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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What's it like to live with a chronic illness?
Millions of people in our country live with a chronic condition.
From syndromes affecting our hearts and brains, to pain and inflammation, chron...
CT doctors react to CDC's changing pediatric vaccine recommendations
Changing federal guidance on vaccines has Connecticut health officials in an uproar.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine committee...
'Generation Gilmore Girls' looks back 25 years later
"Gilmore Girls" premiered in October 2000 on The WB network. The series filled a niche at the time: female leads, three generations of women, and witt...
Is car stress driving you crazy? We got you covered
When it comes to getting behind the wheel, there’s a lot to be stressed about, and we're not just talking about bad drivers.
The average cost of...
Starvation, mass killings and sexual violence: No end in sight for the civil war in Sudan
Like many humanitarian crises, the situation in Sudan is complicated. The nation has a long history of violence, war and genocide. Several militia gro...
Yale's Marc Brackett on the life-changing skill of emotional regulation
This hour, Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, talks about why managing our emotions might be the most imp...
As we gather for Thanksgiving, Where We Live celebrates the social power of food
It's Thanksgiving week! This hour, Where We Live is celebrating the holiday season with a listen back to some of our favorite conversations about cook...
Slow down and gather: Lessons from CT's Lebanese restaurants
Lebanese cuisine is all about slowing down, gathering with friends and family and taking your time to enjoy a meal.
"I have a clock that doesn't...
From trash to table: How CT is working to tackle a growing waste crisis
Many Americans are feeling the pressure of rising grocery bills. Meanwhile, an estimated $550 million worth of food will go to waste this Thanksgiving...
Claire Criscuolo on 50 years of Claire's Corner Copia and the importance of kindness
New Haven's Claire's Corner Copia has been a Connecticut institution for 50 years now. This hour owner Claire Criscuolo joins us to talk about food, b...
CT Public's new series 'Still Here' chronicles the Native American experience in New England
For generations, stories of Native America were erased from the American story. Today, we explore the Native American experience in New England.
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Meet the CT residents providing relief for the victims of Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa was one of the most powerful hurricanes on record. This Category 5 storm caused devastation in Jamaica and across the Caribbean, per...
New Haven author Anelise Chen explores art of retreat and how to 'clam' down
It all started with a typo.
Anelise Chen was going through a difficult divorce. Her career and job security was tenuous. She just got into a bik...
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...
The future of SNAP Benefits: What we know so far
The United States' first Food Stamp program began in 1939.
Since then, millions of people have benefited from nutritional assistance. In 2024, o...
This Election Day, what's influencing the youth vote?
Although there are many barriers that keep young adults from casting their ballot, the data shows that things are changing, and more young voters are...
Dorie Greenspan's new cookbook celebrates the art of a good unfussy cake
Five-time James Beard Award winner Dorie Greenspan joins us for a conversation about baking, memory and the joy of sharing something homemade.
H...
CT haunted happenings, plus a look at our favorite Halloween nostalgia
Connecticut Public staff talk about their favorite Halloween traditions of today and yesterday — including candy, movies, costumes and more.
Lat...
Here's what to know about the 2025 election in CT
Local politicians shape life in Connecticut cities and towns, making decisions on education, housing and business development. But voter turnout is hi...
Ghosts, legends and things that go bump in the Nutmeg State
It’s Halloween week, which means we’re summoning Connecticut’s most chilling stories.
From ghostly apparitions to mysterious happenings that def...
From techno-horror, to classic ghost stories: Here's how horror fiction has evolved
When you think of horror fiction what comes to mind for you? Maybe the classics like "Frankenstein," "Dracula," or "The Shining?"
Like many genr...
From soccer to rugby, a celebration of Connecticut women in sports
Professional women's sports are having a moment. This hour, we hear from soccer player and Connecticut native Alyssa Naeher ahead of her U.S. Women's...
Barry Bostwick AKA "Uncle Barry" on celebrating 50 years of Rocky Horror Picture Show
Fifty years ago, 20th Century Fox released the iconic cult classic film, Rocky Horror Picture Show. After being launched on the midnight film circuit,...
As US drug overdose deaths rise, efforts to treat addiction in CT continue
In 2018, 33-year-old Ryan Bode Moriarty died of a heroin overdose. He was a musician, artist and T-shirt designer. He created linoleum block c...
'Can you still plan to retire at 65?' And other personal finance questions
Being financially literate is important when navigating tough times and tough markets.
Today, we get an update from financial experts and educat...
Native American food has been left out of the story, Pyet DeSpain is putting it back on the plate
Chef Pyet DeSpain is making her mark on the culinary world. A member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and with Mexican-American roots, she’s brin...
Leaf peeping and birdwatching: How to fall in love with autumn in CT
Are you doing any leaf peeping where you live?
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection joins us to talk about making t...
Impacts of the government shutdown in CT, plus a look at the future of Christianity in America
We’re in another government shutdown.
The federal government shut down at the start of October following a standoff between Senate Republicans a...
Former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet brings her vision to Connecticut
Ashley Bouder spent two decades as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, performing some of the most physically demanding roles in the rep...
Breast cancer can impact anyone, at any age. One patient tells us her story
Breast cancer can happen at any age. But young adults that are diagnosed with breast cancer often have a different journey than their older counterpar...
Parental burnout is real. Here are tips for ways to fight it
Raising kids is never an easy task. But today’s parents are really struggling. Nearly half of parents say that most days they are so stressed, they ca...
The vaccine debate continues, plus a look at Tylenol use in pregnancy
As kids get back to school, the political debate around who should get shots for COVID other illnesses is once again bubbling up.
But another de...
How one CT farm is working to preserve a rare, endangered breed of sheep
When you think of farm animals, the term “endangered species” probably doesn’t come to mind.
In Scotland, Connecticut, Iris Creek Farm is workin...
Samin Nosrat on cooking, community and ritual
Samin Nosrat's 2017 debut “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” was a breakout hit in the cooking world — teaching people of all skill levels the building blocks of...
Lanternflies, clean energy, and climate grief – what experts want you to know
Spotted lanternflies are showing up across Connecticut, but they might not be as catastrophic as you think.
This hour, we talk with an expert ab...
New Haven comedian Crystal Emery on perseverance and craft, plus an update on CT disability services
When Crystal Emery started to fall down, without tripping, everyone said she was just clumsy. But in 1981, Crystal Emery was diagnosed with Charcot-Ma...
Wally Lamb's new book, 'The River Is Waiting,' explores prison injustice and forgiveness
Best-selling author Wally Lamb spent nine years working on his newest book, "The River Is Waiting."
In this time, he wrestled with self-doubt, n...
Faire play: A look inside Renaissance Faires around CT
Step into the Renaissance Faire and you’ll be greeted with a scene out of time — dueling knights, vendors hawking their wares and royal proclamations....
Connecticut native Elizabeth Gilbert reflects on love and loss in All the Way to the River
Connecticut native and bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir All the Way to the River tells the story of her late partner, Rayya Elias.
This scientist believes creativity is a skill you can learn
When you think of creativity, you might think of aha moments, sudden bursts of inspiration, and perhaps the dreaded writer’s block!
But creativi...