The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the first-ever federal limits on a class of chemicalled known as PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in drinking water.

This hour, we discuss what these enforceable limits mean for how Connecticut monitors and regulates PFAS. Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani joins us, plus Connecticut Mirror investigative reporter Andrew Brown.

Plus, Attorney General William Tong touches on the lawsuits he filed against chemical manufacturers of PFAS.

GUESTS:


William Tong: Connecticut Attorney General


Dr. Manisha Juthani: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Public Health


Andrew Brown: Investigative Reporter, Connecticut Mirror

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/10/1243775736/epa-pfas-forever-chemicals-drinking-water-limits">first-ever federal limits on a class of chemicalled known as PFAS,</a> or "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
This hour, we discuss what these enforceable limits mean for how Connecticut monitors and regulates PFAS. Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani joins us, plus Connecticut Mirror investigative reporter Andrew Brown.
Plus, Attorney General William Tong touches on the <a href="https://ctmirror.org/2024/01/25/ct-3m-dupont-pfas-water-contamination/">lawsuits he filed</a> against chemical manufacturers of PFAS.
GUESTS:
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William Tong: Connecticut Attorney General
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Dr. Manisha Juthani: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Public Health
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Andrew Brown: Investigative Reporter, Connecticut Mirror
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</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.

How new federal limits on 'forever chemicals' will affect Connecticut

Colleges are spaces for open dialogue, debate, and even protest.

Student protesters have called for universities to divest from Israel. Today, we hear from students who have participated in encampments at Yale University and Wesleyan University.

We also speak with Davarian Baldwin, author of Shadow of the Ivory Tower and professor at Trinity college to get a better understanding on what divestment means, and how it might impact the financial future of many universities.

Wesleyan statement on campus protests

Yale statement regarding campus statement

GUESTS:


Chisato Kimura: Law Student at Yale University


Batya Kline: Student Organizer at Wesleyan University


Davarian Baldwin: Founding director of the Smart Cities Lab at Trinity College; author, In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: How Universities are Plundering Our Cities

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Colleges are spaces for open dialogue, debate, and <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-04-22/yale-protesters-arrested-following-days-of-pro-palestinian-demonstrations">even protest.</a>
Student protesters have <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-wheelhouse/2024-05-01/the-role-of-student-activism-amid-a-polarizing-war">called for universities to divest from Israel. </a>Today, we hear from students who have participated in encampments at <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-05-02/students-protest-outside-yale-presidents-house">Yale University</a> and <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-04-29/students-at-wesleyan-university-form-pro-palestinian-encampment">Wesleyan University.</a>
We also speak with <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2022-11-14/davarian-l-baldwin-spotlights-the-shadow-of-the-ivory-tower">Davarian Baldwin, author of Shadow of the Ivory Tower</a> and professor at Trinity college to get a better understanding on what divestment means, and how it might impact the financial future of many universities.
<a href="https://roth.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2024/05/02/update-on-campus-protests/">Wesleyan statement on campus protests</a>
<a href="https://news.yale.edu/2024/04/30/statement-regarding-campus-protests-cross-campus">Yale statement regarding campus statement</a>
GUESTS:
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Chisato Kimura: Law Student at Yale University
</li>
<li>
Batya Kline: Student Organizer at Wesleyan University
</li>
<li>
Davarian Baldwin: Founding director of the Smart Cities Lab at Trinity College; author, In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: How Universities are Plundering Our Cities
</li>
</ul>
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Students participating at Pro-Palestine protests speak out

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for decades, putting much of the focus squarely and rightly on cardiovascular disease. But what about congenital heart conditions, something affecting your heart since birth?

There are 13 million adults living with congenital heart disease, and that number has grown as treatments advance; survival rates have improved by 75% since the 1940s. But those diagnoses can come later in life, and even with sure signs, the need for specialized, lifelong care is often unmet.

This hour, we're joined by the co-authors of Healing Hearts and Minds: A holistic approach to coping well with congenital heart disease.

Plus, we hear from one of 50 clinics accredited by the Adult Congenital Heart Association in the U.S., right here in Connecticut.

GUESTS:


Tracy Livecchi:Social Worker; Co-Author, Healing Hearts and Minds: A holistic approach to coping well with congenital heart disease


Dr. Liza Morton: Psychologist; Co-Author, Healing Hearts and Minds


Dr. Robert Elder:Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology) and Internal Medicine (Cardiology); Director, Adult Congenital Heart Program; Director Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program, Pediatric Cardiology

Cat Pastor contributed to this program which originally aired October 11.

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for decades, putting much of the focus squarely and rightly on cardiovascular disease. But what about congenital heart conditions, something affecting your heart since birth?
There are 13 million adults living with congenital heart disease, and that number has grown as treatments advance; survival rates have improved by 75% since the 1940s. But those diagnoses can come later in life, and even with sure signs, the need for specialized, lifelong care is often unmet.
This hour, we're joined by the co-authors of <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/healing-hearts-and-minds-9780197657287">Healing Hearts and Minds: A holistic approach to coping well with congenital heart disease</a>.
Plus, we hear from one of <a href="https://www.achaheart.org/your-heart/resources/clinic-directory/">50 clinics accredited by the Adult Congenital Heart Association</a> in the U.S., right here in Connecticut.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://tracylivecchi.com/">Tracy Livecchi:</a> Social Worker; Co-Author, <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/healing-hearts-and-minds-9780197657287">Healing Hearts and Minds: A holistic approach to coping well with congenital heart disease</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.drlizamorton.com/">Dr. Liza Morton:</a> Psychologist; Co-Author, Healing Hearts and Minds
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.yalemedicine.org/specialists/robert-elder">Dr. Robert Elder:</a> Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology) and Internal Medicine (Cardiology); Director, Adult Congenital Heart Program; Director Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program, Pediatric Cardiology
</li>
</ul>
Cat Pastor contributed to this program which originally aired <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2023-10-12/taking-a-holistic-approach-to-treating-congenital-heart-disease">October 11</a>.

Taking a 'holistic approach' to treating congenital heart disease

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More workers than ever are working a hybrid work schedule - part time in the office and part time at home. According to a Gallup Poll, nearly 40% of hybrid workers can set their own schedule.

Yet burnout feels more apparent than ever before.

Many offices are searching to find solutions to provide better work-life balance including the four day work week. Today, we revisit this topic and explore others that claim to give employees more of their time back.

And we want to hear from you. What’s your schedule like in the office these days? Would you rather work a four day week?

GUESTS:
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang: Director of Research and Innovation at 4-Day Week Global
Lynne C Vincent: Associate Professor of Management, Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University
Robert C. Bird: Professor of Business Law, School of Business at University of Connecticut

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

More workers than ever are working a hybrid work schedule - part time in the office and part time at home. According to a Gallup Poll, <a href="https://www.gallup.com/workplace/398135/advantages-challenges-hybrid-work.aspx" data-cms-ai="0">nearly 40% of hybrid workers can set their own schedule.</a>
Yet burnout feels more apparent than ever before.
Many offices are searching to find solutions to provide better work-life balance including the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/business/four-day-workweek-survey/index.html" data-cms-ai="0">four day work week.</a> Today, we revisit this topic and explore others that claim to give employees more of their time back.
And we want to hear from you. What’s your schedule like in the office these days? Would you rather work a four day week?
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Alex Soojung-Kim Pang: Director of Research and Innovation at <a href="https://www.4dayweek.com/" data-cms-ai="0">4-Day Week Global</a></li>
<li>Lynne C Vincent: Associate Professor of Management, Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University</li>
<li>Robert C. Bird: Professor of Business Law, School of Business at University of Connecticut</li>
</ul>
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