Podcasts about Where We Live

Comedian Sheng Wang does not perform comedy that punches down; making jokes about those with less power and privilege. The child of Taiwanese immigrants refuses to make jokes about the Asian American diaspora, but does include stories about his family in his standup. Sheng joined us to talk about his 20 year career, his first comedy special on Netflix and connecting with audiences through humility and kindness. Learn more about his Connecticut performance here. GUEST: Sheng Wang: Comedian, actor and writer Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently stated that the Trump administration will be prioritizing transportation funding to states that require “local compliance or cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.” In April, the Connecticut Department of Transportation held it’s 2025 Transportation Showcase. Today, we listen back to the panel discussion, where we explored how public transit could impact small business growth and the future of federal infrastructure funding in Connecticut. We also touched on the transition to an electric bus service and efforts to reduce Connecticut’s carbon footprint through green solutions. GUESTS: Benjamin Limmer: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau Chief of Public Transportation, Marian Andoh-Clarke: Director of Small Business Development, Hartford Chamber of Commerce, Matt Hart: Executive Director, Capital Region Council of Governments John Truscinski: Director of Resilience Planning, The Connecticut Institute for Resilience & Climate. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has been targeting international students for their participation in pro-Palestinian protests or speech. In early March, Columbia University student and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and detained. Khalil played a prominent role in the pro-Palestinian protests on the Columbia campus. President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social that Khalil’s arrest was quote “the first arrest of many to come.” In late March, Fulbright scholar and Tufts University grad student Rumeysa Ozrurk was taken into custody by U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents in plain clothes and wearing masks. This hour, we’ll hear about the experiences of international students amid the Trump administration’s crackdown — from their legal rights to the fear and uncertainty they’re feeling. GUESTS: Kirk Carapezza: Managing Editor and Correspondent for higher education at GBH News Liam Knox: Admissions and Enrollment Reporter, Inside Higher Ed Clay Harmon: Executive director of AIRC, Association of International Enrollment Management, a membership organization focused on recruiting and enrolling international students. Kathy Wang and Angelica Gajewski helped produce this episode. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re celebrating the show’s 15th anniversary (which was last year, but never mind about that part). Over those 15+ years, we’ve done something north of 3,000 shows. And every one of those shows was intended, more or less, to be about some … thing. Towels or Trump or toast or television or whatever. This hour we do the opposite thing: a show not about a specific something — tapirs. Note: This show features Chion Wolf’s performance of “Let’s Not Talk About Tapirs,” with lyrics by Colin McEnroe and music by Chion Wolf. Also note: We’re idiots. Don’t let the fact that we’re idiots prevent you from finding tapirs as fascinating as we actually do. If you’re able, you might consider supporting the Tapir Specialist Group, which conserves “biological diversity by stimulating, developing, and executing practical programs to study, save, restore, and manage the four species of tapir and their remaining habitats in Central and South America and Southeast Asia.” GUESTS: Carmen Baskauf: Former producer for Where We Live on Connecticut Public Kimberly Hyde: A keeper at the San Diego Zoo; she handles the zoo’s tapirs in its Elephant Odyssey habitat Betsy Kaplan: Senior producer emeritus of The Colin McEnroe Show Jonathan McNicol: The producer of this very episode of The Colin McEnroe Show Carlos Mejia: Former digital producer at Connecticut Public Mike Pesca: Hosts the independent daily podcast The Gist Josh Nilaya: Former producer for The Colin McEnroe Show Susan Piver: Meditation teacher, speaker, and long-time Buddhist practitioner Patrick Skahill: Connecticut Public’s digital editor; producer emeritus of The Colin McEnroe Show The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe contributed to this show, which originally aired September 5, 2019, in a different form.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County presents What Are You Reading? In this episode Christie and Katie discuss "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu. This event is part of our NEA Big Read program celebrating Charles Yu's novel, Interior Chinatown and exploring the theme “Where We Live.” NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. Interested in being in our Podcast? Contact us at library@knox.net

If you’ve been listening to Where We Live for awhile, you probably are pretty familiar with our theme song. But today, we introduce a new theme and hear from the band behind it. We’ll also hear from members of the indie rock community here in Connecticut. In the age of big sell out tours and stadium concerts, Connecticut bands are making their mark locally, establishing loyal fan bases and building community. Got a favorite local act? We want to hear from you. GUESTS: Peter Brail: member of Ghostwoods Holden Palmieri: member of Ghostwoods Allie Burnet: from the band Allie Burnet & The Proven Winners Brendan Toller: Director of Operations and New Initiatives at WPKN in Bridgeport Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a theory that people are drawn to work that fits their name. This hour, an exploration of nominative determinism. Plus, a look at the different ways your name impacts your life. GUESTS: David Bird: Emeritus professor of wildlife biology and director of the Avian Science and Conservation Centre of McGill University Brett Pelham: Professor of psychology at Montgomery College Tess Terrible: Senior producer of Where We Live on Connecticut Public Laura Wattenberg: Naming expert, author of The Baby Name Wizard, and the creator of Namerology The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Jonathan McNicol, and Cat Pastor contributed to this show, which originally aired February 16, 2023.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mohegan Tribe—a sovereign and federally recognized Indian tribe in Southeastern Connecticut—has a longstanding belief in the power of storytelling. This oral tradition is a form of spoken record-keeping. Stories can often capture a deeper and fuller understanding of culture and beliefs than historical texts. This hour, we talk to Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel, the tribe's vice chair of the council of elders and tribal historian. Melissa is part of a long line of “culture bearers,” tasked with keeping the traditions of the Mohegan Tribe alive through stories. GUESTS: Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel, the Mohegan Tribe's vice chair of the council of elders and tribal historian Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When’s the last time you laughed? Like really, full body, couldn’t catch your breath, laughed? Finding laughter can be challenging amongst the backdrop of political uncertainty and this constant stream of breaking news. But sometimes, laughter and comedy can be a great way to make sense of the world around us. Today, we talk about how comedy can be a vehicle for protest, political dialogue and even healing. GUESTS: Allie Rivera: Instructor & Performer, Sea Tea Comedy Theater Brenna Harvey: Instructor & Performer, Sea Tea Comedy Theater Dr. Sophia A. McClennen: Professor of International Affairs and Comparative Literature and Director of the Center for Global Studies at Penn State University. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students with disabilities can experience many challenges in the classroom, from discrimination to a lack of accommodations. So, how can schools help these students feel like they belong? That question was the focus of a special summit hosted by the state’s Department of Education in November. The event brought together students, educators, parents, and more to highlight the experiences of students with disabilities and how we can better support them. Watch the full panel discussion on CT-N. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Gober Talk About An End to the Upside Down Cosmos Our guest today is Mark Gober, who is with us for the tenth time. When we first met him, Mark was a recent Princeton graduate, and a tennis champion, but he had wandered off the mainstream reservation and discovered the primacy of consciousness, and he just could not let it go. So he had dared to research, and to writee about it! He had written a truly amazing book called An End to Upside Down Thinking – Dispelling the Myth that the Brain Produces Consciousness, and the Implications for Everyday Life. His next book was AN END TO UPSIDE DOWN LIVING – Reorienting Our Consciousness to Live Better and Save the Human Species. Then came AN END TO UPSIDE DOWN LIBERTY – Turning Traditional Political Thinking on Its Head to Break Free from Enslavement. Then came AN END TO UPSIDE DOWN CONTACT – UFOs, Aliens, and Spirits, and Why Their Ongoing Interaction with Human Civilization Matters. And AN END TO THE UPSIDE DOWN RESET – The Leftist Vision for Society Under the “Great Reset,” and How It Can Fool Caring People into Supporting Harmful Causes. Then it was AN END to UPSIDE DOWN MEDICINE – And why Consciousness is Needed for a New Paradigm of Health. And now comes Mark's new book, called AN END TO THE UPSIDE DOWN COSMOS – Rethinking the Big Bang, Heliocentrism, the Lights in the Sky…and Where We Live. Mark Gober is a genuine polymath. He is one of the extremely few people who can enter a field that is entirely new to him, take apart its elements, master its literature, and then approach it and put it together again in a whole new and much better way! Mark's website is markgober.com. Learn more about Roberta here: http://robertagrimes.com https://seekreality.com

Poet laureates do a lot more than write poetry. Since 1985, Connecticut state poet laureates have worked to promote the literary arts and poetry throughout the Nutmeg state, visiting schools, performing spoken word and passing on poetry to the next generation of writers. There is no straight path to this position. Some of our guests today have been writing poetry all their lives. Others got bitten by the poetry bug a little later. Today, three poet laureates from around our state join us in the studio. GUESTS: Antoinette Brim Bell: Connecticut State Poet Laureate Nadia Sims: Manchester Poet Laureate Frederick-Douglass Knowles II: Hartford Poet laureate Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. This show originally aired on August 13, 2024.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our opinions and ideas, thoughts and feelings, and how our senses are taken in are unique to each of us. So when the founding scientists of neuroscience first started illustrating and studying the brain, they came to some very different conclusions on how it works. How we think, how the brain works, and the history of neuroscience is the subject of the Yale Peabody Musuem’s new exhibit, “Mind/Matter: The Neuroscience of Perception, Attention and Memory Launched.” We hear from the curators of this exhibit. Later, we hear from one arts organization working to empower artists with disabilities. GUESTS: Daniel Colón Ramos: Professor of Neuroscience and Cell Biology at Yale University and Associate Director of the Wu Tsai Institute David Skelly: Director of the Yale Peabody Museum Rebecca Maloney: Senior Art Program Manager at Inspire Arts, Connecticut based program supporting artists with disabilities. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mohegan Tribe—a sovereign and federally recognized Indian tribe in Southeastern Connecticut—has a longstanding belief in the power of storytelling. This oral tradition is a form of spoken record-keeping. Stories can often capture a deeper and fuller understanding of culture and beliefs than historical texts. This hour, we talk to Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel, the tribe's vice chair of the council of elders and tribal historian. Melissa is part of a long line of “culture bearers,” tasked with keeping the traditions of the Mohegan Tribe alive through stories. GUESTS: Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel, the Mohegan Tribe's vice chair of the council of elders and tribal historian Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanksgiving is a week away…you ready? Maybe you're brushing up on those cooking skills for a Friendsgiving this weekend. If the holiday is just one big excuse to gather friends and family around a table, we have a treat for you. Lidia Bastianich, the award-winning chef and host of “Lidia's Kitchen” on PBS is our guest. Lidia talks about her journey to becoming an American, and her latest book - which is all about family recipes. She also shares tips for cooking a turkey and all the fixins'. We invite listeners to share their family food traditions with us on our social platforms and on air: 888-720-WNPR. GUEST: Lidia Bastianich: Host of Lidia's Kitchen on PBS for more than 25 years, she's the author of a memoir, My American Dream, and many cookbooks. Her latest is Lidia's From Our Family Table to Yours, which she wrote with her daughter, Tanya Bastianich Manuali. RECIPES BY LIDIA BASTIANICH: Apple Cranberry CrumbleBeer Braised Short RibsMezzi Rigatoni with Raw Tomato Sauce Plus, find even more recipes from Lidia's PBS shows on our dedicated food page. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the season of the witch! While we prepare to wear our pointed hats this Halloween, we can't forget the gruesome history of witch hunts in New England – including Connecticut. While many movies today celebrate witches as quirky, empowered, and misunderstood, the history behind being called a “witch” is rooted in prejudice and fear. In today's political landscape, the word “witch” continues to be weaponized against female politicians. So how far have we really come from the days of witch hunts? For more Where We Live conversations around Connecticut's history of witches: 'Before there was Salem, there was Connecticut': State formally pardons accused witches A push to exonerate victims of Connecticut's early witch trials Connecticut witches of the past, present and future Author Spotlights Connecticut's History Of Witch Hangings GUESTS: Natalie Bellager, Public Programs Manager, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History Julie Walsh, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Wellesley College  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election Day is less than six weeks away. Are you planning to vote in person this year? For those with disabilities, going to polling stations can be a real challenge. People with disabilities are less likely to vote than people without disabilities. Disabled voters can face many barriers to voting, from inaccessible polling places to restrictions on absentee ballots. This November, Connecticut voters could approve a ballot initiative that could create a pathway to give everyone access to absentee ballots, without needing an excuse making voting easier for voters with disabilities. Today, we hear about what access this looks like in our state and what can be done to improve it. If you are a voter with a disability, we want to hear from you. What have your experiences been like at the polls? GUESTS: Sara Kempner: Director of Creative Campaigns & Collaborations at the U.S. Vote Foundation Ellen Telker: Retired attorney and President of Connecticut Council of the Blind, an affiliate of American Council of the Blind Ben Hovland: Chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission To report problems at the polls, you can call the Election Day Hotline 1-866-SEEC-INFO (1-866-733-2463). Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Where We Live, a Connecticut lab is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to study endometriosis, a painful condition that impacts people with a uterus. Endometriosis is just one of the many invisible illnesses that impact an estimated 10% of the American population, according to Disabled World, an independent Health and Disability news source. This hour, we talk about why invisible illnesses are difficult to diagnose and how scientists are trying to change that. GUESTS: Michayla Savitt, State Government Reporter, CT Public Jennifer Crystal, Author of “One Tick Stopped the Clock” Kelsi Carolan, Assistant Professor and licensed clinical social worker, University of Connecticut Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here in Connecticut and across the country, a growing number of obstetric units are closing, creating “maternity care deserts.” Today on Where We Live, we explore the long-term impact of quality medical care on maternal health. And later, we hear from local author, Kassondra Mangione, about her new book: Poemspartum. GUESTS: Katy Golvala, Health Reporter, Connecticut Mirror Alecia McGregor, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Politics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Kassondra Mangione, Author of Poemspartum Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an hour for puzzle lovers! Everdeen Mason, Editorial Director of Games for The New York Times and Joel Fagliano, Digital Puzzles Editor and Creator of The Mini Crossword talk about The Crossword, Spelling Bee, Connections and more. Plus, we're celebrating 10 years of the Mini! GUESTS: Everdeen Mason: Editorial Director for Games for The New York Times Joel Fagliano: Digital Puzzles Editor and Creator of The Mini Crossword for The New York Times This episode of Where We Live was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Catherine Shen, Meg Dalton, Tess Terrible, and Meg Fitzgerald. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Where We Live, states across New England are investing in offshore wind turbines – a renewable energy source that is relatively new to the United States. But while offshore wind has a proven track record in other countries, critics worry their costs outweigh their benefits. Reporters covering the battle over offshore wind, Luther Turmelle and Jan Ellen Spiegel, join us. And UConn political science professor, Luther Scruggs, helps us understand why offshore wind has become a political issue. GUESTS: Jan Ellen Spiegel, freelance Environment and Energy Reporter  Luther Turmelle, Business Reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media Group Lyle Scruggs, Political Science Professor, University of Connecticut Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poet laureates do a lot more than write poetry. Since 1985, Connecticut state poet laureates have worked to promote the literary arts and poetry throughout the Nutmeg state, visiting schools, performing spoken word and passing on poetry to the next generation of writers. There is no straight path to this position. Some of our guests today have been writing poetry all their lives. Others got bitten by the poetry bug a little later. Today, three poet laureates from around our state join us in the studio. GUESTS: Antoinette Brim Bell: Connecticut State Poet Laureate Nadia Sims: Manchester Poet Laureate Frederick-Douglass Knowles II: Hartford Poet laureate Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Murthy stressed how social connection is the key to individual and community health and well being. This idea of social connection is something that today's guest has spent a lot of time focused on. Deb Bibbins is the Founder and CEO of For All Ages, an organization uniting older adults and younger generations, and its statewide initiative; the Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness. We spoke to her at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven. She talks about how social connection is the foundation of our health. GUESTS: Deb Bibbins: Founder and CEO of For All Ages and the Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness Listen back to our additional coverage on loneliness: What's going on with loneliness? 'What's eating at America': Addressing the loneliness and isolation epidemic Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. This episode originally aired on July 28, 2024.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June is Infertility Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization, around 1 in 6 people are now affected by infertility. A new study suggests that microplastics might be impacting male infertility. 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. Navigating infertility can be an emotional for all those seeking parenthood. Today, we'll hear one local's couple journey. And we want to hear yours too. What's your infertility story? GUESTS: Dr. Maya Barsky: Lead Physician at The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services and Assistant Professor in the Department of OB/GYN at UCONN School of Medicine Anthony Edwards and Yaneeke Calderon: a couple living in Connecticut. If you need support, you can call the Resolve Helpline at 866.668.2566 or visit www.resolve.org. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Dylan Reyes contributed to this show which originally aired June 21, 2024.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Kuan has been the music director at the Hartford Symphony Orchestra since 2011. This hour, we speak to her about her work as a conductor, and the driving forces behind her music. Like many organizations, Hartford Symphony Orchestra has put forth diversity and inclusivity commitments stating that they are, quote “diversifying programming by considering race, ethnicity and gender identity in the composers whose music performed.” We talk about how the orchestra is striving to become more inclusive and diverse, and what that work looks like. We'll also hear from Tyler Kline, he's a composer and host of the Modern Notebook, a radio program that features work from the great living composers, especially those with underrepresented backgrounds. You can listen to the Modern Notebook on Connecticut Public on Saturdays at 10pm. GUESTS: Carolyn Kuan: Music Director at the Hartford Symphony Orchestra Tyler Kline: composer and host of the Modern Notebook, a program by PRX, and host of the podcast "Music/Maker" Hartford Symphony Orchestra musical director Carolyn Kuan talks with Where We Live host Catherine Shen in the WWL studio, May 22, 2024. (3000x2000, AR: 1.5) Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Dylan Reyes contributed to this show which originally aired May 28, 2024Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Harding with Randy Cunningham, Ohio activist and author of the new book, Where We Live, Environmental Activists' Fight to Save Their Communities. Randy Cunningham is a Cleveland writer/activist. He has been active in a wide variety of issues for the past fifty years. His first book, Democratizing Cleveland: The rise and fall of community organizing in Cleveland, Ohio 1975-1985 (Belt publishing 2018) is a must read for a new generation of Cleveland activists. His second book, Where We Live: Environmental Activists' Fight to Save Their Communities (Pilgrim Press, 2024) is based on interviews he conducted with environmental activists in Ohio, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Since completing Where We Live, he has launched an online weekly newsletter called Randy's Rants that has become popular in Cleveland. To subscribe email Randy at: randino49@gmail.com. GrassRoot Ohio - Conversations with everyday people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 94.1FM & streams worldwide at www.WGRN.org, Sundays at 2:00pm EST on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams at www.WCRSFM.org, and Sundays at 4:00pm EST, at 107.1 FM, Wheeling/Moundsville WV on WEJP-LP FM. Contact Us if you would like GrassRoot Ohio on your local station. Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootOhio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grassroot_ohio/ SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/user-42674753 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../grassroot-ohio/id1522559085 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX2t1Z7_qae803BzDF4PtQ/ Intro and Exit music for GrassRoot Ohio is "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia: https://youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8 There's a time to listen and learn, a time to organize and strategize, And a time to Stand Up/ Fight Back!

One in five people will get a skin cancer diagnosis by the time they are 70. That's according to the American Academy of Dermatology.   There's many things you can do to prevent skin cancer. Seeking shade during the hours that the sun's rays are the strongest, and wearing sun-protective clothing helps. And then, there's always sunscreen.   But this iconic lotion has been coming under fire. Several social media influencers are claiming that sunscreen, the very thing that is supposed to protect us from skin cancer, has cancer causing ingredients. Today, on Where We Live, we separate fact from fiction when it comes to sunscreen, tanning and skin cancer.   Now we are hearing the sunscreen sold in the United States isn't as effective as the formulas sold overseas. In early July, Sen. Richard Blumenthal encouraged the Food and Drug Administration to approve more effective ingredients in sunscreens.   Are you wearing sunscreen this summer? Got a question about skin protection?   GUESTS: Stacey Mann: Sr. Development Manager at the American Cancer Society and a Melanoma Advocate living in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Kelly Olino: Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology at Yale School of Medicine Caroline Hopkins: Health & Science Reporter who recently reported on sunscreen for the New York Times  Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour Where We Live, we're sharing a conversation with Sohla El-Waylly. Sohla's a culinary creator, writer, YouTube star…and a new mom. Sohla joined the show in between interviews, making Instagram videos and her baby girl's naps to talk about her first cookbook, Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook. You'll also meet Marisa Mendez Marthaller. She's a Certified Postpartum Doula. She's worked in the hospitality industry and has a degree in Food Studies. Those interests and passions come together in her business; Marisa is known as The Soup Doula in New York City. We talk with Marisa about her work and the healing power of soup. GUESTS: Sohla El-Waylly: Culinary creator, writer, and YouTube star. Sohla's work has been featured in The New York Times and Bon Appétit and on Food52.com and Serious Eats.com. Her first cookbook is Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook (@sohlae) Marisa Mendez Marthaller (above): Certified Postpartum Doula, she's worked in the hospitality industry and has a degree in Food Studies. She's known as the Soup Doula, based in New York City. This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Meg Dalton and Tess Terrible, with help from Stephanie Stender and Meg Fitzgerald. Our Social team includes Francesca Fontanez, Martha Castillo and Janae Spinato. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this week on Where We Live, we're turning over the hour to bring you a five-part series about mental health from American Public Media's initiative, Call To Mind. This initiative aims to foster new conversations about mental health, share new knowledge, and empower people to engage in their well-being. Depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues are the most common complications during and after pregnancy, yet 75 percent of postpartum problems go untreated. The consequences can be devastating. Suicide and overdoses are leading causes of maternal death in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first-ever pill specifically aimed at postpartum depression, but most health plans don't cover the medication. This special program looks at the under-recognized public health issue of postpartum depression and the challenge of treatment. We'll hear first-hand from people who have experienced it.    For more information visit, calltomindnow.org Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this week on Where We Live, we're turning over the hour to bring you a five-part series about mental health from American Public Media's initiative, Call To Mind. This initiative aims to foster new conversations about mental health, share new knowledge, and empower people to engage in their well-being. Schizophrenia affects about 24 million people worldwide. It can be a disruptive illness, making it difficult to find a meaningful job, attend school or manage relationships. People with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment, but there is hope. A growing body of research shows that with new interventions it's possible to live well with the illness.  This program 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.       For more information visit, calltomindnow.orgSupport the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this week on Where We Live, we're turning over the hour to bring you a five-part series about mental health from American Public Media's initiative, Call To Mind. This initiative aims to foster new conversations about mental health, share new knowledge, and empower people to engage in their well-being. Nearly half of incarcerated Americans have a history of mental illness – that's twice the prevalence of mental illness in the adult population of the United States. People with serious mental illnesses encounter law enforcement and the court system for many reasons. This program brings together 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.   For more information visit, calltomindnow.orgSupport the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this week on Where We Live, we're turning over the hour to bring you a five-part series about mental health from American Public Media's initiative, Call To Mind. This initiative aims to foster new conversations about mental health, share new knowledge, and empower people to engage in their well-being. 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. This special program explores the unique mental health burdens of Black women and girls in the United States. Through interviews with mental health providers and people sharing their personal stories, we'll explore the effects of racism and how care systems can shift to better help Black women thrive.  For more information visit, calltomindnow.orgSupport the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this week on Where We Live, we're turning over the hour to bring you a five-part series about mental health from American Public Media's initiative, Call To Mind. This initiative aims to foster new conversations about mental health, share new knowledge, and empower people to engage in their well-being. 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. This program will take you to the streets of New York City to hear directly from people who have lived homeless about what they needed most. You'll also hear from experts who say the best mental health care for people living homeless is no-strings-attached housing. For more visit: calltomindnow.orgSupport the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Where We Live is passing the microphone to our colleagues at New Hampshire Public Radio. Hear a conversation from NHPR's 'By Degrees' 2024 Climate Summit. In this conversation, climate reporters from around the region and NPR discuss the role solutions-based journalism can play in affecting community action and accountability.  Members of our audience asked: ‘Have we abandoned discussion of ways to reverse climate change? Can journalism reignite that discussion?' And ‘how do local journalists cope when climate coverage news can feel so daunting, and directly affects communities they live and work in?' This panel was moderated by NHPR's Rick Ganley and featured: Neela Banerjee: NPR Chief Climate Desk Editor Abagael Giles: Climate Reporter for Vermont Public Mara Hoplamazian: Climate Reporter for New Hampshire Public Radio Paula Moura: Independent audio reporter; formerly of WBUR, Boston For more information visit, Rising Tide of Solutions Based Climate Reporting Connecticut Public and New Hampshire Public Radio are members of the New England News Collaborative. For more regional news and stories visit nenc.news.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Where We Live is passing the microphone to our colleagues at New Hampshire Public Radio. Hear a conversation from NHPR's 'By Degrees' 2024 Climate Summit. In the past year, New England has experienced storms in July, December, January, and April, resulting in flooding and significant property damage from the coast of Maine to the river valleys of Vermont. These events can be painful. But in our response, we can also catch glimpses of the future. As author and climate activist Rebecca Solnit writes, “Disaster offers a view into another world for ourselves.” But how do we do it? And how do we do it in a sustained, long-term way – around climate solutions that might take years? How do we – at a local level, with our neighbors and local governments — meaningfully create the world we want? This panel was moderated by Outside/In podcast reporter Justine Paradis and featured: Claudia Diezmartinez Peregina: Policy Fellow at the City of Boston's Environment Department Kari White: Director of Community Health Equity at Northern Counties Health Care in the Northeast Kingdom, VT Brianna O'Brien: Conservation Coordinator for the Town of Hampton, NH For more info, visit How Local Communities are Planning for the Future Connecticut Public and New Hampshire Public Radio are members of the New England News Collaborative. For more regional news and stories visit nenc.news.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding long-term resources and programs for young people with autism can be challenging, and in some cases, incredibly disheartening. The needs of autistic youth can vary. As a spectrum disorder, some diagnosed with high functioning autism can live relatively normal lives pursuing college, careers and relationships. But others require more support. Those with intellectual disabilities and communication challenges often require lifelong support to assist with tasks of daily living. One school that claimed to fulfill that need was Shrub Oak International School in New York. This school takes students from across the country, including Connecticut. But a recent investigation by ProPublica showed that this institution that costs nearly $600,000 a year is failing its students. This investigation uncovered several accusations of neglect and abuse. Today, we hear about the investigation by ProPublica. The Office of the Child Advocate weighs in and hear about a recent complaint against High Road Schools in Connecticut. GUESTS: Sarah Eagan: Connecticut Child Advocate Jennifer Smith Richards: reporter for ProPublica Jodi Cohen: Reporter for ProPublica Dr. Mary Doherty: founder of Autistic Doctors International and anesthesiologist Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Murthy stressed how social connection is the key to individual and community health and well being. This idea of social connection is something that today's guest has spent a lot of time focused on. Deb Bibbins is the Founder and CEO of For All Ages, an organization uniting older adults and younger generations, and its statewide initiative; the Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness. We spoke to her at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven. She talks about how social connection is the foundation of our health. GUESTS: Deb Bibbins: Founder and CEO of For All Ages and the Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness Listen back to our additional coverage on loneliness: What's going on with loneliness? 'What's eating at America': Addressing the loneliness and isolation epidemic Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, we'll hear some of our favorite segments from our archive that teach us about the past and present of LGBTQ+ rights. Historian Marc Stein describes LGBTQ+ history beyond the Stonewall Uprising, including protests that occurred in Bridgeport. In a segment from Where We Live, Orion Rummler of The 19th News updates us on anti-trans bills that are being passed at the state level. And Dawn Ennis talks about finding joy during a time of discrimination. GUESTS: Marc Stein: Jamie and Phyllis Pasker Professor of History at San Francisco State University; director of the OutHistory; coeditor of Queer Pasts, a digital history project. Orion Rummler: LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th News Dawn Ennis: journalist, professor at the University of Hartford, author of "What Makes Trans Joy Such a Powerful Antidote to Transphobia" and "Finding Trans Joy: It's Out There" You can find the original episodes that the segments and clips used in this episode were featured in on our website: 'Disrupted' covering the history of LGBTQ+ Pride 'Seasoned' covering commuity dinners at the New Haven Pride Center 'Where We Live' covering Pride Centers 'Disrupted' covering transgender discrimination and joy, which includes an interview with Orion Rummler The first interview in this episode originally aired on June 28, 2023. The second interview in this episode originally aired on Where We Live on June 13, 2024. The third interview in this episode originally aired on May 10, 2023. Special thanks to Katie Pellico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June is Infertility Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization, around 1 in 6 people are now affected by infertility. A new study suggests that microplastics might be impacting male infertility. 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. Navigating infertility can be an emotional for all those seeking parenthood. Today, we'll hear one local's couple journey. And we want to hear yours too. What's your infertility story? GUESTS: Dr. Maya Barsky: Lead Physician at The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services and Assistant Professor in the Department of OB/GYN at UCONN School of Medicine Anthony Edwards and Yaneeke Calderon: a couple living in Connecticut. If you need support, you can call the Resolve Helpline at 866.668.2566 or visit www.resolve.org. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're celebrating a few things at The Port of Call with chef Renee Touponce and bar manager and mixologist, Jade Ayala: Pride Month, a second James Beard Award nomination for Renee and Renee's birthday. We're also gonna eat. . .and dance along with the Sea Queens during a drag performance at The Port of Call. It's a fundraiser for the Human Rights Campaign to protect LGBTQ+ rights – something Renee and Jade are passionate about. Drag brunches and dinners aren't usually about the food, but when Renee's in the kitchen, they're about the queens and the food. We talk with Renee and Jade about the restaurant's bi-weekly drag dinner series and how they're showing up for the LGBTQ+ community through their work. And, the New Haven Pride Center has moved out of a basement and into a light-filled space on Orange Street. Producer Tagan Engel talks with Bennie Saldana, Support Services Coordinator, about the new space and the center's expanded programs for youth and adults. The new program we're particularly excited about is the inspiration of ally, Diana Henderson. Diana cooks and organizes monthly community dinners and bakes a birthday cake so everyone feels celebrated. She's also known for her “free mom hugs.” You'll also hear from community dinner participants describing what it means to them to share a meal with chosen family. New to the area? Attending a dinner is a great way to find connection within the LGBTQ+ community in a dedicated space. Plus, Chantal Tafari, chef/owner of Likkle Patty Shop in Windsor, makes vegan Jamaican patties that “slap,” and producer Katrice Claudio can't recommend them highly enough. She talks with Chantal about what makes her patties special and you'll learn about ackee, the official fruit of Jamaica. GUESTS: Reneé Touponce: Executive Chef at Oyster Club and The Port of Call in Mystic, Conn. (@reneetouponce). Restaurant events. Jade Ayala: Bar Manager and Beverage Director at both Oyster Club and The Port of Call in Mystic, Conn. Sea Queen Performers: ft. Dro Lopez Fierce (@drolopezfierce) on Instagram Bennie Saldana: Support Services Coordinator, New Haven Pride Center (@newhavenpridecenter) also (@bennie.saldana) and (@crystalstarzofficial) Diana Henderson: Volunteer community dinner cook and co-host. Giver of "free mom hugs" Attendees of the NHPC Community Dinner (March) Chantal Tafari: Chef-owner of Likkle Patty Shop, a plant-based Jamaican patty shop and bakery in Windsor, Conn. BONUS: Listen to Where We Live's interview with Juancarlos Soto, Executive Director of the New Haven Pride Center.This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Meg Dalton, Stephanie Stender, Tagan Engel, Katrice Claudio, and Meg Fitzgerald, with help from Francesca Fontanez, Janae Spinato, and Martha Castillo on Social. Special thanks to everyone in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies who shared their stories with us and allowed us to document their celebrations. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email: seasoned@ctpublic.org.Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fools and wise man, come hither! This summer's day program of Where We Live will dedicate an hour to the master of comedy and tragedy alike, Sir William Shakespeare. Outdoor productions of William Shakespeare's plays go back to well…the time of William Shakespeare! And every summer this tradition comes alive on stages across Connecticut. Today, we talk about Shakespeare in the park, the common and even - the sound! We're joined by thespians across the state staging productions of this iconic playwright.  GUESTS: James Bundy: Dean and Artistic Director of the David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre Laura Sheehen: Co-founder of Capital Classics Theatre Company in Hartford Aaron Simms: Managing and Producing Director of Shakespeare on the Sound in Norwalk, Connecticut Theater companies featured in this broadcast, including summer 2024 productions: Shakespeare on the Sound - Norwalk June 12- June 30: Romeo and Juliet, Pinkney Park, Rowayton, CT Breakdancing Shakespeare - Hartford Stage June 17 – July 27: Hartford Stage Capital Classics - Hartford July 10 – August 4: The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival will feature two full-length productions of Hamlet and The Taming of the Shrew — outdoors — on the campus of the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford. Shakesperience - Litchfield Hills (Washington Depot, CT) August 7-11: Romeo and Juliet, River Walk Pavilion, Washington Depot, CT (Free Admission) Elm Shakespeare - New Haven August 16 – Sunday, Sept 1: Richard III, Edgerton Park, New Haven (Free Admission) Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theatre - Middletown Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we get an update from humanitarian aid organizations with workers on the ground in Gaza and how they are addressing this continuing crisis. Before these airstrikes, the area was facing famine, mass displacement, and severe trauma from witnessing the ongoing war in Gaza. We also get an update on other crises happening around the globe including the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and the parallels between these conflicts. The conflict in Sudan began over a year ago in April 2023, when fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support forces. More than 14,000 people have died, and more than 8 million people have been displaced. We talk about the legal definition of genocide and how that word is impacting how we view crises around the globe. GUESTS Dr. Ali Elaydi: Orthopedic Surgeon with FAJR Scientific Provash Budden: Americares Deputy SVP of Emergency Programs Dr. Abdelillah Douda: Coordinator of the Sudanese Refugee in Connecticut and Digital Coordinator of Feeding Centers Nathaniel Raymond: Executive Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at the Yale School of Public Health. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2015, journalist Elise Hu moved to South Korea to open the NPR Seoul bureau. During her time in South Korea, she witnessed the rise of K-beauty culture or “Korean beauty.” K-beauty encompasses a multitude of beauty treatments. It doesn't just include luxury skincare lines, and expensive facemasks; there's also LED light therapy, injections, fillers, and a myriad of options for plastic surgery. These procedures are becoming an increasingly normal part of daily life in South Korea, but also in the United States. They are also more accessible than ever to anyone that wants to change the way they look. Although some are starting to question the pursuit of keeping up with today's beauty standards, this multibillion dollar beauty industry isn't going away. Today, Elise Hu joins us on Where We Live to talk about her book Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital. We talk about the pursuit and pain of keeping up with today's beauty standards. GUEST: Elise Hu: host of TED Talks Daily and also a host-at-large for NPR. She is the author of Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired September 19, 2023.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connecticut Public has spent the past year investigating political dysfunction, allegations of absentee ballot misconduct, and machine politics in Bridgeport. The investigation has culminated in a four part series called “In Absentia.” Today, we hear episode 3 of this podcast and speak to members of The Accountability Project, Connecticut Public's investigative team. You can listen to all the episodes of In Absentia on ctpublic.org/bpt or wherever you get your podcasts. GUESTS: Bria Lloyd: Investigative Reporter for the Accountability Project (below right) Jim Haddadin: Editor for The Accountability Project (below left) Untitled-1.jpg (3000x2000, AR: 1.5) Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you listen to Connecticut Public or Where We Live? Your cell phone, car radio or something else? This hour, we explore the many ways information can travel, and the history of how these devices were made. Hear Where We Live host Catherine Shen take a tour of the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut with Charles "Skip" Coulson, John Ramos, Peter Knight and Jeff Gross, some of the museum's many volunteers. Plus, we hear from Lisa Kirk, one of the museum's amateur radio operators or "hams." She discusses the museum's amateur radio club, and what it takes to become a ham. GUESTS: Lisa Kirk: Volunteer and ham radio operator at the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum in Windsor Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five percent of bridges in Connecticut are in “poor condition.” Today, we talk about what needs to be done to update the bridges and roads in our state, and we talk about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. We hear from The Accountability Project from right here at Connecticut Public. And later, we hear about the infrastructure workforce and the training needed to staff these jobs. We'll also talk about the future of green infrastructure, a small solution to increased rainfall and subsequent flooding. GUESTS: Jim Haddadin: Editor for the Accountability Project, Connecticut Public's investigative reporting team Ron Harichandran: Dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New Haven Michael Dietz: Extension Educator at UConn and Director of the Connecticut Institute of Water Resources Chris DiPentima: President and CEO Connecticut Business & Industry Association. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"An act of translation is always an act of betrayal." This idea, and the questions it inspires, are central to author Rebecca or RF Kuang's 2022 novel, Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution. As the title promises, the book also explores the nature of revolution and the "necessity of violence," in addition to those complex questions surrounding the art of translation. This hour, we revisit our conversation with the author, which was focused on the award-winning book, during an event organized by local bookseller RJ Julia. On the importance of student revolutions, Kuang reflects, "The student's weakness is precisely his allure. The fact that the student is so naïve and doesn't have the jadedness of somebody who's been through more; the fact that students are dreamers, that they are romantic idealists; that kind of hope, that kind of ability to imagine an alternate future is beautiful and it matters and I hope we keep seeing that." GUESTS: RF or Rebecca Kuang: Award-winning author of the Poppy War trilogy, Babel: An Arcane History, Yellowface, and Katabasis (forthcoming). She has an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford; she is now pursuing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. This episode originally aired December 18, 2023.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the globe, artists are using their mediums to show how climate change is impacting our planet. Today, we're exploring the convergence of art and science. We'll be talking with artists using their craft to have conversations about the environment. Earlier this year, Where We Live talked about how snow loss is impacting our ecosystems and community here in Connecticut. Today, we hear from Lynn Cazabon, the artist behind the multidisciplinary project “Losing Winter” who will join us from Australia. But first up, we're hearing from the Mattatuck Museum. The exhibit “Sea Change | See Change” is raising awareness of how climate change is impacting our oceans. GUESTS: Sam Schwann: underwater explorer and ocean artist Keffie Feldman: Chief Curator at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, Connecticut Lynn Cazabon: artist behind the project Losing Winter Elizabeth Ellenwood: an artist from Pawcatuck, Connecticut Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Cat Pastor contributed to this show that originally aired on February 6, 2024.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Applying for financial aid is no easy task. Whether you're the parent or the incoming student. And a new FAFSA form hasn't made things any easier. The online FAFSA form - or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid was recently updated. But it's come with a lot of glitches causing headaches for students and parents alike. Today on Where We Live, we talk about what's happening with this form and how universities are responding. We'll also talk about how some universities here in Connecticut are working to eliminate student loans from their financial aid packages. GUESTS: Danielle Douglas-Gabriel: Reporter for the Washington Post Eric Hoover: Senior Writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education  Jen Duncan: Director of Financial Aid at Wesleyan University Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a Connecticut family of four, it costs over $126,000 just to meet their basic needs, according to a recent United Way report. That's more than four times the federal poverty level. Food insecurity is a big part of the problem, affecting more than 1 in 10 Connecticut residents, according to Connecticut Foodshare. A new report from the United States Department of Agriculture found the national rate of food insecurity jumped by more than 2% from 2021 to 2022, now 12.8% of U.S. households. This hour, UConn's Dr. Caitlin Caspi joins us to address some of the misconceptions around food insecurity. "Food insecurity isn't happening in a vacuum," she says. "It's really intersecting with a lot of other challenges that people face," including stable housing, health insurance, job security, disability, and other factors. "Food insecurity isn't primarily a story about food," says Dr. Caspi. "It's about many facets of economic instability." Plus, we'll discuss some of Connecticut Foodshare's efforts to address food insecurity where we live, including an income-based grocery store coming soon to Hartford, where food insecurity rates are highest in the state. Hartford High School just launched the Grub Pub, an in-school pantry. Principal Flora Padro joins us later in the hour, describing the "new normal" she envisions. GUESTS: Dr. Caitlin Caspi: Associate Professor, University of Connecticut's Department of Allied Health Sciences; Director of Food Security Initiatives, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health Jason Jakubowski: President & CEO, Connecticut Foodshare Ben Dubow: Executive Director, Forge City Works Flora Padro: Principal, Hartford High School Cat Pastor contributed to this episode which originally aired October 26, 2023. Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.