Where We Live
Mon. | Tue. | Thu. | 9:00 AM & 8:00 PM, also available as a podcast
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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All Things Bookish!
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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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This hour, we sit down with host of Connecticut Public's new podcast: "Generation: Baby-Sitter's Club," Daniela Doncel. We dig into why the graphic novel adaptations of the series are finding a whole new audience.
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History has a way of hiding in plain sight. This hour, we join Connecticut students digging into their school’s past, explore archaeological discoveries beneath the backyard of an East Haddam cafe, and meet the artist and cafe owner turning those discoveries into a mural that celebrates generations of local stories.
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Turn down the lights and turn up the chills. Where We Live is diving into Connecticut’s spookiest stories — from haunted history to things that go bump in the night.
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It’s not an easy time to be in the book business. AI is changing the way books are written, reviewed and consumed. Today, we examine how AI is impacting authors, booksellers and readers alike.
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Forget baking soda volcanoes! Some high school students are getting hands-on experience with real genomic research. We talk with educators about how partnerships with working scientists are bringing cutting-edge science into the classroom.
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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.
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Domestic violence can happen to anyone, and recognizing abuse isn’t as simple as spotting red flags. We talk with leaders in Connecticut’s efforts to end domestic violence about preventing abuse, supporting survivors and how cuts to funding affects victims' safety.
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It’s been 26 years since a fast-talking mother-daughter duo first welcomed us to Stars Hollow. For many fans, re-watching Gilmore Girls has become a fall tradition. This hour, we revisit the show’s lasting impact by listening back to the first episode of Connecticut Public’s podcast, “Generation Gilmore Girls.”
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Examining America's promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for Indigenous communitiesToday, we listen back to a panel discussion with Native American historians at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. They discuss the experiences of Indigenous peoples at the time of America’s founding.
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Need a pick-me-up? We’re listening back to a few conversations that have stayed with us. They're interviews that have encouraged optimism, generosity, and kindness. It’s an hour all about hope.