Best New England Climate Conversations Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrating the Feast of Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) is marked with pilgrimage, charity and community 40:25

1h ago40:25

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This week, Muslims across the world celebrate the holiday of Eid-al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. Today, we are hearing from Muslims around Connecticut celebrating this sacred and special time honoring those who have made the Islamic pilgrimage known as Hajj. We’ll hear from Connecticut residents, including one who is making the Islamic pilgrimag…

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Sex and culture critic Ella Dawson highlights the importance of 'found family' in her fiction debut 41:54

33m ago41:54

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In the LGBTQ community, “found” or “chosen family” can be crucial. It's the idea of a social support system beyond your biological family, and one of the themes Ella Dawson explores in her book, But How Are You, Really? This hour, the sex and culture columnist from Connecticut joins us to discuss her first novel, found family, burnout, second-chanc…

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Shaking up the summer with some (outdoor) Shakespeare 40:30

2h ago40:30

40:30

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 …

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'Like home to me': Examining the important role Pride Centers play 41:18

1h ago41:18

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In Connecticut, there are LGBTQ community centers in New Haven, Norwalk and, most recently, Bridgeport. There have also been recent efforts to launch a queer hub in West Hartford. These spaces are important for community, safety, resources, and even are associated with reduced suicide risk among LGBTQ youth, according to the Trevor Project. Connect…

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Living Sustainably through Managed Farmland with Hosachiguru Farms 44:40

9h ago44:40

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Today's episode explores the novel concept of Managed Farmland! Since Covid, we have seen a rise in plotted development launches across the outskirts of metros along with tier 2 & 3 cities, as people crave open space, clean environments and a connection to nature. As urban Indians start to put more thought into their health, wellness, and living a …

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Looking ahead to the 2024 hurricane season 49:00

3h ago49:00

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Connecticut has had its share of intense storms, but this year’s hurricane is expected to be even longer and more intensive than ever before. Today, we talk about what to expect and how to prepare. Damage from hurricanes doesn’t just happen on the coast. We hear from farmers inland on how they’re preparing. Got a question about hurricane season? GU…

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Examining the history and legacy of 'sundown towns' in Connecticut 48:30

1d ago48:30

48:30

For decades, there were cities and towns that were all-white on purpose. These communities are known as "sundown towns." Because this practice was both formal and informal, researchers put together a database of these laws, customs and firsthand accounts, under the leadership of the late sociologist and civil rights champion James Loewen. At the pe…

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An update on Gaza, plus a look into humanitarian crises around the globe 48:58

1h ago48:58

48:58

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 includi…

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Author Garrard Conley explores queerness in Puritan New England 49:00

1d ago49:00

49:00

Author Garrard Conley published his first book in 2016, "Boy Erased". The bestselling memoir, relaying Conley's experience undergoing conversion therapy at 19, inspired a major motion picture two years later. This hour, Conley discusses his newest book and his first foray into fiction. "All the World Beside" explores queerness in Puritan New Englan…

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Netanyahu, America, & the Road to War in Gaza (Full-length Film Audio Track) 1:26:47

1d ago1:26:47

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FRONTLINE Film Audio Tracks are FRONTLINE documentaries, in audio form. Stream or download full-length recordings of film audio on Apple Podcasts or FRONTLINE's website. As the war in Gaza continues with devastating consequences, a major 90-minute documentary offers a sweeping examination of the critical moments leading up to this crisis over the c…

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Elmo is the internet's new therapist. But can he help solve burnout? 48:00

3d ago48:00

48:00

Beloved Muppet Elmo recently asked social media a simple question, "How is everybody doing?" The answers ranged from incredulous to raging. The trauma-dumping on Elmo begged the question: Are we burnt out? Burnout has been reported in many industries: Connecticut Public has previously covered burnout in health care, and among early child care educa…

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'Not hopeless or helpless': How children's book authors take on climate change 48:32

17d ago48:32

48:32

You’re never too young to learn about climate change. Younger Americans are more likely to engage with the issue, according to research on Gen Z and Millennials from Pew. This hour, we hear from the authors of three children’s books about climate change, and taking action, including UConn sociologist Dr. Phoebe Godfrey, meteorologist Paul Douglas, …

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Bigfoot gets all the glory, but Connecticut has its own cast of cryptids 48:00

7d ago48:00

48:00

You’ve heard of Bigfoot and Nessie, but did you know Connecticut is home to a host of creatures, or "cryptids"? Cryptozoology is the study of animals whose existence is a matter of debate. While Bigfoot sightings have been reported where we live, sea serpents, the Glastonbury Glawackus, and plenty of others call Connecticut home. This hour, we hear…

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Author Rebecca F. Kuang on 'Babel,' revolution and students as visionaries 48:30

8d ago48:30

48:30

"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," …

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Coming together through music: A conversation with Music Director Carolyn Kuan 49:00

22d ago49:00

49:00

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 …

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Haters gonna hate, but romance novels are winning reader's hearts worldwide 48:59

26d ago48:59

48:59

Every year, we produce a summer reading hour to talk about some of our favorite books of this year, and give you recommendations of the best beach reads. And this year, we’re diving into the illustrious, the notorious, the infamous paperback: the romance novel. There’s a lot of stigma attached to romance reading, especially within the reading commu…

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The ‘Dangerous Assignment’ That Sent a Venezuelan Journalist Into Exile 22:51

20d ago22:51

22:51

When Venezuelan journalist Roberto Deniz began investigating problems with a government food program with his colleagues at the investigative news site Armando.info, he didn’t know that the reaction to his reporting would one day drive him to flee his home country. For the past six years, he has been living and reporting in exile, helping to uncove…

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The 'wild rumpus' continues: Maurice Sendak's legacy lives on at Ridgefield Foundation 56:07

19d ago56:07

56:07

Maurice Sendak is often celebrated for his contributions to children’s book art. You’re likely familiar with Where The Wild Things Are, or even Higglety Pigglety Pop. But in the late artist’s own words, "I do not believe that I have ever written a children's book. I do not know how to write a children’s book. How do you set out to write a children’…

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Looking beyond the Killing Fields: Unpacking the Cambodian Genocide 49:00

18d ago49:00

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The Cambodian genocide took the lives of up to three million people - between 1975 and 1979. Many were forced to work at labor camps where they faced abuse, torture and starvation. But this is only part one of the story. The lesser known part is the story of Preah Vihear Mountain, where over forty thousand refugees were forced to climb to their dea…

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How new federal limits on 'forever chemicals' will affect Connecticut 49:00

19d ago49:00

49:00

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the first-ever federal limits on a class of chemicals known as PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in drinking water. This hour, we discuss what these enforceable limits mean for how Connecticut monitors and regulates PFAS. Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani joins us, plus Connecticu…

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"Flawless" Author Elise Hu dives into the world of K-Beauty 48:30

22d ago48:30

48:30

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, fill…

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What it takes to save the turtles 48:00

23d ago48:00

48:00

Turtles are among one of the oldest reptiles to walk the planet. Although turtles often live long lifespans and are among some of the most resilient animals on the planet, human presence has meant a huge threat to their species. In her new book Of Time and Turtles, Sy Montgomery says turtles live “slow.” She spent time working with the people who h…

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Final episode of 'In Absentia,' plus a conversation on the future of Bridgeport politics 48:30

25d ago48:30

48:30

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 the final episode of this podcast and speak to members of the Accountability Project, Connecticut…

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'Sounds of New Haven': NXTHVN exhibition examines the 'multi-local' 48:59

26d ago48:59

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Every year, a cohort of emerging artists and curators gather at NXTHVN, a fellowship program located in the heart of New Haven's Dixwell neighborhood, and "a new national arts model that empowers artists, curators, and the community through education and access to a vibrant ecosystem." This hour, we hear from Marquita Flowers and Clare Patrick, cur…

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Renewable Energy, Sustainability & Climate Action with Ms. Tanya Singhal, Founder of Mynzo Carbon 40:28

1M ago40:28

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All over the world, we are seeing Climate change impact people's lives. The scope and complexity of the problem is massive, and solutions are often hard to implement. However, we know that Renewable energy, circular economies and sustainable practices all play a role, and that corporations, governments and the public are all stakeholders here. To t…

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A look at efforts to improve accessible parking regulation in Connecticut 49:00

1M ago49:00

49:00

Connecticut's Department of Motor Vehicles began phasing out permanent or "lifetime" disability parking placards in 2010, to help curb misuse. Some advocates and lawmakers are hoping more can be done to regulate how these passes are issued, and how misuse might be enforced. This hour, we hear from Alexandria Bode, who is behind the accessible parki…

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Inside the Investigation into Police Use of Force 18:50

29d ago18:50

18:50

A new investigation reveals that over nearly a decade, more than 1,000 people died following encounters where police employed tactics known as “less-lethal force,” which ranged from Tasers or physical restraint to forced sedation and other methods meant to stop people without killing them. Police say they are often responding to volatile and someti…

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Creating 'In Absentia': The podcast diving deep into Bridgeport's politics 47:00

1M ago47:00

47:00

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 …

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Taking a tour of the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut 49:00

1M ago49:00

49:00

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" Couls…

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Transracial adoptee Angela Tucker talks about centering adoption stories on adoptees 48:30

1M ago48:30

48:30

Growing up as a transracial adoptee, Angela Tucker's friends, family, and even strangers would make comments and assumptions about what her life would have been like if she hadn’t been adopted. Angela Tucker is the author of the book "You Should Be Grateful": Stories of Race, Identity, and Transracial Adoption and she is Executive Director of the A…

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Students participating at Pro-Palestine protests speak out 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

Colleges are spaces for open dialogue, debate, and even protest. Student protesters have called for universities to divest from Israel. Today, we hear from students who have participated in encampments at Yale University and Wesleyan University. We also speak with Davarian Baldwin, author of Shadow of the Ivory Tower and professor at Trinity colleg…

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How to deal with bad Air Quality in Cities with Abhinav Gupta, CEO of ActiveBuildings 36:05

1M ago36:05

36:05

Welcome back for an episode with a recurring guest! Over the past few years, the air quality in urban India has gone from a seasonal problem in certain cities to a growing concern among the entire urban population in India. This can be seen in the AQI or Air Quality Index in most Indian cities, with more days of the year in the "severe" and harmful…

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Taking a 'holistic approach' to treating congenital heart disease 39:30

2M ago39:30

39:30

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for decades, putting much of the focus squarely and rightly on cardiovascular disease. But what about congenital heart conditions, something affecting your heart since birth? There are 13 million adults living with congenital heart disease, and that number has grown as treatment…

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The four-day work week might be here sooner than you think 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

More workers than ever are working a hybrid work schedule - part time in the office and part time at home. According to a Gallup Poll, nearly 40% of hybrid workers can set their own schedule. Yet burnout feels more apparent than ever before. Many offices are searching to find solutions to provide better work-life balance including the four day work…

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Artist Pablo Delano's 'Museum of the Old Colony' lands at Venice Biennale 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

The Venice Biennale is the art world's most prestigious exhibition. It’s sometimes even called the "Olympics of Art," held annually in Italy. Right now, Pablo Delano, a Puerto Rico-born, Hartford-based artist, has an installation called “The Museum of the Old Colony” located in its central pavilion. The installation collection is comprised largely …

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This year, we're gardening with climate change in mind 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

For this gardening hour, we’re talking about ecological gardening and gardening for the environment. We’ll be touching on planting natives, using rain barrels, preparing your compost pile and more. We’ll also learn what plants can make your garden a pollinator oasis. And we want to hear from you: what are you planting this year? GUESTS: Charlie Nar…

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'Not hopeless or helpless': How children's book authors take on climate change 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

You’re never too young to learn about climate change. Younger Americans are more likely to engage with the issue, according to research on Gen Z and Millennials from Pew. This hour, we hear from the authors of three children’s books about climate change, and taking action, including UConn sociologist Dr. Phoebe Godfrey, meteorologist Paul Douglas, …

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This Earth Week, addressing climate change where we live 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

This week, reporters from the New England News Collaborative are recognizing Earth Day and focusing their reporting on the intersection of climate change and housing. 34% of the housing stock across New England is rented. Many solutions to making homes more climate friendly are mostly geared toward homeowners. But investing in energy efficient appl…

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Fewer Americans are considering careers in the military and branches are looking for solutions to recruiting 41:00

2M ago41:00

41:00

During the last fiscal year, the army alone missed their recruiting goal by 25%. All branches of the military are struggling to recruit new cadets. With an all-volunteer service, the military relies on recruitment efforts to get more people to serve. But fewer Americans than ever are eligible to do so. And attracting the next generation of cadets h…

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The Search for Ukraine’s Missing Children 23:07

2M ago23:07

23:07

Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine began, thousands of Ukrainian children have been taken and held in Russian-controlled territory. A new documentary from FRONTLINE, Children of Ukraine, examines the fate of some of these young Ukrainians, following families and investigators as they search for missing children and collect evidence of alleged …

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'We need a moonshot for long COVID': What we know (and don't know) about the illness 41:13

2M ago41:13

41:13

Nearly one in four adults who contracted COVID-19 have developed long COVID symptoms, according to the latest Census report. This hour, Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, an immunobiology expert at Yale who is focused on researching long COVID, joins us to share what we know and don't know about the illness, and the many ways it can manifest. The Patient-Led Resea…

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A conversation with the new head of the Archdiocese of Hartford 39:53

2M ago39:53

39:53

Although church attendance has dwindled across all faiths, 39% of Catholics say they attend services at least once a week. The Archdiocese of Hartford includes over 400,000 Catholics across the state of Connecticut, and is now being overseen by a new Archbishop. After years of service, Archbishop Leonard Paul Blair will be succeeded by the newly ap…

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Connecticut's 'Aerospace Alley' celebrates the state's aviation past and future 41:23

2M ago41:23

41:23

Throughout history, our state has made some big contributions to aviation technology. Today, we’re talking about the history and future of aviation in our state. We hear from some aviation enthusiasts who’s love of all things plane is going to make you soar. The New England Air Museum houses some unbelievable vintage aircrafts. We hear from them. A…

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For autistic adults, getting services can be an uphill battle 42:04

2M ago42:04

42:04

For adults on the autism spectrum, getting services can be a challenging task to navigate. A new bill passed last year means that more autistic adults could receive services from the state from the Connecticut Autism Waiver. But services still remain limited. There is currently a ten year waiting list to receive the waiver leaving thousands scrambl…

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There's no singularity when it comes to honoring Lunar New Year, including in Connecticut 48:58

2M ago48:58

48:58

In Connecticut, the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is vast and varied, with more than 170,000 AAPI people in the state. And with a diversity of AAPI cultures, there is also a diversity of New Year traditions and celebrations that span across months. We’re just days away from the Laotian New Year and Thai New Year, as well as a Khmer …

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What to expect from your financial literacy course 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

Starting with the class of 2027, all Connecticut high school students are now required to take a financial literacy course. April is National Financial Literacy Month, and today, we hear from those that advocated to get this course work in schools. For many, personal finance is just that - it’s deeply personal. Later, we hear about efforts to offer…

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How wonder unites us: Total solar eclipse draws millions to the path of totality 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

Today, Connecticut is expected to enjoy a partial solar eclipse, the most intense since 1924. That’s according to local astronomer and Wesleyan professor Dr. Meredith Hughes. Still, the Federal Highway Administration says 5 million Americans could be traveling to the path of totality. This hour, we discuss the science of the eclipse, and how to saf…

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Investigating a Massive Online Leak of Government Secrets 24:02

2M ago24:02

24:02

On March 4, 2024, Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty to charges related to one of the country’s largest leaks of classified information. How did Teixeira manage to go without notice for months as he leaked hundreds of pages of government documents on Discord, the online chat platform popular with teenage gamers? Shane Harris and…

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A look at Connecticut's bridges and other infrastructure 49:00

3M ago49:00

49:00

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 infrastructu…

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