Katie Pellico

This hour, we spotlight sturgeon, a prehistoric and largely-endangered species of fish where we live. Hear from the state's sturgeon monitoring program, plus, meet an Atlantic sturgeon at the Maritime Aquarium's new "touch tank."

This hour, we hear about northern star coral, or Astrangia poculata, and the ways it's being studied in Long Island Sound and Narragansett Bay. Plus, Soundkeeper Bill Lucey shares his concerns about the impacts of warming waters.

This hour, we hear about a new endometriosis working group where we live, and their hopes to improve diagnostic delays. Plus, Shannon Cohn is the filmmaker behind Below the Belt, a new documentary all about endometriosis.

What popular song, movie or TV show marks a moment in your life, or stuck with you? This hour, Aisha Harris joins us to discuss her new book, "Wannabe: Reckonings With The Pop Culture That Shapes Me." Plus, Lucianne Tonti discusses fast fashion and her book, "Sundressed: Natural Fibres and the Future of Fashion."

Author R.F. Kuang joins us to discuss her fifth novel, "Yellowface," a satirical literary thriller about a present-day publishing melee, taking on "questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media."

This hour, we preview a legislative push to improve wheelchair repairs where we live. Plus, we learn more about the prevalence of wheelchair breakdowns, which researchers estimate happens roughly every six months.

This hour, we dig into local and federal efforts to support new and young farmers, and get the latest on the 2023 farm bill. Plus, we learn more about 4-H, a nonprofit at the heart of harvest festivals where we live.

This hour, we preview early plans to highlight local revolutionary history for the "semiquincentennial" anniversary of the country's founding. Plus, as attendance rates return at arts and culture institutions in the state, we check in with some of them.

The Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action has roiled Connecticut colleges and universities. This hour, we hear from current and prospective students, as well as admissions officers and administrators, including Eastern Connecticut State University President Elsa Núñez.

The COVID-19 "emergency" status was lifted by the WHO and CDC in May, but the pandemic isn't over. This hour, epidemiologist Dr. Saad Omer discusses the very latest. Plus, we revisit our conversation with scientist and Connecticut native Dr. Peter J. Hotez.