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Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines. We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

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As educators prepare to support students in the upcoming school year, some are facing a new challenge: how to respond to immigration enforcement.

Early research shows that many students are grappling with fear and anxiety when it comes to the threa... more

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Author Celeste Ng is familiar with the push and pull of adolescence.

In May, Ng had a conversation with Simsbury High School students and Where We Live host Catherine Shen. Students at Simsbury High School recently launched a documentary initiative... more

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The World Cup has come to a close, but soccer's impact reaches far beyond this global tournament.

This hour, we explore how the sport has grown from a niche pastime in America to our most popular youth sport – and why it's often called the world's ... more

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Do you still make a list of all the things you want to do before the summer’s end? We sure do!

Today, we will share some of our favorite summer happenings around the state and we want to hear yours too!

Connecticut Public pals Frankie Graziano an... more

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Jay Levy
Archaeologist for the Mohegan Tribe, tribal consultant for the New England Trail, author
Mohegan Tribe; New England Trail; author of Hiking Indigenous Lands of Connecticut and Massachusetts
Episode: Exploring Connecticut State Parks: Conservation, Hiking and Indigenous History
Joey Listro
Executive Director
Connecticut Forest and Park Association
Episode: Exploring Connecticut State Parks: Conservation, Hiking and Indigenous History
Mason Trumble
Deputy Commissioner
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
Episode: Exploring Connecticut State Parks: Conservation, Hiking and Indigenous History
Ximena Bustillo
DHS and Immigration Policy Reporter, NPR
NPR National Desk
Episode: Supreme Court's immigration rulings: What they mean for Connecticut
Tabitha Sookdeo
Executive Director
Connecticut Students for a Dream
Episode: Supreme Court's immigration rulings: What they mean for Connecticut
Wayne Unger
Associate Professor of Law
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Episode: Supreme Court's immigration rulings: What they mean for Connecticut
Maggie Mitchell Salem
Executive Director
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS), New Haven
Episode: Supreme Court's immigration rulings: What they mean for Connecticut
Sophie von Oertzen Williamson
Connecticut-based textile and interior designer; author of The Art of the Clash, A Manifesto Against Mundane Design
Self-employed designer, author
Episode: CT interior designer Sophie von Oertzen Williamson is team 'never beige'
Julia DeLappe
Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Eastern Connecticut State University
Episode: In a digital world, what makes a toy worth picking up?

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Catherine Shen
Host of Where We Live

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Always worth your time

    We have lots of choices for news and information. This should be top of your list. Well-researched and deeper than clickbait headlines. Even if the topic isn’t for me, I’ll give it five minutes to see if I get hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaybeesq
    United States4 months ago
  • Learning local

    Love learning more about CT after just recently moving here. Exploring through a podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeGoodolato
    United States10 months ago
  • ProPublica Shrub Oak Coverage

    Thank you for using the recent ProPublica investigation into Shrub Oak Int School as a platform to discuss ways in which we can provide equitable and meaningful support for autistic children and their families. Every thoughtful conversation raises awareness which is halfway to awareness on the way to advocacy.

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    5
    smcnall
    United States2 years ago
  • Can’t get past it

    Host doing quietest ASMR voice while guests speak at a normal volume. This means you either have to constantly adjust the volume or get blasted with sound when the normal voices speak. Do they not listen once they’ve released it?

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    Samandz
    United States3 years ago
  • Misophonia

    I LOVE this show, but I can’t listen to it because the host puts her mouth too close to the microphone, making her mouth noises (clicking or popping) unavoidable no matter what I do with the volume etc. I can’t listen anymore, which is too bad.

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    United States3 years ago

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Listeners value in-depth, well-researched conversations beyond headlines.
Some listeners note production volume quirks but overall praise the show's impact and local relevance.
A consistently thoughtful CT-focused program that connects local issues to broader trends.
Guests are diverse and well-chosen, sparking meaningful civic dialogue.

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In a digital world, what makes a toy worth picking up?
Q: How is the industry balancing screens and real-world play for kids?
There's a shift toward low-tech, unplugged play that complements digital media, with many products designed to slow down screen time while offering engaging, imaginative experiences.
In a digital world, what makes a toy worth picking up?
Q: What themes or trends stood out at this year's fair?
Trends include nostalgia driving interest in classic and throwback toys, rise of licensed and branded toys tied to fandoms and online communities, and the use of edutainment content creators to connect with parents.
In a digital world, what makes a toy worth picking up?
Q: What is the Toy Fair and why is it important for the industry?
The Toy Fair is the largest toy show in the Western Hemisphere, a launchpad where toys are showcased for the North American market and the holiday season, essentially turning Javits Center into a giant playground.
How Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' is still teaching environmentalists in 2026
Q: Carla, how were Carson's letters and private writings revealing about her thinking and process, beyond her famous public persona?
Carson's notebooks and letters show a private, lyrical writer who meticulously revised drafts, kept rejection slips from her early poetry, and relied on a rich correspondence network to inform her environmental advocacy and public-facing work.
How Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' is still teaching environmentalists in 2026
Q: I want to bring it back to the exhibit. Can you highlight one or two of the most striking items or surprising items that are featured there for you?
The exhibit showcases items such as Carson's pre-Silent Spring work The Sea Around Us and a reproduction of her research notes for a chapter on the Global Thermostat, illustrating how she anticipated climate conversations and how her visual collaborators, Lois and Louis Darling, helped convey her ideas through imagery.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Where We Live

What is Where We Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Residents and professionals in Connecticut tune in for in-depth conversations that connect local life with wider domestic and global issues. Episodes cover public policy, health care, culture, aging, technology, and environmental topics, often featuring researchers, journalists, authors, and state or regional leaders. A standout trait is a strong emphasis on community impact and policy context, with guests ranging from poets and educators to public officials and industry experts. The show tends to blend thoughtful storytelling with practical takeaways for residents, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how local happenings intersect with broader trends. A notable strength is its consistent focus on CT-specific angles while ... more

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Recent guests on Where We Live include:

1. Jay Levy
2. Joey Listro
3. Mason Trumble
4. Ximena Bustillo
5. Tabitha Sookdeo
6. Wayne Unger
7. Maggie Mitchell Salem
8. Sophie von Oertzen Williamson

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