Catherine Shen

2 days ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT From special outdoor performances, to educating the next generation of thespians, summer is a busy time for theaters around the state. But this month, several Connecticut performing arts spaces received notice that federal grants were being rescinded. Today, we speak to some of those institutions about what will happen next. Plus, Connecticut tourism is a $4 billion-a-year business.

3 days ago | ctpublic.org | Chloe Wynne |Catherine Shen

By Chloe Wynne, Published May 12, 2025 at 7:15 AM EDT After recent reports of detentions across New England, Connecticut activists are stepping up to protect immigrants. They’re finding creative ways to help people understand their rights and prepare for encounters with ICE, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. This hour, we uncover how these efforts are making a difference.

1 week ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT Parenthood is hard, and expensive. Over the course of 18 years, it costs nearly $300,000 to raise a child in the state of Connecticut. So is a $5000 baby bonus really going to inspire prospective parents to have children? Today, we talk about some of the Trump administration’s recent proposals to increase the birthrate. Ahead of Mother’s Day, we dig into solutions to supporting parents.

1 week ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT Ivan Romano / Getty ImagesA sister prays during the last day of the faithful's visit to the coffin of Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica on April 25, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. This week begins the search for the next head of the Catholic Church known as the Conclave.

1 week ago | ctpublic.org | Chloe Wynne |Catherine Shen

By Chloe Wynne, Published May 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM EDT What meal instantly takes you back to childhood? Whether it’s a dish made with grandparents or a recipe passed down through generations, food has the power to unlock memories. This hour, two local children’s authors share their belief in food’s ability to connect us.