Where We Live

It’s been a hectic few weeks on Capitol Hill, but the Thanksgiving recess means a bit of rest for lawmakers and a chance for us to check in with a member of the Connecticut delegation. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prospect of nuclear war. How serious is it? This hour, Australian anti-nuclear activist and writer Dr. Helen Caldi cott   shares her answer to that question. We also check in with experts from the Cato Institute and UConn. And we want to hear from you.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One’s a Republican, the other a Democrat. One’s from New Britain, the other from Bristol. So what, then, do Mayors Erin Stewart and Ellen Zoppo-Sassu have in common? This hour: women in public office. We explore the latest campaign trends and we also hear from you. Do you think enough women seek out positions of political leadership? We take your calls, tweets, and emails. Support the show: http:/...

One in three women in the US will be the victim of abuse by an intimate partner at some point in her life. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year marks an important milestone in Russian history -- the 100th anniversary of the 1917 Russian Revolution. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More families in the U.S have experienced trauma after another mass shooting last week in Texas. Today, Where We Live, we explore ways everyday citizens can work within their communities to help address mental health needs. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connecticut’s beer industry is ‘hopping’--there are nearly 50 breweries in the state, and counting. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long Island Sound has a new guardian of sorts. Earlier this year, biologist Bill Lucey was named soundkeeper of the Northeast estuary . This hour, the Connecticut native stops by our studios. We learn more about his role and talk about efforts to improve life in and around the Sound. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much of Puerto Rico remains devastated six weeks after Hurricane Maria, with many areas lacking access to electricity and clean water. The disaster has led some Puerto Rican families to relocate to the mainland. This hour, family ties bring many evacuees to Connecticut--so how is our state welcoming these new arrivals in our community? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/li...

Grab a pen and a book of stamps; it's time to talk about... taxes. Last week, the GOP unveiled a new, postcard-friendly measure -- "The The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act." What exactly is in the tax overhaul bill and what does it mean for Connecticut?  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all remember those groundbreaking classics -- from The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats to Dr. Seuss’  Green Eggs and Ham . But who is writing, illustrating, and shaping the landscape of children’s literature today? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an important monthly cycle for half the world's population, yet even in 2017 many people aren’t comfortable talking about it. This hour, why is menstruation so taboo, even though it’s a basic part of human biology? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour: the myths and realities of end-of-life treatment in the U.S. Coming up, we learn about a recent  Kaiser Health News investigation and explore the history of hospice in Connecticut. Do you know someone who has received or is currently undergoing hospice care? How has that experience affected you, your friends, your family?  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudi...

Connecticut finally has a budget.   After nearly four months of gridlock amidst a growing fiscal crisis--the CT General Assembly last Thursday passed a bipartisan budget. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Footsteps in the attic? Shadows in the basement? Who you gonna call? Shamus Denniston. This hour, we sit down with the founder and director of the Thames Society of Paranormal Investigations. We hear spine-tingling stories of local hauntings and take your ghostly comments.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s no doubt about it—health care in the U.S. is complicated.   Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Emerald Ash Borer, the Asian longhorn beetle, now the Southern Pine Beetle. This hour, we learn about the newest in a series of pests and diseases decimating species of trees in New England. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year marks an important milestone in Russian history -- the 100th anniversary of the 1917 Russian Revolution. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter is coming but that doesn’t mean you’re done in the garden. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour: IVF -- in vitro fertilization -- has brought the miracle of life to women and families across the U.S. Those who have undergone the procedure, however, know it does not come without a cost. Coming up, we weigh the physical, financial, and emotional demands of IVF treatment. We hear from doctors and patients. We also consider a recent New York magazine article about PGS -- the test used...

“The Wall,” Brexit… the world seems to be moving towards more impermeable boundaries. This hour, we talk about what it means to draw borders. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make room, troops. Last week, the Boy Scouts of America unveiled a major decision -- starting next year, the organization will begin admitting girls . Yes, that’s right. Girls. While the news has been met with applause by some, others have expressed more critical views -- including the Girl Scouts. This hour, we find out why.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listen...

Coming up: We sit down with Chuck Collins, senior scholar at the Washington, D.C.-based Institute for Policy Studies . But first: A look at how researchers are working to preserve the world's most endangered languages -- including locally-based efforts to expand fluency of the Mohegan language .  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The days have gotten shorter and the leaves continue to change -- all signs autumn is definitely here. But for animals, the beginning of fall means undertaking major lifestyle changes -- in order to survive the winter. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sixteen years after the U.S. entered into war with Afghanistan -- a look at one woman's efforts to inform and inspire young Afghan girls. This hour, Shabana Basij-Rasikh talks about her upbringing under the Taliban in Kabul and about her experience co-founding SOLA -- the School of Leadership, Afghanistan .  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...