Best CT Mirror Podcasts (2024)

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Steady Habits Presents: In the Room with Linda Greenhouse 44:03

8h ago44:03

44:03

In The Room is an in-person, monthly interview series with Connecticut’s top elected officials and political experts. Host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews, exploring the policy and the people behind the policy. In this episode Dankosky interviews former Supreme Court Reporter Linda Greenhouse. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Ecological Sites 2:57

29m ago2:57

2:57

When traveling across North Dakota and looking out at the rangeland, some people see just a bunch of grass. However, it is much more than that! An important step in understanding the ecology of our rangelands is to have a working knowledge of what range ecologists call ecological sites and their associated ecological site descriptions.…

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Politics across the generations: what mark are people your age leaving on politics? 49:00

4h ago49:00

49:00

Today on The Wheelhouse, we’re exploring politics and generational theory. That’s the belief that every generation has a unique set of shared beliefs. As voters across all age groups get ready to head to the polls in November, what politicians and historical events have shaped the way they will cast their votes? Pictured above are (L-R, top row) Ce…

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CT wage theft complaints pile up due to labor department staffing issues 9:01

25m ago9:01

9:01

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s José Luis Martínez to discuss his article, “Wage theft complaint backlog grows, but Dept. of Labor lacks staff,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Sunflowers in North Dakota 2:42

29m ago2:42

2:42

Driving down the roads in North Dakota this time of year, particularly gravel roads, one is likely to occasionally see a sunflower in bloom with broad leaves, producing a flower head, and growing to around 3 to 6 feet tall. That is probably the common sunflower (Helianthus annuus), the same species that is grown in the sunflower fields.…

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CT sees the nation's sharpest rise in alcohol-related deaths 11:29

3h ago11:29

11:29

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Kaitlyn Pohly to discuss her article, “CT had the nation’s highest jump in alcohol-related deaths. Why?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Waterfowl Production Areas in North Dakota 2:36

3h ago2:36

2:36

Traveling across North Dakota, particularly areas northeast of the Missouri River, you'll occasionally see signs near wetlands that identify the area as a Waterfowl Production Area, or WPA.By Chuck Lura

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The ARPA dollars are spent. What will CT schools do now? 49:00

6d ago49:00

49:00

Federal COVID relief dollars have boosted education in recent years. But now, money allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act is going away. What will state governments do now for students and teachers? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Connecticut Public Radio

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Athena nursing home is behind on paying employee health claims, and staff are hurting 9:10

19h ago9:10

9:10

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dave Altimari to discuss his article written with Jenna Carlesso, “Athena nursing home workers say medical bills still going unpaid,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Wheelhouse special edition: Biden drops out 50:30

17d ago50:30

50:30

This weekend, Joe Biden announced he’s dropping out of the presidential race. We’ll talk about what this means for November on a special edition of The Wheelhouse. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Connecticut Public Radio

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Coneflowers on the prairie 2:45

4h ago2:45

2:45

This time of year, the prairie landscape is awash in color. Two of the more commonly known wildflowers, prairie coneflower and purple coneflower, will soon be flowering across the state.By Chuck Lura

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Political violence mars an already devolving race for the White House 55:31

2h ago55:31

55:31

As the country witnesses yet another act of political violence, its citizens wonder about the impact words and weapons have on our lives. On the next Wheelhouse, we try to make sense of an assassination attempt in 2024. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Immigrant doctors offer potential solution to workforce shortage 11:28

2h ago11:28

11:28

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article, “Immigrant physicians: A solution to workforce shortages?,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Starry Nights 2:37

14d ago2:37

2:37

When was the last time you laid back and savored the cosmos on a warm summer night? The stars, of course, are brightest during a clear night with a new moon. There was a new moon on July 5, so we are heading toward a full moon on July 21.By Chuck Lura

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Steady Habits Presents: In the Room with Treasurer Erick Russell 50:25

1M ago50:25

50:25

In The Room is an in-person, monthly interview series with Connecticut’s top elected officials. Host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews, exploring the policy and the people behind the policy. In the fourth event of the series, Dankosky interviews State Treasurer Erick Russell at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas.…

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Are CT fair rent commissions operating as planned? 9:29

26d ago9:29

9:29

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk to discuss her article, “Are CT fair rent commissions effective? Bloomfield case tests limits,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Reproductive Strategies in Plants 2:45

26d ago2:45

2:45

I mentioned in last week’s Natural North Dakota that estimates for how many seeds a cottonwood tree could produce in a year may range up to 48 million. Clearly all those small seeds do not develop into cottonwood trees. But a very small number do fall on the ground with the right conditions of soil, moisture, sunlight, little competition, and other…

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Online safety is a top priority for lawmakers in 2024 48:30

1M ago48:30

48:30

This week on The Wheelhouse, lawmakers are taking “reasonable measures” to protect children online through the “Kids Online Safety Act.” But does this act encroach on free speech? And is a TikTok ban really in our future? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Bridgeport residents fight for a say in their community’s environment 8:54

12d ago8:54

8:54

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s former reporter Jaden Edison to discuss his article, “Bridgeport apartment complex residents fight for health, and a say,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Cottonwood Trees 2:56

14d ago2:56

2:56

If the cottonwoods in your area have not started releasing their cotton, they will be soon. It is that time of year!By Chuck Lura

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Focusing on Latino communities–and not on whether they’re for Biden or Trump 49:00

1M ago49:00

49:00

Election coverage in 2024 has portrayed individual members of latino communities as a collective bloc. As coverage of polling sacrifices nuance over numbers, an opportunity is missed to delve into issues that a large percentage of Americans care about. Polls are used in the media, for example, to show that President Joe Biden is behind in his campa…

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CT cannabis equity program hits road bumps 14:27

1M ago14:27

14:27

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT confronts controversy over cannabis cash and social equity,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Seeing yellow-headed blackbirds in North Dakota 2:56

21d ago2:56

2:56

If you spend time around marshes during the summer months you are likely to become familiar with the yellow-headed blackbird. The name of this bird is quite descriptive, but it is occasionally referred to (with tongue firmly in cheek) as a “black bodied yellow bird.”

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Emails reveal affordable housing rift in Lamont administration 9:48

2M ago9:48

9:48

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk to discuss her article, “CT DOH official opposed ‘fair share’ housing policy, emails show,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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International Peace Garden 2:37

2M ago2:37

2:37

I encourage you to consider a trip to the International Peace Garden this summer. There is much to see and do there, including exploring a little Natural North Dakota and Manitoba in the Turtle Mountain aspen forest.By Chuck Lura

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Moving in reverse: restrictions on reproductive care mirror bygone era 41:04

2M ago41:04

41:04

Reproductive rights aren’t just at stake in states like Louisiana and Texas. They’re targeted—even in a so-called safe harbor Connecticut–by some lawmakers. Today on The Wheelhouse, what might the landscape surrounding reproductive care look like after November’s elections? And looking back, we’ll examine Connecticut’s complicated history with repr…

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Two years after fatal Watertown fire, questions still remain 9:37

2M ago9:37

9:37

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk to discuss her article written with Dave Altimari, “A fatal fire, an illegal apartment and a closed investigation,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Identifying and treating poison ivy and skunk spray 2:36

2M ago2:36

2:36

Summer is upon us! It seems that every year, questions come up on how to identify poison ivy, and what to do if a dog has been sprayed by a skunk. A little reminder of identification of poison ivy and treatment of skunk spray might be helpful.By Chuck Lura

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Steady Habits Presents: In the Room with AG William Tong 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

In The Room is an in-person, monthly interview series with Connecticut’s top elected officials. Host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews, exploring the policy and the people behind the policy. In the third event of the series, Dankosky interviews Attorney General William Tong, at UConn Stamford. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Misinformation about gender-affirming care is in the political playbook for elections in 2024 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

More and more states are restricting access to gender-affirming care. It’s an issue that some politicians are centering in their political campaigns. But a 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll from 2023 found that only 17 percent of Americans believe politicians should focus on restrictions to gender-affirming care. So, today on the Wheelhouse, we’ll wade t…

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CT schools brace for the end of pandemic funding 8:16

2M ago8:16

8:16

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jessika Harkay to discuss her article, “End of pandemic funding could spell disaster for some CT schools,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Have you seen a smooth green snake? 2:44

2M ago2:44

2:44

The Amphibians and Reptiles of North Dakota website lists eight species of snakes documented in the state. I assume that most North Dakotans are familiar with many of these snakes, but I suspect that few have ever heard of or seen a smooth green snake (Opheodrys vernalis).By Chuck Lura

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America’s embracing cannabis. As more states take on cannabis, how is its sale benefiting the public? 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

The way we view cannabis has changed, particularly since states began decriminalizing its use and allowing residents to buy it. Most Americans now live in a state where cannabis for recreational use is legal. As jurisdictions embrace the cannabis industry, communities are addressing people disproportionately impacted by the “war on drugs” and crack…

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CT’s youth mental health system needs work. But where does the state start? 14:28

2M ago14:28

14:28

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jaden Edison to discuss his article written with Ginny Monk, “For some CT kids, the mental health care system is struggling,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Birdwatching tools you should know 2:35

2M ago2:35

2:35

Whether it's watching robins in the yard, seeing an eagle soar overhead, or trying to identify a bird making that sweet call from some thick brush, birds seem to draw our interest. But many among us may not be aware of a couple aids that can help enhance our birding experiences.By Chuck Lura

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How will Connecticut care for its aging population? 48:58

3M ago48:58

48:58

Connecticut’s aging population is growing. Lawmakers are looking for solutions as complaints from elder care residents and advocates increase in the state. On the next Wheelhouse, how is the state addressing this problem? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Explaining the arrest of Kosta Diamantis, former CT deputy budget director 10:25

3M ago10:25

10:25

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dave Altimeri to discuss his article, “Behind Kosta Diamantis’ arrest: Money woes, unfettered power,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Ring-billed gulls 2:41

3M ago2:41

2:41

I was perusing Robert Stewart’s Breeding Birds of North Dakota (1975) recently and noticed that he listed three species of gulls nesting in the state: California, Franklin’s, and ring-billed. He also noted that herring gulls were nesting on Stump Lake back in 1884.By Chuck Lura

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Steady Habits Presents: In the Room with Gov. Ned Lamont 57:49

3M ago57:49

57:49

In The Room is a new, in-person, monthly interview series with Connecticut’s top elected officials. Host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews, exploring the policy and the people behind the policy. In the second event of the series, Dankosky interviews Gov. Ned Lamont at Mohegan Sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Closing the book on the short 2024 legislative session in Connecticut 49:00

3M ago49:00

49:00

The Connecticut General Assembly has adjourned for the year. In an election year – and an era of fiscal discipline – there was only so much that was going to be done during a short legislative session to address climate change, funding shortfalls in education and shortages in affordable housing and child care. Today on The Wheelhouse, a look back a…

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