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Disrupted 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... more

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Being the first person to do something isn’t easy. There’s no blueprint for what you are doing, no conventional wisdom to fall back on when all else fails. There is also the pressure of expectations and all the people who are counting on your success... more

According to Amnesty International, 15 countries used the death penalty in 2024. The United States was one of those countries. Capital punishment is illegal in 23 states and isn’t used in some of the states where it is legal. But the United States st... more

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When people think of craft, certain images might come to mind, like knitting in a rocking chair by a warm fireplace. People often think of it as a quiet, solitary activity— one that doesn’t make much of a public statement. But crafts like knitting ca... more

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Black Americans make up close to 14 percent of the US population. But only about three percent of U.S. businesses are Black-owned. That’s according to the 2023 Annual Business Survey, which is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Cent... more

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On August 6th, 1945, the United States’ military dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima in Japan. Three days later, they dropped another bomb, this time on Nagasaki. According to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, estimates of people kil... more

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Doctors, researchers and patients are facing a critical moment in the care and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. This hour, we talk with Jon Hamilton of NPR’s Science Desk about new medicines available to people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. He... more

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Studying oysters can help us understand how Connecticut’s shoreline is changing. Studying lizards can help us understand the history of life on our planet. Biologists research living organisms. And in doing so, they help us understand not only oursel... more

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This hour, we talk to two Connecticut artists whose work reflects on the impact we have on our communities.

Photographer Bill Graustein’s exhibition, “Traces,” features vast western landscapes that represent different moments in Bill’s life, but it... more

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Atlantic staff writer and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist.
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Episode: Elizabeth Bruenig on witnessing executions and opposing capital punishment
Jon Hamilton
Correspondent for NPR's Science Desk with a personal connection to Alzheimer's
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Episode: Innovations in the care and treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Sujata Srinivasan
Connecticut Public Senior Health Reporter
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Episode: Innovations in the care and treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Christy Kovel
Director of Public Policy for the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter
Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter
Episode: Innovations in the care and treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Martha Muñoz
Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University and Assistant Curator of Vertebrate Zoology at the Yale Peabody Museum.
Yale University
Episode: Lizards, scallops and funding cuts: Connecticut biologists talk about our ever-changing world
Maria Rosa
Assistant Professor of Biology at Connecticut College, focusing on marine biology and habitat restoration.
Connecticut College
Episode: Lizards, scallops and funding cuts: Connecticut biologists talk about our ever-changing world
Bill Graustein
Photographer, community leader, and retired research scientist
Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology
Episode: Connecticut artists reflect on the power of art in community
Katharine Owens
Artist and professor in the Department of Politics, Economics, and International Studies
University of Hartford
Episode: Connecticut artists reflect on the power of art in community
Megan Greenwell
Freelance journalist and author of Bad Company, Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream.
Episode: Megan Greenwell on the ways private equity upends the lives of everyday people

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Khalilah Brown-Dean
Political scientist and host focused on the societal changes and challenges that impact communities.

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Innovations in the care and treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Q: What is the impact of art therapy on Alzheimer's patients?
Art therapy helps address neuropsychiatric symptoms and improves overall well-being for participants.
Innovations in the care and treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Q: What do the new drugs Lichembi and Ksenla do for Alzheimer's patients?
They help to remove amyloid plaques and can modestly slow the progression of Alzheimer's.
Lizards, scallops and funding cuts: Connecticut biologists talk about our ever-changing world
Q: What is the impact of funding cuts on scientific research?
Maria Rosa discusses how funding cuts have made it difficult for early career scientists to gain experience through research opportunities, impacting the scientific workforce.
Lizards, scallops and funding cuts: Connecticut biologists talk about our ever-changing world
Q: What does it mean to be an evolutionary biologist?
Martha Muñoz explains that it involves studying how organisms respond to environmental changes, which can reveal insights into their evolutionary processes.
From 'Sinners' to 50 years of 'Jaws': What we can learn from the year in film
Q: What is your take as a film critic about the role that AI, artificial intelligence, is playing right now in the film industry?
The role of AI in filmmaking is seen as potentially harmful, risking the creativity involved in the artistic process and prioritizing profits over art.

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Focusing on the dynamic changes that impact our lives, this podcast engages listeners in meaningful discussions surrounding social, cultural, and political disruptions. In each episode, diverse guests share their insights and personal experiences related to relevant issues, challenging traditional narratives and encouraging listeners to reconsider their perspectives. Topics often explore the intersections of race, activism, history, and community empowerment, highlighting how individuals and movements can drive societal change. With an emphasis on storytelling and critical examination of contemporary issues, this podcast fosters a space for listeners to connect with pressing societal challenges and inspire action.

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