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This week, leaders from around the world are gathering to discuss global crises, climate change, pandemic preparedness and artificial intelligence at the UN General Assembly.

Today, we get an update from humanitarian aid organizations based right here in Connecticut. Members of these organizations will take part in the assembly.

Plus, we learn how artists are influencing the dialogue on war, global conflict and humanitarian crises.

Guests:
Elinor Raikes: Head of Program Delivery at the International Rescue Committee
Caitlin Howarth: Humanitarian Research Lab, Yale School of Public Health
Betsy Zorio: Chief Impact Officer of Save the Children, an international NGO and humanitarian aid organization based in Connecticut

This week, leaders from around the world are gathering to discuss global crises, climate change, pandemic preparedness and artificial intelligence at the&nbsp;<a href="https://cic.nyu.edu/events/un-general-assembly-2026/">UN General Assembly.</a>
Today, we get an update from humanitarian aid organizations based right here in Connecticut. Members of these organizations will take part in the assembly.
Plus, we learn how artists are influencing the dialogue on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/09/16/g-s1-143549/ed-sheeran-tour-trouble">war, global conflict and humanitarian crises.</a>
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Elinor Raikes:&nbsp;Head of Program Delivery at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rescue.org/who-we-are">International Rescue Committee</a></li>
<li>Caitlin Howarth:&nbsp;<a href="https://ysph.yale.edu/hrl/">Humanitarian Research Lab,</a>&nbsp;Yale School of Public Health</li>
<li>Betsy Zorio:&nbsp;Chief Impact Officer of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.savethechildren.org/">Save the Children,</a>&nbsp;an international NGO and humanitarian aid organization based in Connecticut</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.

The UN General Assembly kicks off: CT humanitarian aid leaders are in attendance

Chef Ham El-Waylly straddles two very different worlds: fine dining and home cooking. In his new cookbook, he shares the recipes and memories that bring it all together.

Chef Ham El-Waylly straddles two very different worlds: fine dining and home cooking. In his new cookbook, he shares the recipes and memories that bring it all together.

Chef Ham El-Waylly serves up comfort and nostalgia in 'Hello, Home Cooking'

More than 7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease . And that number is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades.

To mark World Alzheimer’s Day, we look at the latest developments in Alzheimer’s research, diagnosis, and treatment, and ask what they mean for patients and families.

We also explore the emotional realities of living with the disease, from changes in behavior to the complicated grief that can come with caring for someone whose personality and abilities are changing.

Plus, we learn how Connecticut is working to improve access to care, support caregivers and shape policy around Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Guests:
Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly: Vice President of Care & Support at the Alzheimer’s Association
Christy Kovel: Connecticut Government Relations Director for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Connecticut chapter
Patty O’Brian: dementia specialist at the Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging

<a href="https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures">More than 7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease</a>&nbsp;. And that number is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades.
To mark World Alzheimer&rsquo;s Day, we look at the latest developments in Alzheimer&rsquo;s research, diagnosis, and treatment, and ask what they mean for patients and families.
We also explore the emotional realities of living with the disease, from changes in behavior to the complicated grief that can come with caring for someone whose personality and abilities are changing.
Plus, we learn how Connecticut is working to improve access to care, support caregivers and shape policy around Alzheimer&rsquo;s and dementia.
Guests:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.alz.org/press/spokespeople/elizabeth-edgerly">Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly</a>:&nbsp;Vice President of Care &amp; Support at the Alzheimer&rsquo;s Association</li>
<li>Christy Kovel: Connecticut Government Relations Director for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alz.org/ct">Alzheimer&rsquo;s Association&rsquo;s Connecticut chapter</a></li>
<li>Patty O&rsquo;Brian: dementia specialist at the&nbsp;<a href="https://hhcseniorservices.org/services/center-for-healthy-aging">Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging</a></li>
</ul>

Alzheimer’s Disease: What we know, and what’s changing

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Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic: Do those words ring any bells? Maybe from that old earth science class? Don’t lose your marbles! Today, we’re talking about rocks.

Did you know that Connecticut now has a new state rock? Housatonic marble has officially received this prestigious title of Connecticut’s state rock. Today, we learn how it all happened.

Later, science educators talk about using the earth sciences as a foundation for science literacy.

Guests:


Robert Thorson: Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Connecticut


Louis Goffinet: STEM Enrichment Teacher at Mansfield Middle School


Todd Campbell: Department Head of Science Education at the Neag School of Education at UConn


Violet Andrews: recent UConn graduate

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

This episode originally aired August 18, 2026.

Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic: Do those words ring any bells? Maybe from that old earth science class? Don&rsquo;t lose your marbles! Today, we&rsquo;re talking about rocks.
Did you know that <a href="https://today.uconn.edu/2026/07/designating-the-state-rock-a-dazzling-educational-experience/">Connecticut now has a new state rock?</a> Housatonic marble has officially received this prestigious title of Connecticut&rsquo;s state rock. Today, we learn how it all happened.
Later, science educators talk about using the earth sciences as a foundation for science literacy.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>
Robert Thorson: Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Connecticut
</li>
<li>
Louis Goffinet: STEM Enrichment Teacher at Mansfield Middle School
</li>
<li>
Todd Campbell: Department Head of Science Education at the Neag School of Education at UConn
</li>
<li>
Violet Andrews: recent UConn graduate
</li>
</ul>
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This episode originally aired <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2026-08-18/rocks-ct-state-rock-housatonic-marble">August 18, 2026.</a>

The UN General Assembly kicks off: CT humanitarian aid leaders are in attendance

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