Where We Live

The mayor who wanted it is gone. The developer who built it is gone. And the plans to build around it are on hold. But finally, after a year of delay, Hartford’s new minor league baseball stadium is about to have its first minor league game.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five-foot, ten-inch dancer Gloria Govrin reached unprecedented heights when she joined the New York City Ballet  nearly six decades ago. This hour, we take an in-depth look at her groundbreaking career -- including her work under choreographer George Balanchine ("Mr. B") -- and learn about the unique opportunity that brought her to Connecticut.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate S...

When we think of feminism, most people think of liberals and the Democratic party. But the Republicans were actually the first party to endorse the Equal Rights Amendment. And at that time, the GOP was more supportive of women’s right to vote than the Democratic party.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, we listen back to our recent panel discussion at B:Hive Bridgeport , a coworking space in the Park City's downtown. There, we met up with Bridgeport  residents and lawmakers for a taste of the city's history, politics, culture… and even some locally-made gin!  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 6, 2017 marks 100 years since the United States officially entered the First World War — igniting the journey for thousands of young men to the deadly trenches of Europe. This hour, we learn about the soldiers and hear how Connecticut was one of just a few states with records that explained how some of these men viewed their service.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystu...

More young adults live in their parents’ homes today than in 1940. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , roughly 34 percent of the nation’s millennials live in their childhood bedrooms or their parent’s basements.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming out as gay can be difficult — even traumatizing — for young people. But what is coming out like for older men and women, some who were once married to heterosexual spouses and who have children? This hour, we learn more from Dr. Loren Olson, author of Finally Out: Letting Go of Living Straight .  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

This hour: segregation in the aftermath of Sheff v. O'Neill . It's been more than 20 years since the landmark state Supreme Court ruling. We find out what two reporters  uncovered about its impact on Hartford schools. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are tolls coming back to Connecticut? Yes, we’ve heard this before -- but the state Speaker of the House now says tolls are "inevitable." This hour, we talk with Democratic State Representative Joe Aresimowicz and Republican leader, Senator Len Fasano about that and other budget decisions facing Connecticut lawmakers. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

We couldn’t let March come to a close without recognizing that it’s Women’s History Month . This hour, we honor the occasion with tributes to the inspiring twentieth-century women -- the so-called " motor girls " and " Kalamazoo gals " -- who helped shape American history and American industry.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their new documentary, Kim Snyder and Maria Cuomo Cole provide an eye-opening narrative of life after Sandy Hook -- the deadly mass shooting that thrust Connecticut and gun reform into the national spotlight. This hour, we sit down with the filmmakers and learn about the multi-year journey that brought " Newtown " to the screen.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/...

Twenty years ago, a lot of Icelandic teens were drinking too much. But an innovative program changed that . This hour, we talk with the American researcher who helped combat the problem by tapping into natural highs — like sports. If the program has worked, why aren’t other countries following suit? We find out. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Recent hate crimes against Indians living in the U.S. have — again — sparked debate within South Asian communities, recalling memories of similar attacks after 9/11. This hour, we hear reaction from Indians living in Connecticut. What’s the best way to respond to incidents of hate? Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s St. Paddy’s Day! And did you know the 2017 color of the year is Greenery? This hour, we find out more from the so called Authority on Color —  Pantone . Plus, Connecticut based fiddler Dan Foster joins us to play some Irish tunes for the occasion — ahead of his band's Friday evening concert in Stonington.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Tuesday’s winter storm packed a punch -- bringing some much-needed precipitation to Connecticut. But was the wet weather enough to hoist the state out of a long-running drought? This hour, we find out and ask whether the region can expect to see consistent dry spells.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five-foot, ten-inch dancer Gloria Govrin reached unprecedented heights when she joined the New York City Ballet  nearly six decades ago. This hour, we take an in-depth look at her groundbreaking career -- including her work under choreographer George Balanchine ("Mr. B") -- and learn about the unique opportunity that brought her to Connecticut.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate S...

A recent Gallup poll of college students found that a majority of students think that colleges shouldn’t restrict speech on campus just because some political views are controversial or unpopular. But lately, disruptive protests of controversial speakers have again brought the issue of free speech front and center.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

It’s hard to read the word "mafia" and not be reminded of scenes from  The Godfather or  Casino . But mafias infiltrate more than just movie plots and crime novels. Their presence is felt in states and societies across the globe. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

War and poverty displace millions of people around the world. This hour, we hear from two Connecticut artists who have personal experience with the global refugee and migrant crisis. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we think of feminism, most people think of liberals and the Democratic party. But the Republicans were actually the first party to endorse the Equal Rights Amendment. And at that time, the GOP was more supportive of women’s right to vote than the Democratic party.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East Windsor is one step closer to having a casino after the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes selected the town as the site of a possible third gaming facility in Connecticut. This hour, we ask, how will this plan transform East Windsor and the region?  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Syrian conflict -- will it ever end? This hour, we sit down with former U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford . We get his take on the country’s civil war and refugee crisis, and discuss the future of U.S. intervention under President Trump.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connecticut U.S. Marine Michael Zacchea had a job to do in 2004: train and lead the first Iraqi Army battalion after the U.S. disbanded the country’s military post invasion. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report from C-HIT -- the Connecticut Health Investigative Team -- looks at how emergency rooms across the state are grappling with a rising number of child mental health patients. The number is still mounting, it says, despite efforts to confront the issue by Governor Malloy and other officials.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Social media can keep us from finding the space and time to really sit down and talk with one another. But there is one place where you can bet on a frank discussion – the barber shop. This hour, we examine the role barber shops play in American communities – from the cities to the 'burbs. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.