Ebong Udoma, CT Mirror

Long Story Short

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A collaboration between WSHU Public Radio and the CT Mirror, “Long Story Short” goes behind the scenes of public policy journalism in Connecticut. Each week, WSHU’s award-winning senior political reporter Ebong Udoma interviews the journalists and newsmakers presented in the Mirror’s long-form Sunday feature. It’s smart conversation about thoughtful journalism.

Author

Ebong Udoma, CT Mirror

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News

Podcast website

www.wshu.org

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

How this CT reporter is taking a different approach to journalism 06.07.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Reginald David to discuss his role as the CT Mirror’s Community Engagement Reporter focused on Bridgeport as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

How a CT artist chronicles the news through cartoons 29.06.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “A CT artist takes on COVID (and the world) one drawing at a time,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Could New Haven be the next Silicon Valley? 22.06.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s P.R. Lockhart to discuss her article, “The state is pouring millions into the emerging quantum industry in the hopes of unlocking new economic growth — and becoming a global leader,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

How CT’s tax system works — and doesn't 15.06.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Keith Phaneuf to discuss his article, “CT says its tax system is unfair, but changes would mean tradeoffs,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

CT leans into student robotics to bolster STEM workforce sector 08.06.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s P.R. Lockhart to discuss her article, “Amid manufacturing workforce woes, CT bets on youth robotics,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

How medical debt is crushing CT residents 01.06.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article written with Jenna Carlesso and Noam Levey, “Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What it’s like to be sued over medical debt in Connecticut,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

How the conventions played out for CT Democrats, Republicans 18.05.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to catch up on the latest from the Democratic and Republican primaries as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

High staff turnover at CT DCF is making already difficult situations worse 11.05.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article written with Ginny Monk, “At CT DCF, staff turnover is high. The costs can be devastating,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

CT legislative session ends this week with key bills still pending 04.05.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT General Assembly nears adjournment, scores of bills awaiting final vote,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

How a Hartford-based nonprofit is suffering from a political scandal 27.04.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Andrew Brownto discuss his article, “Documents: Sen. Doug McCrory held sway over Blue Hills nonprofit,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

CT doctors now sue patients more than hospitals over medical bills 20.04.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with KFF Health News’ Noam N. Levey to discuss his article, “In CT, doctors now sue patients most over medical bills, surpassing hospitals,” written with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala and Jenna Carlesso as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

How Josh Elliott is challenging Lamont from the left 13.04.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Immigrants gain citizenship in CT amid national ICE crackdown 30.03.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, written with Emilia Otte, “Citizenship ceremonies in CT imbued with mixed emotions amid ICE crackdown,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Long-time U.S. Rep. John Larson faces a primary challenge in CT 23.03.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Fight for generational change takes aim at U.S. Rep. John Larson,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

CT home care advocates fear cuts could be coming 16.03.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article written with Laura Tillman, “‘Unbelievably cruel’: Advocates decry threat to home care program,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Should CT ban cellphones in school? 09.03.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Theo Peck-Suzuki to discuss his article, “Most agree CT schools should restrict cellphones. But how — and how much?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Should CT allow towns to ban nips? 02.03.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Sasha Allen to discuss her article, “More nips are being bought in CT — some advocates are worried,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Is geothermal the future of electricity in CT? 23.02.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “Can geothermal technology solve the CT electricity problem?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

In CT, curling is more than an Olympic sport 16.02.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dave Altimari to discuss his article, “In Northwestern Connecticut, curling isn’t just for the Olympics,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

How a proposed natural gas pipeline in CT cuts across typical partisan politics 09.02.2026

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s John Moritz to discuss his article, “In Brookfield, opposition to natural gas project crosses party lines,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

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