Are you doing any leaf peeping where you live?

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection joins us to talk about making the most of the fall season in Connecticut and the best spots to see all the natural wonders of our state.

And bird lovers, this show is for you! Fall is a big migration time for birds. Connecticut Audubon Society joins us, too.

Later, have you been feeling a little stuffy or sneezy? Got itchy eyes? It might be fall allergies. We learn what you can do to combat it.

GUESTS:
Katie Dykes: Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Tom Anderson: Director of Communications, Connecticut Audubon Society
Dr. Josh Mosdale: Primary care physician and medical director of clinically integrated network at Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group

Are you doing any leaf peeping where you live?
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection joins us to talk about making the most of the fall season in Connecticut and the best spots to see all the natural wonders of our state.
And bird lovers, this show is for you! Fall is a big migration time for birds. Connecticut Audubon Society joins us, too.
Later, have you been feeling a little stuffy or sneezy? Got itchy eyes? It might be fall allergies. We learn what you can do to combat it.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Katie Dykes:&nbsp;Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection</li>
<li>Tom Anderson:&nbsp;Director of Communications, Connecticut Audubon Society</li>
<li>Dr. Josh Mosdale:&nbsp;Primary care physician and medical director of clinically integrated network at Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group</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.

Leaf peeping and birdwatching: How to fall in love with autumn in CT

The United States' first Food Stamp program began in 1939.

Since then, millions of people have benefited from nutritional assistance. In 2024, one in nine Connecticut residents received benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

Last week, federal judges ordered the Trump Administration to continue to fund SNAP benefits. The administration initially agreed to cover a fraction of the benefit payments. But later, President Trump announced that SNAP would not be paid until the shutdown ends.

The majority SNAP recipients are children. Today, we talk about the future of SNAP benefits in Connecticut, and how the state could fill in the gaps.

GUESTS:
Jason Jakubowski: President and CEO, Connecticut Foodshare
Caitlin Caspi: Associate Professor, Allied Health Sciences at the University of Connecticut, and Director of Food Security Initiatives at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health
Keith Phaneuf: State Budget Reporter for Connecticut Mirror

<a href="https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/history">The United States' first Food Stamp program began in 1939.</a>
Since then, millions of people have benefited from nutritional assistance. In 2024, one<a href="https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/a-closer-look-at-who-benefits-from-snap-state-by-state-fact-sheets#Connecticut"> in nine Connecticut residents received benefits</a> from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
Last week, federal judges ordered the Trump Administration to continue to fund SNAP benefits. The administration initially agreed to cover a fraction of the benefit payments. But later, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-snap-food-stamps-government-shutdown/">President Trump announced that SNAP would not be paid until the shutdown ends.</a>
The majority SNAP recipients are children. Today, we talk about the future of SNAP benefits in Connecticut, and <a href="https://ctmirror.org/2025/10/31/trump-ordered-to-pay-snap-benefits-ct-officials-still-want-to-help/">how the state could fill in the gaps.</a>
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Jason Jakubowski: President and CEO, <a href="https://www.ctfoodshare.org/">Connecticut Foodshare</a></li>
<li><a href="https://chip.uconn.edu/person/caitlin-caspi-scd/">Caitlin Caspi:</a> Associate Professor, Allied Health Sciences at the University of Connecticut, and Director of Food Security Initiatives at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health</li>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/kphaneuf/">Keith Phaneuf:</a> State Budget Reporter for Connecticut Mirror</li>
</ul>

The future of SNAP Benefits: What we know so far

Although there are many barriers that keep young adults from casting their ballot, the data shows that things are changing, and more young voters are participating in elections. In the 2024 presidential election, 47% of young adults age 18-29, voted..

Today is Election Day. We’re going to spend the hour talking about the youth vote.

Social media, artificial intelligence and even podcasting is changing the way candidates reach and influence voters. We learn more about how political advertising and media is evolving.

Looking for the voting location in your town? Find where to vote here.

GUESTS:
Rudy Garrett: Vice President of Capacity Building at the Alliance for Youth Organizing
Michael Franz: Co-director of the Wesleyan Media Project and Professor of Government at Bowdoin College
Alberto Medina: Communications Manager at the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University

Although there are many barriers that keep young adults from casting their ballot, the data shows that things are changing, and more young voters are participating in elections. In the 2024 presidential election, <a href="https://circle.tufts.edu/index.php/research-areas/broadening-youth-voting#youth-turnout-high-in-recent-elections">47% of young adults age 18-29, voted..</a>
Today is Election Day. We&rsquo;re going to spend the hour talking about the youth vote.
Social media, artificial intelligence and even podcasting is changing the way candidates reach and influence voters. We learn more about how political advertising and media is evolving.
Looking for the voting location in your town? <a href="https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/lookup.aspx">Find where to vote here.</a>
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Rudy Garrett: Vice President of Capacity Building at the <a href="https://allianceforyouthorganizing.org/">Alliance for Youth Organizing</a></li>
<li>Michael Franz: Co-director of the <a href="https://mediaproject.wesleyan.edu/">Wesleyan Media Project</a> and Professor of Government at Bowdoin College</li>
<li>Alberto Medina: Communications Manager at the <a href="https://circle.tufts.edu/">Center for Information &amp; Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University</a></li>
</ul>

This Election Day, what's influencing the youth vote?

Five-time James Beard Award winner Dorie Greenspan joins us for a conversation about baking, memory and the joy of sharing something homemade.

Her newest cookbook, "Dorie’s Anytime Cakes," is a love letter to the simple cakes that fill our kitchens and our lives. From the ones we nibble all day long to the ones we bake for people we love, these are cakes meant for every moment.

This hour, we’re celebrating the comfort and connection that come from turning on the oven and gathering around something delicious.

GUESTS:
Dorie Greenspan: Five-time James Beard Award-winning cookbook author. Her latest is "Dorie’s Anytime Cakes." 

Five-time James Beard Award winner Dorie Greenspan joins us for a conversation about baking, memory and the joy of sharing something homemade.
Her newest cookbook, "<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/dorie-s-anytime-cakes-dorie-greenspan/67c614d082bb7f5b?ean=9780063346963&amp;next=t">Dorie&rsquo;s Anytime Cakes</a>," is a love letter to the simple cakes that fill our kitchens and our lives. From the ones we nibble all day long to the ones we bake for people we love, these are cakes meant for every moment.
This hour, we&rsquo;re celebrating the comfort and connection that come from turning on the oven and gathering around something delicious.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://doriegreenspan.com/">Dorie Greenspan</a>: Five-time James Beard Award-winning cookbook author. Her latest is "<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/dorie-s-anytime-cakes-dorie-greenspan/67c614d082bb7f5b?ean=9780063346963&amp;next=t">Dorie&rsquo;s Anytime Cakes</a>."&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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