News and culture from CT, LI and all things around Long Island Sound in less than 15 minutes. Weeknights, hosted by WSHU's Sabrina Garone
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A collaboration between WSHU Public Radio and the CT Mirror, “Long Story Short” goes behind the scenes of public policy journalism in Connecticut. Each week, WSHU’s award-winning senior political reporter Ebong Udoma interviews the journalists and newsmakers presented in the Mirror’s long-form Sunday feature. It’s smart conversation about thoughtful journalism.
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With an eye on reviewing fiction and nonfiction that has regional resonance for Connecticut or Long Island, Joan Baum considers the timeliness and significance of recently published work: what these books have to say to a broad group of readers today and how they say it in a distinctive or unique manner, taking into account style and structure as well as subject matter.
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David Bouchier’s weekly essays are full of unexpected observations and whimsical opinions. Listeners will relish his entertaining, enlightening, and sometimes exasperated commentaries on the routines that carry us through the year, the surreal rituals of politics, the unsettling experience of foreign travel, and the confusions and comedies of everyday suburban life. You can hear David Bouchier on-air Monday mornings or by subscribing to this podcast.
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Climate change is already here. Rising tides, extreme weather, and heatwaves: Higher Ground tells the stories of communities exploring solutions that may give them the best chance at survival and help save the places millions of people call home.
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The Full Story is a lively digital news program that delivers intelligent conversation on what’s happening right now in our community. The host is Tom Kuser, WSHU’s long-time voice of Morning Edition. Tom explores the important issues our listeners care about and speaks to people who have the power to affect our daily lives, including local newsmakers, authors, historians, artists, and activists. Catch these fascinating conversations in our podcast and on the air during Morning Edition.Subsc ...
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It takes a lot of talent and dedication to be a professional musician, and Sunday Baroque host Suzanne Bona invites some of the BEST to share their inspirations, challenges, and triumphs on her podcast SUNDAY BAROQUE CONVERSATIONS. These top-tier artists give a fascinating insider's look at what makes them tick, and what fuels their passion. Go to sundaybaroque.org for more information or subscribe to Sunday Baroque Conversations wherever you get your podcasts.
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Ten years ago, 20 children and six educators were killed in a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The tragedy reimagined so many aspects of American life: school safety, mental health, and community activism. In this deeply compelling and thoughtful podcast, WSHU’s Davis Dunavin asks: How does a community come out the other side of tragedy?
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For seven years, Off the Path has explored spots from New York to Boston and beyond — everything from quirky roadside attractions to eccentric oddities to places with deep historical significance. This season, Davis Dunavin is going to sea. We’re telling stories of submarines, lighthouses, white whales, sea monsters, and — of course — pirates. In fact, you’ll hear about quite a few pirates in this series, which is why we decided to call it Off the Plank.Dunavin has always been fascinated by ...
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WSHU Senior Reporter Ebong Udoma looks at contemporary political issues from the perspective of more than two decades covering local, regional and international events.
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WSHU Public Radio's Kate Remington combines her love of music and video games in this series of informal conversations with composers and performers of game soundtracks. Plus, there's lots of music in the interviews, so you can hear it for yourself!
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Southampton, New York, tried once before to evict a group of immigrants. It failed. But then they tried again. Everytown: The Hamptons tells the story of a shadowy group of mostly white Hamptonites who pressured the town to close the places where the workers for the rich and famous lived. The campaign went all the way to the White House. The story is as complex as immigration itself, and defies the traditional clichés of xenophobia or breaking-the-law. Instead, the story is a microcosm of im ...
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NEXT was a radio show and podcast that aired its final episode in May 2021 after a successful five-year run. The weekly program focused on New England, one of America's oldest places, at a time of change. NEXT was produced at Connecticut Public Radio and featured stories from journalists across the New England News Collaborative. Most recently, the program was hosted by Morgan Springer. With New England as our laboratory, NEXT asked questions about how we power our society, how we move aroun ...
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An audit finds Connecticut failed to promptly investigate a wave of unpaid wage complaints. Governor Hochul faces more lawsuits related to congestion pricing. A former Connecticut College sailor goes for gold! The spotted lantern fly returns to our region. And there’a a new exhibit to check out at Mystic Seaport Museum.…
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A Mystic company will keep a close eye on cycling this Olympics. A bill protecting kids on social media heads to a vote in the U.S. Senate. Riverhead will place armed guards in its public schools this fall. A new bill would permanently extend the World Trade Center Health Program. And the latest from WSHU’s Off The Path.…
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Off the Plank: The Daring Rescues of Ida Lewis
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A lighthouse keeper in Newport, Rhode Island, became nationally famous in the late 1800s for rescuing sailors. Her name was Ida Lewis — and she drew the attention of a sitting president and the early suffragette movement.By Davis Dunavin
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A Dutch national bank gets swindled out of a fortune by one of its bankers. It wasn’t a crime of greed but an act of resistance. This historic case is documented in a book that has just been translated into English. Our book critic Joan Baum read it and has this review.By Joan Baum
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Avelo Airlines expands service to Hartford. Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut was honored in D.C. today. Another family files a lawsuit over a fatal bus crash involving Farmingdale students. Get ready to cheer on these local athletes at this year’s Olympics! And a conversation with producer Paula Apsell, whose film will be screened i…
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The Nassau Legislature advances the Sands lease for Nassau Coliseum. A celebration of the life of Senator Joe Lieberman will be held in D.C. tomorrow. And Long Islanders react to Kamala Harris’ White House bid.By Sabrina Garone
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Our region reacts to President Biden withdrawing his reelection bid. An audit shows Suffolk approved more than $25 million to help recover from a 2022 ransomware attack. Connecticut has seen a disturbing rise in dog abandonments this summer. And Athena's CEO says they are behind on paying employee health claims.…
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Athena nursing home is behind on paying employee health claims, and staff are hurting
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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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Commentator David Bouchier believes that global warming will have political consequences.By David Bouchier
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Connecticut needs to fill thousands of jobs in its submarine building sector. Nassau lawmakers vote yes on a casino in Uniondale. Community college students in Connecticut will now have an easier path to four-year schools. What high temperatures this summer could mean for local crops. And advocates say Connecticut is not enforcing its Clean Slate l…
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Policymakers urge Connecticut to include youth voices in its plans to fight climate change. Governor Hochul reveals an extreme heat action plan. Former Suffolk DA Thomas Spota is released from prison early. New Haven’s Fair Rent Commission rejects a city tenant's union claim. And the latest from WSHU's Off the Path.…
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Another Bridgeport city council member was referred to Connecticut prosecutors in connection to an absentee ballot scandal. Sunrise Wind construction is underway. New York officials say the state lags in its energy goals. Connecticut farms look for more sustainable solutions. And you know what they say -- one man’s trash is another man’s art!…
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FEMA money will help bolster Suffolk County saltwater marshes. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro reacts to recent Republican messaging on abortion. Governor Hochul announces a drop in Long Island crime. And a new poll finds most Connecticut residents support offshore wind.By Sabrina Garone
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Lawmakers from our region react to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signs a bill that bans trans-women from playing in women’s sports. The cost of food in Connecticut has risen 25% in the last four years. Two Long Island schools change their mascots to comply with a new state rule.…
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Immigrant doctors offer potential solution to workforce shortage
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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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Commentator David Bouchier believes that Dr. Sigmund Freud could diagnose our problems.By David Bouchier
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Democrats continue to weigh in on whether President Biden should run for a second term. A New London tradition turns 45 this summer. Our region is losing a number of Stop and Shop locations. And New England researchers look to one humble plant as a way to improve water quality.By Sabrina Garone
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Off the Plank: Murder on Smuttynose Island (Revisited)
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There’s a 27-acre island off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire called Smuttynose Island. The population in 1873 was six: a family of Norwegian immigrants who rented the only house on the island. So it shocked the country when two of them were brutally murdered. The murder still inspires wild theories — and a bestselling book and movie — a cent…
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The only woman to serve as mayor of Bridgeport has died. A Nassau bill would ban face masks in public. The site of the congressional church that burnt down in New London will be used for affordable housing. And a new Connecticut law requires Medicaid coverage for advanced genome sequencing.By Sabrina Garone
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She lost the man she planned to marry. Her grief gets her kicked out of her oncology unit. And now young doctor Lark Smith struggles to heal her life and career. The head surgeon of the hospital, “Dr. Satan,” offers her a deal. But he hates her. Is Lark willing to pay the price to get her job back?By Joan Baum
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Connecticut and Long Island prepare for remnants of Hurricane Beryl. A dozen Long Island school districts join a lawsuit against social media companies. Senator Blumenthal says Democrats may need a new nominee for president. Connecticut Lottery sales were down $44 million this year. And the Stony Brook Film Festival begins next week.…
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Environmental advocates want New York to hold a special climate session. Governor Lamont says the President’s mental fitness should not be an issue for Democrats. Connecticut’s bus system will get a new electric fleet. And the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.By Sabrina Garone
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Top Democrats in Connecticut differ on whether President Biden should run for a second term. Sewer infrastructure will be on the ballot in Suffolk this year. Long Island tourism soars post-pandemic. Dan Hurley agrees to a six-year contract with UConn And how effective are Connecticut fair rent commissions?…
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Are CT fair rent commissions operating as planned?
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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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Commentator David Bouchier fails to visit a wellness center.By David Bouchier
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Off the Plank: The Pirate and the Preacher
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William Fly’s pirate career was short and brutal — and his death in 1726 is sometimes considered to mark the end of the days when pirates ruled the Atlantic. It began with a mutiny — led to a last-ditch conversion attempt — and ended with a gruesome display on an island in Boston Harbor.By Davis Dunavin
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The task force investigating the Long Island serial killer case has received 15 credible reports from incarcerated sex workers who say they interacted with suspected killer Rex Heuermann. Bridgeport’s wastewater treatment facility is getting a $2 million upgrade. And officials are warning residents to stay safe over the Fourth of July weekend.…
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Connecticut officials are asking motorists to slow down and move over to prevent roadway fatalities. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has a new chief of staff. Construction for a new offshore wind project has been given the green light. And Long Island environmental advocates say recycling guidelines are confusing from town to town.…
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Top Democrats in our region react to President Biden’s poor debate performance. Connecticut’s former chief public defender accuses the state of a civil rights violation after her firing. A new affordable housing complex opens in New Haven. And Bridgeport residents fight for a say in their community’s environment.…
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Bridgeport residents fight for a say in their community’s environment
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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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Commentator David Boucher wonders how short a bucket list can get before it vanishes altogether.By David Bouchier
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The Supreme Court pauses a clean air act that would have limited air pollution in Connecticut. Power has been restored to thousands of residents since Wednesday’s storm, but there’s a lot more to be done. The Hamptons will host a fundraiser for President Biden tomorrow. And how a New York landfill is attempting to contain methane emissions.…
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The Supreme Court says the Sackler family is not immune from opioid civil lawsuits. Four Connecticut school districts face complaints over special education. A former Suffolk official defends the county’s months-long cyber attack response. The Connecticut Inspector General releases a report detailing the deaths of two Bristol police officers. And t…
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In her new book, When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion, journalist and author Julie Satow reveals the stories of three women who elevated fashion and the retail industry during the golden age of department stores in New York City.By Joan Baum
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CT cannabis equity program hits road bumps
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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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Commentator David Bouchier thinks we have too many choices, except when we have too few.By David Bouchier
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Herman Melville published one of the great American novels in 1851. Just in case you missed it in high school, a quick refresher: we follow Ishmael. He’s a crew member aboard the whaling ship the Pequod. Its captain, Ahab, is a menacing figure obsessed with catching a whale he calls Moby-Dick. This book is all about whaling, which used to be one of…
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Dawnland: A history of the Quinnipiac people
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Quinnipiac! The name is well-known here in Connecticut: the river, the trail, the roads, the University, and of course the people. But how much is really known about the first people who settled along the southern Connecticut coastline? The Full Story host, Tom Kuser, spoke with historian and archeologist Jim Powers to learn more about the people o…
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 124: Byron Schenkman
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Byron Schenkman is an American harpsichordist, pianist, and music scholar who specializes in baroque and early music. Along with violinist Ingrid Matthews, Byron Schenkman cofounded Seattle Baroque, which the two musicians directed until 2013. Suzanne spoke with Byron Schenkman -- who has performed on dozens of recordings -- about their current pro…
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Emails reveal affordable housing rift in Lamont administration
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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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Commentator David Bouchier wonders why walking in the suburbs seems to be so dangerous.By David Bouchier
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The handsome new oversized book A Year in the Vineyard by Sophie Menin and Bob Chaplin, takes readers on an international romp to explore the life cycle of grapes, vines and wines. Book critic Joan Baum has this review.By Joan Baum
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Two years after fatal Watertown fire, questions still remain
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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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Commentator David Bouchier is suffering from charity overload.By David Bouchier
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CT schools brace for the end of pandemic funding
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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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Commentator David Bouchier looks forward to a world without secrets or lies.By David Bouchier
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Off the Plank: The Turtle, America's First Submarine
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America's first submarine dates to the Revolutionary War. Built by a Connecticut inventor, it sailed into New York Harbor in 1776 with a mission to blow up a British warship. It was ahead of its time — maybe a little too ahead of its time. There are a few places you can see replicas of the Turtle — and one of them is at the Connecticut River Museum…
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 123: Ian Watson
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In 1982, a group of Early Music fans founded the Connecticut Early Music Society to present an annual festival of concerts every June. They feature a repertory of European music written before about 1800 and they focus on historically-informed performance practices, including the use of period instruments. Ian Watson is Artistic Director of the CT …
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CT’s youth mental health system needs work. But where does the state start?
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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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Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste met as talented teenage music students in Florida, playing violin and viola respectively. They clicked as friends, and after pursuing their university training in music, the two classically trained instrumentalists formed their hip hop duo, Black Violin. Their performances are energetic, surprising, and captivati…
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