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Sometimes new technology, like the iPhone, comes to us in flashy, attention-grabbing presentations. But other times, it creeps up and changes our world... without us noticing!

One technology that’s made its way into the headlines is artificial intelligence (AI). For some, those two words might stir up images of Ultron or HAL 9000. But AI's role goes well beyond movies or books. In fact, it's been in the real world for decades. And it's becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives.

This hour, we talk all things AI and we want to hear from you. Do you ever stop to think about how AI might be impacting your life? 

Sometimes new technology, like the iPhone, comes to us in flashy, attention-grabbing presentations. But other times, it creeps up and changes our world... without us noticing!
One technology that&rsquo;s made its way into the headlines is artificial intelligence (AI). For some, those two words might stir up images of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI9GyhX7yHM">Ultron</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgkyrW2NiwM">HAL 9000</a>. But AI's role goes well beyond movies or books. In fact, it's been in the real world for decades. And it's becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives.
This hour, we talk all things AI and we want to hear from you. Do you ever stop to think about how AI might be impacting&nbsp;your&nbsp;life?&nbsp;

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.

Decoding Artificial Intelligence

Up to 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids by age 50, but many people still don’t know what they are or how they can affect daily life.

This hour, we break down the basics of fibroids, from symptoms and diagnosis to the treatment options available.

And later, as summer temperatures rise, we hear from an emergency physician about how extreme heat affects the body and who is most at risk. Plus, we learn practical advice for keeping yourself and your family safe during the hottest days of the year.

Guests:
Dr. Cheruba Prabakar: Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Lamorinda Gynecology and Surgery, author of “Fibroids: Finally Heard” 
Dr. Cynthia Laverne Price: Emergency Medicine Physician at Hartford Healthcare

Up to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/uterine-fibroids#:~:text=An%20estimated%2020%25%20to%2050,so%20they%20are%20often%20undiagnosed">80% of women</a>&nbsp;will develop uterine fibroids by age 50, but many people still don&rsquo;t know what they are or how they can affect daily life.
This hour, we break down the basics of fibroids, from symptoms and diagnosis to the treatment options available.
And later, as summer temperatures rise, we hear from an emergency physician about how extreme heat affects the body and who is most at risk. Plus, we learn practical advice for keeping yourself and your family safe during the hottest days of the year.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Dr. Cheruba Prabakar:&nbsp;Obstetrician and Gynecologist at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamorindagyn.com/">Lamorinda Gynecology and Surgery</a>, author of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.thefibroiddoc.com/the-book">Fibroids: Finally Heard</a>&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://hartfordhospital.org/find-a-doctor/physician-detail?id=003j000000GCwqIAAT">Dr. Cynthia Laverne Price:</a>&nbsp;Emergency Medicine Physician at Hartford Healthcare</li>
</ul>

Fibroids, extreme heat, and the health issues we overlook

It takes a lot of work to help preserve Connecticut's nearly 140 parks and forests. Today, we learn what that looks like across our state.

We hear from the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, and learn about their efforts to pass down land stewardship to the next generation.

Plus, Connecticut state parks are a treasure trove of indigenous history. A local author shares their guide on hiking indigenous lands across the state.

GUESTS:
Joey Listro: Executive Director of Connecticut Forest and Park Association
Jay Levy: Author of "Hiking Indigenous Lands of Connecticut and Massachusetts," tribal consultant for the New England Trail and an archeologist for the Mohegan Tribe
Mason Trumble: Deputy Commissioner at Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment Protection (CT DEEP)

It takes a lot of work to help preserve&nbsp;<a href="https://portal.ct.gov/NCLI/Parks/All-State-Parks">Connecticut's nearly 140 parks and forests.</a>&nbsp;Today, we learn what that looks like across our state.
We hear from the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, and learn about their efforts to pass down land stewardship to the next generation.
Plus, Connecticut state parks are a treasure trove of indigenous history. A local author shares their guide on hiking indigenous lands across the state.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Joey Listro:&nbsp;Executive Director of&nbsp;<a href="https://ctwoodlands.org/">Connecticut Forest and Park Association</a></li>
<li>Jay Levy:&nbsp;Author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hiking-Indigenous-Lands-of-Connecticut-and-Massachusetts/Jay-Levy/9781493092826">"Hiking Indigenous Lands of Connecticut and Massachusetts,"</a>&nbsp;tribal consultant for the New England Trail and an archeologist for the Mohegan Tribe</li>
<li>Mason Trumble:&nbsp;Deputy Commissioner at&nbsp;<a href="https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Connecticut-State-Parks-and-Forests">Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment Protection (CT DEEP)</a></li>
</ul>

Exploring Connecticut State Parks: Conservation, Hiking and Indigenous History

The US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on June 25, 2026. The US Supreme Court on Thursday backed a Trump administration move to strip deportation protections from some 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians living in the United States. The conservative-dominated court, in a 6-3 ruling, said the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants was not subject to judicial review.

In late June, the Supreme Court issued several landmark immigration rulings on birthright citizenship, asylum and temporary protected status (TPS). Today, we hear how these rulings will affect immigrants living in Connecticut.

The court ended protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. There are approximately 5,000 Haitians living in Connecticut with TPS.

Although the court upheld birthright citizenship, the decision's dissent outlined a narrower application of birthright citizenship. Experts say the debate over birthright citizenship is far from over.

GUESTS:
Ximena Bustillo: DHS and Immigration policy reporter at NPR
Tabitha Sookdeo: Executive Director of CT Students for a Dream
Wayne Unger: Associate Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law
Maggie Mitchell Salem: Executive Director of Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS) in New Haven

The US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on June 25, 2026. The US Supreme Court on Thursday backed a Trump administration move to strip deportation protections from some 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians living in the United States. The conservative-dominated court, in a 6-3 ruling, said the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants was not subject to judicial review.
In late June, the Supreme Court issued several landmark immigration rulings on birthright citizenship, asylum and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/06/29/g-s1-130942/temporary-protected-status-program-explainer-supreme-court">temporary protected status (TPS).</a>&nbsp;Today, we hear how these rulings will affect immigrants living in Connecticut.
The court ended protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. There are approximately&nbsp;<a href="https://ctmirror.org/2026/06/25/supreme-court-temporary-protective-status-tps-haitians-connecticut/">5,000 Haitians living in Connecticut with TPS.</a>
Although the court upheld birthright citizenship, the decision's dissent outlined a narrower application of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-justices-dissent-constitution-6541b7ffa208162f482fd33dfd1798b6">birthright citizenship</a>. Experts say the debate over birthright citizenship is far from over.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/people/1101057193/ximena-bustillo">Ximena Bustillo:</a>&nbsp;DHS and Immigration policy reporter at NPR</li>
<li>Tabitha Sookdeo:&nbsp;Executive Director of&nbsp;<a href="https://ct4adream.org/">CT Students for a Dream</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.qu.edu/faculty-and-staff/wayne-unger/">Wayne Unger:</a>&nbsp;Associate Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law</li>
<li>Maggie Mitchell Salem:&nbsp;Executive Director of&nbsp;<a href="https://irisct.org/">Integrated Refugee &amp; Immigrant Services (IRIS) in New Haven</a></li>
</ul>

Decoding Artificial Intelligence

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