How our brains think: Exploring the world of neuroscience at the Yale Peabody Museum

Our opinions and ideas, thoughts and feelings, and how our senses are taken in are unique to each of us.   So when the founding scientists of neuroscience first started illustrating and studying the brain, they came to some very different conclusions on how it works.   How we think, how the bra…

From the Bronx to Paris: How breakdancing went global

Breaking, also known as breakdancing, made its debut at the Olympics this summer. But the sport has an illustrious history. This hour, we take you from the streets of the Bronx to the global stage.

Another day on the job: Working over the holidays

In 2023, employment in retail increased by nearly 500,000 people from October to December. Additionally, there is an increased demand for healthcare services during the holiday season. Vehicular accidents, fires and decorating injuries are all too common. That’s according to the Consumer Product S…

Why do we love K-Dramas? They help us heal, therapist says

Korean Dramas, or “K-Dramas,” are gaining popularity internationally. Netflix recently poured billions of dollars into Korean content to meet the rising demand. So what sets K-Dramas apart from other TV genres? And why do viewers say that watching K-Dramas has helped them heal, grieve, and even fe…

Uncovering the dark history of gynecology and reproductive health in America

Mortality rates among American Indian and Black women are three times higher than the rate for white women. To understand the racial disparities we see in today’s healthcare system, it could be worth examining the past. Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens is part of a growing group of historians examining th…

Tenant unions can give renters more leverage, but they can face pushback

Some frustrated tenants are forming tenant unions to fight back against rent hikes, no fault evictions and to push for safer, more secure housing. We’ll hear from the Connecticut Tenant Union. Later, DataHaven joins us to share the findings of their most recent wellbeing survey which reported the …

Advocates are prepared for an increase in domestic violence incidents this holiday season

The holiday season can bring financial stress, more time at home, and pressure to spend time with family. According to advocates, these conditions place survivors of domestic violence at high risk. This hour, we talk to advocates about how they are meeting the growing need for domestic violence se…

Coming together through music: A conversation with Music Director Carolyn Kuan

Carolyn Kuan has been the music director at the Hartford Symphony Orchestra since 2011. This hour, we speak to her about her work as a conductor, and the driving forces behind her music. Like many organizations, Hartford Symphony Orchestra has put forth diversity and inclusivity commitments statin…

What we learned from the 2024 Connecticut brushfires

A fire broke out in October of this year at Lamentation Mountain in Berlin. It took officials weeks to contain the brushfires. The Connecticut National Guard borrowed helicopters to dump more than 100,000 gallons of water on the fire. While attempting to fight the fire, tragically, Wethersfield vo…

A look at the history of tap dance in America

This hour, we’re exploring the history of tap dance in America. Tap was first developed as a fusion of footwork styles with roots in Africa and Ireland. Over the decades, tap legends like Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Eleanor Powell, and Gregory Hines popularized the artform and brought it to the nat…