Where We Live

01/13/2026

Today, we’ll hear about all steps of the cheesemaking process from experts producing Connecticut cheese. Have any cheesey questions or comments? Got a favorite cheese recipe to share? Give us a call 9:06-9:55: 888-720-9677 or reply. Listen on Connecticut Public.

Smile and say cheese! Today, we talk to award-winning cheesemakers from across Connecticut to learn what makes the Nutmeg State’s cheese so goud-a.

01/12/2026

A new flu variant is wreaking havoc across the United States. On the next Where We Live, we hear from Connecticut physicians about what you can do to protect yourself and your family from the virus. If you have a question about vaccines, or the flu, you can join the conversation. Give us a call 9:06-9:55 or leave a comment below: 888-720-9677. Listen on Connecticut Public.

A new flu variant is wreaking havoc across the United States. Today, we learn more about this variant, and hear from local physicians on what you can do to protect yourself and your family from the virus.

01/08/2026

Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, says emotional regulation is a skill, one that can be taught and practiced like any other. This hour, he joins us to talk about why our feelings matter, what happens when we ignore them, and how adults can get better at managing them. Listen live on Connecticut Public.

This hour, Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, talks about why managing our emotions might be the most important skill we ever learn.

01/06/2026

From Ayurveda and Chinese herbs to modern-day food pharmacies — what we put on our plates impacts our health. But what can we do about it? Especially with inflation inching upward, seven-in-ten Americans say the cost of healthy food can be out of reach. We explore solutions. Listen live on Connecticut Public.

From Ayurveda and Chinese herbs to modern-day food pharmacies – what we eat can nourish, support and even heal our bodies. But with inflation, many Americans still struggle to pay for a healthy meal.

01/05/2026

Anelise Chen was going through a difficult divorce. She just got into a bike accident leaving her with bruised ribs, and she received a text from her mom: “Clam down! Just clam down.”

This typo inspired a journey of healing. She joins us for the hour to talk about her new book "Clam Down: A Metamorphosis." 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."

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! The Where We Live team is off today. Please enjoy this special to ring in the New Year: Folktale of Bells.

Julia Meek hosts this entertaining & topical tour of the musical folkworld every Wednesday evening at 8:00 ET, so climb aboard and enjoy the ride! Listen at WBOI.org or on your smartphone or smartspeaker - download our app: WBOI.org/appsYou can also catch the show on Sundays at 5:00 ET on WFIU 2.And...

12/30/2025

Today, we are going to listen back to a few of our favorite author conversations from 2025. We hear from Connecticut natives Ocean Vuong and Wally Lamb. Listen live on Connecticut Public

Today, we close out the year with some of our favorite author conversations from 2025. We hear from Connecticut authors Wally Lamb and Ocean Vuong.

12/29/2025

This hour, two local children’s authors share their belief in food’s ability to connect us. They discuss their latest novels, the challenges they face in an industry that often pigeonholes writers of color and how they tackle complex emotions in stories for young readers. Listen live on Connecticut Public

What meal brings you back to childhood? This hour, two local children's authors share how their young protagonists find meaning in the kitchen, using food as a tool to explore culture, loss and belonging.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays! The Where We Live team is off today. Please enjoy a special broadcast of "Humankind: Faith and Social Justice." Listen live on Connecticut Public

12/23/2025

In this hour, technical producer and partner-in-mischief Dylan Reyes sits down with Catherine Shen to get the inside scoop on the reporter turned host. Listen live on Connecticut Public

Cat Shen has been hosting Where We Live long enough for the show to use a fork, and yet very little is known about her. In this hour, technical producer and partner-in-mischief Dylan Reyes sits down with Cat to get the inside scoop on the reporter turned host.

12/22/2025

This hour, Elizabeth Gilbert joins us to talk about Rayya — “the love of her life” — and what she discovered about herself, about love, and about the sanctity of truth in writing this deeply personal memoir. Listen live on Connecticut Public.

This hour, bestselling author and Connecticut native Elizabeth Gilbert joins us to share the story behind her new memoir, "All the Way to the River."

12/04/2025

Today, ahead of the holiday rush, buckle up for a conversation on navigating best practices at the car dealership. Got a question about car buying, maintenance or road safety? Reply below or call us from 9:05-9:55: 888-720-9677. Listen live on Connecticut Public.

From car buying, car repairs, car insurance and aggressive driving, there's a lot to be stressed out about when you're behind the wheel. Today, we learn how to navigate it all.