Where We Live

07/26/2024

Today we close out Call to Mind's special series on mental health with a focus on postpartum depression. Depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues are the most common complications during and after pregnancy, yet 75 percent of postpartum problems go untreated. In this hour, we'll look at the under-recognized public health issue of postpartum depression and hear first-hand from people who have experienced it. Listen live on Connecticut Public at 9 AM and 8 PM.

07/25/2024

Schizophrenia affects about 24 million people worldwide. Today's Call to Mind special series shares stories about schizophrenia that don’t make the headlines. We’ll hear from people living with this illness and from leading experts about new treatments that make it possible to manage. Listen live on Connecticut Public at 9 AM & 8 PM.

07/24/2024

We continue Call to Mind's mental health series with today's focus on incarcerated populations. You'll hear stories of people who have lived with mental illness while incarcerated. We also meet mental health providers calling for increased mental health care in prisons and jails, and legal experts pioneering new systems. Listen live on Connecticut Public at 9 AM.

07/23/2024

Black women and girls experience discrimination, microaggressions and stereotypes every day. Living with daily racism has a profound impact on the mental health, well-being and lives of all those coping with it. In today's hour from APM's Call to Mind, you'll hear from Rebecca Epstein, lead author of the report "Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls’ Childhood," and more.
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07/22/2024

We've got a programming change this morning.

Host Frankie Graziano is taking the helm in The Wheelhouse to talk about this weekend's breaking news from President Biden and what this means for the election. You can listen live on Connecticut Public, you can also watch the show on YouTube. Join the conversation happening now!

Local and national politics, but with the noise turned down and the perspective turned up. The Wheelhouse works to make Connecticut politics more understanda...

07/22/2024

The Where We Live team is off this week. In our place, we're airing a special series from American Public Media's Call to Mind initiative, which fosters new conversations about mental health. Today's show looks at the intersection of homelessness and mental health.

On any given night, more than 650,000 people experience homelessness. People living homeless have higher rates of untreated mental illnesses and substance use disorders than the general population. That can make it difficult to find a permanent place to live.

Listen live on Connecticut Public and visit calltomindnow.org for more.

07/19/2024

Have we abandoned the question, “How do we reverse climate change?” Today, we bring you a special from New Hampshire Public Radio. The “By Degrees Climate Summit” brought together climate reporters to discuss covering climate when the future feels daunting. Journalists from around New England discuss how solutions-based journalism can affect community action and accountability.

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In this second panel from the 2024 By Degrees Climate Summit, climate journalists from around New England discuss the role solutions-based journalism can play in affecting community action and accountability. This special broadcast originally aired Thursday, June 27 at 1 p.m.

07/18/2024

Addressing climate change at the local level could create meaningful changes. Today and tomorrow, we're airing a series of conversations from our friends at New Hampshire Public Radio. Their “By Degrees Climate Summit” brought together environmental activists and leaders to share strategies to adapt to a changing world. Today's conversation focuses on how local communities throughout New England are planning for the future in the face of intensifying storms.

Listen live on Connecticut Public at 9 AM & 8 PM.

In this first panel from the 2024 By Degrees Climate Summit, we discuss how local communities throughout New England are planning for the future in the face of intensifying storms. This special broadcast aired Wednesday, June 26 at 1 p.m. and again at 9 p.m.

07/16/2024

More than 200 people visit the ER for nonfatal gun injuries each day in the U.S. This now includes former president Donald Trump. He was injured in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania this weekend.

After high-profile shootings, there’s often debate over the politics of guns. But the U.S. Surgeon General wants us to think about guns through a different lens: public health. Today, we’re looking at gun violence as a public health crisis. Sandy Hook Promise joins us.

Join the conversation. Call us from 9-10am 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen live on Connecticut Public

Political policies aside, gun violence has been declared a public health crisis. So what comes next? Today, on Where We Live, hear from parents of gun violence victims and a Yale ER physician on possible solutions.

07/15/2024

There’s a lot of stigma attached to romance reading, especially within the reading community. But this top grossing genre is actually one of the most popular book genres in the world. Today, we go beyond harlequin bodice rippers and Fabio and dive into the world of romance. Listen live on Connecticut Public

This hour on Where We Live is our annual summer reading show, and we are taking a deep dive into the genre of romance novels. Romance might have a bad rep, but it’s one of the top-grossing genres of literature.

07/12/2024

This hour, we look back at some of the most memorable moments with producer Katie Pellico, as she leaves Connecticut Public to move on to her next adventure. Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen via Connecticut Public.

This hour, we look back at the most memorable moments produced with Katie Pellico. From education coverage, to cryptozoology, to the curly hair revolution, we’re playing all the hits as she begins another chapter.

07/11/2024

It’s hard getting your book published. It’s even harder when you’re an author of color. Between 1950 and 2018, 96% of American fiction books published were written by white authors. Today, hear from two Latina authors in Connecticut about their debut books. They’ll talk about navigating the publishing industry and the importance of centering marginalized voices. Christine Kandic Torres and Victoria Buitron join us.

Have questions about writing or publishing? Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen live on Connecticut Public

It’s hard getting your book published. It’s even harder when you’re an author of color. Today, on Where We Live, Christine Kandic Torres and Victoria Buitron talk about their debut books, navigating the publishing industry, and the importance of centering marginalized voices.

07/09/2024

Connecticut native TJ Noel-Sullivan lived in Los Angeles for a bit. But he returned home to Hartford to make his first feature film. It’s called Midas, and it follows three best friends as they attempt to pull off a giant insurance fraud scheme. The film was both set and shot in Hartford. He joins us today. Have you seen the movie? Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen live on Connecticut Public.

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Today on Where We Live, we hear from local filmmaker and writer TJ Noel-Sullivan. After a short stint in Los Angeles, he returned home to create his first feature length film, Midas, an epic heist film set in downtown Hartford that follows three friends as they take on the insurance capital of the w...

07/08/2024

This hour, we’re spotlighting some of the small-but-mighty efforts to clean litter and protect wildlife in Connecticut. The Stamford-based non-profit Keep America Beautiful estimated there were nearly 50 billion pieces of litter along U.S. road- and waterways in 2020. What would you like to see where you live? Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen live on Connecticut Public.

This hour, we’re spotlighting some of the small-but-mighty efforts to clean litter and protect wildlife in Connecticut.

07/05/2024

Dating in 2024 can be tough. There are no shortage of stories about dating in the age of Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and more!

But today, we're going to talk about dating, and falling in love, when you're an older adult. Last fall, the spinoff show “The Golden Bachelor” started a national conversation about falling in love in midlife and beyond. Today we hear from experts about dating in this age range, and we’ll even get to hear some love stories that will put "The Notebook" to shame. Listen live on Connecticut Public

There’s no deadline when it comes to falling in love. This hour on Where We Live, we talk about dating in midlife and beyond — and what it’s like to find your soulmate when you’re over 50.

07/02/2024

The needs of autistic youth can vary. Those with intellectual disabilities and communication challenges often require lifelong support to help with tasks of daily living.

A New York boarding school serving young autistic students across the country, including Connecticut, is now under investigation for abuse and neglect of the students. The Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate weighs in. ProPublica joins. Listen on Connecticut Public

A New York boarding school for youth with autism serving students across the country, including Connecticut, is now under investigation for abuse and neglect of students. Today, we hear about the investigation. The Office of the Child Advocate weighs in.

06/28/2024

Even before the pandemic, half of all adults reported experiencing measurable levels of loneliness. In 2023, a report from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy showed that loneliness and isolation has physical consequences like increased risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia. Today, we're listening back to our conversation at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas. We talk to Deb Bibbins, the founder of For All Ages who discusses the very real mental and physical benefits of social connection.

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In 2023, the US Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health crisis. The statistics are alarming - loneliness leads to higher risks of heart disease, stroke , and dementia. So what can we do? Today on Where We Live, we’ll talk about the epidemic, and the solution of social connection.

06/27/2024

Education budget cuts in Connecticut are slamming schools at all levels, from early to higher education. This hour, Connecticut Mirror budget reporter Keith Phaneuf will help us break down the budget. Plus, hear from Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Chancellor Terrence Cheng, and the CT Association of Public School Superintendents. Will you be impacted by funding cuts? Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen via Connecticut Public.

This hour, Connecticut Mirror budget reporter Keith Phaneuf has the latest on the education funding 'showdown' in the state. Plus, CAPSS President Fran Rabinowitz and Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Chancellor Terrence Cheng.

06/25/2024

Housing touches every aspect of our life. From health to education to community, where you live, makes a difference. So why is affordable housing so hard to find? There’s no easy answer, in order to create a better future where housing is both accessible and affordable, you have to look at the housing systems that have been set up in the past.

This week, Connecticut Public will premiere the documentary "Fighting For Home: How Housing Policy Keeps Connecticut Segregated." We hear from the documentary producer and those featured. Got a housing question? Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below.

Today on Where We Live, we get a preview of the new Connecticut Public documentary Fighting For Home: How Housing Policy Keeps Connecticut Segregated. Plus, the weather might be heating up, but access to local pools is limited this summer. We hear why.

06/21/2024

Infertility can be a long, emotional, expensive journey for those who want to be parents. And while technological advances offer opportunities and hope for many would-be parents, treatments like IVF are expensive, and they’re not available for everyone. Plus, they don’t always work. We know every infertility story is different - we want to hear from you. Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen today at 9am on Connecticut Public

Recent studies are showing that microplastics could be impacting male infertility. Today, we hear one couple’s journey navigating this and in vitro fertilization, better known as IVF. If you’ve experienced infertility, we want to hear from you.

06/20/2024

This hour, we hear from book clubs and "BookTokers" where we live. How do you read, and talk books, in community? Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen via Connecticut Public.

This hour, we hear from 'BookTokers' and book clubs where we live. How do you read, and talk books, in community?

06/18/2024

This week, Muslims across the world celebrate the holiday of Eid-al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. Today, we are hearing from Muslims around Connecticut celebrating this sacred and special time honoring those who have made the Islamic pilgrimage known as Hajj. Listen live on Connecticut Public

This week, Muslims across the world celebrate the holiday of Eid-al-Adha. Today, we hear from Connecticut residents celebrating this holiday, including one embarking on the holy pilgrimage of Hajj

06/17/2024

This hour, s*x and culture critic Ella Dawson joins us to discuss her fiction debut, "But How Are You, Really?" Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen via Connecticut Public.

This hour, Connecticut native and s*x and culture critic Ella Dawson joins us to discuss her fiction debut, "But How Are You, Really?"

06/14/2024

Shall I compare thee dear listener to a summer’s day? For summer is the time for Shakespeare! Today, we’re joined by thespians across the state staging productions of this iconic playwright. Find a show near you in the link below. Got a favorite Shakespeare memory? Are you going to see a show this season? Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen live on Connecticut Public

All the world’s a stage - especially if that stage happens to be in the great outdoors. Today on Where We Live, we talk about Shakespeare in the common, the park and even the sound and where you can go see a show this summer. Join the conversation.

06/13/2024

This hour, we spotlight the LGBTQ centers where we live, and the importance of the resources they offer. Plus, Orion Rummler with The 19th has the latest on policies in the U.S. that restrict and protect LGBTQ rights. Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen via Connecticut Public.

This hour, we hear from the recently-expanded New Haven Pride Center, and one researcher who has measured the importance of LGBTQ community hubs and the resources they offer. Plus, Orion Rummler with The 19th has the latest on policies that restrict and protect LGBTQ rights in the country.

06/11/2024

Connecticut has had its share of intense storms, but this year’s hurricane season is expected to be even longer and more intense than ever before. Today, we hear what you can do to prepare for severe storms, and we’ll break down why we expect to see such an active season. Last year, flooding from the Connecticut River destroyed several farms just as harvest season began. Later, we hear from the agriculture community on how extreme weather is affecting local crops. Got a question about hurricane season? Call us at 888-720-9677 or post your comment below. Listen live on Connecticut Public

We’re officially in hurricane season. Today, on Where We Live, we talk about what to expect and how to prepare. Last year, flooding from the Connecticut River destroyed several farms just as harvest season began. We talk about how local farms are preparing for severe weather and storms.

06/10/2024

According to recent research, there have been forty possible or probable past "sundown towns" where we live. This hour, we discuss the history and legacy of these exclusionary communities. Listen via Connecticut Public.

This hour, we discuss the history and legacy of "sundown towns" where we live. University of Michigan's Dr. Stephen Berrey recently took over a massive database mapping thousands of these communities, from California to Connecticut. He joins us, plus ProPublica reporter Logan Jaffe.

06/07/2024

Yesterday, an Israeli airstrike killed dozens of people at a school being used as a shelter for displaced Palestinians. Today, we get an update from humanitarian aid organizations with workers on the ground in Gaza and how they are addressing this continuing crisis. We also get an update on other crises happening around the globe including the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Listen live at Connecticut Public

Today, we discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and hear from humanitarian organizations working on the ground. We also get an update on some of the lesser known conflicts happening around the globe, including the ongoing situation in Sudan.

06/06/2024

This hour, author Garrard Conley joins Where We Live to discuss his second book and fiction debut, "All the World Beside." Listen via Connecticut Public.

This hour, author Garrard Conley joins Where We Live to discuss his second book and fiction debut, "All the World Beside."

06/04/2024

A few months ago, beloved Muppet Elmo recently asked social media a simple question, "How is everybody doing?" The trauma-dumping on Elmo begged the question: Are we burnt out? This hour, we hear from Emily Ballesteros, a management coach and the author of the new book, "The Cure for Burnout." Listen on Connecticut Public

"Burnout" is more than just a buzzword. So, how do we combat it? This hour, we hear from Emily Ballesteros, author of the new book "The Cure for Burnout."