024 15:08 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBFor kids today, there’s a whole new career path: social media influencer. In fact, 57 percent of Gen Zs say they’d be an influencer. But some young people aren’t waiting to become social media influencers; they’re already ones. These parent-run, kid centric accounts aren't all brand deals, and free merchandise. A new investigation by the New York Times showcases the darker side of the Kidfluencer world. Today, we hear about the realities of working in this space — and how some young people...
Book ban requests still 'soaring' in Connecticut. Plus, vigil held at Capitol for Nex Benedict
March 04, 2024 15:20 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBLibrarians in Connecticut say the number of book ban requests they’re fielding is still "soaring," and that the focus is on content relating to LGBTQIA+ identity and themes. Librarians have even looked to lawmakers for support. This hour, we get the latest from state and national Library Associations. But first, advocates and lawmakers hosted a vigil at the State Capitol last week for Nex Benedict, the teenager who died after a fight in the school bathroom in Oklahoma. Keith Brown with Gay...
The FAFSA, student loans and untangling the state of financial aid
March 01, 2024 15:12 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBApplying for financial aid is no easy task. Whether you’re the parent or the incoming student. And a new FAFSA form hasn’t made things any easier. The online FAFSA form - or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid was recently updated. But it’s come with a lot of glitches causing headaches for students and parents alike. Today on Where We Live, we talk about what’s happening with this form and how universities are responding. We’ll also talk about how some universities here in Connec...
Elmo is the internet's new therapist. But can he help solve burnout?
February 29, 2024 15:10 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBBeloved Muppet Elmo recently asked social media a simple question, "How is everybody doing?" The answers ranged from incredulous to raging. The trauma-dumping on Elmo begged the question: Are we burnt out? Burnout has been reported in many industries: Connecticut Public has previously covered burnout in health care, and among early child care educators and teachers, for example. When Where We Live covered burnout in the nonprofit world in 2022, our phone lines were flooded. This hour, we h...
Two years after the invasion, Ukrainians are not giving up hope
February 27, 2024 15:11 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBTwo years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine and launched a full scale attack on the country. This hour, we hear what life looks like in Ukraine today and how Ukrainian refugees are adjusting to life in the United States. Since the recent invasion, many Ukrainians have made the difficult decision to leave the region, while others have stayed behind. Americares, a humanitarian aid organization based here in Connecticut has worked to bring in over 300 tons of medical aid to the region. But providing...
Creating the Quantum Corridor in Connecticut
February 26, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBQuantum mechanics is a theory that even some scientists have trouble wrapping their heads around. But this industry is booming, and some physicists here in Connecticut are hoping to make our state the “Quantum Corridor” for research, workforce development and education. In May 2023, “the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1 million federal planning grant to Yale University and the University of Connecticut toward developing quantum technology related businesses in Connecticut...
Snoopy crying, Julia Child and comedy, with Paula Poundstone
February 23, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBPaula Poundstone has had a nearly 45 year career in standup comedy. She’s the host of the comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone. And we would be remiss not to say, She is also a regular panelist on NPR's comedy news quiz show, Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me! Today, she joins us for the hour. And like her comedy, we kind of touched on everything! We get into her signature stand up style, never shying away from engaging the audience, and making each show a little unique. If you’ve se...
A sit-down with Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani
February 22, 2024 18:53 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThis hour, we sit down with Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani to tackle a range of topics and questions, including what's on your mind. How have you fared this flu season? What questions about COVID-19, or long COVID, do you have? According to data from the Census Bureau, 23% of adults in Connecticut who tested positive for COVID-19 have experienced symptoms lasting longer than three months. We also discusss recent reports about possible changes in guida...
Addressing misconceptions around food insecurity: 'It's about more than food'
February 20, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBFor a Connecticut family of four, it costs over $126,000 just to meet their basic needs, according to a recent United Way report. That’s more than four times the federal poverty level. Food insecurity is a big part of the problem, affecting more than 1 in 10 Connecticut residents, according to Connecticut Foodshare. A new report from the United States Department of Agriculture found the national rate of food insecurity jumped by more than 2% from 2021 to 2022, now 12.8% of U.S. households. ...
Love has no age: Dating as an older adult
February 16, 2024 18:45 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBDating in 2024 can be tough. There are no shortage of stories about dating in the age of Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and more! But today, we're going to talk about dating, and falling in love, when you're an older adult. Last fall, the spinoff show “The Golden Bachelor” started a national conversation about falling in love in midlife and beyond. Today we hear from experts about dating in this age range, and we’ll even get to hear some love stories that will put "The Notebook" to shame. And if ...
Connecticut disability advocates push for legislation to improve medical access
February 15, 2024 15:17 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBDisability rights advocates in Connecticut are demanding better medical access. And this legislative session, they’re pushing lawmakers to pass two bills. Both aim to improve medical equipment and training, and access to better care when examining, diagnosing and treating patients with disabilities. We hear from one advocacy group involved in this effort, the Citizens Coalition for Equal Access, or CC=A. Public Health Committee Co-Chair and State Sen. Saud Anwar also shares his hopes for t...
'What's eating at America': Addressing the loneliness and isolation epidemic
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBApproximately half of U.S. adults reported experiencing loneliness, even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The issue recently moved U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to issue an advisory around the "loneliness epidemic" in America. Soon after, Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy introduced a bill that would launch an Office of Social Connection Policy, and fund CDC research to "better understand the epidemic of social isolation and loneliness." While on The Colin McEnroe Show in July, Murphy sa...
The 'wild rumpus' continues: Maurice Sendak's legacy lives on at Ridgefield Foundation
February 12, 2024 17:33 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBMaurice Sendak is often celebrated for his contributions to children’s book art. You’re likely familiar with Where The Wild Things Are, or even Higglety Pigglety Pop. But in the late artist’s own words, "I do not believe that I have ever written a children's book. I do not know how to write a children’s book. How do you set out to write a children’s book?" This hour, we’re exploring the Maurice Sendak Foundation in Ridgefield, where Sendak lived for more than forty years. There, the many la...
A conversation with Clarence B. Jones
February 09, 2024 15:09 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBFebruary is Black History Month. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday was in January. Around this time, we often see his quotes circulate on social media. And we also hear about his legacy as an activist and a minister, and his fight for civil rights in the U.S. Today, we’re going to listen back to a recent interview with Clarence B. Jones. Clarence B. Jones was one of the many giants of the civil rights movement. He served as personal counsel to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was also his s...
Examining the history and legacy of 'sundown towns' in Connecticut
February 08, 2024 13:20 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBFor decades, there were cities and towns that were all-white on purpose. These communities are known as "sundown towns." Because this practice was both formal and informal, researchers put together a database of these laws, customs and firsthand accounts, under the leadership of the late sociologist and civil rights champion James Loewen. At the peak of the exclusionary practice in 1970, an estimated 10,000 communities across the U.S. kept out African-Americans through "force, law, or custo...
How the artist captures climate change
February 06, 2024 15:12 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBAround the globe, artists are using their mediums to show how climate change is impacting our planet. Today, we’re exploring the convergence of art and science. We'll be talking with artists using their craft to have conversations about the environment. Earlier this year, Where We Live talked about how snow loss is impacting our ecosystems and community here in Connecticut. Today, we hear from Lynn Cazabon, the artist behind the multidisciplinary project “Losing Winter” who will join us fr...
Pet shelters in the state still flooded with requests to surrender animals
February 05, 2024 15:14 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIn 2023, more than 6 million animals entered shelters and rescues in the U.S., according to a recent report from Shelter Animals Count. Believe it or not, those numbers are down from pre-pandemic reports. Over the summer, Connecticut news outlets reported that animal shelters in our state were "bursting at the seams," and unable to keep up with calls from people trying to surrender pets. This hour, we’ll be checking back in with some of those pet shelters. How is the so-called "pandemic bo...
Connecticut's "Aerospace Alley" celebrates the state's aviation past and future
February 02, 2024 15:46 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThroughout history, our state has made some big contributions to aviation technology. Today, we’re talking about the history and future of aviation in our state. We hear from some aviation enthusiasts who’s love of all things plane is going to make you soar. The New England Air Museum houses some unbelievable vintage aircrafts. We hear from them. And we hear from someone with experience flying in some of these vintage aircrafts. If flying in a vintage plane is not your speed, there are mor...
Taking a 'holistic approach' to treating congenital heart disease
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHeart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for decades, putting much of the focus squarely and rightly on cardiovascular disease. But what about congenital heart conditions, something affecting your heart since birth? There are 13 million adults living with congenital heart disease, and that number has grown as treatments advance; survival rates have improved by 75% since the 1940s. But those diagnoses can come later in life, and even with sure signs, the need fo...
Yehyun Kim’s ‘A Diaspora in Focus’ puts a lens on Connecticut residents with Asian roots
January 29, 2024 15:54 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThis hour, photo and video journalist Yehyun Kim joins us to discuss A Diaspora in Focus, a three-part project she launched for the Connecticut Mirror in 2023. The project was in response to landmark legislation passed in the state that will require public schools to offer Asian American and Pacific Islander, or AAPI, history. Yehyun interviewed and photographed one resident from each of the 21 Asian ethnicities as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, and this included our very own Catherine ...
A conversation with Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad
January 26, 2024 18:03 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBAs journalists, it’s been challenging for us to watch what is happening to our fellow members of the press in Gaza. 83 journalist casualties have occurred in this region. The blue press vest and helmet is a heavy weight to carry, for so many still trying to report what’s happening. This week, we spoke with Plestia Alaqad. She is a 22 year old journalist from Gaza. She recently made the difficult decision to leave the region. This week, Where We Live spoke to her about her experience. GU...
Connecticut is the land of steady habits, but no steady identity
January 25, 2024 18:17 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBTri-state area or New England? Nutmeg or Constitution State? "Stuffy, preppy, sleepy"? What really makes Connecticut Connecticut, and what stereotypes can we stand to shake off? After the state's recent rebranding effort, it's a debate that has found its way to the national stage. This hour, Catherine Shen is joined by a roundtable of Connecticut Public hosts, as we debate what defines Connecticut. And we want to hear from you. What characterizes or typifies where you live? What do you thi...
When snow goes away...
January 23, 2024 15:21 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBDepending on where you live,warmer winters could mean less and less snow. In some places, it’s only one or two degrees that could make a difference. Joining us today are two scientists looking at the data around snow in our region and beyond to start to calculate how much snow loss is impacting us, and what it means for our environment. Less snow can mean a lot of things, including a big impact on winter sports. We also hear from a local ski resort. And later, we learn about solastalgia. ...
An update on efforts to address flooding in Hartford's North End, plus a look at how farms are faring
January 22, 2024 17:03 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB2023 was the sixth rainiest year on record for Connecticut, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In July alone, more than 1,500 acres of Connecticut farmland flooded over, representing $21 million in lost sales revenue. This hour, we hear from Chris Bassette of Killam & Bassette Farmstead in South Glastonbury, who says she is still holding out hope for relief for the nearly half-a-million dollars in losses she logged from July’s floods. We also get an update fro...