Katie Pellico
Producer II / Where We LiveKatie is a producer for Connecticut Public Radio's news-talk show Where We Live. She has previously worked for CNN and News 8-WTNH. Send tips about what's happening where you live to kpellico@ctpublic.org.
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This hour, we take a tour through the history of radio and communications with museum volunteers Skip, Lisa, John and more. Plus, we hear about the growing community of hams or amateur radio operators where we live.
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This hour, Connecticut social worker and author Tracy Livecchi discusses the importance of folding mental health into a more "holistic" approach to congenital heart disease treatment. Plus, we hear from one of fifty accredited programs for adults in the country, right here in Connecticut.
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This hour, we hear from Hartford-based visual artist Pablo Delano about his installation, "Museum of the Old Colony," at this year's Venice Biennale. Plus, Faisal Saleh with Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge discusses their unofficial collateral exhibit in Venice.
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You’re never too young to learn about climate change. This hour, we hear from the authors of three children’s books about climate change, and taking action.
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With new federal limits around PFAS in drinking water, what does this mean for how the "forever chemical" is monitored in Connecticut? Hear from Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, and Connecticut Mirror investigative reporter Andrew Brown. Plus, Attorney General William Tong gives an update on PFAS-related lawsuits.
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Hear from one immunology expert about the state of research into long COVID, plus the Patient-Led Research Collaborative. Dr. Daniel HoSang also reflects on the "twin pandemics" of racism and COVID-19.
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Chinese New Year was in January, but there are many Lunar New Year traditions spanning months. This hour, we’ll hear about some of them. With more than 170,000 Asian and Pacific-Americans in Connecticut, how do you celebrate the new year?
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This hour, we discuss the science of the eclipse, and how to safely enjoy it, with Wesleyan astronomer Dr. Meredith Hughes. Plus, "umbraphile" or eclipse chaser Kate Russo explains why these natural phenomena are such a unifying social event.
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This hour, author Garrard Conley joins Where We Live to discuss his second book and fiction debut, "All the World Beside."
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"Burnout" is more than just a buzzword. So, how do we combat it? This hour, we hear from Emily Ballesteros, author of the new book "The Cure for Burnout."