Best CT Mirror Podcasts (2025)

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That lush spring growth might be sedges, not grass 2:48

20h ago2:48

2:48

The landscape has been changing from brown to green, and for the casual observers, most of that fresh green color is often largely attributed to grass growth. But it might not all be what it seems. Much of that new green growth, particularly in the wetter habitats may not be grasses but sedges, a group of plants that are not well known.…

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Budget uncertainty for CT’s homeless services 9:39

4d ago9:39

9:39

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk to discuss her article, “From an old ambulance, they help the growing homeless population,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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What are the survival rates of ducklings? 2:51

8d ago2:51

2:51

What are the chances that an egg laid by a duck hatches, develops, and lives to see its first birthday. As you might assume, the odds are not good.By Chuck Lura

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CT lawmakers have 3 weeks to pass a budget 10:46

12d ago10:46

10:46

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Keith Phaneuf to discuss his article, “One skirmish over the CT budget is over, but the big battle looms,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Head to the wetlands soon to see a Wilson's Phalarope 2:36

15d ago2:36

2:36

Over the next few weeks, you might want to consider grabbing the binoculars and heading out to some nearby wetlands. There is much to see there this time of year, plus you have a good chance to see some Wilson’s phalaropes, which are widely distributed in North Dakota, particularly in shallow water. These small shorebirds are quite interesting and …

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How a CT farmer is advocating for federal disaster funding 9:21

19d ago9:21

9:21

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Lisa Hagen to discuss her article, “With federal funding in flux, a CT farmer went back to Washington,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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It's Morel Season in North Dakota 2:59

22d ago2:59

2:59

If the morel mushrooms are not popping up in your area, they should be soon. As many of you know, morel mushrooms are eminently edible and the mushroom of choice for mushroom hunters.By Chuck Lura

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A refugee family builds new life in CT amid federal immigration turmoil 13:39

26d ago13:39

13:39

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “A family of Afghan refugees arrived in CT. Here’s what happened,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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How to attract hummingbirds to your yard 2:30

29d ago2:30

2:30

Are you anxious to see the return of ruby-throated hummingbirds? If so, now might be a good time to start cleaning up the feeders and setting them out, because they usually start showing up around early May.By Chuck Lura

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Landlords outweigh renters in CT General Assembly 8:02

1M ago8:02

8:02

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk to discuss her article, “Nearly 1 in 5 CT lawmakers are landlords. Could that affect policy?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Male and Female (Dioecious) Trees 2:47

1M ago2:47

2:47

We seldom give plant sex much consideration, but some species of flowering plants produce flowers with both male and female reproductive structures in the same flower (perfect flowers). Most of the plants you are familiar with are in that category. Other species produce separate male and female flowers on the same plant.…

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Chris Murphy is doing things differently than his congressional colleagues. How? 12:16

1M ago12:16

12:16

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Chris Murphy, a new ‘pugilistic populist,’ maps resistance to Trump,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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The sounds of the season 2:35

1M ago2:35

2:35

Spring is often punctuated by a series of new sights and sounds as winter gives way to summer. It seems like each new sighting of a bird, for example, is duly noted and announced to others. Sighting the first robin of the season is probably the best example, but don’t forget to pay attention to the many other varied sounds of spring.…

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CT has a trash problem. What are lawmakers doing to fix it? 9:22

2M ago9:22

9:22

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s John Moritz to discuss his article, “Lawmakers seek solutions as CT trash piles up,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Molly Ingram

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The ominous future for butterflies 2:55

2M ago2:55

2:55

If you grew up in or before the 1950s or 1960s, butterflies were likely a common sight during the summer months, including monarchs, painted ladies, red admirals, swallowtails, blues, whites, sulphurs, and mourning cloaks. Many kids even had butterfly collections. That is not the case these days. Things have changed, and not in a good way.…

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CT’s weather and emergency services department navigate federal funding cuts 11:24

2M ago11:24

11:24

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “Trump cuts to weather and emergency services could force CT to fend for itself,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Finding a deer shed is a treasured experience 2:40

2M ago2:40

2:40

It is officially spring. The spring equinox, you may recall, occurred back on March 20. And if your senses seem to have been dulled a little over the winter months, getting out in nature can help give them a boost. Consider going for a walk through the woods, grassland, or other places to soak up what nature has to offer in the spring. And while yo…

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Lamont wants to make pre-K free for some CT families. What’s in the way? 7:30

2M ago7:30

7:30

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “Will Lamont’s universal pre-K plan prevail?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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What is hantavirus? 2:52

2M ago2:52

2:52

Most everyone has heard the news of the tragic passing of two-time Academy Award winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife (Betsy Arakawa). His wife, you may recall, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). Hantavirus exists in North Dakota, and a reminder of the virus and disease might be helpful and timely.…

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Lawmakers, Lamont at odds over Medicaid-covered GLP-1s 9:38

2M ago9:38

9:38

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article, “People call GLP-1s life-changing. CT says it can’t afford them,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Steady Habits Presents: This Could Work! with Athletic Brewing 57:39

2M ago57:39

57:39

CT Mirror State Policy Editor Erica E. Phillips sat down with Bill Shufelt and John Walker of Milford’s Athletic Brewing Company on March 19, 2025 at Stamford’s Ferguson Library. Driven by a mission to make non-alcoholic beer mainstream, Bill and John first began test-brewing in a garage in Connecticut. One hundred home-brewed batches later, they h…

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The historical abundance of bison 2:56

2M ago2:56

2:56

I happened to notice that Dances with Wolves was running on one of the cable stations recently. That 1990 film starring Kevin Costner had some great scenes of bison herds and a bison hunt. I could not help but imagine what those immense herds of bison looked like before European settlement.By Chuck Lura

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How will a U.S. Department of Education 'overhaul' impact CT? 12:09

3M ago12:09

12:09

WSHU's Ebong Udoma spoke with the CT Mirror's Lisa Hagan to discuss her article written with colleague Jessica Harkay, "Will CT have to pick up the pieces of U.S. Dept. of Ed. ‘overhaul’?" as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Olivia Plyler

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Have you seen Canada geese yet this year? 2:42

3M ago2:42

2:42

If you have not seen any Canada geese yet this year, you should soon. The migration is on, and some stay in the state year-round — for example, along the Missouri River.By Chuck Lura

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Two CT prisons trial a Norway-developed program 10:13

3M ago10:13

10:13

WSHU’s Molly Ingram spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Borrowing from Norway, a Connecticut prison tries a new approach,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Molly Ingram

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Birdwatching at Kelly's Slough National Wildlife Refuge 2:48

3M ago2:48

2:48

Kelly’s Slough National Wildlife Refuge, near Grand Forks, is well-known to area bird enthusiasts as being a great place to do some bird watching, particularly during the spring and fall migrations. Depending upon weather, bird watching should be quite good from around the late March through May.By Chuck Lura

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CT’s congressional Democrats grapple with Trump 2.0 8:47

3M ago8:47

8:47

WSHU’s Molly Ingram spoke with CT Mirror’s Lisa Hagen to discuss her article, “With Trump at the wheel, what are CT Democrats to do?,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Molly Ingram

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As homelessness rises in CT, older adults are particularly susceptible 6:57

3M ago6:57

6:57

WSHU’s Molly Ingram spoke with CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk to discuss her article, “After homelessness, New Haven woman is finding her community,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Molly Ingram

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Observing winter constellations 3:00

3M ago3:00

3:00

Are you up for checking out the night sky? Whether you are familiar with the winter constellations, interested in learning a few, or just want to gaze up at the cosmos, the next few nights might be a great time to do so if the sky is clear. That is because there is a new moon coming up on February 28. And of course, it could also be good for severa…

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CT refugee resettlement organizations scramble amid federal funding cuts 12:08

3M ago12:08

12:08

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “Refugee resettlement in CT at risk as executive orders upend IRIS,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Native Medicinal Plants 2:40

4M ago2:40

2:40

Occasionally we need to be reminded that before pharmacies, cultures had to rely on native plants and animals as sources of medicine. I was reminded recently when I was going through some papers and came across a copy of a manuscript titled “Lakota Medicinal and Culturally Important Plants,” authored by Wilbur Flying By, Sr. and Linda Different Clo…

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CT Republicans align with Trump on immigration, transgender athletes 13:57

4M ago13:57

13:57

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “In CT, Republicans seek a closer alignment with Trump,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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How do insects and plants adapt to the winter cold? 2:36

4M ago2:36

2:36

Most North Dakotans are familiar with some adaptations birds and mammals have to get through the winter. But what about the invertebrates — insects, for example — and the plants? They have adaptations as well.By Chuck Lura

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It’s budget week in CT. Will Lamont hold steady on spending? 8:47

4M ago8:47

8:47

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Keith Phaneuf to discuss his article, “Lamont’s commitment to CT’s fiscal ‘guardrails’ is being tested,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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February is here! 2:36

4M ago2:36

2:36

February is here! With January in the rearview mirror, the cycle of the seasons continues its inexorable change. Although the excitement of spring seems a long way away, there is probably more going on than most people realize.By Chuck Lura

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Steady Habits Presents: This Could Work! with André Swanston 1:06:06

4M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

Join CT Mirror Policy Editor Erica E. Phillips as she sits down with Connecticut’s most successful entrepreneurs to explore their origin stories, how they turned their first dollar, and why Connecticut was the place to make it happen. UConn graduate and serial entrepreneur André Swanston achieved a historic nine-figure exit with the sale of his dat…

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CT officials 'hit a wall' regulating long-term care insurance costs 8:46

4M ago8:46

8:46

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jenna Carlesso to discuss her article written with Dave Altimari, Katy Golvala, and Andrew Brown, “CT long-term care insurance costs are skyrocketing, strangling consumers,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Winter Finch Forecast 2:45

4M ago2:45

2:45

Have you been feeding the birds this winter? Setting out a few bird feeders with a variety of food items can provide for some good bird watching during those cold winter days. And it helps the birds, of course.By Chuck Lura

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How has CT’s chief legal officer prepared for Trump’s second term? 11:03

4M ago11:03

11:03

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT’s William Tong, other blue-state AGs brace for Trump 2.0,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Deer mice in North Dakota 2:47

4M ago2:47

2:47

What is the most abundant mammal in North America? I saw that question used in trivia recently. The answer was deer mouse. I am not so sure about that, in part because deer mouse is used to refer to a genus of mice as well one of the species of the genus. Either way, deer mice are certainly one of the contenders.…

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Should CT explore state-sponsored guaranteed income? 9:14

5M ago9:14

9:14

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Erica Phillips to discuss her article, “Support for ‘guaranteed income’ is growing. Is public funding next?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.By Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram

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Owls in folklore and mythology 2:25

5M ago2:25

2:25

Santa Claus is not the only thing that comes down a chimney. Some of you may have seen the recent story about the barred owl that came down the chimney of a home in Virginia and proceeded to perch atop the Christmas tree.By Chuck Lura

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Steady Habits Presents: In the Room with Linda Greenhouse 44:03

10M ago44:03

44:03

In The Room is an in-person, monthly interview series with Connecticut’s top elected officials and political experts. Host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews, exploring the policy and the people behind the policy. In this episode Dankosky interviews former Supreme Court Reporter Linda Greenhouse. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Steady Habits Presents: In the Room with Treasurer Erick Russell 50:25

11M ago50:25

50:25

In The Room is an in-person, monthly interview series with Connecticut’s top elected officials. Host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews, exploring the policy and the people behind the policy. In the fourth event of the series, Dankosky interviews State Treasurer Erick Russell at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas.…

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Steady Habits Presents: In the Room with AG William Tong 1:02:51

12M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

In The Room is an in-person, monthly interview series with Connecticut’s top elected officials. Host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews, exploring the policy and the people behind the policy. In the third event of the series, Dankosky interviews Attorney General William Tong, at UConn Stamford. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Steady Habits Presents: In the Room with Gov. Ned Lamont 57:49

1y ago57:49

57:49

In The Room is a new, in-person, monthly interview series with Connecticut’s top elected officials. Host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews, exploring the policy and the people behind the policy. In the second event of the series, Dankosky interviews Gov. Ned Lamont at Mohegan Sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Steady Habits Presents: In the Room with Chris Murphy 1:01:53

1y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

In The Room is a monthly, in-person interview series with top elected officials at locations throughout the state. In this series, host John Dankosky bring a new approach to political interviews — exploring both the policy and the people behind the policy. This episode, Senator Chris Murphy spoke with John at the Mark Twain House & Museum. See omny…

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Probation, parole and commutations: The Breakdown 1:04:49

2y ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Community Editorial Board Editor Mercy Quaye hosts an in-depth conversation on probation, parole and commutations with State Sen. Heather Somers, Community Editorial Board member Marisol Garcia and victims advocate Audrey Carlson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Connecticut Mirror

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Linda Greenhouse analyzes the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court term 58:17

2y ago58:17

58:17

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Linda Greenhouse joins CT Mirror’s John Dankosky to discuss the end of another consequential U.S. Supreme Court term. Greenhouse, who has covered the Court for nearly three decades at The New York Times, offers her unique perspective on what the court’s recent major decisions mean, their impact across the country, an…

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CT Mirror's 2023 Legislative Recap 58:52

2y ago58:52

58:52

CT Mirror Capitol Bureau Chief Mark Pazniokas sits down with Steady Habits host John Dankosky to review the Connecticut General Assembly’s 2023 legislative session and answer audience questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Connecticut Mirror

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