Today, we listen back to a conversation with author Chris Bohjalian. He’s the author of over twenty books and he calls his latest novel “The Amateur” highly autobiographical.

We’re talking about the state rock, which is, you guessed it: marble! Housatonic marble, specifically. We learn more about how this special solid substance earned its honorary title.

What makes someone swim across an ocean or sail around the world alone? Connecticut adventurers, Elizabeth Fry and Brec Morgan, join us to talk about the pull of the sea, the fear and isolation of their journeys, and what they bring home with them.

The death of a child can leave parents with more questions than answers, and a lifetime of grief. Today, we talk with parents who have experienced this first hand, and learn about the advocacy that followed their unimaginable loss.

In June, Connecticut Public held a conversation about dementia caregiving in Wethersfield. On this episode, we hear that discussion, from the logistics of care to speaking openly about dementia.

What's your go-to ice cream flavor? And where's the best scoop in Connecticut? This hour, we celebrate one of summer's sweetest traditions, from nostalgic ice cream truck memories to the people crafting delicious frozen treats across the state.

Today, we look at geomagnetic storms — how we predict them, how they impact us, and how we might someday even prevent those impacts.

If you found a note from a loved one that said, “burn without opening,” would you? Or would curiosity get the better of you? Author Paul T. O'Connor joins us to discuss “The Missing Child” and the extraordinary journey that began with a single note and led him to uncover the hidden story of his mother's life.

You may have heard that after historically low attendance in the pews, places of worship are seeing more people return to church. Today, we learn why.

Today, an update on housing across Connecticut. Could local architects hold the solutions to the housing crisis? Plus, the CT Tenants Union join us to talk about their fight for better housing conditions for renters across the state.