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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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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,...
The cheese stands alone: Exploring the world of CT cheese
The U.S. produces over a billion pounds of cheese monthly, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Connecticut is a small, but mighty,...
An update on CT flu season and CDC vaccine guidance
Fever, chills, fatigue, cough, headache and a sore throat. A new variant of the flu means more people are suffering from the virus this season. But th...
Making Connecticut parks, forests and trails accessible to everyone - The 2025 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability
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Yale's Marc Brackett on the life-changing skill of emotional regulation
Success isn’t just about talent or intelligence – it’s about how we handle our emotions.
Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for...
Food as medicine: How what we eat can nourish, support and even heal our bodies
There’s an old saying that goes “you are what you eat.” You might take that phrase with a grain of salt, but doctors agree: what we eat affects our bl...
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...
Where We Read listens back to conversations with CT authors
Here at Where We Live, this was a big year for books. Not only did we get the chance to speak with some terrific authors, we also launched our Where W...
Connecticut authors reflect on food’s power to connect us
What meal brings you back to childhood? This hour, two local children’s authors share how their young protagonists find meaning in the kitchen, using...
Music and memories: A game of musical chairs with host Catherine Shen
Cat Shen has been hosting Where We Live long enough for the show to use a fork, and yet very little is known about her. In this hour, technical produc...
CT native Elizabeth Gilbert reflects on love and loss in new memoir '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...
Amid ongoing gun violence, how are young people handling anxiety?
From a mass shooting in Australia that left 15 people dead, to a shooting at Brown University that killed two students, the world has been rocked by g...
A celebration of Jane Austen, on her 250th birthday
Tuesday is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. This hour, we celebrate the beloved author's work, and look at why her six novels have endure...
The ghostly side of Christmas
Why does Christmas bring out the ghosts?
This hour, we dig into the world of Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, and the Victorian obsession with sp...
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...