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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.
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Today, an update on humanitarian crises and international conflicts around the globe — and what federal foreign aid cuts mean for humanitarian groups in Connecticut. -
Things are changing rapidly for farmers in the US, including here in Connecticut. Today, on Where We Live, we hear about how federal funding cuts are impacting the future of farming. -
This summer, Shakespeare is getting a remix on stages across Connecticut. This hour, we ask: what keeps these 400-year-old stories alive? And why do we keep reinventing them? -
Whether you’re a fan of anime, comics or the Marvel Universe, there’s a convention for you. Today, we hear from ConnectiCon; a Connecticut-based convention that has brought fans together for over 20 years. -
Today, author and Connecticut native, Ocean Vuong, joins us to talk about his upbringing and his new book, "The Emperor of Gladness." -
Not everyone has the tools or skills to keep up in a digital world. This hour, we explore how cuts to the Digital Equity Act are deepening the divide in Connecticut and beyond. -
In May, Where We Live host Catherine Shen hosted a panel discussion called “Cultural Food Systems Through the AAPI Lens." Today on Where We Live, we listen back to this discussion on ways to increase food security for all communities in Connecticut. -
![Nadine Brennan, associate campus director for UConn opened the door today to the Hartford campus’ food pantry January 26, 2023 in Hartford, Ct. During opening ceremonies Jacob Jakubowski, CEO of Foodshare, reported “One in three college students [nationally] is food insecure,” and, according to Foodshare, many college students do not qualify for the government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cc4a992/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1671+0+0/resize/280x156!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F29%2Fbd%2F0f0edbaf464893ffab71ac5b12c5%2F230126uconn-food-pantry-mm0510xx.jpg)
For some students, food insecurity is a real issue that can impact their entire college experience. Hear from students with direct experience with food insecurity and how they sought help. -
How does poetry speak in times of crisis? And who gets to be heard? This hour, Connecticut poets join us to share work that challenges dominant narratives and centers voices often left out of the story. -
Creativity isn’t a skill limited to the arts. Today, author and researcher Zorona Ivecvic Pringle joins us to talk about her new book The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action.
![Nadine Brennan, associate campus director for UConn opened the door today to the Hartford campus’ food pantry January 26, 2023 in Hartford, Ct. During opening ceremonies Jacob Jakubowski, CEO of Foodshare, reported “One in three college students [nationally] is food insecure,” and, according to Foodshare, many college students do not qualify for the government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e687db1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1671+0+0/resize/560x312!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F29%2Fbd%2F0f0edbaf464893ffab71ac5b12c5%2F230126uconn-food-pantry-mm0510xx.jpg)
