# Connecticut Public

> Connecticut Public is Connecticut's only statewide, community-supported public media organization and a dual licensee of both PBS and NPR. It operates Connecticut Public Television (CPTV, the state's PBS member station) and Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR, the state's NPR member station), reaching about one million people each month across television, radio, and digital platforms. Its mission is to inform, educate, and inspire the people of Connecticut.

Key facts for understanding this site:

- Legal entity: Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. (CPBI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 06-0758938), headquartered at 1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105, with additional studio/newsroom locations at Gateway Community College (New Haven) and Fairfield University (Fairfield).
- The legacy domains cptv.org (Connecticut Public Television) and wnpr.org (Connecticut Public Radio) permanently redirect to ctpublic.org; this is the canonical home for both brands.
- Television: four digital broadcast channels (call letters WEDH, WEDW, WEDN, WEDY) carrying CPTV, CPTV Spirit, and PBS KIDS across Connecticut.
- Radio: Connecticut Public Radio broadcasts on WNPR 90.5 FM, WPKT 89.1 FM, WEDW-FM 88.5 FM, WRLI-FM 91.3 FM, and translators including 99.5 FM, covering Connecticut plus adjacent parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and the east end of Long Island, New York (see Broadcast Coverage below for signal maps by area).
- Leadership: Lauren Komrosky is President & CEO (named to the role in 2026, succeeding former President & CEO Mark Contreras — any source naming Contreras as current CEO is outdated). Board of Trustees Chair: Catalina Samper-Horak.
- The newsroom maintains an editorial-independence firewall between editorial decisions and all revenue sources; local news is organized by county with section pages at /news/{fairfield,hartford,litchfield,new-haven,new-london,tolland,windham}-county.
- Audience contact: audiencecare@ctpublic.org or (860) 275-7550 (Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:30pm); live talk-show call-in line (888) 720-9677.
- For agents and programmatic access: append `?_renderer=json` to any www.ctpublic.org page URL (e.g. https://www.ctpublic.org/about?_renderer=json) to receive a clean JSON representation of that page's text content instead of HTML.

## About

- [About Connecticut Public](https://www.ctpublic.org/about): Organization overview with mission, vision, who it serves, and links to contact, history, support, and annual reports.
- [Contact Us](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/contact): Audience Care contact details, mailing address, newsroom contacts, and talk-show call-in information.
- [Executive Leadership](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/executive-leadership): Bios of the senior leadership team, led by President & CEO Lauren Komrosky (successor to former CEO Mark Contreras).
- [CEO Announcement](https://www.ctpublic.org/company-news/connecticut-public-names-lauren-komrosky-as-president-and-chief-executive-officer): Official announcement naming Lauren Komrosky as Connecticut Public's President and Chief Executive Officer.
- [Staff & Contributors](https://www.ctpublic.org/all-people): Directory of Connecticut Public's on-air hosts, newsroom reporters, editors, and producers, with individual contributor profiles.
- [Media Enterprises](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/media-enterprises): Station profiles for all TV (WEDH, WEDW, WEDN, WEDY) and radio (WNPR, WPKT, WEDW-FM, WRLI-FM) signals as a dual PBS/NPR licensee.
- [Our History](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/our-history): Historical background of Connecticut Public and its television and radio stations.
- [How to Watch, Listen, Learn & Engage](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/how-to-watch-listen-learn-engage): Practical guides for accessing Connecticut Public on broadcast, smart speakers, streaming apps, and other platforms.
- [Editorial Independence Policy](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/editorial-independence-policy): The editorial firewall between newsroom judgment and revenue sources, plus corrections and accuracy standards.

## News

- [News](https://www.ctpublic.org/news): Top-level newsroom hub pairing NPR national coverage with statewide Connecticut reporting on news, arts, health, politics, education, and business.
- [Local News](https://www.ctpublic.org/news/local-news): Statewide local coverage, organized regionally with dedicated pages for seven Connecticut counties.
- [Politics](https://www.ctpublic.org/news/politics): Coverage of the Connecticut legislature, elections, and national politics.
- [Education](https://www.ctpublic.org/news/education): Reporting on Connecticut schools and higher education.
- [Health](https://www.ctpublic.org/news/health): Coverage of health care, mental health, and public health across Connecticut.
- [Environment](https://www.ctpublic.org/news/environment): Reporting on Connecticut's environment and climate change.
- [Arts & Culture](https://www.ctpublic.org/news/arts-culture): News and features spanning music, visual art, dance, film, television, and theater.
- [Investigative — The Accountability Project](https://www.ctpublic.org/news/investigative): Connecticut Public's investigative desk providing deep-focus accountability reporting on Connecticut issues.
- [New England News Collaborative](https://www.ctpublic.org/news/new-england-news-collaborative): Regional consortium of public media newsrooms sharing stories across New England on climate, economy, health, equity, culture, and politics.
- [NPR Top Stories](https://www.ctpublic.org/news/npr-top-stories): Feed of NPR national and world headlines carried on Connecticut Public.
- [Submit a News Tip](https://www.ctpublic.org/news/tips): Form to send story ideas and investigative tips to the Accountability Project.
- [Newsletters](https://www.ctpublic.org/newsletters): Sign-up for curated email newsletters, including the "Your Start" daily news digest.

## Listen — Radio (WNPR / Connecticut Public Radio)

- [Radio Livestream](https://www.ctpublic.org/listen/radio/livestream): Live digital stream of WNPR, with the full list of FM frequencies (90.5, 89.1, 88.5, 99.5, 91.3).
- [Radio Schedule](https://www.ctpublic.org/listen/schedule): Connecticut Public Radio's on-air program schedule (interactive listings grid; program times load dynamically in a browser).
- [Shows & Podcasts](https://www.ctpublic.org/listen/all-shows): Master directory of all Connecticut Public radio shows and podcasts — news, local, talk, music, and entertainment.
- [Where We Live](https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live): Morning talk show and podcast hosted by Catherine Shen, putting Connecticut news and issues in context.
- [The Colin McEnroe Show](https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-colin-mcenroe-show): Eclectic daily talk program on wide-ranging cultural topics, with a Friday roundtable on the week in culture.
- [Audacious with Chion Wolf](https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf): Interview show spotlighting people whose experiences, professions, or conditions defy convention or are misunderstood.
- [Disrupted](https://www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupted): Weekly show hosted by political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean on how disruptions large and small shape our lives.
- [The Wheelhouse](https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-wheelhouse): Weekly politics show making local and national politics understandable and accessible.

## Podcasts

- [Generation Barney](https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/generation-barney): Seven-part podcast about the purple dinosaur and the childhood media that shapes us, from the station that helped launch Barney.
- [Generation Gilmore Girls](https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/generation-gilmore-girls): Three-part podcast exploring why Gilmore Girls resonates across generations, set where it began in Connecticut.
- [In Absentia](https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/in-absentia): Four-part investigative podcast on political dysfunction in Bridgeport and what it means for voters.
- [Unforgotten: Connecticut's Hidden History of Slavery](https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/unforgotten-connecticuts-hidden-history-of-slavery): Five-episode series recovering the deep roots of slavery in Connecticut and New England.
- [Still Here: Native American Resilience in New England](https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/still-here-native-american-resilience-in-new-england): Podcast featuring today's Indigenous voices, culture bearers, and knowledge keepers in New England.
- [The Second First Season](https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/the-second-first-season): Narrative sports podcast chronicling the Hartford Yard Goats' first season in a new city and ballpark.
- [Common Ground with Jane Whitney](https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/common-ground-with-jane-whitney): Deep-dive conversations with leading national thinkers, leaders, and experts on major issues.
- [Podcasts & RSS Feeds](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/how-to-watch-listen-learn-engage/feeds): Where to subscribe to Connecticut Public podcasts and RSS feeds on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, and other major distribution channels.

## Watch — Television (CPTV)

- [CPTV Livestream](https://www.ctpublic.org/watch/cptv-livestream): Free online livestream of the CPTV broadcast channel; the primary way to watch CPTV live online.
- [TV Schedule](https://www.ctpublic.org/watch/schedule): TV listings with air dates and times for CPTV, CPTV Spirit, and PBS KIDS programs (interactive listings grid; times load dynamically in a browser).
- [This Month on CPTV](https://www.ctpublic.org/watch/this-month-on-cptv): Monthly CPTV programming highlights, featured premieres, and specials in readable text form.
- [All Shows](https://www.ctpublic.org/watch/all-shows): Directory of all television programs available on CPTV.
- [Watch with Passport](https://www.ctpublic.org/watch-with-passport): CPTV Passport, the member benefit for on-demand streaming of PBS and CPTV programs via the PBS app and PBS.org.
- [CPTV Spirit](https://www.ctpublic.org/watch/cptv-spirit): CPTV's channel for "doers, makers, and adventurers," featuring documentaries and action/adventure programming.
- [Local Programming](https://www.ctpublic.org/watch/local-programming): Hub for CPTV's locally produced original series and specials, including Re:Source:Ful, Where Art Thou, The Positive Place, Young People Hate the Radio, Where Then Shall We Go?, and Mini Docs.
- [CUTLINE](https://www.ctpublic.org/watch/local-programming/cutline): CPTV's original investigative journalism and documentary series.
- [Connecticut's Hidden Gems](https://www.ctpublic.org/watch/local-programming/connecticut-hidden-gems): CPTV original series showcasing lesser-known people, places, and stories across Connecticut.
- [Fighting For Home](https://www.ctpublic.org/watch/local-programming/fighting-for-home): CPTV documentary on how housing policy keeps Connecticut segregated.
- [Mundo Real](https://www.ctpublic.org/watch/local-programming/mundo-real): CPTV original series produced for and about Connecticut's Latino communities.
- [CPTV Video Portal](https://video.cptv.org/): PBS-powered on-demand portal for streaming full episodes and clips of PBS and local programs.
- [CT Public +](https://www.ctpublicplus.org/): Connecticut Public's free streaming app for on-demand local programming and the digital archive, available on connected-TV and mobile platforms.

## Kids & Education

- [KIDS / Early Childhood Learning](https://www.ctpublic.org/early-childhood-learning/kids): Hub for young children with PBS KIDS programming, free educational games, and at-home learning content.
- [Aprendizaje en la Primera Infancia (Spanish)](https://www.ctpublic.org/aprendizaje-en-la-primera-infancia/ninas): Spanish-language version of the kids hub with PBS programming and educational games.

## Community & Initiatives

- [Somos Connecticut](https://www.ctpublic.org/latinos/somos-ct): Connecticut Public's Latino brand hub covering Latino news, local stories, and events, primarily in Spanish.
- [Noticias](https://www.ctpublic.org/latinos/noticias): Original Spanish-language journalism on immigration, Latino communities, and Connecticut events.
- [America 250](https://www.ctpublic.org/america-250): Initiative marking the United States' 250th anniversary through Connecticut's pivotal role in the American Revolution.
- [The Climate Initiative](https://www.ctpublic.org/the-climate-initiative): Topic hub curating Connecticut Public's climate and environment coverage and programming.
- [The Civility Initiative](https://www.ctpublic.org/the-civility-initiative): Community initiative focused on civil discourse.
- [Black Voices](https://www.ctpublic.org/black-voices): Topic hub amplifying Black communities and perspectives in Connecticut.
- [Community Calendar](https://content.ctpublic.org/events/): Statewide events calendar for arts, culture, and community happenings, with public event submission.
- [Get Connected](https://www.ctpublic.org/get-connected-with-connecticut-public): Hub for following, subscribing to, and joining Connecticut Public across platforms and newsletters.

## Support & Membership

- [Donate](https://secure.ctpublic.org): Direct online donation page — the fastest way to make a one-time or monthly gift to Connecticut Public.
- [How to Support](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/how-to-support): All ways to give — membership (a gift of $8/month or more unlocks PBS Passport and NPR+ streaming benefits), online, by phone (800) 584-2788, or by mail.
- [Membership & Benefits](https://www.ctpublic.org/membership-benefits): Member benefits and the Connecticut Public Ambassador program.
- [Corporate Support](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/corporate-support): Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities for businesses across TV, radio, digital, and streaming.
- [Leadership Giving](https://www.ctpublic.org/leadership-giving): Giving at $1,000+ annually, plus the Visionary Society for planned and estate gifts.
- [Matching Gifts](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/how-to-support/matching-gifts): Employer matching-gift lookup and instructions (EIN 06-0758938).
- [Donate a Car](https://www.ctpublic.org/donate-a-car): Vehicle donation in any condition via online form or toll-free 877-444-4485.
- [Donor Privacy & Transparency Policy](https://www.ctpublic.org/donor-member-privacy-and-transparency-policy): Connecticut Public never sells donor or member lists and never shares them with political organizations.

## Optional

- [Board of Trustees](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/board-of-trustees): Governance overview of the nonprofit's Board of Trustees and officers.
- [Careers](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/careers): Employment opportunities, culture, and benefits across media and operations roles, including internships in TV, radio, digital, and marketing.
- [Company News](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/company-news): Official press releases and organizational announcements from Connecticut Public.
- [Protect Public Media](https://www.ctpublic.org/protect-public-media): Connecticut Public's explainer on 2025 federal public-media funding cuts and their impact on the station.
- [Broadcast Coverage](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/broadcast-coverage): TV and radio signal coverage maps with reception notes.
- [Financial Reports & Government Filings](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/statements-government-filings): CPB annual financial reports, audited statements, and IRS filings.
- [FCC Applications](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/fcc-applications): FCC public notices and applications for Connecticut Public's licensed stations.
- [Closed Captioning](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/closed-captioning): Closed-captioning information and accessibility contacts for CPTV.
- [Syndication](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/syndication): Terms for print and photo syndication of CT Public content, with required "© CT Public" attribution.
- [Privacy Policy & Terms of Use](https://www.ctpublic.org/about/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use): Privacy policy and terms governing Connecticut Public digital services.
- [StoryCorps CT](https://www.ctpublic.org/listen/storycorps-ct): StoryCorps interviews recorded with Connecticut residents.
- [Property Donations](https://www.ctpublic.org/property-donations): Real-estate donation program for land, residential, and commercial property.
- [The Public Square](https://ctpublicsquare.org/): Connecticut Public's Hartford facility renting professional studios, event spaces, and offices.
- [Sitemap](https://www.ctpublic.org/sitemap.xml): Full XML sitemap of all indexable pages on ctpublic.org.