Mark Mirko
/
Connecticut Public
Sen. Chris Murphy believes a political realignment is coming — it’s just a matter of which party will be willing to embrace it first. In his second book, “Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America,” Murphy explores the societal and economic forces that he believes have shaped modern-day American politics, bred division and led to a country that has put a premium on individualism over collectivism.
Cammy Clark / Miami Herald
/
Getty
Mark Mirko
/
Connecticut Public
Talk Shows and Podcasts
-
Courtesy of Amazon MGM StudiosThis hour, The Nose looks at the new talking animals cozy murder mystery comedy, ‘The Sheep Detectives,’ and the Netflix Martin Short documentary, ‘Marty, Life Is Short.’ -
Nick Caito/Connecticut PublicJill Lepore and Jon Meacham discuss what, if anything, the past can teach us about our political moment. They talk about Independence Day and myths from U.S. history.
Sponsor
Recent News
- Meteorologists predict below normal hurricane season, but CT leaders tell residents to still prepare
- Child advocates in New Haven shed light on foster care challenges
- This online course about Puerto Rican diasporas features Hartford history. You can take it for free
- New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland
- See which CT beaches have the cleanest (and dirtiest) waters to swim in
Proud Livestream Sponsor
In Case You Missed It
Featured Video Episodes
Watch the 2026 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
East Haddam designer and artist Kristin Haddad specializes in pinstriping classic cars.
The tragic Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus fire of 1944 is explored.
One family. Four generations shaped by displacement and trauma.
Connecticut News
Featured Shows
SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR START
Receive daily news and talk from Connecticut Public Radio directly to your inbox!
NPR: Top Stories
NENC - New England News Collaborative
