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Where We Live: Saving The Local News Industry

A new study examining “news deserts” in the U.S. has found that an average of two newspapers are closing per week, and estimates that by 2025, a third of American newspapers that existed roughly two decades ago will be out of business. Host Lucy Nalpathanchil has the… Keep reading

by CTPublic / WNPR August 16, 2022, 11:00 amAugust 16, 2022, 2:41 pm

Podcast | How Safe Is Your Car?

The Connecticut East podcast visits Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center, where the magazine’s auto safety and performance experts put new vehicles through their paces to help consumers make good purchasing decisions. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the… Keep reading

by Brian Scott-Smith August 4, 2022, 10:04 amAugust 4, 2022, 10:20 am

Podcast | Recapping Session 2022

The 2022 Connecticut legislative session was a short one and ended in May, allowing members and candidates time to get out on the campaign trail for the election in November. Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, and Rep. Greg Howard, R-Stonington, join the Connecticut East podcast to…

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by Brian Scott-Smith July 22, 2022, 5:31 pmJuly 22, 2022, 5:31 pm

Podcast | Cyberattack threat is real

Is your business or organization safe from a cyberattack? If you were attacked, could your company recover? Brian Scott-Smith talks to an IT specialist and a representative of the insurance industry for a hard look at the reality of cyberattacks. Keep reading

by Brian Scott-Smith July 14, 2022, 3:09 pmJuly 14, 2022, 3:54 pm

Podcast | FDA Weighs First-ever OTC Birth Control Pill

The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a first-of-its-kind application from HRA Pharma for Opill. If green-lit by the agency, Opill would become the first daily, hormonal birth control pill sold without a prescription, or over the counter. The submission of the application follows more… Keep reading

by Politico July 13, 2022, 12:15 pmJuly 14, 2022, 3:35 pm

Podcast | ‘We’re Back Where We Were’ Prior to Roe v. Wade

Storyline has retired Dr. David Bingham on a guest in the Day of New London’s latest podcast to talk about the US Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe. v. Wade. Bingham, who opened the region’s first clinic providing contraceptives and abortions, takes us back to the…

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by The Storyline from The Day of New London July 11, 2022, 2:21 pmJuly 11, 2022, 2:21 pm

Seven States Have 60 Days to Divide a Key Water Source

Climate change and worsening drought have driven water stores to dangerous lows. Now states have to figure out who has to live with less. Lara Korte reports. Keep reading

by Politico July 6, 2022, 12:34 pmJuly 7, 2022, 4:52 pm

Checking In With A Gold Star Family

Brian Scott-Smith talks with a Gold Star Mother who lost her son in Afghanistan and explores how America may be forgetting its Gold Star Families. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region. Keep reading

by Brian Scott-Smith June 30, 2022, 6:01 pmJune 30, 2022, 8:28 pm

We Watched 34 Primaries So You Didn’t Have To. Here’s What We Learned.

More than half of the states in the U.S. have held primary elections ahead of the midterms. As Trump looms over the GOP and Democrats attempt to limit losses, politics editor Scott Bland shares five takeaways and a report card on the state of the…

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by Politico June 30, 2022, 11:00 amJune 30, 2022, 8:28 pm

Patients With Opioid Addiction Could Soon Lose Their Virtual Care

Federal regulations that have allowed practitioners the flexibility to virtually prescribe buprenorphine, an opioid withdrawal treatment drug, are due to expire along with the COVID-19 public health emergency — even as opioid deaths reach record levels. Krista Mahr reports for Politico. Keep reading

by Politico June 23, 2022, 9:44 pmJuly 24, 2022, 9:07 am

Podcast: Armed School Security Personnel to Protect Students and Staff

After a 7-2 vote by the Region 18 Board of Education in favor of arming school security, we speak with Ian Neviaser, Superintendent of Schools for Lyme and Old Lyme, to find out how they got here and what it all means. Keep reading

by Brian Scott-Smith June 23, 2022, 2:48 pmJune 30, 2022, 8:28 pm

Interview: 20 Years of Caring for Wildlife in Windham County

Sherry Harmon has been a state-appointed animal rehabilitator for 20 years, treating and caring for sick and injured animals and returning them to the wild. Brian Scott Smith talks to Sherry about her work.

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by Brian Scott-Smith June 16, 2022, 12:30 pmJune 30, 2022, 8:28 pm

PODCAST | How Medical Aid In Dying May Change The Way We Live

Medical aid in dying offers what some may call “a good death.” But how will the increased use of it change our relationship with dying? That’s the topic of the latest episode of Audacious with Chion Wolf from Connecticut Public Radio. Keep reading

by CTPublic / WNPR May 15, 2022, 6:24 pmJune 30, 2022, 8:28 pm

Stanley Black & Decker’s Don Allan Talks Manufacturing With Ari Santiago On Made in America

In this Made in America with Ari Santiago episode, Don Allan, President and CFO of Stanley Black & Decker, joins Ari, CEO of CompassMSP. Listen as they discuss innovation in manufacturing, reshoring jobs to the US, the ongoing industry 4.0/digital transformation, skilling up the workforce,… Keep reading

January 18, 2022, 5:45 amJune 30, 2022, 8:28 pm

Made in America With Ari Santiago Manufacturing Podcast Welcomes Gov. Lamont

In this episode of the Made in America podcast, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Ari Santiago cover some hot topics surrounding Connecticut manufacturing, including workforce development, programming and support, and business expansion. The governor also discusses what we can do to keep the state’s momentum…

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September 30, 2021, 6:00 pmJune 30, 2022, 8:28 pm

Capitol Hill Veteran Discusses Immigration Reform on Podcast

Capitol Hill Attorney Debra Dixon recently joined host Jim O’Brien on “The Political Life” podcast to discuss immigration, politics, and her new job as a principal at Ferox Strategies, a bipartisan government relations firm. Read more and listen to the episode at the 210 Capitol… Keep reading

by Julie Martin Banks August 19, 2021, 4:44 pmJune 30, 2022, 8:28 pm