Where We Live
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Where We Live
Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines. We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us p...
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Making the most of summer in Connecticut
Do you still make a list of all the things you want to do before the summer’s end? We sure do!
Today, we will share some of our favorite summer...
What happens after animal abuse is reported?
In 2025, there were nearly 200 animal cruelty cases in Connecticut.
Ten years ago, Connecticut passed “Desmond’s Law” a landmark animal welfare...
Fibroids, extreme heat, and the health issues we overlook
Up to 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids by age 50, but many people still don’t know what they are or how they can affect daily life.
Th...
Exploring Connecticut State Parks: Conservation, Hiking and Indigenous History
It takes a lot of work to help preserve Connecticut's nearly 140 parks and forests. Today, we learn what that looks like across our state.
We he...
Supreme Court's immigration rulings: What they mean for Connecticut
The US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on June 25, 2026. The US Supreme Court on Thursday backed a Trump administration move to strip deportation pro...
US Poet Laureate Arthur Sze is taking on the art of translated poetry
Arthur Sze took an non-traditional path to becoming the U.S. Poet Laureate.
Born in 1950 to Chinese immigrants, his family wanted him to pursue...
Preserving stories and languages one oral history at a time
How will you preserve your family history? Maybe through journaling or family movies? What about grabbing an audio recorder?
Today, we’ll hear a...
CT interior designer Sophie von Oertzen Williamson is team 'never beige'
When you look around your room, what do you see? More specifically, what do you see that you love? Is it a cool souvenir? Maybe a seashell? Or a famil...
In a digital world, what makes a toy worth picking up?
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Rev. James Martin on work and life's spiritual journey
The Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit author and educator, believes everyone's life is a spiritual journey.
"We're all on this spiritual journey to un...
Smell defines our world in hidden and powerful ways
Breathe deep and think: What do you smell right now? The sweetness of the spring air? The smoky smells of the highway?
Our noses give us key clu...
Author Amy Bloom on first drafts, writing slowly and making use of every inspiration
Bestselling author Amy Bloom is widely known for 2022 memoir “In Love.”
The memoir follows her journey with her late husband, who was diagnosed...
How Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' is still teaching environmentalists in 2026
It's been more than 60 years since environmentalist Rachel Carson's book, "Silent Spring," challenged the widespread use of synthetic pesticides like...
Looking for a book for the young reader in your life? We got you covered
Did you know that the Library of Congress is home to half a million children’s books? That’s a lot of summer reading!
Today, it’s our annual sum...
CT student detained by ICE reflects on detention and his hopes for the future
In April, 18-year-old Rihan was mistakenly detained by U.S. Immigation and Customs Enforcement. The teen, who lives in Cheshire, Connecticut, spent tw...
'Sandwich generation' caregivers balance stress of being caught in the middle
The “sandwich generation” is made up of people balancing the demands of raising children while caring for aging loved ones.
This hour, we learn...
Are graduate degrees worth the cost in 2026?
Advanced degrees are increasingly out of reach for many. Receiving financial aid has gotten more difficult too.
Many schools are already rethink...
Why mental health conversations matter
A recent study found that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline may have contributed to a decline in suicide deaths among young people.
This hour, w...
CT epidemiologists respond to measles outbreaks, plus a look at Ebola
There currently are over 2,000 confirmed cases of measles in the United States of America, including some cases in Connecticut’s surrounding states.
Actor and writer Sam Shepard lived as an embodiment of the American West
Actor and playwright Sam Shepard wrote over 40 plays and worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment.
After his death, Connecticut bi...
Is humanity taking a back seat in the age of AI?
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, work and communicate.
Now, Pope Leo XIV is weighing in, warning that AI poses urgent mo...
How transportation decisions shape daily life across Connecticut
There’s no question that transportation impacts nearly every part of our lives – from getting to work and school, to accessing health care and buildin...
Getting to know host Catherine Shen through music and some (not so) warm, fuzzy memories
Contrary to popular belief, host Catherine Shen is a human with real human emotions. The fact is, she cares about her feelings!
In this hour, te...
CT high school students lead the effort to preserve local AAPI history
When students at Simsbury High School discovered that there was little to no data on Asian American students in Connecticut, they launched a new proje...
Can CT light the way on protecting our night skies?
For migratory birds, nighttime light can be deadly. Artificial light draws birds off course, increasing the risk of exhaustion, window collisions and...
US Poet Laureate Arthur Sze is taking on the art of translated poetry
Arthur Sze took an non-traditional path to becoming the U.S. Poet Laureate.
Born in 1950 to Chinese immigrants, his family wanted him to pursue...
From opera to bluegrass, CT State Trouabdour Charlie Widmer has done it all
Charlie Widmer describes himself as a multi-genre musician, but his range goes far beyond most artists. From opera to bluegrass, he's pretty much done...
Author Kamilah Cole explores Hartford and Jamaican-American experience in latest novel
“An Arcane Inheritance," the latest novel of author Kamilah Cole, weaves dark academia with occult secrets at a fictional Ivy League school based in H...
Navigating the throes of postpartum depression
The postpartum period can be one of the most vulnerable and challenging times in a parent’s life.
It's also one of the least talked about. That'...
A shoutout to the aunts who shape us
It takes a village to raise a child.
Today, we're exploring what it means to be an aunt and the many ways these important figures provide mentor...
Chef Ham El-Waylly serves up comfort and nostalgia in 'Hello, Home Cooking'
Chef Ham El-Waylly straddles two very different worlds: fine dining and home cooking. In his new cookbook, he shares the recipes and memories that bri...
Supporting troops at every stage of life: A conversation with the National Guard
There is another war happening in the Middle East. The challenges service members are facing are quite different than they were in years past.
T...
CT is experiencing an 'unseasonably high' tick season. What's behind the uptick?
Tick activity is on the rise.
Connecticut scientists are seeing unseasonably high levels of tick activity in the state this year.
That upt...
Investigating the world of influencer kids
Journalist and author Fortesa Latifi remembers the first time she stumbled upon child influencer content. She noticed a pattern of family influencers...
New CT Public series 'Caregiving in Connecticut' explores the challenges facing an aging state
About one in four U.S. adults take care of a loved one – from bathing to managing medical appointments. And as the American population is aging, more...
Examining America's promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for Indigenous communites
At America's founding, who was entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
This was the topic of discussion at a recent event at the...
E-books and what it means to own something in 2026
We live in an age of convenience. From one device, millions of books can be accessed and stored. E-readers have become so ubiquitous that even if you...
Author Eiren Caffal on finding love and hope in difficult times
Every year, the Westport Library hosts a series of author conversations bringing the community together to bond over a book and a shared love of readi...
Having a "good death" is possible; we learn what this means
Death is not something that a lot of us like to think about. But making plans about end-of-life doesn’t need to be scary. Our experts today say it cou...
The demand for data centers is growing: Are they coming to CT?
Data centers come in all shapes and sizes,from a few shelves in the basement of a university building, to a warehouse the size of nearly two hundred f...