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Where We Live
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Where We Live is a place to hear 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 here at home.
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Where We Live producer Tess Terrible sat down with Catherine Shen to learn more about her background and what she’s most excited about in her new role as the show's host.
Latest Episodes
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President Trump imposed tariffs on goods from China, and imports from Mexico and Canada could soon follow. This hour, we ask: What are tariffs? Why does Trump want them? And how might this impact businesses and consumers in Connecticut?
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Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel is vice chair of the council of elders and tribal historian for the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut. This hour, she joins 'Where We Live' to talk about the importance of storytelling.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe inspired generations of literary activists, but she left behind a complex legacy. This hour, The Stowe Center joins us to talk about the past and future of literary activism.
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President Trump’s recent executive orders targeted transgender rights, impacting schools, the military, and even passports. This hour, we look at what this means and how local leaders are creating safe spaces for members of the transgender community.
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Humor can be a powerful tool of protests, political dialogue and even healing. Today, we hear how humor can be used in uncertain times.
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The Trump administration announced the U.S. will withdraw from the WHO. This hour, Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani joins us to talk about how this global move might impact us locally.
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This hour, we explore the intersection of curiosity, science and education. New host of Science Friday, Flora Lichtman, and local science educators explain how they encourage people to embrace their inner scientists in the classroom and beyond.
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President Donald Trump has promised to make big changes to the U.S. Department of Education. This hour on Where We Live, we discuss what that could mean for Connecticut schools and how educators prepare.
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Donald Trump has promised to sign multiple executive orders in the first days of his presidency, including sweeping changes to immigration laws. This hour, we break down what we might see in the days and weeks ahead.
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This hour, we’re exploring Inauguration Day – an American tradition that dates all the way back to 1789. During presidential inaugurations today, you can expect performers, speeches, prayers, and more. But did they always look that way?