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Long Story Short

Ebong Udoma, CT Mirror
Connecticut
Trump Administration
Ned Lamont
WSHU Public Radio
Donald Trump
Connecticut Mirror
Community Support
State Budget
Legislation
Climate Change
Covid-19
Special Education
Bridgeport
Hartford
Ryan Fazio
Connecticut Cannabis Social Equity Funds
Education
Connecticut Labor Department
Wage Theft
Covid-19 Pandemic

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.

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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s P.R. Lockhart to discuss her article, “Amid manufacturing workforce woes, CT bets on youth robotics,” 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 Jenna Carlesso and Noam Levey, “Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What it’s like to be sued over medical debt in Connecticut,” as part of the collaborative p... more

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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to catch up on the latest from the Democratic and Republican primaries as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Katy Golvala
Health reporter for the Connecticut Mirror
Connecticut Mirror
Episode: How medical debt is crushing CT residents
Mark Pazniokas
Capitol Bureau Chief and co-founder of the Connecticut Mirror
Connecticut Mirror
Episode: CT legislative session ends this week with key bills still pending
Andrew Brownto
CT Mirror investigative reporter
Connecticut Mirror
Episode: How a Hartford-based nonprofit is suffering from a political scandal
Noeam Levey
KFF Health News reporter
KFF Health News
Episode: CT doctors now sue patients more than hospitals over medical bills
Laura Tillman
Connecticut Mirror Human Services Reporter
Connecticut Mirror
Episode: Immigrants gain citizenship in CT amid national ICE crackdown
Emilia Otte
Connecticut Mirror Reporter
Connecticut Mirror
Episode: Immigrants gain citizenship in CT amid national ICE crackdown
Theo Peck-Suzuki
Education reporter with the Connecticut Mirror
Connecticut Mirror
Episode: Should CT ban cellphones in school?
Sasha Allen
Data reporting fellow
CT Mirror
Episode: Should CT allow towns to ban nips?
Jan Ellen Spiegel
Connecticut Mirror environment and energy reporter
Connecticut Mirror
Episode: Is geothermal the future of electricity in CT?

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Ebong Udoma
Senior political reporter and host of Long Story Short; regular interface with CT Mirror and WSHU Public Radio.

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How the conventions played out for CT Democrats, Republicans
Q: Hello, Mark. Let's start with the Republicans. There were three contenders heading into the convention. So how were the delegates able to unite behind Fasio?
Pazniokas explains that despite an early favorite, Aaron Stewart, the convention saw a rapid consolidation behind Ryan Fazio after Stewart withdrew amid scrutiny, with Betsy McCoy failing to meet the threshold for a primary but ultimately endorsing Fazio, signaling strong intra-party unity.
High staff turnover at CT DCF is making already difficult situations worse
Q: Is that what prompted you and your colleague Ginny Monk to do a deeper dive into why this has been happening?
Laura Tillman explains that the motivation came from multiple investigations and discussions with stakeholders, aiming to understand the real picture of turnover, its causes, and its impact on children and families.
CT legislative session ends this week with key bills still pending
Q: What is the legacy of Senate President Martin Looney as he retires during Budget Day?
Looney is remembered for advancing labor issues, building coalitions with unions, and guiding a long tenure that shaped education funding and tax policy, including proposed surcharges.
CT legislative session ends this week with key bills still pending
Q: What role did the minority Republicans play in the final budget and the wider legislative agenda?
Republicans provided enough support to broker compromises, though the Democrats maintained control; the process involved concessions and a focus on avoiding last-minute chaos.
CT legislative session ends this week with key bills still pending
Q: Why did the budget deal pass when it did, and what helped push it across the finish line?
Better-than-anticipated revenue streams, election-year incentives to keep the process orderly, and bipartisan support in both chambers helped secure passage before adjournment.

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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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2. Mark Pazniokas
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5. Laura Tillman
6. Emilia Otte
7. Theo Peck-Suzuki
8. Sasha Allen

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