WSHU - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Digital Editor
- Incumbent Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul Becomes New York 's First Woman Elected Head of State, Defeating Republican Candidate Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin ( R - NY1 )
- Incumbent Jim Himes ( D - CT4 ) Has Defeated Republican Jayme Stevenson in the Race to Represent Connecticut 's 4th Congressional District
- Incumbent Representative Larson Reelected to Connecticut 's 1st Congressional District
- Representative Courtney Will Serve a Ninth Term in Connecticut 's 2nd District
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D - NY ) Defeats Republican Joe Pinion for His Fifth Term in the U.S. Senate
Originally from Upstate New York, Alicia Daddario is the Digital Editor for WSHU Public Radio. She started her journalism career at WKTV in Utica, New York as a sports anchor and also served as the in-game host for the Utica Comets. Alicia holds a B.A. in broadcasting and communications from SUNY Oswego (Go Lakers!) Alicia also has experience working in public relations for a nonprofit organization.
Incumbent Representative Larson reelected to Connecticut's 1st congressional district
Incumbent Jim Himes (D-CT4) has defeated Republican Jayme Stevenson in the race to represent Connecticut's 4th congressional district.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing possible federal prosecution after a U.S. House committee investigating his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic accused him of lying to Congress.
Job Titles:
- Producer
- Connecticut News / Unfolding the Story: the Journey of Voting Rights in CT
- Founding Producer
- Getting Good With Money: Connecticut Mandates Personal Finance Courses
- News
- Senior Content Producer
Chasten Buttigieg is sharing his story with young adults. This year he released a new version of his memoir, "I Have Something To Tell You," for young readers.
In his new book Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy, Charles Busch, shares stories from his childhood and life as a writer, playwright, director, drag actor, and cabaret performer.
Ann is an editor and senior content producer with WSHU.
A native of New York City, she has more than 20 years of experience as a journalist and audio producer. She started in print with Ms. Magazine and Newsday. She broke into radio at WGBH in Boston as a producer and studio director for the daily international news program, The World.
Ann is the founding producer for WSHU's weekly talk show, The Full Story. As a senior content producer, Ann works with the hosts of Morning Edition and All Things Considered to produce interviews that focus on local topics and issues that our listeners care about.
Job Titles:
- Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim Made His First in - Person Speech to the Business Community since before the Pandemic at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
- Connecticut News
- Connecticut State Comptroller Natalie Braswell Has Chosen Aetna to Be the New Medicare Advantage Administrator for Retired State Workers
- Incumbent Democratic Connecticut Attorney General William Tong Declared Victory Tuesday Night After His Republican Opponent Conceded the Election
- Officials Said the Recruits Were All Members of the 131st Training Troop
Connecticut's top prosecutor has opened a criminal investigation into a report that four state police officers wrote hundreds of phony traffic tickets to improve their productivity.
The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority also told the electricity providers, along with their affiliated natural gas companies, that shut-offs cannot begin until May 2023.
A report from a University of Connecticut task force on the response to sexual violence on campus revealed that students lack trust in the way those incidents are handled.
Employees at a Wantagh Starbucks want to unionize. It's the fifth location on Long Island to seek union recognition.
Two New Haven police officers have been placed on administrative leave as Connecticut state police lead an investigation into an incident in which Richard Cox was injured in custody while riding in the back of a police van.
A Starbucks in West Hartford, Connecticut, has become the first unionized location in the state. Corbin's Corner Starbucks joins scores of other locations across the country to vote for a union.
Joshua Berrios, who is Hispanic, claims that other non-Hispanic employees, who were found guilty of more serious infractions, were not terminated.
A congressional committee chaired by U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut appears ready to agree on allocating $740 billion for the Pentagon this year.
The company wanted to put a cap of 1.2TB per month on regional customers at the beginning of 2021, put it off to 2022, and now are putting it off again.
Aquarion Water Company said the deal is part of a long-term plan to meet the water needs of lower Fairfield County as the threat of drought increases in the coming decades.
The company said it plans to use nearly $3 billion in net proceeds from the sale of its security business for a $4 billion stock buyback plan in 2022.
The governor's request would cover a fraction of the nearly $130 million in necessary maintenance, repairs and other infrastructure projects identified by parks officials in recent years.
UConn Health Center wants $50 million more from Connecticut's new proposed budget
The pandemic slowed the production of new housing in Connecticut, but new residential construction, particularly of multifamily housing, has lagged in the state for years. Listen • 1:14
Authorities said a woman came to the fire station on Central Avenue Thursday morning to report an incident involving her daughter and a member of the Bridgeport Fire Department.
Brad Dancer is WSHU's General Manager. An experienced media executive, Dancer has amassed over 20 years of expertise in programming, journalism, corporate strategy, insights & analytics and marketing.
As GM, Dancer will oversee all aspects of the radio station, provide leadership and encourage innovation. In addition to cultivating new projects, he will build relationships with WSHU supporters, maintain and enhance community partnerships, and create meaningful collaborations.
Job Titles:
- Connecticut News / 13 Former Coast Guard Cadets File Sexual Assault Complaints
- Connecticut News / 7, 500 CT Households Are Asked about Their Post - COVID Commutes
- Connecticut News / Blumenthal Hears Powerful Whistleblower Testimony on Coast Guard Abuse
- Connecticut News / Bysiewicz Visits Mashantucket Pequot Tribe for Native American Heritage Month
- Connecticut News / Coast Guard Whistleblower Accused of Creating Hostile Work Environment
- Connecticut News / CT DACA Recipients Can Apply for State Health Insurance
- Connecticut News / CT Kicks off Agricultural Fair Season in North Stonington
- Connecticut News / CT Navy Submarine Base Unveils It 's New Microgrid
- Connecticut News / Expanded Food Pantry Opens for Veterans in CT
- Connecticut News / Federal Funding Helps CT Farmers Afford Energy Efficiency Upgrades
- Connecticut News / More Than 1, 000 Crumbling Foundations in CT Have Been Replaced
- Connecticut News / New England Organ Donation Services Works to Diversify Its Donor Pool
- Connecticut News / NOAA Teaches CT Kids about Careers in the Ocean
- Connecticut News / Non - Alcoholic Beer from CT Now Pouring at Arsenal Games
- Connecticut News / the Future of Manufacturing in Eastern CT Goes Mobile
- Reporter / Host
Brian is originally from Great Britain and has been a broadcaster for 20 years. He is an award-winning freelance reporter/host for WSHU, and lives in southeastern Connecticut, covering stories for WSHU across the Eastern side of the state.
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-2) is one of a few Americans to be given the Order of Australia, which recognizes extraordinary service by a non-citizen.
The team visited the Mystic Seaport Museum and Project Oceanology to speak with young people about working for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into allegations of a hostile work environment perpetrated by whistleblower Shannon Norenburg and other agency officials.
Connecticut farms have been bale to make major energy upgrades with help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
A bite-sized look at what else we're hearing: Ten Northeast states will work together to improve regional electric transmission. A dozen more mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus in Suffolk County. And an investigation is underway into a street takeover in New Haven.
A bite-sized look at what we are hearing: A MS-13 gang member faces up to 70 years for eight murders. Also, go enjoy the 31st annual Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County and the Setalcott Nation's Corn Festival powwow happening this weekend!
Connecticut's Shoreline East Train Service, which runs from New London to Stamford, has added five peak-time trains in response to declining ridership caused by track projects, a shortage of locomotives, and the impact of COVID-19.
The number of needed organ transplants in the U.S. is disproportionately high in Black and Brown communities, but they lack donors of similar genetic backgrounds.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has launched a survey to understand how people's travel habits have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thirteen former U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets have filed official complaints in connection to alleged sexual assaults on campus.
The pantry is based at the Easterseals Veterans Rally Point, a facility that provides services for active and retired military members. It will support 70 to 80 veterans and their families monthly.
New leadership is coming to the Connecticut Port Authority. Ulysses Hammond, interim executive director since 2022, will retire this Friday. David Kooris, chairman since 2019, is stepping down to start a new job with the state.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said they take every threat seriously, and have been preparing to keep both the matches and the rest of Long Island safe next weekend.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director of Individual Giving
Captain William Kidd is one of history's most notorious pirates - and his legend is deeply tied to rumors of buried treasure up and down the Atlantic coast. But Captain Kidd insisted he was not a pirate. In this series, we'll try to unravel Kidd's complicated legacy.
Job Titles:
- Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Has Used the State's CT Alert System to Urge State Residents to Stay Home During the COVID - 19 Emergency.Here 's Part of the
- Membership Acquisition & Engagement Manager
Carrie Frank has spent over two decades in the non-profit sector, including seven years at WSHU. As an avid public radio listener, she is thrilled to welcome new members to WSHU and keep them connected to the station. When not at work, Carrie loves crossword puzzles, non-fiction and Peloton. She holds a B.A. and M.A. from Columbia University.
The New York state legislature returns to the Capitol next week, and tenants' rights advocates are pushing for passage of bills to cancel rent payments…
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has used the state's CT Alert system to urge state residents to stay home during the COVID-19 emergency.Here's part of the…
Job Titles:
- Follow the Leader
- Short Back and Sides
- Vote With Your Head
- Well As Can Be Expected
Commentator David Bouchier observes that absolute power has seldom worked well in the past.
Commentator David Bouchier hopes that the election result will depend on our thoughts rather than our feelings.
Commentator David Bouchier observes that history tarnishes some reputations, but sometimes it takes a while.
Commentator David Bouchier wonders if we can learn something from ancient Rome, apart from Latin.
Commentator David Bouchier wonders whether everybody really knows what everybody knows.
Commentator David Bouchier has a solution for the problem of overtourism.
Commentator David Boucher wonders how short a bucket list can get before it vanishes altogether.
Commentator David Bouchier thinks we have too many choices, except when we have too few.
Commentator David Bouchier wonders why walking in the suburbs seems to be so dangerous.
Commentator David Bouchier remembers the student protests in May 1968 with just a touch of nostalgia.
Commentator David Bouchier reminds us that this is Be Kind to Animals Week, and what we can do about it.
Commentator David Bouchier speculates that a long weekend may not be too short after all.
Commentator David Bouchier speculates that no amount of education can compensate for the whimsical variations of human nature.
Commentator David Bouchier speculates that the gambling industry may soon be our only industry.
Commentator David Bouchier hopes that the presidential debate will make us proud.
Commentator David Bouchier discusses the symbolism of a man's haircut.
Commentator David Bouchier suspects that the end of the world has been delayed too often.
Commentator David Bouchier believes that global warming will have political consequences.
Over two centuries ago, a sea serpent showed up in Gloucester Harbor, swimming and playing and splashing in full view of the townsfolk. It's one of the most well-documented sea serpent sightings in history. But what was the mysterious creature?
Just two days before the third annual Soundside Music Festival, headliner Foo Fighters dropped off the lineup. The cancellation comes amid news about lead singer Dave Grohl's personal drama.
Every year, hundreds of artists nationwide compete to have their paintings of ducks or other waterfowl featured on a U.S. stamp. This year's Federal Duck Stamp Contest took place in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Over two centuries ago, hundreds of people reported seeing a sea serpent in the harbor of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Those reports became one of the most well-documented sea serpent sightings in history.
Pirates were welcome in Newport, Rhode Island in the 1600s. They were celebrated, in fact, because they brought wealth to the city. That all changed when one of the most terrifying pirates in history started robbing ships right at Newport's doorstep.
Pirates terrorized the Atlantic coast in colonial times during what was called the Golden Age of piracy. But there was one place where pirates were welcomed with open arms - for a while. That place was Newport, Rhode Island.
Davis Dunavin loves telling stories, whether on the radio or around the campfire. An Edward R. Murrow Award-winning and Peabody Award-nominated journalist, he is the host of WSHU's Off the Path and created and hosted the 2022 series Still Newtown. He also teaches classes in media studies at Sacred Heart University. He started in Missouri and ended up in Connecticut, which, he'd like to point out, is the same geographic trajectory taken by Mark Twain.
William Fly's pirate career was short and brutal - and his death in 1726 is sometimes considered to mark the end of the days when pirates ruled the Atlantic.
Herman Melville published one of the great American novels in 1851. Just in case you missed it in high school, a quick refresher: we follow Ishmael. He's a crew member aboard the whaling ship the Pequod. Its captain, Ahab, is a menacing figure obsessed with catching a whale he calls Moby-Dick. This book is all about whaling, which used to be one of the most lucrative industries in the world - and it was partially inspired by the author's time in the seaside whaling town of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
A federal judge has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to liquidate his personal assets to pay families of Sandy Hook victims for spreading lies that the Connecticut school shooting was a hoax.
The town will host a festival for maritime music for the third year in a row, which was formerly held in Mystic, Connecticut.
America's first submarine dates to the Revolutionary War. Built by a Connecticut inventor, it sailed into New York Harbor in 1776 with a mission to blow up a British warship. It was ahead of its time - maybe a little too ahead of its time. There are a few places you can see replicas of the Turtle - and one of them is at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex.
A work by the street artist Banksy is drawing controversy in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It's owned by a new brewery in the city's East End, but it drew attention when Mayor Joe Ganim highlighted it on Facebook. Some residents are upset by what it says: "Ghetto 4 Life."
During Sunday's flooding, guests were evacuated from an upscale event venue in Monroe, Connecticut, as a sinkhole opened on the venue's lawn. Listen • 1:17
One of history's most notorious pirates is Captain William Kidd. His legend is tied to rumors of the buried treasure he supposedly left up and down the Atlantic coast, from the Caribbean to Canada. But Captain Kidd insisted he wasn't a pirate - and in reality, he may not have buried much treasure at all. Listen • 20:44
The legendary Captain Kidd went from a socialite to a pirate hunter to a pirate in the late 1690s. Then, after a global manhunt and rumors of buried treasure, he became a celebrity. He was shipped to London for a trial that rivaled any modern media circus. Listen • 4:00
A lighthouse keeper in Newport, Rhode Island, became nationally famous in the late 1800s for rescuing sailors. Her name was Ida Lewis - and she drew the attention of a sitting president and the early suffragette movement. Listen • 15:02
Dr. Katherine Hermes has expanded the history of witch trials in Connecticut with her discovery of a civil case accusing a doctor of witchcraft.
Job Titles:
- Bridgeport Police Chief Says Ballot Drop Boxes Are Secure
- Connecticut News
- Connecticut News / CT Officials Concerned about Proposed Privatization of Avangrid
- Connecticut News / CT Settles With Two Generic Drug Manufacturers in a Multistate Lawsuit
- Connecticut News / Early Voting Begins Next Week in CT
- Connecticut News / EPA Awards Two CT Ports Nearly $40 Million for Zero - Emission Dock Equipment
- Connecticut News / in Some CT Towns, Vote Counting Might Not End on Election Night
- Connecticut News / on Heels of Trump Reelection, CT Launches 24 / 7 Abortion Care Hotline
- Senior Reporter
As WSHU Public Radio's award-winning senior political reporter, Ebong Udoma draws on his extensive tenure to delve deep into state politics. In addition to providing long-form reports and features for WSHU, he regularly contributes spot news to NPR, and has worked at the NPR National News Desk as part of NPR's diversity initiative.
Ebong has covered presidential visits and high profile political races such as former wrestling executive Linda McMahon's two unsuccessful bids for the U.S. Senate. He has also reported on several state and municipal corruption trials in Connecticut, including one that led to the resignation of former Governor John Rowland. Ebong keenly follows developments with Native American tribes in Connecticut and produced an award-winning feature on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
Ebong recently returned from his native Nigeria, where he spent a year helping to establish the international media network Gotel Africa. During his time there, he trained and managed local reporters and covered major stories, such as the presidential election in Nigeria and the government's offensive against Boko Haram.
Prior to joining WSHU in 1994, Ebong was an award-winning reporter with the Connecticut Post. He also covered political transitions in Nigeria in 1993 and 1999 for Pacifica Network News.
Connecticut lawmakers want state regulators to reject a 43% rate hike request from Yankee Gas. Listen • 1:13
A week after last Tuesday's election, a recount in Torrington, Connecticut will determine the winner of the only seat in the state House of Representatives yet to be declared. Listen • 0:52
WSHU's Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror's Laura Tillman to discuss her article, "Child sex assault case in Bethany sounds alarm on town-run camps," as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
Over 56,000 Connecticut voters took advantage of the state's first day of early voting on Monday. According to state officials, the rollout was smooth despite long lines.
Connecticut officials are concerned about a proposal to privatize the state's second-largest utility and want the Public Utility Regulatory Authority to scrutinize the deal.
Connecticut's incumbent Democrats, led by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), are significantly raising more money and outspending their Republican challengers in congressional races this year. Listen • 1:38
In-person early voting begins in Connecticut next Monday, and according to election experts, it may not significantly increase voter turnout. Listen • 1:19
WSHU's Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror's Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, "Is climate change a key issue for young voters? It's complicated," as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, and her Republican challenger George Logan met for their only debate in the race for the state's 5th Congressional District. Listen • 1:53
Israel should not strike Iranian nuclear facilities in response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, according to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Listen • 1:14
WSHU's Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror's Erica Phillips to discuss her article written with Renata Daou, "Immigrants make up growing share of CT labor force," as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
You could be eligible for some money if you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the U.S. between 2010 and 2018. That's because of the first two settlements and cooperation agreements with drug manufacturers accused of price fixing in a multistate lawsuit led by Connecticut.
Bridgeport, Connecticut's police chief has assured voters that mailboxes and absentee ballot drop boxes in the city are secure, despite voter fraud problems in past elections. Listen • 1:08
According to Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas, more than 310,000 people took advantage of the first week of early voting in Connecticut. Listen • 1:10
U.S. officials warn that disinformation and misinformation about the vote count are big threats to voter confidence in this year's election. In Connecticut, all votes are by paper ballot. Listen • 1:06
WSHU's Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror's Keith Phaneuf to discuss his article, "Candidates try to guide voters through labyrinthine CT budget debate," as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
Job Titles:
- Reporter
- News Anchor / Arts & Culture Reporter and Host
Following Tuesday's historic election, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed residents for the first time since President-elect Donald Trump won the vote.
Brentwood, Long Island got its start in the mid-1800s as a free-love community with no government or money. More than 150 years later, some residents think its uniquely blue voting history stems from its distinct past.
In their upcoming performances in Stamford's Palace Theatre, Orchestra Lumos will present Shakespeare on Love, a mix of orchestral music and spoken word hosted by actors and performers Michel Gill and Jayne Atkinson.
To celebrate the nationally syndicated music show's 25th anniversary, Sunday Baroque host Suzanne Bona's Sylvan Trio is coming to Connecticut and Long Island.
A group of Sacred Heart University students traveled to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to perform the original musical, Reject Me, Already!
Orchestra Lumos is set to kick off its performance season this weekend. WSHU spoke with the orchestra's music director, Michael Stern, along with Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-winner André De Shields, the original Hermes in Broadway's Hadestown and host of Saturday's performance.
The children's author will host a lecture on the historically distinct Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army at the New Haven Museum on Oct. 3.
Some think the path to college for students of color changed after affirmative action was repealed by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2023. Preliminary data from the University of Connecticut, MIT, Yale, Harvard and others remain inconclusive.
Eda Uzunlar (she/her) is a news anchor/arts & culture reporter and host for WSHU. She writes, speaks and draws accessible news about education, arts and culture for all ages and backgrounds. Alongside WSHU, her work has appeared at NPR, The Washington Post, the ACLU, and more. When she isn't working on a story, you can find her scavenging at yard sales or doodling friends. You can reach her at eda@wshu.org.
The match, which was one of eight hosted in Nassau County's Eisenhower Park for the Cricket World Cup, was packed with fans who traveled internationally to see the game.
Nassau County is slated to host the Cricket World Cup's premiere match - aside from the finals - this Sunday, when cricket powerhouse teams representing India and Pakistan meet for a showdown.
According to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the proposed legislation is in response to theaters' lagging recovery following the pandemic.
The new documentary series, produced by a team at Eastern Connecticut State University, follows the stories of those who came from nearby states and far-away countries for work in Connecticut, including a young Martin Luther King Jr.
Newly passed legislation in the Connecticut General Assembly gives communities in the state the option to attach cameras on school buses that monitor other drivers on the road, fining them when they don't stop for buses servicing students.
The Empire State Service Corps, announced earlier this month, will employ 500 students in service and civic engagement work. SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. said he hopes students from low-income backgrounds especially take advantage of the internship.
The film, written and directed by Canadian-American Fawzia Mirza and starring "The Sex Lives of College Girls" Amrit Kaur, explores a daughter's coming-of-age through her mother's memories in Pakistan.
The 29th iteration of the Stony Brook Film Festival is slated to screen 36 films from 19 countries. WSHU's Eda Uzunlar spoke with festival founder and director Alan Inkles to discuss this year's selection and the festival's growth over nearly three decades.
Colonial charm, picturesque shorelines and vibrant cities thrive across Connecticut. We're giving you some sweet (and offbeat) recommendations for your next day trip.
Connecticut will allocate more than $2 million to serve students' mental health needs during the summer months for both 2024 and 2025, Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker announced on Thursday.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced new proposed legislation that, over the next two years, would nearly double the maximum amount students could receive from the program, as well as expand eligibility requirements to include more students.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Connecticut-headquartered Sikorsky, alongside Wisconsin-based Derco Aerospace Inc., for knowingly overcharging the Navy for parts.
The International Festival of Arts and Ideas is meant to highlight the diversity that exists not just within New Haven but also Connecticut's multiculturalism as a whole.
The nearly century-old museum and performing arts center saw its first performance earlier this summer - an inauguration by Emmy, Grammy and Tony winner Billy Porter.
Roads throughout Connecticut were washed away from storms on Sunday, with some areas receiving up to 10 inches of rain.
1984 silver medalist Judith Brown Clarke recalls being one of the first women to compete in the 400-meter hurdle race at the Los Angeles Olympics, and how the games have changed since.
High school graduate Jay Babina has spent the last four years creating the Westport Tech Museum in his family's attic. From computers to pie tins, he has more than 400 devices in his collection.
According to the latest Siena poll, former President Donald Trump is leading by six points against Vice President Kamala Harris on Long Island. But the island's two counties are split, with Nassau residents indicating votes for Harris and Suffolk residents for Trump.
This month, bookstores, cultural groups, activists and others are remembering James Baldwin across Connecticut and the country. WSHU spoke with Michelle Black Smith, the cultural historian of Bridgeport's Kindred Thoughts Bookstore, about Baldwin's legacy.
A July report from Connecticut's Department of Education outlines seven teaching areas that lack certified educators.
According to a statement from the Connecticut Blood Center, the region is running low on blood, specifically types O- and O+.
Elisabeth DeLuca, a nurse and former wife of Subway founder and billionaire Fred DeLuca, donated $50 million to the university for a new nursing school. The donation is the largest in UConn's history.
We're thrilled to introduce Emily Boyer, our new morning classical host. Emily is a musician, music educator and passionate music advocate. Best of all, she's a lifelong classical public radio listener!
Are you feeling…unfocused? Franz Joseph Haydn's Distracted Symphony is so full of humor and clever turns that the first audience couldn't look away.
Marianne Martinez grew up in the same building in Vienna as a young, struggling Franz Joseph Haydn.
As Ben Shirley was volunteering at an aid station for ultra marathon runners in California's High Sierra, he reflected on the runners' perseverance, the majestic surroundings, and his own endurance through the process of addiction recovery. Then he wrote music based on this moment.
What do you feel when you hear the harp? Calm? Serene? Open to possibilities? The unique sound of the harp in a beautiful performance by harpist Isabelle Moretti is ahead in music this morning.
We're celebrating Veterans Day today, and members of our armed forces, with music that celebrates the country they've served, like Morton Gould's Star-Spangled Overture and Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring.
Chicago-based violinist Rachel Barton Pine has a long history of highlighting music by Black composers. She performs Florence Price's second violin concerto-a cinematic adventure modern listeners like us almost didn't get a chance to hear.
Job Titles:
- Husky Health for Everyone
Job Titles:
- Derby Alderman, Was Sentenced to 10 Days in Prison for Entering the U.S. Capitol Building As Riots Broke Out on Jan. 6, 2021
Job Titles:
- Governor
- Connecticut Governor
Gov. Ned Lamont has said he does not expect President-elect Donald Trump's education policies to change much for Connecticut, despite Trump's choice of Linda McMahon to head the department.
Governor Ned Lamont has already requested a $30 million budget increase for the health center. Lawmakers will make a final decision before the legislative session ends in May.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont visited the WSHU station and answered viewer questions in a special News 12 Connecticut report.
Job Titles:
- Bridgeport Attorney Disputes Finances in Success Village Housing Trial
- News Intern
Haley Alvarado is a news intern at WSHU. She is a California resident who is completing her bachelor's in Communication and Film with a minor in writing at Sacred Heart University.
A city attorney said the Success Village housing complex, located on the Bridgeport-Stratford line, may have more funds than reported during its trial for unpaid taxes.
Two professionals - a Suffolk County police officer and an Islip School District teacher - are accused of running a Long Island brothel.
WSHU's Haley Alvarado spoke with Shavana Clarke, the reigning Miss Connecticut USA -the first openly gay state titleholder.
The Norwalk Police Department has placed two teens under arrest in connection to shooting and bombing threats made online. Police say the threats were a hoax.
Riverhead's town board has proposed rental regulations that restrict non-family members from renting and limit the number of cars in driveways.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) calls for federal regulation of tech companies regarding AI-generated images to protect identities and stop the spread of fake information.
The bipartisan Senate bill would fully fund the World Trade Center Health Program for survivors of the September 11th terror attacks.
Herman Melville's 1851 novel Moby-Dick was partially inspired by his time as a whaleman in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The book begins there. And part of it centers on an unusual church where Melville himself once worshiped.
Job Titles:
- Membership Experience Specialist
- Sustaining Membership Assistant
Job Titles:
- Communications Director
- Station Manager
President Joe Biden has signed a federal disaster declaration for Suffolk County stemming from the August storm that caused extensive flood and infrastructure damage.
Job Titles:
- Corporate and Community Engagement Manager
Job Titles:
- Program Director
- Program Director, Sunday Baroque Producer
Job Titles:
- Traffic Associate & Corporate Support
Kent Mawhinney has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder in the May 2019 death and disappearance of New Canaan mother-of-five Jennifer Dulos.
Job Titles:
- Director of Engineering
- Engineering
Job Titles:
- Corporate Underwriting Director
- Director of Corporate Sponsorship
WSHU's Molly Ingram spoke with CT Mirror's Andrew Brown to discuss his article, "How methadone, other meds are helping to lower CT opioid deaths," as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
Philip Johnson was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. As his past comes to light, those running his famous residence are finding ways to spread awareness about the dangers of hateful rhetoric.
Job Titles:
- Connecticut News
- Incumbent
Incumbent Rep. Joe Courtney has been elected to a ninth term in Connecticut's 2nd District.
Job Titles:
- Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Titles:
- Producer
- Host / Producer After All Things
Job Titles:
- Sunday Baroque Host and Executive Producer, WSHU Music Director
Job Titles:
- Sunday Baroque Host and Classical Music Director
- Sunday Baroque Host and Executive Producer, WSHU Music Director
ChamberQUEER operates as a collective of performers, composers, and creators, hosting events like Open Mic Nights and Sight Reading Parties to networking opportunities, performances and workshops. Suzanne Bona speaks with 3 of ChamberQUEER's founding members - Jules Biber (cello), Danielle Buonaiuto (soprano), Brian Mummert (baritone).
Job Titles:
- Senior Director of News and Education
Last year the landmark lawsuit, Sheff v. O'Neill was finally settled after 30 years of litigation. Morning Edition host Tom Kuser speaks with Martha Stone, a lead attorney in the case for an update on the settlement.
Getting around in Connecticut can be dangerous. Especially for pedestrians. Last year 75 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in the state - the largest number in decades according to the Department of Transportation. The Full Story host Tom Kuser finds out what's behind this troubling trend and speaks with residents working to change it.
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise in Connecticut. According to the Department of Transportation, last year 75 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in the state. Morning Edition host Tom Kuser speaks with Amy Watkins of Watch for Me CT to find out what's causing this trend and what's being done to stop it.
The Full Story host Tom Kuser takes a closer look at the human impact of the Sheff v. O'Neill settlement. He spoke with Elizabeth Horton-Sheff, one of the parents who filed the lawsuit on behalf of their children in an effort to make the Hartford school system more equitable.
Job Titles:
- Interim Executive Director