Politics is no joke...except when it literally is
When’s the last time you laughed? Like really, full body, couldn’t catch your breath, laughed? Finding laughter can be challenging amongst the backdrop of political uncertainty and this constant stream of breaking news. But sometimes, laughter and comedy can be a great way to make sense of the wo…
A Connecticut view on the future of public health under the Trump administration
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), and has started putting restrictions on the National Institute of Health (NIH). Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani joins us to talk about t…
What we can learn by embracing our inner scientist
This hour, Flora Lichtman, the new host of NPR’s Science Friday, and Connecticut educators join us to explore the powerful connection between curiosity, science, and education. Our guests will share insights on how embracing curiosity can help you tap into your inner scientist. We'll also discuss…
Connecticut educators prepare for funding cuts, and visits from immigration authorities
On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to shut down the U.S. Department of Education. But can he actually eliminate the federal agency? And if not, how else could he overhaul it? This hour, we hear from educators about the potential ripple effects in Connecticut, including funding …
Connecticut immigration experts weigh in on the next Trump presidency
President Donald Trump was sworn in yesterday. On the campaign trail, he promised to sign several executive orders once he took office, including sweeping changes to immigration laws. This hour, we’ll break down what we’ve seen so far, and what executive orders we could expect in the weeks to com…
A look back at inauguration days throughout history
Every four years on January 20th, Washington, D.C. braces for the start of a new presidency. Inauguration days date back to 1789 when George Washington was the first American president sworn into office. This hour, we’re joined by a member of the White House Historical Association and a history pr…
CT Attorney General William Tong on preparing for "Trump 2.0"
Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship in the first month of his presidency. Connecticut Attorney General Tong is the son of immigrants and he says if that happens, he will be the first to sue. Today, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joins us in the studio for the hour. We’ll disc…
This Dry January, local dry spots celebrate the joy of sobriety
Dry January is a month-long campaign that revolves around cutting out alcohol or reducing alcohol intake for the month of January. Today’s guests say that life without alcohol can be joyous, and they’re creating spaces for the sober and sober curious to try it out. We talk to two owners of sober …
Connecticut Department of Education Summit centers students with disabilities
Students with disabilities can experience many challenges in the classroom, from discrimination to a lack of accommodations. So, how can schools help these students feel like they belong? That question was the focus of a special summit hosted by the state’s Department of Education in November. T…
Author Scott Shigeoka on getting curious about curiosity
Author Scott Shigeoka has spent a lot of time being curious about curiosity. It started with a trip across the country, meeting people with very different views than him and finding ways to build connections across political lines. In his book Seek: How Curiosity can Transform Your Life and Change…