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Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty won re-election to the 5th District last November . This hour, the Connecticut Democrat stops by our studios. We wade through national politics and find out what issues top her agenda on Capitol Hill.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's something that might make you might think twice before ordering a bucket of drumsticks: tasty as they may be, those cooked morsels of meat actually come from... dinosaurs. This hour, we take a closer look at what paleontologists have learned about the prehistoric ancestors of modern-day birds .  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

During World War II the Nazis experimented on Polish women among others at Ravensbrück concentration camp outside of Berlin. After the war, socialite and Connecticut resident Caroline Ferriday helped bring dozens of these women to the U.S. for medical treatment.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer is officially here! And it looks like it's going to be a hot one. This hour, we find out what opportunities -- and challenges -- lie ahead for Connecticut’s garden lovers. We check in with gardening expert Charlie Nardozzi, and we want to hear from you.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oz Griebel has been at the helm of the MetroHartford Alliance — since 2001 — promoting economic development in the Greater Hartford region. This hour, we sit down with Griebel — after his announcement he’ll step down from his role as President and CEO at the end of this year. We talk about the region, the state, and his hopes for the future. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnyst...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 56 percent of women will be employed or looking for work by the year 2024 -- that's a nearly one percent decrease from 2015. Still, investment in female leadership has grown at some workplaces -- including Connecticut-based United Technologies Corporation. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

President Trump announced last month the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement — despite attention on the wide ramifications of climate change including its effects on where people can live. This hour, we talk about why the phenomenon of “climate migration” has a global reach. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long before the 19th Amendment recognized them as voters, a small group of women gathered at Howard University to create the first service Sorority founded by and for African American women. Alpha Kappa Alpha is part of a rich tradition of historically Black fraternities and sororities known as the Divine Nine. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Long before our modern highways, there was an extensive network of Native American trails up and down the East Coast. This hour, we hear about efforts to map these old trails and find out how they’re helping archaeologists and others learn about the past.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year Ghana celebrates its 60th year of independence. Coming up, we discuss the significance of that milestone with members of Connecticut's Ghanaian community. Plus: a preview of this weekend's soccer friendly at East Hartford's Rentschler Field (a.k.a. "The Rent"). It's U.S.A. vs. Ghana. Will  you  be watching? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/l...

To Sokeo Ros, dance is more than an art form. It’s a catalyst for change; a means of self-discovery.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Republicans are expected to vote this week on their health care bill that includes cuts to Medicaid funding and allows states to curtail coverage for pre-existing conditions. This hour, we get reactions from the state’s health care advocate Ted Doolittle and Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers in Connecticut and nationwide are having a hard time recruiting minorities for clinical trials. This hour, we find out why and we examine the impact on our health. Does mistrust of doctors and drug companies play a part? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crashing waves, cawing gulls, the cutting scent of a falling tide -- there's nothing quite as invigorating as the experience of summer along the New England coastline. For writer Jonathan White, however, it was not the East but the West Coast that fueled a lifelong passion for the water.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2013, Jason Collins became the first active NBA player to come out as gay. We caught up with the seven foot, retired athlete during his visit to Connecticut for LGBT pride month. This hour, we air our interview with Collins. We talk basketball, coming out in the world of sports, and more. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer *officially* kicks off next week -- and if recent temperatures are any indication of what's to come, then it's going to be a hot one. This hour, we find out what opportunities -- and challenges -- lie ahead for Connecticut’s garden lovers. We check in with gardening expert Charlie Nardozzi, and we want to hear from you.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/liste...

As Connecticut lawmakers continue to try and work out a new two-year budget, the parents of children and adults with developmental disabilities worry about the services they might lose. This hour, we hear from these families and learn what’s at stake. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hartford is inching closer and closer to insolvency — at a time when Connecticut is facing a fiscal crisis of its own. This hour, we talk about the B word. Without the state to lean on, could Hartford file for bankruptcy? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He is no longer just the “junior senator from Connecticut.” Since joining the U.S. Senate in 2013, Democrat Chris Murphy has expanded his profile on the national stage.  This hour, we sit down with the U.S. senator. We dive into Washington politics and tackle the issues he thinks are most relevant to Connecticut residents.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/list...

This hour: bridging West Africa’s communication gap. We hear how one Connecticut-based nonprofit is bringing community radio to Senegalese villages. It's something host Lucy Nalpathanchil reported on during her visit to the country late last month.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour we preview the upcoming Senate Intelligence hearing and the much anticipated testimony of former FBI Director James Comey. Connecticut U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal joins us and we dig into the legal repercussions that could follow. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Eat less, exercise more” is a familiar mantra, especially to anyone who has ever tried shedding a few pounds. But do those four words, in fact, hold the key to successful weight loss and management?  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawmakers continue to debate health care policy in Washington, and millions wonder if they’ll be insured in the future. This hour, we consider the impact here at home. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

" T he Cat in the Hat comes back " to Springfield and he’s bringing a few of his friends. Yertle the Turtle, Horton, the Lorax -- all can be found at The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss , a museum honoring the life and legacy of children’s author Theodor Geisel.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June is LGBT Pride Month — a time when marches, festivals and other events commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City. This hour, we examine “gay pride” across the centuries — from ancient Greece to modern America. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.