It takes a village to raise a child.

Today, we're exploring what it means to be an aunt and the many ways these important figures provide mentorship, guidance and care.

Whether you are a biological or surrogate aunt, these role models are instrumental in our life. But what does it mean to be an aunt in 2026?

It takes a village to raise a child.
Today, we're exploring what it means to be an aunt and the many ways these important figures provide mentorship, guidance and care.
Whether you are a biological or surrogate aunt, these role models are instrumental in our life. But what does it mean to be an aunt in 2026?

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

Where We Live

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

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Contrary to popular belief, host Catherine Shen is a human with real human emotions. The fact is, she cares about her feelings!

In this hour, technical producer Dylan Reyes returns for a conversation with Cat on growing up and the music that shaped them.

Music Featured (in order):
"Moon Prism Power Make Up!" by Arisawa Takanori
"Bright Sized Life" by Pat Metheny
"Fool" by MAYDAY
"Tayo'y Magsayawan" by VST & Company
"Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto" composed by Gang Chen (陈钢 Chén Gāng) and Zhanhao He (何占豪 Hé Zhànháo) as performed by Chloe Chua and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rodolfo Barráez
"无心生大梦 (Unintentional Big Dream)" by 刘宇宁 (Liu Yuning)
"Moon in One's Cup" by Yu-Peng Chen
"Dahil Sa Iyo" by Pilita Corrales
"Linus and Lucy" by the Vince Guaraldi Trio
"紙上飛行 (Flying on Paper)" by 刘宇宁 (Liu Yuning) & CORSAK
"Take Me Back (Owakare No Jikan)" by Ginger Root

Or, find it all in this playlist!

Contrary to popular belief, host Catherine Shen is a human with real human emotions. The fact is, she cares about her feelings!
In this hour, technical producer Dylan Reyes returns for a conversation with Cat on growing up and the music that shaped them.
Music Featured (in order):
<ul>
<li>"<a href="https://youtu.be/L1xAPQgGZ0U">Moon Prism Power Make Up!</a>" by Arisawa Takanori</li>
<li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQANdnDFe4c">Bright Sized Life</a>" by Pat Metheny</li>
<li>"<a href="https://youtu.be/olGod8i1j1o">Fool</a>" by MAYDAY</li>
<li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6lyPS4HNgE">Tayo'y Magsayawan</a>" by VST &amp; Company</li>
<li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZVzlfdi5XY">Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto</a>" composed by Gang Chen (陈钢 Ch&eacute;n Gāng) and Zhanhao He (何占豪 H&eacute; Zh&agrave;nh&aacute;o) as performed by Chloe Chua and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rodolfo Barr&aacute;ez</li>
<li>"<a href="https://youtu.be/ZtDffmT2aVM">无心生大梦 (Unintentional Big Dream)</a>" by 刘宇宁 (Liu Yuning)</li>
<li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k21sSDavWU&amp;list=RD6k21sSDavWU">Moon in One's Cup</a>" by Yu-Peng Chen</li>
<li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8XciU1P7YA">Dahil Sa Iyo</a>" by Pilita Corrales</li>
<li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EMfA5_tm8Y">Linus and Lucy</a>" by the Vince Guaraldi Trio</li>
<li>"<a href="https://youtu.be/nHeEJ92LvGQ">紙上飛行 (Flying on Paper)</a>" by 刘宇宁 (Liu Yuning) &amp; CORSAK</li>
<li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekAAlLYWLCI">Take Me Back (Owakare No Jikan)</a>" by Ginger Root</li>
</ul>
Or, find it all in&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc3X27YI7uvDEWELDWmrFU35l3UtwLujh">this playlist</a>!

Getting to know host Catherine Shen through music and some (not so) warm, fuzzy memories

When students at Simsbury High School discovered that there was little to no data on Asian American students in Connecticut, they launched a new project to change that.

Through out this year, these students have been collecting oral histories from Asian American voices across Connecticut in the oral history project “Make Us Count.”

The project debuts at a community-wide event happening this week at Simsbury High School. It will feature best-selling author Celeste Ng.

Michelle Henry is an English and Asian American Studies Teacher at Simsbury High School. She helped develop this project with students. She was named Educator of the Year by the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce.

Today, we hear from her and the students behind this project. We'll also hear from Jason Oliver Chang, who helped get Asian American and Pacific Islander studies in all Connecticut public schools.

Guests:
Jason Oliver Chang: Associate Professor of History and Asian American Studies and Department head of social and critical inquiry at the University of Connecticut
Michelle Henry: English and Asian American Studies Teacher at Simsbury High School
Raelyn Medina - Senior at Simsbury High School
Vivian Amsterdam - Senior at Simsbury High School
Dhriti Mallavarapu: Senior at Simsbury High School

When students at Simsbury High School discovered that there was little to no data on Asian American students in Connecticut, they launched a new project to change that.
Through out this year, these students have been collecting oral histories from Asian American voices across Connecticut in the oral history project&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYOwVsz58zE&amp;list=PLIi03sx3b4mleEQxsCc72JrNrsTy1e4rP&amp;index=1">&ldquo;Make Us Count.&rdquo;</a>
The project debuts at a community-wide event happening this week at Simsbury High School. It will feature best-selling author Celeste Ng.
Michelle Henry is an English and Asian American Studies Teacher at Simsbury High School. She helped develop this project with students. She was named Educator of the Year by the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce.
Today, we hear from her and the students behind this project. We'll also hear from Jason Oliver Chang, who helped get Asian American and Pacific Islander studies in all Connecticut public schools.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Jason Oliver Chang:&nbsp;Associate Professor of History and Asian American Studies and Department head of social and critical inquiry at the University of Connecticut</li>
<li>Michelle Henry:&nbsp;English and Asian American Studies Teacher at Simsbury High School</li>
<li>Raelyn Medina -&nbsp;Senior at Simsbury High School</li>
<li>Vivian Amsterdam -&nbsp;Senior at Simsbury High School</li>
<li>Dhriti Mallavarapu:&nbsp;Senior at Simsbury High School</li>
</ul>

CT high school students lead the effort to preserve local AAPI history

For migratory birds, nighttime light can be deadly. Artificial light draws birds off course, increasing the risk of exhaustion, window collisions and predation.

Experts say the problem is growing as Connecticut skies become brighter.

This hour, we explore how light pollution impacts birds, river ecosystems, insects and even human health.

Plus, an amateur astronomer shares why protecting dark skies matters not just for science, but for our connection to the natural world.

Guests:
Craig Repasz, director of Lights Out Connecticut
Misha SemeLev, associate university architect for sustainability, Yale University
Alan Sheiness, board of directors treasurer, Lyme Land Trust 

For migratory birds, nighttime light can be deadly. Artificial light draws birds off course, increasing the risk of exhaustion, window collisions and predation.
Experts say the problem is growing as Connecticut skies become brighter.
This hour, we explore how light pollution impacts birds, river ecosystems, insects and even human health.
Plus, an amateur astronomer shares why protecting dark skies matters not just for science, but for our connection to the natural world.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Craig Repasz, director of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lightsoutct.org/">Lights Out Connecticut</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mishasemenov.com/about-misha">Misha SemeLev</a>, associate university architect for sustainability, Yale University</li>
<li>Alan Sheiness, board of directors treasurer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lymelandtrust.org/">Lyme Land Trust&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>

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