
A collaboration between WSHU Public Radio and the CT Mirror, “Long Story Short” goes behind the scenes of public policy journalism in Connecticut. Each week, WSHU’s award-winning senior political reporter Ebong Udoma interviews the journalists and newsmakers presented in the Mirror’s long-form Sunday feature. It’s smart conversation about thoughtful journalism.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article written with Ginny Monk, “At CT DCF, staff turnover is high. The costs can be devastating,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT General Assembly nears adjournment, scores of bills awaiting final vote,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Andrew Brownto discuss his article, “Documents: Sen. Doug McCrory held sway over Blue Hills nonprofit,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with KFF Health News’ Noam N. Levey to discuss his article, “In CT, doctors now sue patients most over medical bills, surpassing hospitals,” written with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala and Jenna Carlesso as part of the collaborativ... more
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, written with Emilia Otte, “Citizenship ceremonies in CT imbued with mixed emotions amid ICE crackdown,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Fight for generational change takes aim at U.S. Rep. John Larson,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article written with Laura Tillman, “‘Unbelievably cruel’: Advocates decry threat to home care program,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
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Long Story Short offers compact, policy-forward conversations with Connecticut journalists, lawmakers, and subject-matter experts. Episodes center on timely public affairs topics—ranging from education policy and local regulation to energy, infrastructure, and governance—often featuring reporters from CT Mirror and guests with deep local expertise. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want clear, data-informed context on state policy and politics, presented through accessible interviews with reporters and decision-makers. A notable strength is the blend of investigative-style reporting with policy analysis, giving audiences practical insight into how decisions get made in Connecticut politics and how those choices affect daily life... more
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Recent guests on Long Story Short include:
1. Andrew Brownto
2. Noeam Levey
3. Emilia Otte
4. Mark Pazniokas
5. Katy Golvala
6. Laura Tillman
7. Theo Peck-Suzuki
8. Sasha Allen
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