Where We Live
Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., at 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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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.
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This hour on Where We Live, we hear from reporters from the New England News Collaborative on the intersection between climate change and housing. Plus, one organization creating more green spaces in New Haven.
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With new federal limits around PFAS in drinking water, what does this mean for how the "forever chemical" is monitored in Connecticut? Hear from Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, and Connecticut Mirror investigative reporter Andrew Brown. Plus, Attorney General William Tong gives an update on PFAS-related lawsuits.
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Several branches of the military are in a recruitment crisis. This hour, we learn how the military is addressing the crisis and why fewer Americans are eligible to join the service.
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Hear from one immunology expert about the state of research into long COVID, plus the Patient-Led Research Collaborative. Dr. Daniel HoSang also reflects on the "twin pandemics" of racism and COVID-19.
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The Archdiocese of Hartford includes over 400,000 Catholics across the state. This hour, Archbishop Christopher Coyne joins us to discuss serving the Catholic population in Connecticut and the "Dignitas Infinita," a recent document published by the Vatican.
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Throughout history, our state has been known for making big contributions to aviation technology. This hour on Where We Live, we’re talking about the history and future of flight in our state.
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April is Autism Acceptance Month. A new bill passed last year means that more autistic adults could receive services from the state. This hour, we talk about the Connecticut Autism Waiver program.
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Chinese New Year was in January, but there are many Lunar New Year traditions spanning months. This hour, we’ll hear about some of them. With more than 170,000 Asian and Pacific-Americans in Connecticut, how do you celebrate the new year?
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Financial literacy is now required coursework for all students in Connecticut starting with class of 2027. This hour, we take a look at this course, and hear from the people that got it into classrooms.
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This hour, we discuss the science of the eclipse, and how to safely enjoy it, with Wesleyan astronomer Dr. Meredith Hughes. Plus, "umbraphile" or eclipse chaser Kate Russo explains why these natural phenomena are such a unifying social event.