Our most listened-to podcasts, watched TV shows and top news stories of 2024
Whether you're revisiting some of your favorite programming or discovering something new, we hope you enjoy exploring some of Connecticut Public's top content of 2024.
#1 Downloaded Episode from Connecticut Public's Talk Shows
A look at the state of stand-up comedy
This hour, a Not Necessarily The Nose-style look at recent standup specials from people like Gary Gulman, Dina Hashem, and Pete Holmes; Taylor Tomlinson’s new late night gig; and more.
When wild animals become family: Thumbelina the squirrel and Walnut the crane
On this episode of Audacious, meet people who have devoted their lives to loving wild animals: Thumbelina the squirrel and Walnut the endangered crane.
The role of the media in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
In the upcoming presidential election, democracy hangs in the balance. So, newsrooms across the country should hold up a mirror and ask: is our reporting shaping the race to the White House?
Love has no age: Dating as an older adult
There’s no deadline when it comes to falling in love. This hour on Where We Live, we talk about dating in midlife and beyond — and what it’s like to find your soulmate when you’re over 50.
Immigration policies that have shaped the U.S. from 1924 to 2024
We learn about President Biden and former President Trump's immigration policies, a group that supports immigrants in Connecticut and a restrictive immigration law that was signed 100 years ago.
#1 Downloaded Episode From Connecticut Public's Limited Series Podcasts
1: Wiretapped
In the 1990s, a young political newcomer named Joe Ganim became mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut. At the time, he was considered a rising star in state politics. But his career took an unexpected turn, and the FBI got involved.
Toddler TV
In the 90s, preschoolers went nuts for “Barney & Friends." In episode one of Generation Barney, we explore how the people behind the show thought carefully about every detail.
Episode 1: Slavery has deep roots in New England
There’s a deeply-rooted perception that the North was home to the “good guys,” the abolitionists. The truth is far different. Hear from people who are shedding light on this history and why it matters.
Top 5 Most Watched Connecticut Public Programs
Most Read News Stories of 2024
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