Produced by Connecticut Public, ' Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us 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 personally and here at home.
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Over 40% of Connecticut drivers admitted to speeding, at least sometimes. Some say they speed to avoid holding up traffic, while others are simply trying to reach their destination faster. Speeding might be considered the new normal, but it's still dangerous. Last year, there were over 7,000 speeding-related crashes in the state. Today, Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett…
It's back-to-school week for many students in Connecticut. Parents - are you ready for the upcoming school year? The Connecticut State Board of Education is urging all schools to implement cellphone restrictions. We hear how school districts are tackling this and how it will be enforced. Do you want to see a cellphone ban in your school district? Email us at wherewelive@ctpublic.org. Plus,…
School is back in session! That means calendars are filling up, and suddenly there's always somewhere to be and something to do. But what if the problem isn't that there isn't enough time - it's that we've become a little too good at filling every minute of it? This hour, we explore what our chronically hurried culture is doing to our minds, bodies, families and children. We're joined by a…
Chris Bohjalian is the author of over twenty books, but his latest novel "The Amateur" pulls on his own lived experience working as a golf caddy. The story follows Mira, an 18-year-old golf prodigy. One afternoon, while practicing at her prestigious country club, she hits a stray ball right into the temple of her classmate's head, killing him almost instantly. Where We Live host Catherine Shen…
Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic: Do those words ring any bells? Maybe from that old earth science class? Don't lose your marbles! Today, we're talking about rocks. Did you know that Connecticut now has a new state rock? Housatonic marble has officially received this prestigious title of Connecticut's state rock. Today, we learn how it all happened. Later, science educators talk about using…
What makes someone willingly leave the safety of shore and head into the unknown? Connecticut adventurer, Elizabeth Fry , has swum some of the world's most challenging open-water routes, while Guilford-native, Brec Morgan , spent four and a half years sailing around the globe alone. This hour, they talk about the fear, solitude and exhilaration of their journeys - and the emotional experience of…
You've probably heard of the stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. But the stages of grief aren't always linear. The grieving is almost always a little messy. And when a child dies, navigating grief can become a lifelong journey. Today, two parents who have experienced the death of a child join us and share their experience, and how they've channeled their grief…
Dementia is one of the leading causes of disability among older adults. For caregivers of people with the disease, the role is filled with a variety of emotions like worry, sadness and grief. But it's also a role often filled with connection and love. In June, Connecticut Public's Daniela Doncel moderated a conversation about dementia caregiving at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum in Wethersfield.…
Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty of time for ice cream. We go behind the scenes to learn how one of Connecticut's most beloved frozen treats is made, revisit the nostalgia of the neighborhood ice cream truck, and hear from local experts about what makes a truly great scoop. We'll also explore creative flavors - including vegan options - and get recommendations for some of the…
You check the local weather, but do you ever check space weather? Storms are always occurring in space and sometimes, we're impacted by them here on Earth. Today, we're talking about geomagnetic storms - how they affect Earth, how we're able to predict them, and how someday, we might even be able to prevent their effects. Also, we discuss what causes the magic of the Aurora borealis, or the…
