Catherine Shen

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

By Tess Terrible, Published April 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT Today is Tax Day, and we’re talking about managing your budget in a year of constantly changing tariffs and an unpredictable marketplace. There’s a lot of questions about what to do with your money, in a time of so much financial uncertainty. But having greater financial literacy and understanding on how the economy works, could give you a little bit more ease.

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

By Chloe Wynne, Published April 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM EDT Kelp Week 2025 is celebrated from April 20 to May 1 in Connecticut. This versatile type of seaweed is farmed right off Connecticut’s shoreline and used in a variety of cuisines, fertilizers, lotions, and more!This hour, we’re joined by local kelp farmers and experts for a deep dive into aquaculture’s fastest growing industry.

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

By Tess Terrible, Published April 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT Reading can take us on adventures beyond our own backyards but perhaps not too far!Amity Gaige is the author of Heartwood. It explores the story of one woman who gets lost on the Appalachian Trail. Did you know this trail runs through Connecticut? And Ethan Rutherford is the author of North Sun: the Voyage of the Whaleship Esther. Connecticut was once home to one of the largest whaling ports in the world.

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

By Tess Terrible, Published April 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT It’s time to shake off the winter blues and dive into spring - spring gardening to be more specific!Today, horticulturist and host of All Things Gardening, Charlie Nardozzi joins us for the hour to answer our gardening questions and yours. Plus, we hear from those bringing gardening, farming and fresh local goods from produce to honey, to every neighborhood across Connecticut, and using gardening as a way to connect.

2 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Chloe Wynne |Catherine Shen

By Chloe Wynne, Published April 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM EDT A new retail trend known as “Sephora Kids,” refers to tweens and young teens who emulate the beauty and skincare routines of adults. Beauty retailer, Sephora, has seen their customer base of 9 to 12 year-olds double in the past five years. That’s according to Forbes. But healthcare experts warn that many beauty and skincare products contain ingredients that are harmful to children.