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.
Latest episodes
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'Generation Gilmore Girls' looks back 26 years later
"Gilmore Girls" premiered in October 2000 on The WB network. The series filled a niche at the time: female leads, three generations of women, and witty, fast-paced dialogue. But su…
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Ghosts, legends and things that go bump in the Nutmeg State
It’s Halloween week, which means we’re summoning Connecticut’s most chilling stories. From ghostly apparitions to mysterious happenings that defy explanation, this hour will make y…
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AI is shaking up the book world: A local rare-book seller and author share their stories
AI tools might be able to write a decent email, but can it write a book? Today, we hear how AI is shaking up the book world for publishers, writers and readers alike. One local rar…
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Beyond the textbook: Bringing real science into the classroom
High school science class can mean more than chemistry experiments and frog dissections. Across Connecticut and beyond, students are getting hands-on experience with real genomic r…
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What it takes to prevent domestic violence
Domestic violence is more common than many people realize, and leaving an abusive relationship can be dangerous. We talk with leaders in Connecticut’s fight to end domestic violenc…
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Examining America's promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for Indigenous communities
At America's founding, who was entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? This was the topic of discussion at a recent event at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and H…
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Have a little hope: Conversations that inspire
After nearly seven years with Where We Live, Senior Producer Tess Terrible is moving on to her next adventure of public radio. This episode is a collection of her favorite segments…
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Amy-Jill Levine, CT professor, embraces top role in Catholic organization
Renowned New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine has co-authored over twenty books, taught at Vanderbilt Divinity School and is currently the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished P…
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In a digital world, what makes a toy worth picking up?
What was your favorite toy growing up? Maybe it was a truck, a dollhouse, a set of blocks, or something you dragged everywhere until it practically fell apart. This hour, we explor…
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CT interior designer Sophie von Oertzen Williamson is team 'never beige'
When you look around your room, what do you see? More specifically, what do you see that you love? Is it a cool souvenir? Maybe a seashell? Or a family photo that always brings bac…
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A conversation with Abigail Savitch-Lew's at River Bend Book Shop
If you’re looking for a new read that’s a blend of fiction and non-fiction storytelling, Abigail Savitch-Lew’s debut novel, “Livonia Chow-Mein” should be next on your reading list.…
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How to make the most of fall in Connecticut
There’s something about fall in Connecticut that makes even the most ordinary Saturday feel a little more special. Maybe it’s a walk through the changing leaves, a warm cider donut…
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The UN General Assembly kicks off: CT humanitarian aid leaders are in attendance
This week, leaders from around the world are gathering to discuss global crises, climate change, pandemic preparedness and artificial intelligence at the UN General Assembly. Today…
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Chef Ham El-Waylly serves up comfort and nostalgia in 'Hello, Home Cooking'
Chef Ham El-Waylly straddles two very different worlds: fine dining and home cooking. In his new cookbook, he shares the recipes and memories that bring it all together.Support the…
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49 min
Alzheimer’s Disease: What we know, and what’s changing
More than 7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease . And that number is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades. To mark World Alzheime…
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Rocks rock! A celebration of the new CT state rock
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 kno…
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After ICE arrests, community cares for families left behind
Last month, ICE made over 100 arrests in Connecticut. Communities are not staying silent. After an arrest takes place, it can leave family members shaken and unable to find a way f…
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From the N.F.L. to youth sports, what new research tells us about brain injuries
We know football players take some big hits. Now, new research is giving us a clearer picture of how repeated head impacts can affect the brain, including findings of C.T.E. – a de…
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25 years later, teachers are still helping students understand 9/11
September 11, 2001 fell on a Tuesday. It was the start of the academic year. It was just another day in the classroom for students and teachers. Today, we talk with teachers and ed…
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49 min
AI is shaking up the book world: A local rare-book seller and author share their stories
AI tools might be able to write a decent email, but can it write a book? Today, we hear how AI is shaking up the book world for publishers, writers and readers alike. One local rar…