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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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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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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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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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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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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Brace yourself for traffic this weekend! Connecticut will have access to fossil-free fuel within the state. A former Bridgeport health official is suing the city. And there will soon be a lot more to see at Long Island’s Parrish Art Museum.By Sabrina Garone
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Four people charged with election fraud in Bridgeport were in court today. Suffolk law enforcement take down an island-wide drug operation. Connecticut’s first mental health crisis center opens in New Haven. An upcoming federal report will detail the impact of offshore wind on marine life. And the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.…
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Connecticut Republicans continue to push for a special session on electric bills. New York sees a surge in hate crimes. Connecticut makes a move to help paraeducators with the cost of healthcare. And state environmental officials assess the impact of historic flooding on local wildlife.By Sabrina Garone
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The groundwater in Nassau County is getting saltier. A new age cutoff to register for kindergarten takes effect in Connecticut. A group of Brookhaven residents claim discrimination over Fire Island beach access. And a Greenwich food bank serves as an example for other pantries around the state.By Sabrina Garone
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A deal has been reached to preserve the birth center at Sharon Hospital. Connecticut lawmakers want to tighten rules on building power facilities. New Haven has installed air quality monitors at transportation hubs around the city. And New York state park pools were free to residents this summer.By Sabrina Garone
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In CT, a Greenwich food pantry sets the bar high
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WSHU’s Molly Ingram spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “In Greenwich, a gold-standard food pantry. But others struggle,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier speculates that no amount of education can compensate for the whimsical variations of human nature.By David Bouchier
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Connecticut state prosecutors have received more referrals for criminal charges stemming from the Bridgeport 2023 mayoral election. New York and Connecticut have received top ranks among the states with the longest average lifespans. Disabled veterans could soon have an easier time finding housing. And a painting by a famous artist has some communi…
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The cost of cleanup from flooding in Connecticut is still unclear. Long Islanders rail against Brookhaven landfill at a recent public forum. East Lyme, Connecticut will create a Fair Rent Commission. Plus the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.By Sabrina Garone
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Off the Plank: The Ranzo Boys are Young, Queer and Here to Sing Sea Shanties
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This season of "Off the Path" has featured music from the Ranzo Boys, a New York City-based traditional folk music trio. In this episode, Davis Dunavin sits down with the Ranzo Boys to learn more about the stories behind the songs.By Davis Dunavin
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It’s not easy being a successful professional woman working for the NFL. For Poppy Benjamin, it gets a lot harder when the coach she works with is found dead. Now Poppy has to manage the growing negative press coverage while memories of bad choices from her past keep bubbling up. WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum says, the new suspenseful novel, The …
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Connecticut releases guidelines on cell phone use in schools. New York health officials will look into cancer rates in communities surrounding the Long Island plume. Aquarion asks some customers to limit their water use after Sunday’s flooding. And a long-awaited renovation of an East Hampton theater is finally complete.…
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The region continues to assess the damage from Sunday’s “once in a lifetime” storm. Former Long Island Congressman George Santos will be sentenced in February. Schools in the region prepare for a new year. And it could soon be the end for one outdated New York law.By Sabrina Garone
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Historic flooding in the region causes significant damage in southwestern Connecticut and on Long Island’s north shore. Connecticut begins its annual sales tax-free week. And young environmental activists in New Haven think locally about climate change.By Sabrina Garone
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New Haven’s young climate activists 'think globally, act locally'
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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “Climate change and the young generations: In New Haven, think global, go local,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier speculates that the gambling industry may soon be our only industry.By David Bouchier
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Recent bills from UI and Eversource take many Connecticut residents by surprise. Long Islanders will pay more for natural gas beginning next month. Increased service at Tweed Airport raises concerns from the New Haven community. And the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.By Sabrina Garone
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Off the Plank: The Buried Treasure (Or Not) of Captain Kidd
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One of history’s most notorious pirates is Captain William Kidd. His legend is tied to rumors of the buried treasure he supposedly left up and down the Atlantic coast, from the Caribbean to Canada. But Captain Kidd insisted he wasn’t a pirate — and in reality, he may not have buried much treasure at all.…
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Connecticut officials announce funding for a coastal resiliency project for Hammonasset Beach State Park. Suffolk County is being sued by a group of parents over its bus camera program. Experts say Connecticut is experiencing record heat this summer. East Haven police say they’ve been the target of random violent attacks this week. And this SUNY pr…
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There’s still plenty of summer left to plan some fun stay-cations! Results are mostly in from yesterday’s primary elections in Connecticut. Long Island lawmakers call for a study of ground contamination near Bethpage Community Park. And Connecticut residents will see another increase in their electric bills.…
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It’s primary election day in Connecticut today. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro calls for the return of an expanded child tax credit. The Shinnecock Nation breaks ground on a new travel plaza in Hampton Bays. And one former Olympian says a lot has changed about the games since her time.By Sabrina Garone
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Thousands of Connecticut residents demand reforms in the electricity market. Babylon brings in more than a million dollars in marijuana revenue in the last nine months. Amazon is now Connecticut’s largest employer. Did you catch the Northern Lights this weekend? And young people in the region discuss their fears about climate change.…
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CT’s young generations face growing climate anxiety
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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “Climate change and the young generations: Their anxiety is real,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier hopes that the presidential debate will make us proud.By David Bouchier
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 125: ChamberQUEER
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ChamberQUEER highlights LGBTQIA voices in contemporary and historical music and reimagines the classical concert experience as a radically inclusive gathering space and musical community for the 21st century. Founded in 2018 by Jules Biber (cello), Danielle Buonaiuto (soprano), Brian Mummert (baritone), and Andrew Yee (cello), ChamberQUEER operates…
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Governor Hochul announces a new project to bolster Montauk beaches. Governor Lamont says he wants to see a viable proposal before calling a special session on electric bills. And one Westport attic is home to decades worth of tech!By Sabrina Garone
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Officials in our region look for ways to keep smartphones out of schools. Connecticut republican leaders address high electric bills in the state. A major update to the LIE is finally complete. And the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.By Sabrina Garone
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A Manhattan psychiatrist becomes embroiled in a high-profile mob hit when a new patient casually asks him a loaded question. Now Dr. Bill Madrian has to make himself disappear before the Mafia does. Will he survive? WSHU’s Book Critic Joan Baum read this new suspenseful thriller. Here’s her review.By Joan Baum
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Connecticut Democrats rally in support of the Harris-Walz presidential ticket. An announcement of New England offshore wind contracts has been postponed. Two towns in our region make a list of the country’s best for families. And the unique way one Long Island town controls its tick population.By Sabrina Garone
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Long Islanders brace for heavy rain this evening. A Siena poll says Nassau and Suffolk voters differ on their choice for president. A handful of Connecticut cities lead the nation in DUIs. A coastal resiliency project gets federal funding. And a new research program will explore North American right whale numbers in New England waters.…
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Early voting for Connecticut primary elections started today. Homelessness is up in Connecticut for the third straight year. LIRR riders say they’re mostly satisfied with service. And Connecticut's wage theft complaint backlog is growing.By Sabrina Garone
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CT wage theft complaints pile up due to labor department staffing issues
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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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Commentator David Bouchier discusses the symbolism of a man's haircut.By David Bouchier
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CT sees the nation's sharpest rise in alcohol-related deaths
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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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Commentator David Bouchier suspects that the end of the world has been delayed too often.By David Bouchier
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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