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Talk Shows
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Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesAs America marks 40 years of observing Martin Luther King Day, the Wheelhouse looks at how the current Republican administration in Washington is marking the holiday and what that means for Black history. -
Provided by AuthorWe discuss a new picture book about inventor Jim West and hear from Angeline Boulley, bestselling author of young adult novels like 'Firekeeper's Daughter' and 'Sisters in the Wind'. -
H. John Voorhees III/Connecticut Post / Hearst Newspapers / Getty ImagesWe talk about student finances, including loan debt, and hear from John Maduko, Interim Chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. -
Andrew Kelly/Provided by Tracy K. SmithFormer U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy K. Smith joins us to talk about the power of poetry to create connection. -
Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesKarine Jean-Pierre discusses leaving the Democratic Party and the challenges of being White House Press Secretary. CNN Senior Writer Matthew Vann talks about what it's like covering politics in D.C. -
Kris Connor/Getty ImagesFor our fifth anniversary, Beverly Daniel Tatum breaks down what it's like to be a college president and discusses some of the biggest news stories involving academia.
Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean unpacks how big and small disruptions are shaping our lives.
Local News
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The ceremony, the first of its kind held at the Fairfield Public Library, is part of a town initiative to encourage more residents to volunteer with several local nonprofits and advocacy organizations. -
The National Baptist Convention USA is calling for a nationwide ban on facial coverings for law enforcement, including immigration officials. -
The nation honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19. King's legacy has roots in Connecticut, and events around the state will honor the civil rights activist and minister. -
Elephant in the Room Boxing Club is a New Haven nonprofit where boxing serves as a pathway to structure, mentorship, and community. -
Recent elections show Democratic gains, rising unaffiliated turnout and local upsets in Connecticut, offering early clues about the political road to 2026.
Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much of Connecticut. Get to know some of these men, women and children and the lives they lived.
StoryCorps: featuring Black Voices
StoryCorps has been animating select stories since 2010, translating its trove of award-winning audio recordings to screens both big and small. StoryCorps’ animations share the wisdom of humanity through dynamic visuals in a variety of animation styles.
PBS Features
A ground-breaking documentary that explores the ways in which racism is intertwined with American religion.
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NPR features
IBA profiles a diverse selection of current and historically significant figures whose stories help illuminate life in Black America.
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