Tom Kuser

Jun 18, 2024 | wshu.org | Tom Kuser

Quinnipiac!  The name is well-known here in Connecticut: the river, the trail, the roads, the University, and of course the people.   But how much is really known about the first people who settled along the southern Connecticut coastline? Historian and archeologist Jim Powers has researched the history of the Quinnipiac people and the impact European contact had on them.  Powers is also a founding member and the current vice president of theDudley Farm Museum in Guilford.

Dec 29, 2023 | wshu.org | Tom Kuser

Smoke from the massive wildfires in Canada was a serious climate and health concern for our region this year. The sky was filled with a noxious yellow haze that traveled across the northeast, to the Midwest, and even to Europe. The gritty air drove many people to wear masks once again to protect their health. Right now the air has cleared, but concerns over the impact on public health and the environment remain.

Nov 2, 2023 | wshu.org | Tom Kuser

Dr. Katherine Hermes has expanded the history of witch trials in Connecticut. Last year, the historian and publisher of Connecticut Explored Magazine was researching information on the Ancient Burying Ground in Hartford, Connecticut, when she uncovered something surprising - legal documents for a witch trial that occurred long after they supposedly ended in the state. The Full Story host Tom Kuser spoke with Dr. Hermes about her discovery.

Oct 24, 2023 | wshu.org | Tom Kuser

WSHU’s Morning Edition host Tom Kuser spoke with Dr. Valerie Brutus. She is a breast surgeon with Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport.   Hartford HealthCare is a supporter of WSHU, but we’ve asked her to join in the discussion because of her extensive experience in this field. The Full Story Breast CancerTFS breast cancer awarenessBreast Cancer ScreeningsHartford Healthcare

Sep 21, 2023 | wshu.org | Tom Kuser

The novel, tells many stories all at once. There’s the coming-of-age story of 3 siblings growing up in Brooklyn. A family story of immigrant parents raising their children in a new country while maintaining their culture and faith. And the story of a community under surveillance by local and federal authorities. Amira, the main character, is the voice that weaves all these stores together.  TFS Host Tom Kuser speaks with the creator of that voice, author Aisha Abdel Gawad.