Dads: What’s it like to be a father in 2025? Research says that since the pandemic, Dads have become more involved with their family life.

Today, we’re talking about navigating fatherhood in 2025. Because being a Dad today is different than ever before.

We'll talk to some Dads here at Connecticut Public. And if you’re a Dad, or want to give your Dad a shoutout this hour, we want to hear from you!

GUESTS:
Frankie Graziano: Host and producer of the Wheelhouse on Connecticut Public
John Henry Smith: Host of All Things Considered on Connecticut Public
Eric Aasen: Executive Editor at Connecticut Public

Dads: What&rsquo;s it like to be a father in 2025? Research says that since the pandemic,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/opinion/father-child-care-pandemic.html">Dads have become more involved with their family life.</a>
Today, we&rsquo;re talking about navigating fatherhood in 2025. Because being a Dad today is different than ever before.
We'll talk to some Dads here at Connecticut Public. And if you&rsquo;re a Dad, or want to give your Dad a shoutout this hour, we want to hear from you!
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/frankie-graziano">Frankie Graziano:</a>&nbsp;Host and producer of the Wheelhouse on Connecticut Public</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/john-henry-smith">John Henry Smith:</a>&nbsp;Host of All Things Considered on Connecticut Public</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/eric-aasen">Eric Aasen:</a>&nbsp;Executive Editor at Connecticut Public</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.

Rad Dads of CT Public share their parenting triumphs and challenges

When tough times hit, do you hit the pause button, or do you just barrel through?

Nearly six years ago, amid the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, author Katherine May released “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times.”

Her memoir explores her own experience finding peace in times of both spiritual and seasonal difficulty. It inspired readers throughout the world to greet challenging times with softness.

May joins us to talk about wintering and what we can learn about the power of rest and retreat in 2026.

GUEST:
Katherine May: author of "Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times"

When tough times hit, do you hit the pause button, or do you just barrel through?
Nearly six years ago, amid the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, author Katherine May released&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/wintering-the-power-of-rest-and-retreat-in-difficult-times-katherine-may/1941a10c5644346a?ean=9780593189481&amp;next=t&amp;">&ldquo;Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times.&rdquo;</a>
Her memoir explores her own experience finding peace in times of both spiritual and seasonal difficulty. It inspired readers throughout the world to greet challenging times with softness.
May joins us to talk about wintering and what we can learn about the power of rest and retreat in 2026.
GUEST:
<ul>
<li>Katherine May:&nbsp;author of "Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times"</li>
</ul>

Katherine May on 'Wintering' in challenging times

It’s been nearly five years since recreational cannabis was legalized in Connecticut. Since then dozens of dispensaries have opened across the state, making purchasing products easier than ever.

But new research says cannabis use among teens is rising, and that evidence doesn't support using cannabis as a medical cure-all.

Today, an update on cannabis use and regulation in our state.

GUESTS:
Lila McKinkley: Cannabis Control Division Director at Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Dr. Sarah Feldstein Ewing: Professor at UConn Health and Vice Chair of Research
Dr. Deepak Cyril Dsouza: Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine
Ryan Vandrey: Professor in the Department of Behavioral Psychiatry at John Hopkins University School of Medicine

It&rsquo;s been nearly five years since recreational cannabis was legalized in Connecticut. Since then dozens of dispensaries have opened across the state, making purchasing products easier than ever.
But new research says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/health/medical-cannabis-benefits.html">cannabis use among teens is rising, and that evidence doesn't support using cannabis as a medical cure-all.</a>
Today, an update on cannabis use and&nbsp;<a href="https://ctmirror.org/2025/04/09/ct-cannabis-inspection-consumer-protection/">regulation in our state.</a>
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Lila McKinkley:&nbsp;Cannabis Control Division Director at&nbsp;<a href="https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/contact-us">Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection</a></li>
<li><a href="https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Feldstein%20Ewing-Sarah">Dr. Sarah Feldstein Ewing:&nbsp;</a>Professor at UConn Health and Vice Chair of Research</li>
<li><a href="https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/deepak-dsouza/">Dr. Deepak Cyril Dsouza:</a>&nbsp;Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine</li>
<li><a href="https://profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org/provider/ryan-g-vandrey/2777317">Ryan Vandrey:</a>&nbsp;Professor in the Department of Behavioral Psychiatry at John Hopkins University School of Medicine</li>
</ul>

Clarifying cannabis: CT doctors break down misunderstandings

The U.S. produces over a billion pounds of cheese monthly, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Connecticut is a small, but mighty, part of that. Today, we’ll hear about all steps of the cheesemaking process from nationally-recognized experts producing Connecticut cheese.

They’ll share the stories behind their products and what keeps customers coming back to that special Connecticut cheese.

GUESTS:
Jason Sobocinski: founder of Caseus
Mark Gillman: co-owner and Head Cheesemaker of Cato Corner Farm in Colchester
Chris Casiello: plant Manager of Arethusa Farm Dairy in Litchfield

The U.S. produces over a billion pounds of cheese monthly, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Connecticut is a small, but mighty, part of that. Today, we&rsquo;ll hear about all steps of the cheesemaking process from nationally-recognized experts producing Connecticut cheese.
They&rsquo;ll share the stories behind their products and what keeps customers coming back to that special Connecticut cheese.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Jason Sobocinski:&nbsp;founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.caseusnewhaven.com/">Caseus</a></li>
<li>Mark Gillman:&nbsp;co-owner and Head Cheesemaker of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catocornerfarm.com/">Cato Corner Farm in Colchester</a></li>
<li>Chris Casiello:&nbsp;plant Manager of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arethusafarm.com/">Arethusa Farm Dairy in Litchfield</a></li>
</ul>

Rad Dads of CT Public share their parenting triumphs and challenges

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