Eric Liu on why citizenship is more than a status

It’s election week, and civics are top of mind. But citizenship is about more than voting or citizenship status. Eric Liu, co-founder and CEO of Citizen University and author of “Live Like a Citizen: 8 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Your Country,” joins us to talk about what it means to be an eng…

Following the vote: Key races and election security

Election Day is here, and voters across the country are heading to the polls. This hour, we check in with reporters at polling places across Connecticut and take a closer look at key races in battleground states that could determine control of the U.S. House and Senate. What are the most closely …

What does recovery from a stroke look like?

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy is hospitalized after suffering a stroke over the weekend. His office says he is awake and alert, and doctors are optimistic he will make a full recovery. We bring you the latest on his condition and use this news as an opportunity to talk about strokes more broadly. Wha…

The Baby-Sitter's Club and the power of graphic novels

Connecticut Public has a new podcast: "Generation: Baby-Sitter’s Club." It explores the beloved middle-grade series by Ann M. Martin, about four friends who start their own babysitting business. Since its debut in the 1980s, The Baby-Sitter’s Club has grown into a publishing phenomenon, inspiring…

Finding history in our own backyards

What can the things we leave behind tell us about who we are? At Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, students are learning archaeology by digging into their school’s history. Meanwhile, researchers are uncovering stories buried beneath the backyard of Two Wrasslin’ Cats Cafe in East Haddam. And thos…

'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 success was not immediate. This hour, we listen to "Oy, with the Gilmores already!" It's an episode of Connecticut Publi…

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 you think twice about what lurks in the dark.   Historians, tour guides and a psychic join us to share their stran…

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 rare and vintage bookseller joins us to talk about what this has meant for her company. One author shares her experien…

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 research through partnerships with working scientists. We explore how that looks in classrooms. And later, author Lind…

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 violence about recognizing unhealthy relationships, helping loved ones, and teaching young people about healthy relationships…