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Coming in October | Where We Read is a monthly newsletter for book lovers and the literary curious alike, curated by the Where We Live team. Listen back to author interviews from Where We Live and other talk shows. Learn what we’re reading, find suggestions for your book list, and more.
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Where We Read is the destination for die-hard book lovers and the literary curious to hear author interviews from across Connecticut Public’s shows. Find out what we’re reading, what we can’t wait to read next, and to learn more about local and national bookish news.
Latest Episodes
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Author R.F. Kuang joins us to discuss her fifth novel, "Yellowface," a satirical literary thriller about a present-day publishing melee, taking on "questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media." -
There are approximately 3,000 foster children living in Connecticut. May is Foster Care Month. Today on Where We Live, we are talking about this complex system involving caretakers, lawmakers, and of course, the children placed in the state's care. -
This hour, an Amazon spokesperson responds to a proposed Connecticut bill focused on warehouse "quotas." Plus, hear from State Sen. Julie Kushner, CBIA's Eric Gjede, and Business Insider tech correspondent Katherine Long. -
Spring is here and it’s time for our annual spring gardening hour and we are going back to basics. If you’re a new or inspiring gardener, our favorite gardening guru, Charlie Nardozzi is joining us to answer our questions and yours about getting comfortable with the soil. -
Christina Anderson's play, "the ripple, the wave that carried me home," follows one Ohio family across decades, as they push for equity in access to pools. This hour, we preview the production, and learn more about the local history of what’s been called the quote "sand curtain." -
Although personal finance courses are offered in high schools, they aren’t mandated to graduate. Today, on Where We Live, we talk about giving more students access to financial literacy, and making that curriculum more inclusive. -
Dr. Ijeoma Opara joins us to discuss her impactful mentorship work, plus environmental scientist Dr. Nyeema Harris discusses "Blackology" and the importance of "deliberately leveraging Blackness into advancing knowledge production." -
Are you a "kidult" at heart? Market research shows people over 12, or "kidults," make up a quarter of the annual toy retail market. One psychology expert weighs in, plus we hear from a slime-maker making millions. -
This hour, we get the latest on a bill that would expand Medicaid or HUSKY Health coverage for children up to 15 years of age, regardless of their immigration status. Plus, Politico’s Megan Messerly looks into how Connecticut coverage compares to other states. -
Today on Where We Live, Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto joins us to answer our questions and yours about Connecticut roadways and transportation around the state. We want to hear from you and learn how you’d like to see our roads improve.
