Professional women's sports are having a moment. This hour, we hear from soccer player and Connecticut native Alyssa Naeher ahead of her U.S. Women's National Soccer Team retirement ceremony, and from Quinnipiac University's Women's Head Rugby Coach, Becky Carlson, about the rising status of that sport after one of her former athletes became a global celebrity around the last Olympics.

GUESTS:
Alyssa Naeher: American professional soccer player and Connecticut native. She currently plays for Chicago Stars FC. She was part of the U.S. Women’s National Team from 2014 to 2024, winning a World Cup in 2019 and a Gold Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Becky Carlson: Women's Rugby Head Coach at Quinnipiac University

Professional women's sports are having a moment. This hour, we hear from soccer player and Connecticut native Alyssa Naeher ahead of her U.S. Women's National Soccer Team retirement ceremony, and from Quinnipiac University's Women's Head Rugby Coach, Becky Carlson, about the rising status of that sport after one of her former athletes became a global celebrity around the last Olympics.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Alyssa Naeher:&nbsp;American professional soccer player and Connecticut native. She currently plays for Chicago Stars FC. She was part of the U.S. Women&rsquo;s National Team from 2014 to 2024, winning a World Cup in 2019 and a Gold Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics</li>
<li>Becky Carlson:&nbsp;Women's Rugby Head Coach at Quinnipiac University</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.

From soccer to rugby, a celebration of Connecticut women in sports 

When it comes to getting behind the wheel, there’s a lot to be stressed about, and we're not just talking about bad drivers.

The average cost of a new car today is about $50,000. Car insurance rates have risen 55% since February 2020. Car maintenance costs are also on the rise.

Today, we talk about what you should know if you’re in the market for a new vehicle.

Later, we hear from the Connecticut Mirror. They recently completed an in-depth investigation into vehicle-selling practices at Connecticut towing companies.

GUESTS:
Dave Altimari: Investigative Reporter at the Connecticut Mirror
Ginny Monk: Children's Issues and Housing Reporter for the Connecticut Mirror
Tracy Noble: Spokesperson for AAA in Greater Hartford
Camila Domonoske: Car and Energy Correspondent at the NPR Business Desk

When it comes to getting behind the wheel, there&rsquo;s a lot to be stressed about, and we're not just talking about bad drivers.
The average cost of a new car today is about $50,000. Car insurance rates have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/10/29/nx-s1-5556935/cost-of-living-cars">risen 55% since February 2020.</a>&nbsp;Car maintenance costs are also&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/wsj-car-columnist-answers-your-burning-questions-ef05001c?mod=Searchresults&amp;pos=2&amp;page=1">on the rise.</a>
Today, we talk about what you should know if you&rsquo;re in the market for a new vehicle.
Later, we hear from the Connecticut Mirror. They recently completed an in-depth investigation into vehicle-selling practices at&nbsp;<a href="https://ctmirror.org/2025/11/16/connecticut-towing-law-data-dmv/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=CT%20towing%20companies%20frequently%20value%20cars%20low%2C%20allowing%20them%20to%20sell%20vehicles%20quickly&amp;utm_campaign=Sunday%20Reading&amp;vgo_ee=sVJhJdYmHgYG7uFFH73M1Q4spId37tw%2FeIU75EGu1flZWTxe0QJgFBqF%3A4B3kHJPEPSZ00D9om7UukSQg9%2B%2BfB5fZ">Connecticut towing companies</a>.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/daltimari/">Dave Altimari:</a>&nbsp;Investigative Reporter at the Connecticut Mirror</li>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/gmonk/">Ginny Monk:</a>&nbsp;Children's Issues and Housing Reporter for the Connecticut Mirror</li>
<li>Tracy Noble:&nbsp;Spokesperson for&nbsp;<a href="https://northeast.aaa.com/">AAA in Greater Hartford</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/people/348744968/camila-domonoske">Camila Domonoske:</a>&nbsp;Car and Energy Correspondent at the NPR Business Desk</li>
</ul>

Is car stress driving you crazy? We got you covered

Like many humanitarian crises, the situation in Sudan is complicated. The nation has a long history of violence, war and genocide. Several militia groups, factions and tribes have contributed to the devastation.

The region is facing mass starvation. Millions of people have been displaced and impacted by famine. Mass killings and sexual violence have become all too common in this region.

Today, we hear what humanitarian aid organizations are doing to provide support to this region.

GUESTS:
Arjan Hehenkamp: Crisis Lead for Sudan with the International Rescue Committee, a global humanitarian aid organization
Janti Soeripto: President & CEO of Save the Children, an international NGO and humanitarian aid organization based in Connecticut

Like many humanitarian crises, the situation in Sudan is complicated. The nation has a long history of violence,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/11/13/nx-s1-5608361/the-state-of-the-civil-war-in-sudan">war and genocide.</a>&nbsp;Several militia groups, factions and tribes have contributed to the devastation.
The region is facing mass starvation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/11/05/g-s1-96608/famine-sudan-gaza">Millions of people have been displaced and impacted by famine</a>. Mass killings and sexual violence have become all too common in this region.
Today, we hear what humanitarian aid organizations are doing to provide support to this region.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Arjan Hehenkamp:&nbsp;Crisis Lead for Sudan with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rescue.org/country/sudan">International Rescue Committee,</a>&nbsp;a global humanitarian aid organization</li>
<li>Janti Soeripto:&nbsp;President &amp; CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.savethechildren.net/sudan">Save the Children,</a>&nbsp;an international NGO and humanitarian aid organization based in Connecticut</li>
</ul>

Starvation, mass killings and sexual violence: No end in sight for the civil war in Sudan

This hour, Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, talks about why managing our emotions might be the most important skill we ever learn.

This hour, Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, talks about why managing our emotions might be the most important skill we ever learn.

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