Here in Connecticut and across the country, a growing number of obstetric units are closing, creating “maternity care deserts.”

Today on Where We Live, we explore the long-term impact of quality medical care on maternal health.

And later, we hear from local author, Kassondra Mangione, about her new book: Poemspartum.

GUESTS:
Katy Golvala, Health Reporter, Connecticut Mirror
Alecia McGregor, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Politics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Kassondra Mangione, Author of Poemspartum

Here in Connecticut and across the country, a growing number of obstetric units are closing, creating “maternity care deserts.”
Today on Where We Live, we explore the long-term impact of quality medical care on maternal health.
And later, we hear from local author, Kassondra Mangione, about her new book: Poemspartum.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/kgolvala/">Katy Golvala</a>, Health Reporter, Connecticut Mirror</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/profile/alecia-j-mcgregor/">Alecia McGregor</a>, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Politics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/poemspartum-pregnancy-postpartum-motherhood-seasons/dp/B0D56WDTP8">Kassondra Mangione</a>, Author of Poemspartum</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.

Birthing center closures underscore need for maternal health reforms

77% of adults said the future of the nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. When anxiety is high, it can be more important than ever to lean into self-care routines to manage stress. 

And today's guests say that strategies managing election stress aren't that different than managing everyday stress.

Today, interfaith chaplain Reverend Tracy Mehr-Muska joins us to talk about managing election stress, and staying resilient in the midst of uncertainty.

We also hear from Kate Dias, a math teacher at the Manchester School district and president of the Connecticut Education Association. We hear about the conversations she’s having with her students.

GUESTS:
Patricia Crouse: Professor of Political Science at the University of New Haven
Susan Raff: Chief Capitol Reporter, WFSB TV
Jonathan Wharton: associate professor of political science and urban affairs, Southern Connecticut State University
Reverend Tracy Mehr-Muska: assistant director in the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, at Wesleyan University and author of the bookWeathering the Storm: Simple Strategies for Being Peaceful and Prepared
Kate Dias: math teacher at the Manchester School district and is president of the Connecticut Education Association

<a href="https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2024/10/top-us-stressors">77% of adults said the future of the nation</a> is a significant source of stress in their lives. When anxiety is high, it can be more important than ever to lean into <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/election-2024-stress-anxiety-tips-experts/">self-care routines to manage stress. </a>
And today's guests say that <a href="https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/panic-polls-how-cope-election-stress">strategies managing election stress aren't that different than managing everyday stress.</a>
Today, interfaith chaplain Reverend Tracy Mehr-Muska joins us to talk about managing election stress, and staying resilient in the midst of uncertainty.
We also hear from Kate Dias, a math teacher at the Manchester School district and president of the Connecticut Education Association. We hear about the conversations she’s having with her students.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Patricia Crouse: Professor of Political Science at the University of New Haven</li>
<li>Susan Raff: Chief Capitol Reporter, WFSB TV</li>
<li>Jonathan Wharton: associate professor of political science and urban affairs, Southern Connecticut State University</li>
<li>Reverend Tracy Mehr-Muska: assistant director in the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, at Wesleyan University and author of the book <a href="https://wipfandstock.com/9781532652370/weathering-the-storm/">Weathering the Storm: Simple Strategies for Being Peaceful and Prepared</a></li>
<li>Kate Dias: math teacher at the Manchester School district and is president of the <a href="https://cea.org/">Connecticut Education Association</a></li>
</ul>

Managing your election stress starts with knowing you're not alone

Election Day is finally here. Today, we’ll get updates on how Election Day is unfolding in our state and across the nation.

Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas will join us, and we hear from one Connecticut Public reporter in the field. Later, we take a look at one of the oldest political campaign tools: lawn signs.

Are you voting today? What are polling stations looking like where you live?

GUESTS:
Stephanie Thomas: Connecticut Secretary of the State
Sujata Srinivasan:Senior Health Reporter for Connecticut Public
Jennifer Hopper: Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Connecticut State University
Alex Coppock: Assistant Professor of Political Science at Yale University and a resident fellow of the Institution for Social Policy Studies and Center for the Study of American Politics

Election Day is finally here. Today, we’ll get updates on <a href="https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2024/">how Election Day is unfolding in our state and across the nation.</a>
<a href="https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/voter-fact-sheet">Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas</a> will join us, and we hear from one <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/news/election">Connecticut Public</a> reporter in the field. Later, we take a look at one of the oldest political campaign tools: lawn signs.
Are you voting today? What are polling stations looking like where you live?
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Stephanie Thomas: Connecticut Secretary of the State</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/sujata-srinivasan">Sujata Srinivasan:</a> Senior Health Reporter for Connecticut Public</li>
<li><a href="https://www.southernct.edu/directory/hopperj2">Jennifer Hopper</a>: Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Connecticut State University</li>
<li><a href="https://politicalscience.yale.edu/people/alexander-coppock">Alex Coppock:</a> Assistant Professor of Political Science at Yale University and a resident fellow of the Institution for Social Policy Studies and Center for the Study of American Politics</li>
</ul>

Election Day updates in CT, plus the power of political lawn signs 

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>

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