Where We Live

If you’ve followed this account for thoughtful conversations about the issues shaping our communities — thank you. We’ll be sunsetting it soon. Please continue the dialogue with us at @wnpr for Where We Live updates and more from Connecticut Public.

If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling wondering why sleep won’t come, you’re not alone. Today, we hear from someone diagnosed with insomnia and a sleep expert. They'll help us understand why rest feels so out of reach, and what might help us drift off. ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

Nearly six years ago, author Katherine May released “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times.” It inspired readers to greet challenging times with softness. Today, she joins us to talk about what wintering means today. Listen on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

Many use cannabis to help with pain, anxiety and even insomnia. But there are still a lot of questions about how cannabis impacts our health. Today, we’ll learn how cannabis is regulated, and what you should know before purchasing products. Listen on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

Today, we’ll hear about all steps of the cheesemaking process from experts producing Connecticut cheese. Have any cheesey questions or comments? Got a favorite cheese recipe to share? Give us a call 9:06-9:55: 888-720-9677 or reply. Listen on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

A new flu variant is wreaking havoc across the United States. If you have a question about vaccines, or the flu, you can join the conversation. Give us a call 9:06-9:55 or leave a comment below: 888-720-9677. Listen live on @wnpr. ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

This hour, Marc Brackett joins us to talk about why our feelings matter, what happens when we ignore them, and how adults can get better at managing them. Listen live on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

From Ayurveda and Chinese herbs to modern-day food pharmacies — what we put on our plates impacts our health. But what can we do about it? Especially with inflation inching upward, seven-in-ten Americans say the cost of healthy food can be out of reach. We explore solutions. Listen live on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

Anelise Chen was going through a difficult divorce. She just got into a bike accident leaving her with bruised ribs, and she received a text from her mom: “Clam down! Just clam down.” This typo inspired a journey of healing. She joins us for the hour to talk about her new book "Clam Down: A Metamorphosis." Listen live on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

Happy New Year! The Where We Live team is off today. Please enjoy this special to ring in the New Year: Folktale of Bells. wboi.org/show/folktales?fbcl…

Today, we are going to listen back to a few of our favorite author conversations from 2025. We hear from Connecticut natives Ocean Vuong and Wally Lamb. Listen live on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

This hour, two local children’s authors share their belief in food’s ability to connect us. They discuss their latest novels, the challenges they face in an industry that often pigeonholes writers of color and how they tackle complex emotions in stories for young readers. Listen on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

Happy Holidays! The Where We Live team is off today. Please enjoy a special broadcast of "Humankind: Faith and Social Justice." Listen live on @wnpr

In this hour, technical producer and partner-in-mischief Dylan Reyes sits down with Catherine Shen to get the inside scoop on the reporter turned host. Listen live on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

This hour, Elizabeth Gilbert joins us to talk about Rayya — “the love of her life” — and what she discovered about herself, about love, and about the sanctity of truth in writing this deeply personal memoir. ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

This hour, a look into A Christmas Carol and the ghosts that haunt the holiday season. From Mark Twain’s fascination with spiritualism to local stagings of a Dickens classic, why is Christmas a great time for ghost stories? Listen live on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

Today, ahead of the holiday rush, buckle up for a conversation on navigating best practices at the car dealership. Got a question about car buying, maintenance or road safety? Reply below or call us from 9:05-9:55: 888-720-9677. Listen live on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

Tomorrow: From car buying, car insurance and aggressive driving, there's a lot to be stressed out about behind the wheel. We want to hear from you. Got a car or roadways story or question? Reply below or email us at [email protected] npr.org/2025/10/29/nx-s1-555…

Like many humanitarian crises, the situation in Sudan is complicated. The nation has a long history of violence, war and genocide. Today, we’re going to take the time to unpack this conflict. @SavetheChildren and @RESCUEorg joins us for the hour. Listen live on @wnpr. ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…

This hour, Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, joins us to talk about why managing our emotions might be the most important skill we ever learn. Listen on @wnpr ctpublic.org/show/where-we-l…