Chef and restaurateur Eduardo Garcia, better known as “Lalo,” started his cooking journey in his mother’s kitchen. His mother didn’t have any formal training, but prepared food through her own instincts and deep knowledge of flavors.

As a child, Garcia picked fruits and vegetables on the migrant route from Florida to Michigan. It gave him firsthand experience of the work that it takes to harvest the produce that ends up on our plate.

Today, Lalo Garcia is one of the most celebrated chefs in Latin America.

Today, we talk about his journey. His immigrant story is one familiar to those who have crossed the border.

Guests:


Laura Tillman: Connecticut Mirror’s Human Services Reporter and author of “The Migrant Chef: The Life and Times of Lalo Garcia"


Megan Baker: Lead Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Policy Analyst with the Connecticut Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity

Chef and restaurateur Eduardo Garcia, better known as &ldquo;Lalo,&rdquo; started his cooking journey in his mother&rsquo;s kitchen. His mother didn&rsquo;t have any formal training, but prepared food through her own instincts and deep knowledge of flavors.
As a child, Garcia picked fruits and vegetables on the migrant route from Florida to Michigan. It gave him firsthand experience of the work that it takes to harvest the produce that ends up on our plate.
Today, Lalo Garcia is one of the most celebrated chefs in Latin America.
Today, we talk about his journey. His immigrant story is one familiar to those who have crossed the border.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/ltillman/">Laura Tillman:</a> Connecticut Mirror&rsquo;s Human Services Reporter and author of <a href="https://www.lauratillman.net/the-migrant-chef">&ldquo;The Migrant Chef: The Life and Times of Lalo Garcia"</a>
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<a href="https://wp.cga.ct.gov/cwcseo/staff/megan-baker/">Megan Baker:</a> Lead Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Policy Analyst with the <a href="https://wp.cga.ct.gov/cwcseo/">Connecticut Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity &amp; Opportunity</a>
</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.

Exploring the life of chef and restaurateur Eduardo 'Lalo' Garcia with CT reporter Laura Tillman

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Next time you’re driving, take a look around and you might notice you’re being watched. From cameras atop traffic lights to license plate readers, surveillance technology has quietly crept into cities and towns across the state.

Today, we’re taking a look at surveillance in Connecticut and asking why organizations are worried about how these devices are used. Can mass surveillance and civil liberties co-exist?

Guests:
Matthew Guariglia: Senior Policy Analyst for the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Ojala Naeem: Town Councilor for Windsor, Connecticut
Arman Haidari: Citizen activist and resident of West Hartford, Connecticut
Eric Weiner: Citizen activist and resident of Windsor, Connecticut

Connecticut Public's divina cordeiro contributed to this show.

Next time you&rsquo;re driving, take a look around and you might notice you&rsquo;re being watched. From cameras atop traffic lights to license plate readers, surveillance technology has quietly crept into cities and towns across the state.
Today, we&rsquo;re taking a look at surveillance in Connecticut and asking why organizations are worried about how these devices are used. Can mass surveillance and civil liberties co-exist?
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Matthew Guariglia:&nbsp;Senior Policy Analyst for the Electronic Frontier Foundation</li>
<li>Ojala Naeem: Town Councilor for Windsor, Connecticut</li>
<li>Arman Haidari:&nbsp;Citizen activist and resident of West Hartford, Connecticut<a href="https://deflock.org/"></a></li>
<li>Eric Weiner:&nbsp;Citizen activist and resident of Windsor, Connecticut</li>
</ul>
Connecticut Public's divina cordeiro contributed to this show.

Can mass surveillance and civil liberties co-exist?

Beavers are known as a "keystone species" contributing to biodiversity wherever they set up their habitats.

Today, Connecticut author and journalist Leila Philip joins us to talk about her book "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America."

We’ll also hear from one student working to map beaver habitats throughout Connecticut.

Have you seen beavers where you live?

Guests:
Leila Philip: Author of "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America"
Evan Zocco: PhD Student at UConn Natural Resources and the Environment
Akiebia Hicks: Wildlife Biologist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Beavers are known as a "keystone species" contributing to biodiversity wherever they set up their habitats.
Today, Connecticut author and journalist Leila Philip joins us to talk about her book "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America."
We&rsquo;ll also hear from one student&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/ct-beaver-uconn-ai-forest-history-dams-20242540.php">working to map beaver habitats throughout Connecticut.</a>
Have you seen beavers where you live?
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Leila Philip:&nbsp;Author of&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/beaverland-how-one-weird-rodent-made-america-leila-philip/b8a4320450f59041?ean=9781538755204&amp;next=t">"Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America"</a></li>
<li>Evan Zocco:&nbsp;PhD Student at UConn Natural Resources and the Environment</li>
<li>Akiebia Hicks:&nbsp;Wildlife Biologist with the&nbsp;<a href="https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Wildlife/Fact-Sheets/Beaver">Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)</a></li>
</ul>

'Beaverland' author Leila Philip shares the wonders of this unusual rodent

Postmaster General David Steiner recently told lawmakers that the U.S. Postal Service is in peril.

Speaking at a House Oversight subcommittee hearing, he said that the agency would be out of cash within 12 months and might have to cease deliveries.

Today, we talk about the future of the postal service in Connecticut and across the nation, and ask what can be done to keep it afloat.

Later, does your town have multiple zip codes? Though not uncommon, it can be a disruptive nuisance for rural towns with small populations. We hear why.

Guests:


Daniel Piazza: Chief Curator at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum


Sarah Anderson: Global Economy Director, Institute for Policy Studies


Vince Mase: Director of Retirees for the Connecticut State Association of Letter Carriers


Abby Brone: Housing Reporter for Connecticut Public

Where We Live is available on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.

Postmaster General David Steiner recently told lawmakers that the U.S. Postal Service is in peril.
<a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-s1-5750419/usps-running-out-of-money-postal-service-david-steiner">Speaking at a House Oversight subcommittee hearing,</a> he said that the agency would be out of cash within 12 months and might have to cease deliveries.
Today, we talk about the future of the postal service in Connecticut and across the nation, and ask what can be done to keep it afloat.
Later, does your town have multiple zip codes? Though not uncommon, it can be a disruptive nuisance for rural towns with small populations. We hear why.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>
Daniel Piazza: Chief Curator at the <a href="https://postalmuseum.si.edu/">Smithsonian National Postal Museum</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://ips-dc.org/ips_author/sarah-anderson/">Sarah Anderson:</a> Global Economy Director, Institute for Policy Studies
</li>
<li>
Vince Mase: Director of Retirees for the Connecticut State Association of Letter Carriers
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/abby-brone">Abby Brone:</a> Housing Reporter for Connecticut Public
</li>
</ul>
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Exploring the life of chef and restaurateur Eduardo 'Lalo' Garcia with CT reporter Laura Tillman

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