Earlier this month, a glowing spiral appeared in Connecticut’s sky, briefly sparking wonder and speculation.

While it turned out to be crystallized rocket fuel, the moment reminded us how easily our imaginations leap to the possibility of aliens.

This hour we ask: Why are we so drawn to the idea of life beyond Earth? We’ll explore what these sparks of curiosity reveal about human imagination and our endless fascination with the universe.

GUESTS:
Jaime Greenring: Freelance writer, editor, teacher, and author of “The Possibility of Life” 
Kathryn Hulick: Science journalist, author of “The UFO Files”

<a href="https://www.wfsb.com/2025/08/13/mystery-object-appears-sky-over-connecticut/">Earlier this month</a>, a glowing spiral appeared in Connecticut&rsquo;s sky, briefly sparking wonder and speculation.
While it turned out to be crystallized rocket fuel, the moment reminded us how easily our imaginations leap to the possibility of aliens.
This hour we ask: Why are we so drawn to the idea of life beyond Earth? We&rsquo;ll explore what these sparks of curiosity reveal about human imagination and our endless fascination with the universe.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Jaime Greenring: Freelance writer, editor, teacher, and author of &ldquo;<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-possibility-of-life-science-imagination-and-our-quest-for-kinship-in-the-cosmos-first-time-trade-jaime-green/20564611?ean=9781335008008&amp;next=t">The Possibility of Life</a>&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.snexplores.org/author/kathryn-hulick">Kathryn Hulick</a>:&nbsp;Science journalist, author of &ldquo;<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-ufo-files-visitors-from-a-distant-star-kathryn-hulick/22083467?ean=9780711288454&amp;next=t">The UFO Files</a>&rdquo;</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.