Connecticut makerspaces act as hubs for creativity, innovation and lifelong learning

Some studies show that working with your hands can have a lot of cognitive and emotional benefits. Creating something with your hands can be a deeply satisfying process, and for some students, it can set them on a path for a real career in engineering. That’s where Makerspaces come in. Across the …

'But you don’t look sick ' The struggles of living with an invisible illness

A Connecticut lab is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to study endometriosis, a painful condition that impacts people with a uterus. Endometriosis is just one of the many invisible illnesses that impact an estimated 10% of the American population, according to Disabled World, an independen…

Addressing student loneliness and isolation on college campuses

Traditionally, college campuses are epicenters of activity, connection, and engagement. So why are students feeling so isolated? 39% of students have reported feeling lonely. Loneliness remains an ongoing health crisis throughout the nation. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has raised co…

Author Sy Montgomery takes on a common, yet extraordinary creature: Chickens

Sy Montgomery is the author of several books on animals, ordinary and extraordinary. Her new book What the Chicken Knows tackles one of the most common birds on the planet, but she argues that chickens are truly exceptional creatures. Today, Sy joins us for the hour to talk about her new book and …

Connecticut, historically, runs on coffee

This hour, we explore the beverage that helps us start our days, energize our bodies, and connect with friends: coffee. Coffee has played an unexpected role in Connecticut’s history. It has fueled fights for workers’ rights and social reforms, and even shaped cultures. With the help of a local his…

Managing your election stress starts with knowing you're not alone

77% of adults said the future of the nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. When anxiety is high, it can be more important than ever to lean into self-care routines to manage stress. And today's guests say that strategies managing election stress aren't that different than manag…

Election Day updates in CT, plus the power of political lawn signs

Election Day is finally here. Today, we’ll get updates on how Election Day is unfolding in our state and across the nation. Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas will join us, and we hear from one Connecticut Public reporter in the field. Later, we take a look at one of the oldest po…

‘Artistic Congress’: How politics and art interact

This hour, we hear a panel discussion called “Artistic Congress,” held at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut on October 26. Panelists, including educators, journalists, and artists, gathered to discuss the connection between creativity and civic engagement. They asked: Is it politica…

Is Connecticut the spookiest place in the country? Plus, trick or treat at any age

Happy Halloween! Is Connecticut the spookiest place in the country? We’re not sure, but our guests today are pretty haunted! All this hour, we’ll be talking about all things Spooky Connecticut, and not just our favorite haunted spots. There will be candy debates, talks of our favorite horror fli…

Building a better internet, plus local librarians respond to the Internet Archive cyberattack

How do you spend your time online? Many of our online platforms are designed to encourage scrolling, and to benefit advertisers and algorithms. Platforms built to connect us have left us more disconnected than ever. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Technologists say that a better internet is po…