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Where We Live

Where We Live

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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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As US drug overdose deaths rise, efforts to treat addiction in CT continue

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...

2025-10-16 22:13:53 2517
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'Can you still plan to retire at 65?' And other personal finance questions

'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...

2025-10-14 23:03:46 2458
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Native American food has been left out of the story, Pyet DeSpain is putting it back on the plate

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...

2025-10-13 23:05:21 2510
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Leaf peeping and birdwatching: How to fall in love with autumn in CT

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...

2025-10-09 22:17:04 2466
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Impacts of the government shutdown in CT, plus a look at the future of Christianity in America

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...

2025-10-07 22:17:48 2939
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Former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet brings her vision to Connecticut

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...

2025-10-06 22:12:32 2940
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Breast cancer can impact anyone, at any age. One patient tells us her story

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...

2025-10-02 22:19:38 2940
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Parental burnout is real. Here are tips for ways to fight it

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...

2025-09-30 22:27:48 2955
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The vaccine debate continues, plus a look at Tylenol use in pregnancy

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...

2025-09-29 22:32:45 2940
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How one CT farm is working to preserve a rare, endangered breed of sheep

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...

2025-09-26 00:11:15 2940
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Samin Nosrat on cooking, community and ritual

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...

2025-09-23 18:00:00 4142
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Lanternflies, clean energy, and climate grief – what experts want you to know

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...

2025-09-22 22:27:56 2939
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New Haven comedian Crystal Emery on perseverance and craft, plus an update on CT disability services

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...

2025-09-18 13:28:45 2940
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Wally Lamb's new book, 'The River Is Waiting,' explores prison injustice and forgiveness

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...

2025-09-16 08:00:00 2915
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Faire play: A look inside Renaissance Faires around CT

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....

2025-09-15 10:00:00 2946
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Connecticut native Elizabeth Gilbert reflects on love and loss in All the Way to the River

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.

2025-09-11 10:00:00 3087
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This scientist believes creativity is a skill you can learn

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...

2025-09-09 09:00:00 2910
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The lasting impact of grandparents, in all forms

The lasting impact of grandparents, in all forms

Sunday marked National Grandparents Day, which is a reminder of how deeply grandparents shape our lives.
But not every grandparent fits the trad...

2025-09-08 13:19:13 2940
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Exploring our favorite books for children and young adults

Exploring our favorite books for children and young adults

Fewer adults in the U.S. are reading for pleasure. So what does that mean for early readers? Establishing reading routines like story time can be impo...

2025-09-04 13:12:01 2940
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What to know about our favorite CT fall happenings

What to know about our favorite CT fall happenings

Autumn can be a great time for rest and renewal.
It’s not too late to enjoy the most of the season before we hunker down for the cold months ahe...

2025-08-28 13:14:46 2940
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Treating malnutrition is hard: One CT resident is leading efforts to do so around the globe

Treating malnutrition is hard: One CT resident is leading efforts to do so around the globe

Last Friday, a report confirmed a worse-case famine scenario in the Gaza Strip. Over a half a million people in Gaza, are facing catastrophic conditio...

2025-08-26 13:28:20 2940
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Looking up: Why we wonder about life beyond Earth

Looking up: Why we wonder about life beyond Earth

Earlier this month, a glowing spiral appeared in Connecticut’s sky, briefly sparking wonder and speculation.
While it turned out to be crystalli...

2025-08-25 13:21:03 2940
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Staying cool during the fall sports season

Staying cool during the fall sports season

Practice for the fall sporting season is well under way.
Today’s athletes are playing through the pain, in record high heat. This is something m...

2025-08-21 13:18:15 2939
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Wally Lamb's new book, 'The River Is Waiting,' explores prison injustice and forgiveness

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...

2025-08-19 13:21:02 2940
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Scared of flying? Pilots share how to keep your cool

Scared of flying? Pilots share how to keep your cool

Even frequent flyers can feel a flutter of nerves before takeoff. Security lines seem endless, seats feel smaller than ever, and turbulence can turn y...

2025-08-18 13:50:08 2940
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Emerging from prison is hard. CT's housing crisis is making it harder

Emerging from prison is hard. CT's housing crisis is making it harder

Leaving prison can be a jarring experience. Reentry can be challenging under the best of circumstances.
But a state housing crisis has made it h...

2025-08-14 13:17:21 2940
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Adults are fighting tooth and nail against going to the dentist: Here's why

Adults are fighting tooth and nail against going to the dentist: Here's why

The number of adults seeking regular dental care, like cleanings and X-rays, is on the decline.
Going to the dentist is probably not your favori...

2025-08-12 13:15:34 2940
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Faire play: A look inside Renaissance Faires around CT

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....

2025-07-29 13:35:01 2940
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What you need to know about Social Security and its uncertain future

What you need to know about Social Security and its uncertain future

Social Security is one of the most widely-used government programs in the country, but how much does the average American know about how it works?

2025-07-28 12:00:00 2940
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Illuminating the sketchy lines between art, artists and artificial intelligence

Illuminating the sketchy lines between art, artists and artificial intelligence

There seems to be no limit to what artificial intelligence can produce and create. So how will artificial intelligence impact the way we make and crit...

2025-07-24 13:15:12 2938
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From Japanese internment camp to UConn: Ceramics artist Minnie Negoro's legacy continues to inspire

From Japanese internment camp to UConn: Ceramics artist Minnie Negoro's legacy continues to inspire

University of Connecticut professor and artist Minnie Negoro first learned ceramics while imprisoned at a Japanese concentration camp in Wyoming.

2025-07-22 13:16:50 2940
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Author Sarah Ruhl on the teachers who stay with us

Author Sarah Ruhl on the teachers who stay with us

Can you remember a teacher who changed the course of your life? Maybe it was someone who helped you find your voice? Or someone who challenged you to...

2025-07-21 10:10:00 2946
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As federal cuts to foreign humanitarian aid loom, CT organizations speak out

As federal cuts to foreign humanitarian aid loom, CT organizations speak out

Foreign aid accounts for 1% of the U.S. federal budget.
These funds are used to fight famine and disease worldwide. This week, the Senate will d...

2025-07-17 13:19:02 2940
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A look at the CT Farm Bill, plus local farmers discuss federal funding cuts

A look at the CT Farm Bill, plus local farmers discuss federal funding cuts

Farmers in Connecticut and beyond are being impacted by federal funding cuts. In May, the USDA made cuts to programs that help fund farms and food ban...

2025-07-15 13:20:19 2940
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This summer, Connecticut artists give Shakespeare a remix

This summer, Connecticut artists give Shakespeare a remix

Shakespeare’s plays have been performed for over 400 years, but artists are still finding bold new ways to bring them to life.
This hour, we’re...

2025-07-14 13:18:21 2940
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Bringing CT fans together: A look at ConnectiCon and fan conventions

Bringing CT fans together: A look at ConnectiCon and fan conventions

Today, we hear from the founder of ConnectiCon, a Connecticut-based convention that’s been bringing together fans for over 20 years. Like many convent...

2025-07-10 13:16:24 2940
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Connecticut native Ocean Vuong has a deep love for Hartford

Connecticut native Ocean Vuong has a deep love for Hartford

Author and poet Ocean Vuong grew up in Hartford, Connecticut. It's a city he describes as having beautiful, vibrant life.
His mother worked in a...

2025-07-08 08:00:00 3120
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What the end of the Digital Equity Act means for Connecticut residents

What the end of the Digital Equity Act means for Connecticut residents

As more and more of our daily life moves online, digital access has become essential.
But not everyone has the skills, or the tools, needed to k...

2025-07-07 13:16:58 2940
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Expanding access to culturally connected food for the AAPI community and beyond

Expanding access to culturally connected food for the AAPI community and beyond

When you think of foods that give you a sense of home, what comes to mind?
Culturally connected foods are those ingredients, dishes and tastes t...

2025-07-03 09:00:00 2880
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1 in 5 college students face food insecurity: Two Connecticut students tell their story

1 in 5 college students face food insecurity: Two Connecticut students tell their story

Nearly 4 million college students have experienced food insecurity.
Here in Connecticut, several colleges have food pantries and programs workin...

2025-07-01 14:26:20 2939
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