Katie Pellico

Nader said criticism of Israel’s conduct in the war should not equate to de facto antisemitism, a debate that has been dividing some Democrats in Congress.

This hour, we sit down with consumer advocate and Connecticut native Ralph Nader. We discuss his new book, "The Rebellious CEO," as well as his thoughts ahead of the 2024 election, his upbringing, his recent journalism venture in Winsted, and more.

This hour, Connecticut social worker and author Tracy Livecchi discusses the importance of folding mental health into a more "holistic" approach to congenital heart disease treatment. Plus, we hear from one of fifty accredited programs for adults in the country, right here in Connecticut.

A recent typo that appeared on Hartford’s ballot instructions for Spanish speakers has underscored some of the language access issues many Connecticut residents face. This hour, we discuss the layered issue of Spanish-language mis- and disinformation, and the efforts to address it ahead of the 2024 election.

This hour, we get a sneak preview of one of the new exhibits at the Yale Peabody Museum, set to reopen in early 2024. Mohamad Hafez's "Eternal Cities" features miniature replicas of Babylonian artifacts, bridging the millennia between ancient Mesopotamia and present-day Syria. He joins us.

From the Mayflower to the meal shared by English setters and Wampanoag people, much is still widely misunderstood about the Thanksgiving holiday's history. Connecticut-based educator and citizen of the Passamaquaddy Tribe, Chris Newell, recently wrote a book for children that helps reframe this story. This hour, he joins us.

This hour, we discuss the history and legacy of "sundown towns" where we live. University of Michigan's Dr. Stephen Berrey recently took over a massive database mapping thousands of these communities, from California to Connecticut. He joins us, plus ProPublica reporter Logan Jaffe.

This hour, we discuss food insecurity in Connecticut, and some of the solutions, with local advocates and experts. Plus, an in-school pantry just opened at Hartford High School. Principal Flora Padro describes the "new normal" she envisions.

This hour, we hear about efforts where we live to address loneliness and isolation after the "epidemic" was highlighted by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy in a recent advisory.

How do museums act as places of discovery, dialogue and healing? This hour, we visit the Jewish Museum of Civilization at the University of Hartford. Last week, we toured Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge. Plus, Dr. Macushla Robinson discusses the power of the arts and curation.