Audacious with Chion Wolf

<p><strong>Audacious with Chion Wolf </strong>spotlights the stories of people whose experiences, professions, or conditions defy convention or are often misunderstood. Guided by deep curiosity and genuine compassion, the team behind Audacious creates space for the kinds of stories that rarely get told - and the kinds of questions we're often afraid to ask. From those speaking publicly for the very first time to voices already known around the world, every guest is met with care, and every story is honored as both deeply personal and profoundly human.</p> <p>For more: <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf">ctpublic.org/audacious</a></p>

Disrupted

<p><em>Disrupted </em>is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it’s about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.</p> <p>Visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupted">ctpublic.org/disrupted</a> for more! </p>

The Wheelhouse

<p>If you’re a news junkie — or maybe just news curious, we’ve got your weekly dose of Connecticut politics, tackling everything from tax cuts to human composting. Amplifying important local and national voices, <em>The Wheelhouse</em> walks listeners through the most important political stories of the week.  You’ll hear from well-known political reporters, academics, and local journalists across Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns.</p>

NEXT New England

<p><strong>NEXT</strong> was a radio show and podcast that aired its final episode in May 2021 after a successful five-year run. The weekly program focused on New England, one of America's oldest places, at a time of change. NEXT was produced at Connecticut Public Radio and featured stories from journalists across the New England News Collaborative. Most recently, the program was hosted by Morgan Springer.</p> <p>With New England as our laboratory, NEXT asked questions about how we power our society, how we move around, and how we adapt. Through reporting and interviews, we explored:&nbsp;<em>Where are we now? How did we get here? And what's next?</em></p> <p>The New England News Collaborative is a regional partnership of public media stations, with Connecticut Public as the lead station. Partners include Maine Public, New England Public Media, New Hampshire Public Radio, Vermont Public Radio, WBUR, WGBH, WCAI, and WSHU. Vanessa de la Torre is the NENC&rsquo;s executive editor.</p>

Still Here Native American Resilience In New England

Take a fresh look at the history of our region – and hear today’s Indigenous voices. Meet culture bearers and knowledge keepers who are working to carry Native life forward.

Unforgotten Connecticuts Hidden History Of Slavery

It’s a history lesson many of us didn’t get in school: Slavery has deep roots in Connecticut and across New England. Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much of this state. Get to know some of these men and women and the lives they lived. Hear from descendants who reflect on their loved ones. And learn from historians and experts going on a journey of discovery to recover this history.In this five-episode podcast from Connecticut Public, reporter/producer Diane Orson and editorial consultant and curator Frank Mitchell talk about efforts to shed light on this history and they explore why it matters.Visit ctpublic.org/unforgotten to learn more, including videos, photos and digital stories.Episodes premiere on Thursdays, starting on March 21.

Seasoned

<p><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned"><em>Seasoned</em></a> is a radio program and podcast from Connecticut Public about the passionate people who grow and cook our food. Host <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/robyn-doyon-aitken">Robyn Doyon-Aitken</a> and a team of contributors and producers shine a light on local food makers, restaurants, and farms from every corner of the state. They also talk with nationally known food writers and cookbook authors to bring you the stories and inspiration behind their books and recipes.</p> <p>Go to <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/food">CTPublic.org/food</a> to see our featured recipes and videos and <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/newsletters">sign up</a> for our monthly newsletter, 'Full Plate'.</p> <p>For more, visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned"><strong>ctpublic.org/seasoned</strong></a></p>

Connecticut Votes 2022 – Election Debates

<p>In collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Connecticut (LWVCT), Connecticut Public presents a weekly series of political debates between the key candidates in advance of the midterm November 2022 elections, including debates for the statewide offices of Governor and Secretary of the State, as well as U.S. Senate and Connecticut’s five U.S. Congressional districts.</p> <p>Moderated by Connecticut Public journalists, each debate will take place at a different college or university campus throughout our state and will be broadcast and streamed across Connecticut Public platforms.</p> <p>Following each debate will be a lively post-debate discussion lead by Connecticut Public’s Frankie Graziano with Connecticut’s leading political pundits and journalists.</p>

Us. In The Time Of Coronavirus

<p dir="ltr">Life is changing dramatically for many people in Connecticut due to the Coronavirus. In this special series, Connecticut Public&rsquo;s Chion Wolf will find out how the Coronavirus is affecting us individually and collectively, and how we struggle and adapt in these tumultuous times.</p>

Connecticut Garden Journal

<p><em>Connecticut Garden Journal</em> hosted by <a href="https://wnpr.org/people/charlie-nardozzi">horticulturalist Charlie Nardozzi</a> provides gardening tips for every season. Charlie focuses on a topic relevant to new and experienced gardeners, including pruning lilac bushes, growing blight-free tomatoes, groundcovers, sunflowers, bulbs, pests, and more.</p> <p>Learn more about Charlie at <a href="http://gardeningwithcharlie.com/">gardeningwithcharlie.com</a>.</p>

Faith Middleton Food Schmooze

Listen to the Faith Middleton Food Schmooze on WNPR radio Thursdays at 3pm and 9pm, and Saturdays at noon.

Podcast.Rss

<p>Why does political dysfunction happen? What are the systems that enable it? This four-part investigation looks for answers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where corruption charges, allegations of absentee ballot misconduct, and machine politics have left some residents wondering if their vote even matters. Learn more at <a href="http://ctpublic.org/bpt">ctpublic.org/bpt</a>.</p> <p><em>In Absentia</em> is produced by <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/">Connecticut Public</a> and hosted by Bria Lloyd and Kate Seltzer. The investigative editor is Jim Haddadin. The editors are Meg Dalton and Cassandra Basler.  </p> <p>For more investigative journalism from Connecticut Public, visit <a href="http://ctpublic.org/news/investigative">ctpublic.org/news/investigative.</a></p>

Podcast.Rss

<blockquote>It’s a history lesson many of us didn’t get in school: Slavery has deep roots in Connecticut and across New England. Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much of this state. Get to know some of these men and women and the lives they lived. Hear from descendants who reflect on their loved ones. And learn from historians and experts going on a journey of discovery to recover this hidden history.</blockquote> <blockquote>In this <strong>five-part episode </strong>podcast from Connecticut Public, Reporter/Producer <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/diane-orson">Diane Orson</a> and Editorial Consultant and Curator <a href="https://cthumanities.org/governor-ned-lamont-appoints-dr-frank-mitchell-to-ct-humanities-board-of-directors/">Frank Mitchell</a> talk about some of the issues in, and around these stories.</blockquote> <blockquote>Visit <a href="http://www.ctpublic.org/unforgotten">www.ctpublic.org/unforgotten</a> to learn more, <strong>including additional videos, photos and digital stories.</strong></blockquote>

Podcast.Rss

<p>Next year marks a milestone in America&rsquo;s history &ndash; 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Our founding document put forward aspirations that have shaped America and inspired the world: &ldquo;We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.&rdquo; But read on; the Declaration may surprise you. It calls the Native peoples of America &ldquo;merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.&rdquo;</p> <p>For generations, stories of Native America have been kept separate and apart from the American story.</p> <p>Connecticut Public presents &ldquo;Still Here: Native American Resilience in New England.&rdquo; This special multi-platform series will feature Indigenous perspectives and take a fresh look at the history of our region. We&rsquo;ll also meet culture bearers and knowledge keepers who are working to carry Native life forward.</p>

Conversations on the Green

<p>Explore the country&rsquo;s most provocative issues and ideas in this series of discussions featuring nationally recognized voices and artists in a local setting. Conversations are moderated by Jane Whitney, former NBC News correspondent and talk show host.</p> <p>Events are livestreamed, with the opportunity for viewers to comment during the conversation.</p> <p>To learn more about upcoming livestream events, go to conversationsonthegreen.com. Edited versions of the livestreams will air on CPTV and CPTV.org.</p>

Generation Barney

Meet “Generation Barney,” a seven-part podcast about the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us.It’s about the purple dinosaur. But it’s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it’s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world.Episodes drop Tuesdays, starting November 12th. Listen below or find us on your favorite podcast platform.Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.More about this program >>

The Second First Season

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a Double-A baseball team on a year-long do-over. Jonathan McNicol tells the story of the Hartford Yard Goats' second season -- their first season in a new city, their first season in a new ballpark, and their first season playing home games.

The 60-Second Food Schmooze

Each weekday at 3:00 pm on WNPR radio, Faith serves up a tasty "60-Second Food Schmooze" with hot tips, recommendations, recipes and more.

Music by Sawney Freeman

<p>Music by Sawney Freeman, likely America’s first published Black composer, went unheard for centuries. Musicians (above) recently met in New Canaan and Freeman’s compositions were performed and recorded.</p>

Common Ground with Jane Whitney

<p>Common Ground with Jane Whitney is a new series that features deep-dive conversations with the nation&rsquo;s leading thinkers, leaders and experts around the nation&rsquo;s most important issues. The 12-episode series explores national public affairs issues from government and politics to the environment and global affairs -- with a mission to inform and inspire communities through shared dialogue and providing thought-provoking suggestions and solutions that capture Americans&rsquo; attention. The shows are interactive, designed to allow the expert panelists and the audience to share experiences, perspectives and insights in an effort to build an ongoing conversation that bonds the people together.</p> <p>Common Ground with Jane Whitney is produced by Conversations On the Green (COG), a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization. Lindsey Gruson serves as the executive producer of the series.</p>

Pardon Me – Another Damn Impeachment Show

<p>Does the Trump impeachment drama feel like drinking from a fire hose? If so, join host Colin McEnroe, public radio personality and columnist, for an energetic weekly round-up that brings you the latest developments and perspectives from guests like Dave Eggers, Adam Gopnik, Emily Bazelon and Dahlia Lithwick among other journalists, novelists, ethicists, essayists and podiatrists.*</p> <p>"Pardon Me" also airs on Connecticut Public Radio Saturdays at noon.</p> <p>Not to be confused with a podcast of a similar name, Colin may do occasional kettlebell workouts, but they won&rsquo;t be a big part of the show. And make sure you are not actually drinking from a fire hose, because that&rsquo;s very dangerous.</p> <p>*Only if Gordon Sondland develops specific foot ailments.</p>

Podcast.Rss

<p>From the creators of &lsquo;Generation Barney&rsquo;, &lsquo;Generation Gilmore Girls&rsquo; revisits the popular TV series and asks why it still resonates 25 years later. We learn how it shaped some of the actors who worked on it, and the fans who watch it. It&rsquo;s about the television that comforts us and helps us become who we are, from the state that inspired the whole phenomenon.</p> <p>In season one, &lsquo;Generation Barney&rsquo; explored the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It&rsquo;s about the purple dinosaur but it&rsquo;s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it&rsquo;s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world.</p> <p>Learn more about 'Generation Barney' at <a href="https://ctpublic.org/barney">ctpublic.org/barney</a>.</p> <p>Learn more about 'Generation Gilmore Girls' at <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/generation-gilmore-girls">ctpublic.org/gilmore</a>.</p> <p>To support more journalism like this, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://donate.ctpublic.org">ctpublic.org/donate</a>.</p>

StoryCorps CT

<p>Connecticut Public teamed up with the StoryCorps Mobile Tour to record interviews of people from all backgrounds across our state. StoryCorps has facilitated thousands of conversations across the globe, teaching the value of listening and demonstrating that everyone's story matters. StoryCorps CT is a collection of these local conversations edited by Connecticut Public.</p>

Extra Credit

As non-profit journalism organizations, Connecticut Public Radio and the Connecticut Mirror share an objective — to educate the people of our state about how their government works, what it means to function in a democratic society, and the importance of understanding both their rights — and their responsibilities — as citizens.

Generation Gilmore Girls

Why have three Gilmore girls and a small town resonated with generation after generation of fans? And what does a TV series that ended nearly two decades ago tell us about who we want to be? This three-part podcast looks for answers where it all began: in Connecticut.From the creators of "Generation Barney", meet "Generation Gilmore Girls", a podcast about the TV we love and how it shapes us.Episodes drop Tuesdays starting December 2nd. Listen wherever you get your podcasts."Generation Gilmore Girls" is sponsored by Panera. Whatever you're feeling—at Panera, It Just Meals Good. Order now at PaneraBread.com.Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.>> More about "Generation Gilmore Girls" and other news from Stars Hollow!

In Absentia

This four-part investigation tells the story of political dysfunction in Bridgeport, the systems that enable it, and what this all means for the residents who wonder if their vote even matters. Episodes drop Tuesdays, starting April 23rd.