Tess Terrible

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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 But this month, several Connecticut performing arts spaces received notice that federal grants were being rescinded.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.

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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.

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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.

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

By Tess Terrible, Published May 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT Comedian Sheng Wang does not perform comedy that punches down; making jokes about those with less power and privilege. The child of Taiwanese immigrants refuses to make jokes about the Asian American diaspora, but does include stories about his family in his standup. Sheng joined us to talk about his 20 year career, his first comedy special on Netflix and connecting with audiences through humility and kindness.

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

By Tess Terrible, Published April 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently stated that the Trump administration will be prioritizing transportation funding to states that require “local compliance or cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.” In April, the Connecticut Department of Transportation held it’s 2025 Transportation Showcase.