Where We Live
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Where We Live
Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us 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 p...
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E-books and what it means to own something in 2026
We live in an age of convenience. From one device, millions of books can be accessed and stored. E-readers have become so ubiquitous that even if you...
Author Eiren Caffal on finding love and hope in difficult times
Every year, the Westport Library hosts a series of author conversations bringing the community together to bond over a book and a shared love of readi...
Having a "good death" is possible; we learn what this means
Death is not something that a lot of us like to think about. But making plans about end-of-life doesn’t need to be scary. Our experts today say it cou...
The demand for data centers is growing: Are they coming to CT?
Data centers come in all shapes and sizes,from a few shelves in the basement of a university building, to a warehouse the size of nearly two hundred f...
Smell defines our world in hidden and powerful ways
Breathe deep and think: What do you smell right now? The sweetness of the spring air? The smoky smells of the highway?
Our noses give us key clu...
Exploring poetry's power to connect CT communities
At a time where we are feeling increasingly disconnected, poetry has a powerful way of fostering community. Today, during National Poetry Month, we he...
Spring gardening tips from perpetual gardens to pollinator lawns
Spring has sprung! And with it comes plant sales, fresh flowers and a whole lot of weeds.
But what goes into starting a garden? And how do you c...
Author Melissa Febos explores sex, celibacy and healing in 'The Dry Season'
What does it mean to take a break?
Going on a walk or doodling during a meeting? Maybe turning off your phone and reading a book?
For auth...
Exploring the life of chef and restaurateur Eduardo 'Lalo' Garcia with CT reporter Laura Tillman
Chef and restaurateur Eduardo Garcia, better known as “Lalo,” started his cooking journey in his mother’s kitchen. His mother didn’t have any formal t...
Can mass surveillance and civil liberties co-exist?
Next time you’re driving, take a look around and you might notice you’re being watched. From cameras atop traffic lights to license plate readers, sur...
'Beaverland' author Leila Philip shares the wonders of this unusual rodent
Beavers are known as a "keystone species" contributing to biodiversity wherever they set up their habitats.
Today, Connecticut author and journa...
Unpacking the US Postal Service's uncertain future
Postmaster General David Steiner recently told lawmakers that the U.S. Postal Service is in peril.
Speaking at a House Oversight subcommittee he...
This hour, feel the pull of the moon
On September 12th, 1962, President John F. Kennedy announced that the United States would land a man on the moon within the decade. Seven years later,...
Rev. James Martin on work and life's spiritual journey
The Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit author and educator, believes everyone's life is a spiritual journey.
"We're all on this spiritual journey to un...
Shawna the Mom on TikTok, motherhood and the appeal of authenticity
Shawna Lander is the actress behind “Shawna the Mom,” a series of one-woman skits on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
She's amassed millions of fo...
How are social media algorithms impacting CT teens in 2026?
Seven-in-ten high school teachers say that cell phone distraction in school is a major problem, and one third of teens say that they use at least one...
CT diaspora responds to crisis in Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have displaced 800,000 people, and killed nearly 700 people.
Connecticut is home to nearly 10,000 Lebanese America...
Taíno culture and heritage celebrated across CT
A new exhibit at Yale’s natural history museum is highlighting a culture with deep ties to many in the state.
It’s called “¡Taíno Vive!” or “Taí...
Preserving stories and languages one oral history at a time
How will you preserve your family history? Maybe through journaling or family movies? What about grabbing an audio recorder?
Today, we’ll hear a...
CT farms are bringing some unique crops to the table
Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. But it’s been a rough winter for those growing crops and raising livestock.
Today, we hear...
CT native Tory Henwood Hoen explores caregiving in new book 'Before I Forget'
Before I Forget, a novel by Tory Henwood Hoen.
At some point in life, there is a good chance that you might become a caretaker.
“Before I...
As CT reacts to unfolding situation in Iran, what's the importance of community in times of crisis?
In an age of increased isolation and loneliness, what does it mean to be a good neighbor, and build community?
Today, we hear from groups across...
Amid enrollment declines, an update on CT public school education
Connecticut is facing a historic decline in public school enrollment, with enrollment dropping below half a million for the first time in two decades....
Amid DHS funding cuts, is meaningful immigration reform possible?
Speaking at the State of the Union, President Donald Trump demanded a full restoration of funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Immig...
Sen. Blumenthal on his recent trip to Ukraine, plus CT residents send aid to the region
It’s been four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Recent peace talks concluded without bringing the region any closer to peace.
A look at the history of tap dance in America
This hour, we’re exploring the history of tap dance in America.
Tap was first developed as a fusion of footwork styles with roots in Africa and...
Black authors on the spectrum of diversity in children's literature
Seeing yourself in a book can open a world of possibilities.
But diverse books need more than diverse characters, they need diverse stories.
Author Kamilah Cole explores Hartford and Jamaican-American experience in latest novel
“An Arcane Inheritance," the latest novel of author Kamilah Cole, weaves dark academia with occult secrets at a fictional Ivy League school based in H...
Author Melissa Febos explores sex, celibacy and healing in 'The Dry Season'
What does it mean to take a break?
Going on a walk or doodling during a meeting? Maybe turning off your phone and reading a book?
For auth...
CT goes quantum: A look at the littlest things out there
This show either exists or doesn't exist. It's possible you won't know until you listen to it.
Today, we're getting quarky, exploring the weird...
Let it snow (day)!
For students and teachers around the state, snow means one thing: maybe it'll be a snow day? This hour we celebrate the snow day. We talk about snow d...
Passing down Puerto Rican history and culture to the next generation
Nearly 300,000 Connecticut residents are of Puerto Rican heritage. That’s according to Census Bureau data.
Today, we take a look at what’s being...
Highlighting the caregiving crisis in CT and beyond
One out of every four Americans is a caregiver, caring for partners, parents, grandparents or children. They juggle living their own lives while takin...
Take a hike on CT's 52.2 miles of Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail spans 52.2 miles in Connecticut and climbs over Bear Mountain, the tallest point in the state.
Today, we listen to an epis...
Medical research's future remains precarious in CT and beyond
Last year, the National Institutes of Health drastically cut funding for medical research. This disrupted the work of academics and researchers across...
This Dry January, local dry spots celebrate the joy of sobriety
This episode originally aired in 2025.
Dry January is a month-long campaign that revolves around cutting out alcohol or reducing alcohol intake...
The mass appeal of black holes, plus local astronomical societies on connecting through the cosmos
Black holes aren’t just the stuff of science fiction; they’re real astronomical objects so dense, so massive, that nothing, not even light, escapes fr...
Americans aren't sleeping well. We explore why rest feels so hard to find
If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling wondering why sleep won’t come, you’re not alone.
In fact, six out of 10 adults in the United States don’t...
Katherine May on 'Wintering' in challenging times
When tough times hit, do you hit the pause button, or do you just barrel through?
Nearly six years ago, amid the start of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Clarifying cannabis: CT doctors break down misunderstandings
It’s been nearly five years since recreational cannabis was legalized in Connecticut. Since then dozens of dispensaries have opened across the state,...