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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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?
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong talks with host Catherine Shen for the hour about his work nationally and locally, including his top priorities for 2025.
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This hour, we explore the concept of Dry January and hear from sober spaces and dry spots in our state celebrating life without alcohol. We also discuss how our relationship with alcohol is changing overall.
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This hour, we listen to “Purple Capitalism," an episode of Connecticut Public’s new podcast, "Generation Barney." We learn how merchandise was key to the success of "Barney & Friends."
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There are about 92,000 students with disabilities across Connecticut, according to the state’s Department of Education. This hour, we’ll hear about the experiences of local students with disabilities — and how we can better support them.