Where We Live

08/20/2026

Chris Bohjalian is the author of over twenty books, but his latest novel “The Amateur” pulls on his own lived experience working as a golf caddy.

Where We Live host Catherine Shen recently hosted a conversation with Chris Bohjalian at The Westport Library. Today, we listen back to that conversation. Listen on Connecticut Public.

Today, we listen back to a conversation with author Chris Bohjalian. He’s the author of over twenty books and he calls his latest novel “The Amateur” highly autobiographical.

08/18/2026

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. We hear from Mansfield Public Schools, Connecticut, UConn Neag School of Education and we want to hear from you too!

Got a question about rocks, minerals or gems? What’s your favorite rock? Comment below! Listen live on Connecticut Public.

We’re talking about the state rock, which is, you guessed it: marble! Housatonic marble, specifically. We learn more about how this special solid substance earned its honorary title.

08/17/2026

For some, the call of the ocean is impossible to resist. Today, long-distance open-water swimmer Elizabeth Fry and solo circumnavigator Brec Morgan share what drew them to the water, what they discovered there and why they keep going back.

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08/13/2026

When a child dies, parents are often tasked with making sense of a death that just doesn’t make sense. Today, we talk to parents who have lost a child, and hear how they’ve channeled their grief into advocacy and awareness.

Is this something that hits close to home? You can email us at [email protected]. Or give us a call 888-720-9677.

The death of a child can leave parents with more questions than answers, and a lifetime of grief. Today, we talk with parents who have experienced this first hand, and learn about the advocacy that followed their unimaginable loss.

08/11/2026

In June, Connecticut Public’s Daniela Doncel moderated a conversation about dementia caregiving at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. Today, we’ll hear that discussion.

Panelists spoke about the logistics of care, the importance of speaking openly about the disease, and the experience of losing someone who is still physically present. Listen live on Connecticut Public.

In June, Connecticut Public held a conversation about dementia caregiving in Wethersfield. On this episode, we hear that discussion, from the logistics of care to speaking openly about dementia.

08/10/2026

Today, we're talking all things ice cream, from the nostalgia of the neighborhood ice cream truck to the behind-the-scenes process of making premium ice cream on a Connecticut dairy farm.

We'll also learn about a James Beard-nominated shop serving creative – and vegan – Puerto Rican-inspired flavors.

Where's your favorite place for ice cream in Connecticut? Comment below or email us: [email protected].

What's your go-to ice cream flavor? And where's the best scoop in Connecticut? This hour, we celebrate one of summer's sweetest traditions, from nostalgic ice cream truck memories to the people crafting delicious frozen treats across the state.

08/06/2026

Today, we’re talking about geomagnetic storms — how they affect Earth, how we’re able to predict them, and how someday, we might even be able to prevent their effects. Listen live on Connecticut Public.

Today, we look at geomagnetic storms — how we predict them, how they impact us, and how we might someday even prevent those impacts.

08/04/2026

Imagine finding an envelope from your parent with these words written across the front: “Burn without opening.”

For journalist Paul T. O’Connor, that mystery was impossible to ignore. He joins us to discuss his new book, “The Missing Child,” and the journey that led him to uncover the hidden chapters of his mother’s life.

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If you found a note from a loved one that said, “burn without opening,” would you? Or would curiosity get the better of you? Author Paul T. O'Connor joins us to discuss “The Missing Child” and the extraordinary journey that began with a single note and led him to uncover the hidden story of ...

08/03/2026

If you have returned to church, or maybe even joined a new faith community, we want to hear from you this hour. What brought you back to church? Comment below or call us between 9:06-10am EST: 888-720-9677. Listen live on Connecticut Public.

You may have heard that after historically low attendance in the pews, places of worship are seeing more people return to church. Today, we learn why.

07/30/2026

Architects aren’t just thinking about how to design better, more efficient homes. They’re thinking about how to design homes with community and affordability in mind. Today, we hear how architects are working to build better homes and communities across the state. Plus, an update from the Connecticut Tenants Union.

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Today, an update on housing across Connecticut. Could local architects hold the solutions to the housing crisis? Plus, the CT Tenants Union join us to talk about their fight for better housing conditions for renters across the state.