Where We Live

12/02/2025

Like many humanitarian crises, the situation in Sudan is complicated. The nation has a long history of violence, war and genocide. Today, we’re going to take the time to unpack this conflict. Save the Children US and International Rescue Committee joins us for the hour.

Listen live on Connecticut Public.

One of the largest humanitarian crises in the world is unfolding in Sudan. Today, we hear from humanitarian aid organizations, including right here in Connecticut, who are working to bring more support to this region.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! The Where We Live is away today. Please enjoy this holiday special!

No Small Endeavor host Lee C. Camp revisits four conversations to find practices of hope. Together, these conversations offer grounded practices—for self, for community, and for the common good—that help us act toward a more beautiful future. Listen live on Connecticut Public.

11/18/2025

This hour, owner Claire Criscuolo joins us to talk about food, building community, and her new cookbook. We'll get vegetarian cooking tips ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, and take your calls. Comment below or call us 9:06-9:55: 888-720-9677. Listen live on Connecticut Public

New Haven's Claire's Corner Copia has been a Connecticut institution for fifty years now. This hour on Where We Live, owner Claire Criscuolo joins us to talk about food, building community, and her new cookbook.

11/17/2025

Today, we get a preview of the special series "Still Here: Native American Resilience in New England." Listen live on Connecticut Public at 9am.

For generations, stories of Native America were erased from the American story. Today, we explore Native American resilience in New England. It’s part of a special series from Connecticut Public called Still Here.

11/13/2025

The West Indian community makes up a large portion of the immigrant population in Connecticut. Many individuals in this community were unable to reach loved ones at the height of the storm, and are now stepping up to provide support for those impacted by the hurricane.

Today, we hear from them.

Do you have ties to the Caribbean? Call us from 9-10: 888-720-9677. Comment below, or email us at [email protected]

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Hurricane Melissa was one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded. Today, members of the West Indian diaspora in Connecticut join us to talk about the impact Hurricane Melissa is having on the Caribbean, and what’s being done to provide relief.

11/11/2025

Today, New Haven author Anelise Chen joins us to talk about her new memoir “Clam Down: A Metamorphosis" and her experience of “clamming” and reemergence. Listen live on Connecticut Public

Amid a difficult divorce, New Haven author Anelise Chen received the same text over and over again from her mother: “clam down!” This typo inspired her into a journey of healing. Today, she joins us to talk about her memoir "Clam Down: A Metamorphosis."

11/10/2025

If sleep doesn’t come easy, you’re in good company. This hour, we’re diving into why so many of us struggle to rest, what our sleepless nights say about modern life, and how you can find help.

Can’t sleep? You’re not alone. This hour, we explore insomnia and other sleep disorders – and why, for so many Americans, rest has become something we chase instead of something that comes naturally.

11/06/2025

Over 360,000 Connecticut residents receive SNAP benefits. That’s about 1 in 9 people living here. More than half are families with children.

This morning, Connecticut Foodshare joins us for the hour. If you have a question about SNAP benefits, give us a call from 9-10am: 888-720-9677. Email us at [email protected], or comment below. Listen live on Connecticut Public.

The continuation of the government shutdown means that residents receiving SNAP benefits could go without support for the foreseeable future. Over 360,000 Connecticut residents receive SNAP benefits.

11/04/2025

At what age did you start voting? Were you ready to cast your ballot the minute you turned 18?

If you’ve voted in this year’s election, we want to hear from you. Especially, if you’re Gen Z. Comment below, call us 9-10: 888-720-9677. Or email us at [email protected]. Listen live on Connecticut Public

Many people believe that young adults simply don’t engage in the political process. But that’s starting to change. Today, we hear what’s driving more young people to not only vote, but also run for office.

11/03/2025

Today, cookbook author Dorie Greenspan, the five-time James Beard Award winner joins us to talk about her latest book, “Dorie’s Anytime Cakes” and the comfort of baking as the holidays draw near. Listen live on Connecticut Public

This hour, five-time James Beard Award winner Dorie Greenspan joins us to talk about the simple cakes that make life sweeter. Her newest cookbook, "Dorie’s Anytime Cakes," is a celebration of everyday baking, memory and joy.

10/30/2025

Today, Connecticut Public staff join us to talk about their favorite Halloween traditions, from candy and costumes, to those old scary movies that still frighten us today. Later, we hear from a real life paranormal investigator based here in Connecticut, and we’ll explore how asylums got their reputation as notoriously haunted places. Listen live on Connecticut Public

Today, we’re closing out the final days of the spooky season by looking back on our favorite scary traditions, Connecticut lore and we hear about haunted happenings right here in our state.

10/28/2025

Local politicians are key to shaping life in Connecticut cities and towns. They make decisions on education, housing and business development. But voter turnout is historically low in these local elections. Today, Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas joins us to answer our Election Day questions and yours. Listen live on Connecticut Public

Early voting is underway in Connecticut. Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas joins us to talk about what you need to know about voting in this year’s local elections.