Where We Live
Mon. | Tue. | Thu. | 9:00 AM & 8:00 PM, also available as a podcast
Where We Live is a place to hear fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines. We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us here at home.
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All Things Bookish!
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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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Domestic violence can happen to anyone, and recognizing abuse isn’t as simple as spotting red flags. We talk with leaders in Connecticut’s efforts to end domestic violence about preventing abuse, supporting survivors and how cuts to funding affects victims' safety.
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It’s been 26 years since a fast-talking mother-daughter duo first welcomed us to Stars Hollow. For many fans, re-watching Gilmore Girls has become a fall tradition. This hour, we revisit the show’s lasting impact by listening back to the first episode of Connecticut Public’s podcast, “Generation Gilmore Girls.”
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Examining America's promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for Indigenous communitiesToday, we listen back to a panel discussion with Native American historians at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. They discuss the experiences of Indigenous peoples at the time of America’s founding.
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Need a pick-me-up? We’re listening back to a few conversations that have stayed with us. They're interviews that have encouraged optimism, generosity, and kindness. It’s an hour all about hope.
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When Jewish author and historian Amy-Jill Levine found out she was named president of the Catholic Biblical Association, she thought it was a joke. She talks about taking on this new role, sitting with discomfort and what it means to “call in, not call out.”
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What was your favorite toy growing up? From toy industry trends to the science of play, we explore what helps a toy stand the test of time.
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Connecticut-based interior designer and textile artist Sophie von Oertzen Williamson does not believe in boring homes. She joins us to talk about her new book “The Art of the Clash: A Manifesto Against Mundane Design.”
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Author Abigail Savitch-Lew’s debut novel, “Livonia Chow-Mein,” opens up doors to a Brooklyn world that most of us will never see. Today, she joins us to talk about the interconnectedness among immigrant cultures, and the historical and contemporary complications that come with them.
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Grab a flannel, find a scenic road and make room for cider donuts – fall has arrived in Connecticut. From classic autumn traditions to lesser-known ways to enjoy the season, we’re rounding up some of the best things to do before the leaves are gone.
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This week, leaders from across the globe gather for the UN General Assembly. Some Connecticut based humanitarian aid organizations will also be in attendance. Today, we get an update from them, and hear how the assembly is influencing human rights around the world.