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For this gardening hour, we’re talking about ecological gardening and gardening for the environment.

We’ll be touching on planting natives, using rain barrels, preparing your compost pile and more. We’ll also learn what plants can make your garden a pollinator oasis.

And we want to hear from you: what are you planting this year?

GUESTS:
Charlie Nardozzi: horticulturist and host of the Connecticut Garden Journal on Connecticut Public
Dawn Pettinelli: Associate Extension Educator at Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture with UConn

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

For this gardening hour, we’re talking about <a href="https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/all-things-gardening/2024-04-21/honoring-earth-day-through-everyday-gardening-habits" data-cms-ai="0">ecological gardening and gardening for the environment.</a>
We’ll be touching on <a href="https://nenativeplants.psla.uconn.edu/" data-cms-ai="0">planting natives,</a> using rain barrels, preparing your compost pile <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/climate/gardening-native-plants-biodiversity.html?unlocked_article_code=EELKOPCiU4hwwt-9jQWF_Q_QWxyldtb37rEOwJ6KR4hRw2_Yvr0c-2nRaUUTnelb2cLprR3nE2dgz0iULD9gx8zxzPzfPj_Z6xYdLTdPcs-guylQDhmsZo4Zk6q7iNxPNtlsdHuMMoBCOWjmzSZ7UJdeooUBXO-kmT2-J_Wkh5kjmYMBjobZKHttGEynLrjbKYI5Y4lpztZvUfXMMW6S_uK-sm-SD85vlQmj2Apx18oTQQ8TMOaQJdxdgx9GdIztXPsdOi7DJCVk747poA7IUe54wCcfNCf_ZgeEhIjOjiIMhZq46zJuhDeNQk9m2BJvT86UP5LGe5mxXIu_uGgSi_gZudLyc1o1qHClmS0&amp;giftCopy=2_Explore&amp;smid=url-share" data-cms-ai="0">and more</a>. We’ll also learn what plants can make your garden a pollinator oasis.
And we want to hear from you: what are you planting this year?
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Charlie Nardozzi: horticulturist and host of the Connecticut Garden Journal on Connecticut Public</li>
<li>Dawn Pettinelli: Associate Extension Educator at Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture with UConn</li>
</ul>
Where We Live is available as a podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-we-live/id706066099" data-cms-ai="0">Apple Podcasts,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j08SgnZIU5BmjDyHbgjgP" data-cms-ai="0">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43f3a507-ebfa-4876-b34a-030759a8924c/where-we-live" data-cms-ai="0">Amazon Music</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Government/Where-We-Live-p1207905/" data-cms-ai="0">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/where-we-live-connecticut-public-radio-lz9NAwSEexh/" data-cms-ai="0">Listen Notes,</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.

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.

This year, we're gardening with climate change in mind

Connecticut's Department of Motor Vehicles began phasing out permanent or "lifetime" disability parking placards in 2010, to help curb misuse. Some advocates and lawmakers are hoping more can be done to regulate how these passes are issued, and how misuse might be enforced.

This hour, we hear from Alexandria Bode, who is behind the accessible parking-focused non-profit, Peace Love & ACCESSibility, along with her family members and fellow advocates, Sam Bode and Mary Caruso.

House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and Transportation Committee Co-Chair Senator Christine Cohen are their legislators, and both testified for SB 279 this session. The bill, which passed under a different name, requires that a person’s treating physician, PA or APRN certify the need for a pass, versus an online provider, for example. They also join us.

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles formed the Accessible Parking Advisory Council last year. DMV Commissioner Tony Guerrera discusses the latest after the council's second meeting.

East Haven Police Officer Joseph Murgo recently contributed to a PSA the Bodes' non-profit is producing. He also joins the conversation.

GUESTS:
Alexandra Bode: Executive Director, Peace, Love & ACCESSibility
Sam Bode: Volunteer, Peace, Love & ACCESSibility
Mary Caruso: Founder, Peace, Love & ACCESSibility
Joseph Murgo: Captain; Public Information Officer, East Haven Police Department
Vincent Candelora: Connecticut State Representation; House Majority Leader
Christine Cohen: Connecticut State Senator; Transportation Committee Co-Chair
Tony Guerrera: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

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

Connecticut's Department of Motor Vehicles began phasing out permanent or "lifetime" disability parking placards <a href="https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/no-more-lifetime-handicapped-parking-permits/1840812/" data-cms-ai="0">in 2010, to help curb misuse</a>. Some advocates and lawmakers are <a href="https://ctexaminer.com/2024/03/13/lawmakers-advocates-aim-to-crack-down-on-handicap-parking-abuses/" data-cms-ai="0">hoping more can be done</a> to regulate how these passes are issued, and how misuse might be enforced.
This hour, we hear from Alexandria Bode, who is behind the accessible parking-focused non-profit, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PeaceLoveACCESSibility/" data-cms-ai="0">Peace Love &amp; ACCESSibility</a>, along with her family members and fellow advocates, Sam Bode and Mary Caruso.
House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and Transportation Committee Co-Chair Senator Christine Cohen are their legislators, and both testified for <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&amp;bill_num=SB279" data-cms-ai="0">SB 279</a> this session. The bill, which passed under a different name, requires that a person’s treating physician, PA or APRN certify the need for a pass, versus an online provider, for example. They also join us.
The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles formed the Accessible Parking Advisory Council last year. DMV Commissioner Tony Guerrera discusses the latest after the council's second meeting.
East Haven Police Officer Joseph Murgo recently contributed to a PSA the Bodes' non-profit is producing. He also joins the conversation.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Alexandra Bode: Executive Director, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PeaceLoveACCESSibility" data-cms-ai="0">Peace, Love &amp; ACCESSibility</a></li>
<li>Sam Bode: Volunteer, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PeaceLoveACCESSibility" data-cms-ai="0">Peace, Love &amp; ACCESSibility</a></li>
<li>Mary Caruso: Founder, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PeaceLoveACCESSibility" data-cms-ai="0">Peace, Love &amp; ACCESSibility</a></li>
<li>Joseph Murgo: Captain; Public Information Officer, East Haven Police Department</li>
<li>Vincent Candelora: Connecticut State Representation; House Majority Leader</li>
<li>Christine Cohen: Connecticut State Senator; Transportation Committee Co-Chair</li>
<li>Tony Guerrera: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles</li>
</ul>
Where We Live is available as a podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-wheelhouse/id1123069986" data-cms-ai="0">Apple Podcasts,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0rdTqFfVu8e6TKMa5lWXsI" data-cms-ai="0">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvYWMwYmU5NjktZDdkZi00NjBjLWE2NmMtYTZmOTAwZTFlYmQxLzI1M2YwNjY4LTA0NjMtNGFiNC04ZWIzLWE5ZmIwMDRjOTdlNy8wOTUwNDBkZS1hZjMyLTQ1Y2UtOTkwZi1hOWZiMDA0Yzk3ZjUvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M" data-cms-ai="0">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dd73c297-450d-4ea5-bb0b-64131d617ee0/the-wheelhouse" data-cms-ai="0">Amazon Music</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Government/The-Wheelhouse-p1207903/?topicId=264709829" data-cms-ai="0">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-wheelhouse-connecticut-public-radio-mxksbjc_iJI/" data-cms-ai="0">Listen Notes</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.

A look at efforts to improve accessible parking regulation in Connecticut

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Connecticut Public has spent the past year investigating political dysfunction, allegations of absentee ballot misconduct, and machine politics in Bridgeport.

The investigation has culminated in a four part series called “In Absentia.” Today, we hear episode 3 of this podcast and speak to members of The Accountability Project, Connecticut Public’s investigative team.

You can listen to all the episodes of In Absentia on ctpublic.org/bpt or wherever you get your podcasts.

GUESTS:


Bria Lloyd: Investigative Reporter for the Accountability Project (below right)


 Jim Haddadin: Editor for The Accountability Project (below left)

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

Connecticut Public has spent the past year investigating political dysfunction, allegations of absentee <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/news/investigative/2024-05-01/can-bridgeport-voters-seek-arrests-for-election-misconduct-ct-supreme-court-to-decide">ballot misconduct, and machine politics in Bridgeport.</a>
The investigation has culminated in a four part series called “In Absentia.” Today, we hear episode 3 of this podcast and speak to members of <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/leadership-giving/the-accountability-project">The Accountability Project, Connecticut Public’s investigative team.</a>
You can listen to all the episodes of In Absentia on <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/in-absentia">ctpublic.org/bpt</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>
Bria Lloyd: Investigative Reporter for the Accountability Project (below right)
</li>
<li>
 Jim Haddadin: Editor for The Accountability Project (below left)
</li>
</ul>
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Where We Live is available as a podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-we-live/id706066099">Apple Podcasts,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j08SgnZIU5BmjDyHbgjgP">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43f3a507-ebfa-4876-b34a-030759a8924c/where-we-live">Amazon Music</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Government/Where-We-Live-p1207905/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/where-we-live-connecticut-public-radio-lz9NAwSEexh/">Listen Notes,</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.

Creating 'In Absentia': The podcast diving deep into Bridgeport's politics

How do you listen to Connecticut Public or Where We Live? Your cell phone, car radio or something else?

This hour, we explore the many ways information can travel, and the history of how these devices were made. Hear Where We Live host Catherine Shen take a tour of the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut with Charles "Skip" Coulson, John Ramos, Peter Knight and Jeff Gross, some of the museum's many volunteers.

Plus, we hear from Lisa Kirk, one of the museum’s amateur radio operators or "hams." She discusses the museum's amateur radio club, and what it takes to become a ham.

GUESTS:


Lisa Kirk: Volunteer and ham radio operator at the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum in Windsor

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

How do you listen to Connecticut Public or Where We Live? Your cell phone, car radio or something else?
This hour, we explore the many ways information can travel, and the history of how these devices were made. Hear Where We Live host Catherine Shen take a tour of the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut with Charles "Skip" Coulson, John Ramos, Peter Knight and Jeff Gross, some of the museum's many volunteers.
Plus, we hear from Lisa Kirk, one of the museum’s amateur radio operators or "hams." She discusses the museum's amateur radio club, and what it takes to become a ham.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>
Lisa Kirk: Volunteer and ham radio operator at the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum in Windsor
</li>
</ul>
Where We Live is available as a podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-wheelhouse/id1123069986">Apple Podcasts,</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0rdTqFfVu8e6TKMa5lWXsI">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvYWMwYmU5NjktZDdkZi00NjBjLWE2NmMtYTZmOTAwZTFlYmQxLzI1M2YwNjY4LTA0NjMtNGFiNC04ZWIzLWE5ZmIwMDRjOTdlNy8wOTUwNDBkZS1hZjMyLTQ1Y2UtOTkwZi1hOWZiMDA0Yzk3ZjUvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dd73c297-450d-4ea5-bb0b-64131d617ee0/the-wheelhouse">Amazon Music</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Government/The-Wheelhouse-p1207903/?topicId=264709829">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-wheelhouse-connecticut-public-radio-mxksbjc_iJI/">Listen Notes</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.

This year, we're gardening with climate change in mind

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