Our most listened-to podcasts, watched TV shows and top news stories of 2025
Whether you're revisiting some of your favorite programming or discovering something new, we hope you enjoy exploring some of Connecticut Public's top content of 2025.
#1 Downloaded Episode from Connecticut Public's Talk Shows
Historian Timothy Snyder helps us understand this current moment through the lessons of history
This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, historian Timothy Snyder joins us to talk about the latest in our country, and what we can learn from history.
Nothing goes as planned: A first-time offender’s prison story from arrest to release
On this episode of Audacious, we follow first-time, non-violent offender, Mike West, before, during, and after he spends a year incarcerated.
As we gather for Thanksgiving, Where We Live celebrates the social power of food
It's Thanksgiving week! This hour, Where We Live is celebrating the holiday season with a listen back to some of our favorite conversations about cooking and the social power of food.
What Black History Month means in today’s political climate
This hour, a panel discusses the significance of Black History Month in the context of President Trump's rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Local health officials scramble amid a push from RFK Jr. to ‘Make America Healthy Again’
The CDC is losing some of its best scientists. What does that mean for the health of the people of Connecticut?
#1 Downloaded Episode From Connecticut Public's Limited Series Podcasts
Toddler TV
In the 90s, preschoolers went nuts for “Barney & Friends." In episode one of Generation Barney, we explore how the people behind the show thought carefully about every detail.
'Generation Gilmore Girls': Oy, with the Gilmores already!
"Gilmore Girls" is still finding new fans 25 years after its debut. Hear why it resonates from actor Keiko Agena, who played Lane Kim on the show, and fan and "Ginny & Georgia" creator Sarah Lampert.
Chapter 5: The cultural power of a powwow
Visit powwows and explore how the cultural power of the powwow echoes across generations.
1: Wiretapped
In the 1990s, a young political newcomer named Joe Ganim became mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut. At the time, he was considered a rising star in state politics. But his career took an unexpected turn, and the FBI got involved.
Episode 1: Slavery has deep roots in New England
There’s a deeply-rooted perception that the North was home to the “good guys,” the abolitionists. The truth is far different. Hear from people who are shedding light on this history and why it matters.
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