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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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 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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Commentator David Bouchier wonders whether everybody really knows what everybody knows.By David Bouchier
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Nassau County officers won’t face criminal charges for a car crash nearly two years ago that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. A New England-based dolphin stranding response team says it’s having the busiest season in 26 years of operation. Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection awarded four cities and towns with remed…
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Multiple schools across our region have faced threats this week. The MTA lays out a five-year spending plan for the LIRR. Trump vows to win New York at his Long Island rally last night. Plus, more from WSHU’s Off the Path.By Sabrina Garone
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In the latest installment of author Claudia Riess’ art-history murder-mystery series, Dying for Monet a coveted Monet still life goes missing and the art dealer selling the work is found dead. WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum read it. Here's her review.By Joan Baum
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Thousands of Long Island Trump supporters attend the former president’s rally at Nassau Coliseum. Yale New Haven Health says a health equity plan during COVID was a success. And the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.By Sabrina Garone
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The federal funds will support marina dredging and a wave wall for Port Jefferson Harbor. Officials say FEMA flood mapping of Connecticut needs an update. Connecticut gears up for early voting. Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Nassau tomorrow. And after 40 years, remains of an Indigenous ancestor have been returned to the Mashantu…
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Senator Blumenthal reacts to another assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Suffolk’s DA asks the public to help identify a Gilgo murder victim. Americans are expected to spend big money on sports betting this football season. Test results show New York students continue to fall behind in certain subjects. And why did Connecticut p…
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CT pulled out of a multistate offshore wind deal. Why?
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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “CT opts out — for now — of offshore wind, raising concerns about motives,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier has a solution for the problem of overtourism.By David Bouchier
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A research team launches a zero-carbon vessel to study biodiversity in Shinnecock Bay. New ballot tabulators will be used in Connecticut this election. Suffolk plans to overhaul its cyber security defenses. Plus, a closer look at the progress made on Sunrise Wind.By Sabrina Garone
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Sunday Baroque Conversations 126: Will Liverman
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GRAMMY Award-winning musician Will Liverman has been praised for his versatility and skill as a singer. The American operatic baritone has performed in several roles at the Metropolitan Opera, and Lyric Opera Chicago, where he premiered an opera he co-created -- The Factotum – with his longtime friend, DJ King Rico. Will Livermanspoke with Suzanne …
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Pirates terrorized the Atlantic coast in colonial times during what was called the Golden Age of piracy. But there was one place where pirates were welcomed with open arms — for a while. That place was Newport, Rhode Island.By Davis Dunavin
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How many Connecticut residents are actually using public transit? Experts weigh in on how the state can appeal to more businesses. Long Island lawmakers want expanded tuition benefits for veterans. More cases of West Nile have been confirmed in Suffolk County. Plus, a conversation with Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry.…
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Our region remembers the September 11 terror attacks that took place 23 years ago today. Bridgeport teachers demand better conditions at the city’s schools. New England governors agree to collaborate on clean energy. And federal dollars will support bee research out of Sacred Heart University.By Sabrina Garone
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Dozens of Nassau residents raise environmental concerns over a proposed casino. Connecticut officials discuss the state of the schools. Riverhead will not move forward with agri-tourism plans. And a look at the impact of college admissions without affirmative action.By Sabrina Garone
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A Bridgeport tax adjustment saved Ganim thousands on his former Blackrock home
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WSHU's Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Andrew Brown to discuss his article written with Katy Golvala, Dave Altimari and José Luis Martínez, "Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim one of the biggest beneficiaries of revaluation in 2021," as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Sabrina Garone
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Governor Hochul says she wants to empower law enforcement to fight antisemitism. Where do Connecticut universities fall on a survey of the state of free speech? And an in-depth look at the controversial sale of Mayor Joe Ganim’s Blackrock home.By Sabrina Garone
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Commentator David Bouchier offers some unwanted advice to this year’s freshmen.By David Bouchier
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September 11 could become a national holiday. Officials break ground on a long overdue rail bridge over the Connecticut River. New York will soon have an answer on cell phone use in schools. Plus, more federal dollars are on the way to Connecticut for flood-damaged infrastructure.By Sabrina Garone
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Suffolk officials want a cancer study done in the area surrounding Calverton. Fairfield plans to create a cultural district for downtown. New road sign proclamations in Connecticut spark debate on social media. And the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.By Sabrina Garone
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They’re an unlikely pair. She’s a widow from the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. He’s a US veteran working as a private detective in Wyoming. But they’re both survivors of war. And that history binds this investigative team together as they work to bring a killer to justice. WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum says the characters and plot of author Paul Barra…
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The State Election Enforcement Commission has subpoenaed Bridgeport’s Democratic Town Committee Chairman. Governor Hochul reacts to the arrest of her former deputy chief of staff. And we’re taking a ride along the Connecticut River!By Sabrina Garone
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The federal government has given the Town of Huntington on Long Island a million dollars for sewer upgrades. A judge says affordable housing units should be allowed in downtown Fairfield. New York will crack down on toll evasions with a new law. A former aide to Governor Hochul has been arrested for acting as a Chinese agent. And Connecticut’s safe…
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Youth psychiatric care is a balancing act for CT leaders
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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Andrew Brown to discuss his article written with Ginny Monk, “In CT, a balancing act between inpatient beds and safety concerns,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier speculates that a long weekend may not be too short after all.By David Bouchier
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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