Gov. Ned Lamont's decision to move to a purely age-based schedule of COVID vaccine distribution has critics wondering how equitable that is for underserved communities. Also, it's been said frequently of late that people of color aren't getting

With Trial Data Still Limited, Pregnant Women Consider The COVID-19 Vaccine

Feb 25th, 2021 5m 30s

Scientists and researchers have been talking about COVID-19 vaccines since last spring when the virus first surged through communities. But the timeline for development was really unknown. “So it was there in my mind, but it wasn’t something I

Connecticut Garden Journal: Celosia Flowers

Feb 25th, 2021 2m

Celosia are annual flowers that are getting lots of attention. They come in two different types: Cockscomb and Pampas Plume. The cockscomb looks likes a colorful rooster's comb and, in Victorian times, were exhibited at county fairs with the bi

LISTEN: Teachers Union Head On Vaccine Advantage

Feb 25th, 2021 9m 20s

When Gov. Ned Lamont announced he was switching to an age-based vaccine rollout plan going forward, he made a carve-out for teachers and child care workers to jump to the head of the line. They’ll be eligible to sign up for an appointment on Ma

Controversial Chief Retiring From Wethersfield Police Department

Feb 24th, 2021 1m 24s

Wethersfield’s police chief is retiring several months after he was placed on paid leave for interfering with a town manager’s investigation of two police sergeants.

LISTEN: Yale Expert Says Vaccine Rollout Change 'Not Good Enough'

Feb 23rd, 2021 16m 56s

Gov. Ned Lamont says the state is moving to an age-based vaccine rollout plan. That means essential workers and those with comorbidities are no longer next in line -- except, that is, for teachers and child care workers.

Conn. Grocery Store Workers Disappointed By New Vaccine Rollout

Feb 23rd, 2021 4m 26s

Connecticut supermarket workers say they’re disappointed in Gov. Ned Lamont's announcement to change the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to an age-based plan. Union leaders say their members continue to be exposed to the coronavirus everyday as they w

After Long Hiatus, Ken Cormier Comes Through With New Album

Feb 19th, 2021 4m 51s

Many of us have retreated into hobbies and pastimes to deal with the stress of nearly a year of self-isolation and pandemic-related restrictions. Quinnipiac English professor and poet Ken Cormier has taken it a step further, using his spare tim

City Of New Haven Sponsors Anti-Racism Conference For BIPOC Artists And Advocates

Feb 19th, 2021 1m 30s

The City of New Haven Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs is hosting a one-day virtual event to foster anti-racism in arts and culture. Saturday’s event is titled "Unapologetically Radical" and is intended for Black, Indigenous, and People

Conn. Researchers Investigating Skeletal Remains Found At Pirate Shipwreck

Feb 19th, 2021 6m 38s

In 1984, the Whydah Gally was discovered on the ocean floor off the coast of Cape Cod. It was the first authenticated pirate ship ever found, and it brought to life the tales of treasure from what is known as the “Golden Age of Piracy.”

Governor, State 'Talking Over' People Of Color As They Message Vaccine Hesitancy

Feb 18th, 2021 2m 21s

When Gov. Ned Lamont got his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier this week, he asked local leaders to go to communities of color and tell them to “step up and do the right thing.”

LISTEN: Advice For Addressing Microaggressions Head On

Feb 18th, 2021 8m 1s

Since the racial reckoning last summer after the police killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, people are talking more openly about racism and inequality. Many workplaces are prioritizing training around diversity, equity and inclusion, a

Connecticut Garden Journal: Disease Resistant Tomatoes

Feb 18th, 2021 2m

While we're still a good month away from starting tomato seeds indoors, it's not too early to plan what varieties to grow. Growing tomato plants from seed indoors is easy if you have a light setup. They only take about 6 weeks of indoor growing

LISTEN: Cutline On Committing To The Pain Of Change

Feb 18th, 2021 10m 29s

The Feb. 18 edition of Connecticut Public’s Cutline is titled Everyday White Supremacy . This hourlong special features frank discussions with thought leaders from Connecticut -- and around the country -- on the depth to which both violent and

State Hasn't Issued Contracts To Labs Testing For COVID-19 Variants, Details Of Work Unclear

Feb 17th, 2021 1m 42s

This week public health officials confirmed Connecticut’s first case of a coronavirus variant originally detected in South Africa. But the extent to which Connecticut is screening for COVID variants remains unknown. The state public health lab

Ansonia Revives Fat Tuesday Tradition: Pączki-Eating Competition

Feb 17th, 2021 1m 35s

Contestants sat at opposite ends of six-foot tables around the Ansonia Armory. In front of each person were two boxes of pączki -- Polish jelly doughnuts. A city staffer sprinkled confetti and made sure each contestant had a few bottles of wate

Cutline: Everyday White Supremacy

Feb 16th, 2021 14m 21s

John Henry Smith will host Cutline: Everyday White Supremacy, which will air on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. on Connecticut Public Television. This hourlong special features frank discussions with thought leaders from around Connecticut -- and

Voters Depart Republican Party Five Times Faster Than Recent Trends After Capitol Riot

Feb 16th, 2021 2m 16s

Bono Sidharta voted in his first presidential election last November, as a registered Republican. But he’d been considering switching to Democrat for some time. “It was definitely something that I thought of for a while,” he said. Then on Jan.

Woodbridge Becomes A Test Case For Advocates Of Affordable Housing

Feb 12th, 2021 2m 16s

Developer AA Denorfia Building & Development wants to bring more affordable housing to Woodbridge. Its application has the backing of Open Communities Alliance, a nonprofit that works on housing equity, and the Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Or

LISTEN: Disparities In New England's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Feb 11th, 2021 8m 39s

The latest vaccination data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that some New England states are vaccinating against COVID-19 quicker than others, with Connecticut currently ranking as one of the top states in the U.S. and

Connecticut Garden Journal: Indoor Cactus

Feb 11th, 2021 2m

If you have a sunny, south-facing window in your home or apartment, try growing indoor cactus. Indoor cactus are easy. Many grow slowly over time, don't require frequent watering and tolerate our dry, indoor air conditions in winter. Use cactus

LISTEN: Rep. Jahana Hayes On The Personal Price Of Public Office

Feb 8th, 2021 10m 8s

Make no mistake: Many elected officials were traumatized by the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6. Connecticut Congresswoman Jahana Hayes says she is still working out her own feelings. On All Things Considered , Hayes gave a thoughtful, person

Hartford Partnerships To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts In Underserved Communities

Feb 8th, 2021 1m 22s

Connecticut has so far administered nearly half a million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and workers, but emerging data on the vaccine rollout in individual towns and cities indicate early signs of inequity. It’s why local heal

'It Appears This Is A Scam:' Complaints Accelerate Against Health Care Sharing Ministries In Conn.

Feb 8th, 2021 5m 37s

Last March, days after returning home from a family trip to Spain, Paloma Munoz’s 4-year-old son started to cough. He spiked a fever overnight and began feeling short of breath. Alarmed, Munoz found a hospital with drive-up COVID testing and to

LISTEN: 'I Had To Do Something': Rep. Jahana Hayes On A Tumultuous Time In The U.S. House

Feb 5th, 2021 15m 1s

The U.S. House of Representatives has stripped Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) of her two committee assignments in a process initiated by Connecticut Congresswoman Jahana Hayes.