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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.
Where We Read is a monthly newsletter for book lovers and the literary curious alike, curated by the Where We Live team. Listen back to author interviews from Where We Live and other talk shows. Learn what we’re reading, find suggestions for your book list, and more.
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Where We Read is the destination for die-hard book lovers and the literary curious to hear author interviews from across Connecticut Public’s shows. Find out what we’re reading, what we can’t wait to read next, and to learn more about local and national bookish news.
Latest Episodes
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The best stories teach us that it’s about the journey, not the destination. This hour, we speak with local authors Amity Gaige and Ethan Rutherford about their recent books, which center on the quest. -
Connecticut’s kelp is a sea veggie you don’t want to overlook. This hour, a deep dive into the many ways you can use this farmable resource and how it helps keep our oceans healthy. -
This hour, we talk with Connecticut artist and visual poet Monica Ong. We hear how she’s merging the worlds of science, art and literature to create new works that invite the reader to “play” with poetry. -
In honor of Father's Day, we’ve asked some of the fathers here at Connecticut Public to join us to talk about what it’s like being a Dad in 2025. -
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. This hour, a coach, enthusiasts, and business owners explain why pickleball is booming across Connecticut and the country. -
In Connecticut, summers are getting hotter every year. This hour, we learn how heat is impacts both our physical and mental health, and what you can do to stay safe on hot days. -
This hour, we explore how ceremonial milestones, such as proms and high school graduations, have evolved. We hear from young people and the adults responsible for making sure these events go off without a hitch! -
Can you recall a teacher who changed your life? This hour, Sarah Ruhl, author of “Lessons from My Teachers,” joins us to reflect on the mentors who shape us long after the bell rings. -
Life expectancy among men in the U.S. is declining, and young men aren’t engaging with healthcare as much as their older counterparts. This hour, what can be done to improve men’s health? -
An update on how New England’s North Atlantic right whale and the Arctic’s beluga whale populations are faring. Plus, scientists are using AI technology to learn the language of Connecticut’s state animal: the sperm whale.
