This hour, we hear a panel discussion called “Artistic Congress,” held at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut on October 26. Panelists, including educators, journalists, and artists, gathered to discuss the connection between creativity and civic engagement.

They asked: Is it political discourse that impacts art? Or is it art that fuels political discourse?

GUESTS:
Lucy Gellman: Editor of the arts paper and cofounder of the Youth Journalism Arts Initiative at the Arts Council of Greater New Haven
Leslie Blatteau: President of the New Haven Federation of Teachers
Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi: Performance artist, playwright and curator of the Black Trans Women at the Center New Play Festival at the Long Wharf Theatre

This hour, we hear a panel discussion called “Artistic Congress,” held at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut on October 26. Panelists, including educators, journalists, and artists, gathered to discuss the connection between creativity and civic engagement.
They asked: Is it political discourse that impacts art? Or is it art that fuels political discourse?
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Lucy Gellman: <a href="https://www.newhavenarts.org/arts-paper/articles/author/lucy-gellman" data-cms-ai="0">Editor of the arts paper</a> and cofounder of the Youth Journalism Arts Initiative at the <a href="https://www.newhavenarts.org/" data-cms-ai="0">Arts Council of Greater New Haven</a></li>
<li>Leslie Blatteau: President of the <a href="https://www.nhft933.org/" data-cms-ai="0">New Haven Federation of Teachers</a></li>
<li>Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi: Performance <a href="https://www.ladydanefe.com/" data-cms-ai="0">artist, playwright and curator </a>of the Black Trans Women at the Center New Play Festival at the Long Wharf Theatre</li>
</ul>

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.

‘Artistic Congress’: How politics and art interact

Happy Halloween!

Is Connecticut the spookiest place in the country? We’re not sure, but our guests today are pretty haunted!

All this hour, we’ll be talking about all things Spooky Connecticut, and not just our favorite haunted spots.

There will be candy debates, talks of our favorite horror flicks filmed right here in Connecticut, and more.

Watch the Connecticut Public documentary "Trail of Terror" here.

GUESTS:
Colin McEnroe: Host of the Colin McEnroe Show
Chion Wolf: Host of Audacious with Chion Wolf
Francesca Fontanez: host of Spooky CT and Social Media Editor at Connecticut Public

Happy Halloween!
<a href="https://ctvisit.com/articles/ghost-hunting-in-connecticut">Is Connecticut the spookiest place in the country?</a> We’re not sure, but our guests today are pretty haunted!
All this hour, we’ll be talking about all things Spooky Connecticut, and not just our favorite haunted spots.
There will be candy debates, <a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/article/connecticut-b-low-budget-horror-movies-17880235.php">talks of our favorite horror flicks filmed right here in Connecticut,</a> and more.
Watch the Connecticut Public <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/shows/mini-docs/special/mini-docs-h2tiyb">documentary "Trail of Terror" here.</a>
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Colin McEnroe: Host of <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-colin-mcenroe-show/2024-10-24/the-year-in-horror-2024">the Colin McEnroe Show</a></li>
<li>Chion Wolf: Host of <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2023-10-27/haunted-artifacts-serial-killer-art-when-one-persons-treasure-is-another-ones-nightmare">Audacious with Chion Wolf</a></li>
<li>Francesca Fontanez: host of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8kvkPMNSbNY">Spooky CT</a> and Social Media Editor at Connecticut Public</li>
</ul>

 Is Connecticut the spookiest place in the country? Plus, trick or treat at any age

How do you spend your time online? Many of our online platforms are designed to encourage scrolling, and to benefit advertisers and algorithms. Platforms built to connect us have left us more disconnected than ever.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Technologists say that a better internet is possible. Today, we talk about the changing architecture of the internet to serve the public interest.

Later, we take a look at one of the largest libraries of online culture: The Internet Archive. It came under attack this month. We learn how this resource is being preserved for future generations.

GUESTS:
Dan York: Senior Advisor at the Internet Society
Andrew White: Caleb T. Winchester University Librarian at Wesleyan University

How do you spend your time online? Many of our online platforms are designed to encourage scrolling, and to benefit advertisers and algorithms. <a href="https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/internet-and-loneliness/2023-11#:~:text=An%20early%20study%20of%20the,increase%20in%20depression%20and%20loneliness.&amp;text=Subsequent%20studies%20have%20reported%20similar%20results.">Platforms built to connect us have left us more disconnected than ever.</a>
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Technologists say that a better internet is possible. Today, we talk about the <a href="https://www.eff.org/issues/public-interest-internet">changing architecture of the internet to serve the public interest.</a>
Later, we take a look at one of the largest libraries of online culture: <a href="https://archive.org/">The Internet Archive.</a> It came <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/10/18/internet-archive-hack-wayback/">under attack this month.</a> We learn how this resource is being preserved for future generations.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Dan York: Senior Advisor at the <a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/">Internet Society</a></li>
<li>Andrew White: Caleb T. Winchester <a href="https://www.wesleyan.edu/libr/index.html">University Librarian at Wesleyan University</a></li>
</ul>

Building a better internet, plus local librarians respond to the Internet Archive cyberattack

It’s the season of the witch! While we prepare to wear our pointed hats this Halloween, we can’t forget the gruesome history of witch hunts in New England – including Connecticut.

While many movies today celebrate witches as quirky, empowered, and misunderstood, the history behind being called a “witch” is rooted in prejudice and fear.

In today’s political landscape, the word “witch” continues to be weaponized against female politicians. So how far have we really come from the days of witch hunts?

For more Where We Live conversations around Connecticut's history of witches:
'Before there was Salem, there was Connecticut': State formally pardons accused witches
A push to exonerate victims of Connecticut's early witch trials
Connecticut witches of the past, present and future
Author Spotlights Connecticut's History Of Witch Hangings

GUESTS:
Natalie Bellager, Public Programs Manager, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Julie Walsh, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Wellesley College

It’s the season of the witch! While we prepare to wear our pointed hats this Halloween, we can’t forget the gruesome history of witch hunts in New England – including Connecticut.
While many movies today celebrate witches as quirky, empowered, and misunderstood, the history behind being called a “witch” is rooted in prejudice and fear.
In today’s political landscape, the word “witch” continues to be weaponized against female politicians. So how far have we really come from the days of witch hunts?
For more Where We Live conversations around Connecticut's history of witches:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2023-10-19/before-there-was-salem-there-was-connecticut-state-formally-pardons-accused-witches">'Before there was Salem, there was Connecticut': State formally pardons accused witches</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2022-10-31/a-push-to-exonerate-victims-of-connecticuts-early-witch-trials">A push to exonerate victims of Connecticut's early witch trials</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2021-10-07/connecticut-witches-of-the-past-present-and-future">Connecticut witches of the past, present and future</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/arts-and-culture/2019-10-25/author-spotlights-connecticuts-history-of-witch-hangings">Author Spotlights Connecticut's History Of Witch Hangings</a></li>
</ul>
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Natalie Bellager, Public Programs Manager, <a href="https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/">Connecticut Museum of Culture and History</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wellesley.edu/people/julie-walsh">Julie Walsh</a>, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Wellesley College </li>
</ul>

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