Behind the Music: The @wshupublicradio Library 🎶
What’s your favorite composer to listen to on WSHU? Let us know below! ⬇️
#WSHU #PublicRadio #BehindTheScenes #MusicLibrary #NeverEndingPlaylist #ClassicalMusic #RadioLife #MusicLovers #DigitalVsAnalog #InsideRadio #MusicCollection #OnAir #ClassicalStation #MusicMatters #SoundtrackOfYourDay
Fairfield’s One Book, One Town 2025
For nearly 20 years, Fairfield has been uniting through the pages of one incredible story. This year’s pick? Beautyland by Marie Helene Bertino—a mind-bending exploration of the human condition, narrated by Adina, an alien observer sent to Earth to decide if our little blue planet is worth calling home. 🌎👽
@fairfieldlibrary librarian Scott Jarzombek says it best: “Fairfield is this wonderful community… almost like it’s screenwritten sometimes.” And what better way to reflect on our own lived experiences than through Adina’s extraterrestrial lens?
Whether you’re here for the existential questions, the humor, or just to see what an alien thinks about us, this book is one to dive into. Plus, don’t forget to check out this year’s children’s companion selection.
Click the link in our bio to learn more! Let us know in the comments: What would YOU tell an alien about life on Earth?
#OneBookOneTown #FairfieldReads #Beautyland #CommunityConnection #ReadTogether #FairfieldCT
Not Florida, not California, but Connecticut is home to Zillow’s most popular coastal city with its website users in 2024. With 17 miles of coastline, local realtor Carolyn Augur told WSHU she isn’t surprised that Milford is a favorite with homebuyers.
“We pride ourselves as a small city with a big heart,” she said. “It combines a ton of history, community, and our beaches are absolutely beautiful!”
Link in bio for more.
#MilfordCT #ConnecticutCoast #CoastalLiving #MostPopularCity #Homebuyers #RealEstateNews #zillow #ConnecticutLiving #BeachTownVibes #HistoricCharm #SmallCityBigHeart #WSHU #CTRealEstate
The @wshupublicradio family gathered at @littlepub to honor the illustrious careers of Tom Kuser and Bill Buchner—two remarkable voices who have been our trusted companions on the airwaves for a collective 50+ years!
Their dedication, warmth, and connection to our community have left an indelible mark, and we are so grateful for their many contributions.
A huge thank you to Doug Grabe and the team at Little Pub for serving up incredible food and providing the perfect spot for this memorable celebration.
Also, dear Ebong, please bring back the mustache!
#WSHUFamily #CelebratingLegends #LittlePubMagic #PublicRadioLove
@wshupublicradio’s own rockstar reporter Molly Ingram gave us an exclusive, up-close look at a day in the life covering the first day of the 2025 Connecticut General Assembly!
Molly makes the chaos look effortless-and keeps us informed every step of the way. Don’t miss her coverage on WSHU!
What’s your go-to legislative question for a reporter?
Drop it in the comments!
#WSHU #ConnecticutGeneralAssembly #PublicRadioProud #JournalismMatters
#BehindTheScenes #PublicRadio
@wshupublicradio’s award-winning storyteller, Davis Dunavin, is back with another season of Off The Path! While we can’t spill too many secrets just yet (Davis made us promise!), we can say this: get ready for a journey full of fascinating stories and surprising twists.
Davis has a knack for captivating audiences, whether on the airwaves or by a campfire. A @peabodyawards -nominated journalist and @rtdna.news Edward R. Murrow Award winner, he’s been bringing you unforgettable stories from #Connecticut and beyond for years.
From Missouri to Connecticut—like his hero #MarkTwain—Davis has always followed a path worth exploring. This spring, join us for another adventure!
Stay tuned for updates, and mark your calendars for Spring 2025! #OffThePath #WSHU #Storytelling #ComingSoon
Today, we celebrated the end of an era at @wshupublicradio as Tom Kuser signed off for the last time. After 37 amazing years (yes, you read that right—37!), Tom is officially retiring.
From music host to #reporter, #newsdirector to @morningedition #anchor, Tom has truly done it all. For decades, his warm, trustworthy voice has been our morning companion, guiding listeners through the news with integrity and heart. Whether you tuned in for @npratc, The Full Story, or Morning Edition, Tom made every broadcast feel like a personal connection. ❤️
Now, Tom is trading his 3 a.m. alarms for peaceful New Hampshire mornings with his wife Joan and a little extra family time.
Tom, thank you for the stories, the laughs, and the unwavering dedication to your craft and community. WSHU won’t be the same without you, but your legacy will continue to inspire us all.
Tribute to Tom with voices from WSHU past and present in Bio 🔗
Here’s to sleeping in and your next great adventure! 🥂 #ThankYouTom #WSHU #RadioLegend #TomKuser
🌕 Would you take a hike in the middle of the night? 🌲✨
@wshupublicradio’s Jeniece Roman braved the crisp December air for a magical moonlit walk with educators from the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, Conn.
Guided by the last full moon of 2024, the group explored nature and the cosmos through two lenses: Western science and Indigenous knowledge.
Highlights of the night included:
🌳 Fascinating facts about the natural world
📖 Stories rooted in Indigenous traditions
☕ …and plenty of hot chocolate to keep spirits warm!
Discover the beauty of blending science, storytelling, and community under the stars. 🌟 Click the link in our bio to take the journey with us!
#FullMoon #IndigenousKnowledge #NightHike #ScienceAndStorytelling #WSHU
Whimsy, Wit, and a Dash of Wisdom with @wshupublicradio and David Bouchier!
Every week, David graces our airwaves with his sharp observations and charmingly quirky essays, offering a humorous lens on the routines and rituals of modern life. From suburban comedy to political curiosities, David’s words are a delightful cocktail of insight and entertainment—always with a twist of the unexpected.
When he’s not tickling your ears on WSHU, David’s putting pen to paper with books like Not Quite a Stranger and An Unexpected Life. Did you know he started his career in London as a journalist and even taught at a British university? Now, he’s one of WSHU’s cherished voices and has been since 1992!
Tune in to his essays and feel the world get just a little bit brighter (and maybe a tad more exasperating— come onnnn he’d appreciate the honesty). David reminds us that life is best enjoyed with a sense of humor and a curious mind.
#DavidBouchier #WSHU #PublicRadio #Storytelling #Essays #Humor #UnexpectedLife #RadioEssays #WriterLife #ThoughtfulHumor #LiteraryLife #CreativeVoices #StonyBrookNY #QuirkyObservations #ModernLifeComedy #PoliticalCommentary #EverydayStories
Everyday stories, extraordinary people. In Side Hustle, @wshupublicradio’s new segment, we shine a spotlight on artists, writers, DJs, and dreamers who are also teachers, nurses, accountants, and beyond. Every masterpiece starts with a story.
Meet Butch Quick, a street photographer in Norwalk, Conn., capturing the beauty of life’s fleeting moments through his lens. His art freezes those serendipitous intersections—quick smiles, thoughtful gazes, and the magic of the mundane.
But here’s the twist: photography isn’t his main gig. Like so many creatives, Butch’s passion exists alongside a career that pays the bills. And that’s what makes his story so powerful.
Discover Side Hustle and get inspired by the balance between art and life. Click the link in our bio to learn more!
#StreetPhotography #SideHustle #WSHU #EverydayArt #CreativeJourneys #ArtistsAtWork #PassionProjects #PhotographyCommunity #LifeThroughALens #NorwalkCT #SupportCreatives #HustleAndCreate #EverydayMagic #ArtInTheOrdinary #InspireCreativity #LifeBalance #ArtistLife #PassionProjects #PhotographyLovers #SupportCreatives #ArtAndWork #NorwalkCT #BehindTheLens #LifeCaptured #CreativeCommunity #InspirationEveryday
For @wshupublicradio’s Beatrice Lovato, #Christmas has always been magical—first in her small #Italian village, and now in #Connecticut, where the holiday season feels straight out of a movie.
This year, she explored the first-ever Christmas Movie Trail, a journey through 22 iconic filming locations that bring her love of holiday films to life. From charming inns to festive small towns, it’s like stepping into her favorite scenes.
For Beatrice, it’s more than a trail—it’s a reminder of the magic her mother inspired and the joy of creating new memories.
See the holidays through her eyes and discover the trail for yourself! https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2024-12-18/ct-christmas-movie-trail
#ChristmasMovieTrail #WSHU #HolidayMagic
When things don’t go as planned at @wshupublicradio…
Today’s IG outage reminded us that sometimes things go a little sideways—but we couldn’t resist sharing our own blooper reel! From spontaneous laughs to moments of creative chaos, these outtakes are proof that we have just as much fun making radio as you do listening to it.
To everyone who supported us during our year-end pledge drive: THANK YOU! 🙌 Your generosity and love for public radio keep us inspired every single day.
And if you haven’t had a chance to give, it’s not too late—link in bio!
#WSHU #YearEndDrive #BlooperReel #PublicRadioLove #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #BehindTheScenes #RadioForAll #StayTuned #SupportLocal #KeepItReal
