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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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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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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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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A handful of Connecticut mayors want voters to approve a ballot measure regarding future elections. Weather officials say flooding from August actually didn’t set a new rainfall record in our region. New Haven schools will ban cellphones in class. Plus, WSHU’s Sunday Baroque celebrates 25 years as a nationally syndicated show.…
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In the suspense novel, The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore, a teen disappears from a summer camp in the Adirondacks. But she’s not the first to go missing. Now a police detective is determined to solve the mystery but she’ll have to unravel generations of local secrets to do it. Book critic Joan Baum has this review.…
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Funding for fire departments
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Governor Hochul announces new funding for Long Island fire departments. Connecticut residents have gotten around $7 million from FEMA after severe flooding from August. The candidates for New York’s fourth congressional district faced off in a debate on News 12 last night. Plus, a newly-opened speakeasy in Wallingford hides itself behind an unusual…
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Early voting begins next Monday in Connecticut. Oysters in the Great South Bay now have a new sanctuary. A revitalization project broke ground today in one of New Haven’s historically Black communities. Plus, how important is climate change to young voters in our region?Par Sabrina Garone
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The gap between pro-Trump and pro-Harris TV ads has narrowed in the past couple of weeks. Police confiscated more than 60 fake IDs on Long Island in an annual crackdown on drunk driving. Transit advocates await a plan from Governor Hochul on congestion pricing. And today is Indigenous People’s Day, officially recognized for the first time four year…
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Climate change is a concern for many young CT voters, but not a top one
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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “Is climate change a key issue for young voters? It’s complicated,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.Par Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier observes that history tarnishes some reputations, but sometimes it takes a while.Par David Bouchier
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Connecticut finished last fiscal year with a budget surplus… again. Candidates for New York’s second congressional district debated last night. Two Connecticut prisoners have ended their hunger strike. And, it’s national coming out day.Par Molly Ingram
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Water quality in the Long Island Sound is improving. Clean water advocates in New York are celebrating an announcement from the White House. Candidates running to represent Connecticut’s 5th congressional district debated last night. Three Connecticut cities will get millions in federal funding to remove lead from houses. And one of Connecticut’s s…
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Nearly 250 people have died in traffic fatalities in Connecticut this year.New York’s military veterans have more mental and physical health problems than civilians. Wall Street profits increased more than 79 percent in the first of half of the year compared with the same period last year. And, a New york-based non profit is donating medical suppli…
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Off the Plank: A National Special
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It's here! The hour-long Off the Plank special aired this fall on stations nationwide, distributed by American Public Media. Hear about sea shanties, pirates, lighthouses, white whales and more.Par Davis Dunavin
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A Connecticut lawyer wants to unseal a video of a prisoner’s fatal beating. CVS is laying off hundreds of employees that report to its Hartford office. The New York Attorney General is suing TikTok. And a volunteer group at one of Connecticut’s popular aquariums is being recognized for their work.Par Molly Ingram
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul marks one year since the October 7th attack on Israel. Connecticut residents have access to tech support at some libraries. Health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated before the weather cools off. And how a famous chef made Connecticut home.Par Molly Ingram
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How chef Jacques Pépin built a home and legacy in CT
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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “How chef Jacques Pépin found, and shaped, CT’s food community,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.Par Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier wonders if we can learn something from ancient Rome, apart from Latin.Par David Bouchier
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Connecticut could be among the last in the country to allow no-excuse absentee voting. Jewish communities across Long Island prepare to mark one year since the October 7th attack on Israel. Officials say Connecticut has some of the highest pension debt in the country. And a conversation with Orchestra Lumos, kicking off its performance season this …
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Early voting in Connecticut begins tomorrow. State grants will fund upgrades for a handful of Suffolk libraries. The city of New Haven ended the last fiscal year with a significant budget surplus. Plus, the surprising place shorebirds make a stop in New England.Par Sabrina Garone
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Off the Plank: The Great Gloucester Sea Serpent
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Over two centuries ago, a sea serpent showed up in Gloucester Harbor, swimming and playing and splashing in full view of the townsfolk. It’s one of the most well-documented sea serpent sightings in history. But what was the mysterious creature?Par Davis Dunavin
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It looks like an idyllic historic Connecticut college town with students, professors, and coffee houses. But lurking under the surface is a sinister hedge fund billionaire pulling the strings. And when a co-ed turns up dead, that facade begins to crack. That’s the plot of author Michael Ledwidge’s latest thriller, No Safe Place. Book critic Joan Ba…
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Powerplant turned public park
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A Norwalk couple plans to turn Manresa Island into a public park. A new study shows an increasing risk of flooding on Long Island’s south shore. Connecticut has the fastest growing economy in New England, according to state officials. Nassau schools have received at least 80 threats this year alone. And a group of theater students take their produc…
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Additional assistance is available to Connecticut homeowners who experienced damage from August’s heavy rains. Connecticut Democrats want to make gun safety a campaign issue in this November’s election. Two lawsuits of over MTA congestion pricing are allowed to proceed. Southampton honors the Shinnecock tribe with its own day this month. And a loca…
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Rescue workers from our region will assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Pandemic-era federal funding for schools expires today. East Coast dock workers say they’ll strike if they can’t reach a new contract with their employers. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Long Story Short.Par Sabrina Garone
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CT teen says Hartford denied her an education. Teachers say she’s not alone
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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jessika Harkay to discuss her article, “This Hartford Public High School grad can’t read. Here’s how it happened,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.Par Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier wonders what it takes to change people’s minds.Par David Bouchier
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An endangered whale species has been spotted on Long Island, far from where they’re usually found. Connecticut state officials unveil new affordable housing in Westport. Neighborhoods near Brookhaven Landfill look to secure a state revitalization grant. Foo Fighters back out of this weekend’s Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport. Plus, the latest…
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Shuck, eat, recycle, repeat!
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The Town of Oyster Bay needs volunteers for a shell recycling program at the upcoming Oyster Fest. Connecticut officials want towns to ramp up plans for resilience projects. The MTA announces a $68 billion five-year improvement plan. Nearly 60 new laws will take effect in Connecticut next week. Plus, new information is released on the fatal bus cra…
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Suffolk residents were pretty good about preserving water this summer. Lawmakers from our region call for a federal study of Plum Island. Could New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart announce a run for governor? Plus, Connecticut’s AG prepares for possible legal challenges regarding the presidential election.…
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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine proposed a $4 billion budget for 2025. Bridgeport residents are unhappy with the district’s response to recent school threats. Congressman Anthony D’Esposito may have violated ethics rules, according to an investigation by the New York Times. Plus, an effort in New York to recruit more public sector workers.…
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Connecticut’s largest job gains were in private education and information. Bridgeport schools continue to struggle with chronic absenteeism. Governor Hochul says social media addiction is impacting classroom interactions. A proposal in Riverhead would drastically restrict property rentals. Plus, how Donald Trump could impact down-ballot races in Co…
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How is Trump affecting down-ballot races in CT?
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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Ask Greenwich Sen. Ryan Fazio about anything. Except Trump.” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.Par Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier wonders whether everybody really knows what everybody knows.Par 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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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.Par Joan Baum
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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.Par Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier has a solution for the problem of overtourism.Par David Bouchier
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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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Off the Plank: Pirate City USA
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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.Par Davis Dunavin
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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.Par Ebong Udoma, Sabrina Garone
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Commentator David Bouchier offers some unwanted advice to this year’s freshmen.Par David Bouchier
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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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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.Par Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier speculates that a long weekend may not be too short after all.Par David Bouchier
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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.Par Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier speculates that no amount of education can compensate for the whimsical variations of human nature.Par David Bouchier
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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.Par 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.Par Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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Commentator David Bouchier speculates that the gambling industry may soon be our only industry.Par 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.Par Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram
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