Connecticut Public – Politics
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Connecticut Public is the state's source for news and ideas, and home to Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) and Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR). Covers articles on local political updates.
Connecticut Public – Politics
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This hour, we take your calls … about whatever you want to talk about ..read more
Connecticut Public – Politics
5d ago
State legislators are hoping to ‘chip away’ at Connecticut’s affordable housing crisis during this year’s legislative session. This hour, what reforms can we expect to see? And what conditions have led to the housing shortage ..read more
Connecticut Public – Politics
5d ago
Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. talks about his new book 'We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For.' We'll discuss the origins of the book and his thoughts on the 2024 election ..read more
Connecticut Public – Politics
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This hour, our mostly weekly pop culture roundtable, The Nose, looks at two new pieces of Civil War fiction: Alex Garland’s new movie, ‘Civil War,’ and the Apple TV+ limited series ‘Manhunt ..read more
Connecticut Public – Politics
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The death of longtime U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman was announced by his family on Wednesday. He was 82. This hour, we discuss his political career, impact and legacy ..read more
Connecticut Public – Politics
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This hour, we discuss the local ceasefire resolutions being proposed in city and town councils in Connecticut, plus, the significance of Vice President Kamala Harris’ call for an immediate, six-week ceasefire ..read more
Connecticut Public – Politics
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In the upcoming presidential election, democracy hangs in the balance. So, newsrooms across the country should hold up a mirror and ask: is our reporting shaping the race to the White House ..read more
Connecticut Public – Politics
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Language can be a powerful tool and when wielded against women in politics, it can be harmful and disparaging. This hour, we look at how politicians and the media talk about women and the impact that rhetoric has on them ..read more
Connecticut Public – Politics
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Women have played important, often overlooked roles in the Civil Rights Movement from fundraiser Mollie Moon to judge Constance Baker Motley ..read more
Connecticut Public – Politics
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This hour, the state and national Library Associations give us the latest on the rise in book challenge requests, and how they're supporting local librarians. Plus, we hear about a vigil at the State Capitol, held last week to honor Nex Benedict, the teen who died after an altercation in the school bathroom in Oklahoma ..read more