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Every story counts. Discover how Somos Connecticut is redefining what local news can look like. www.ctpublic.org/latinos/we-a...
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Every story counts. Discover how Somos Connecticut is redefining what local news can look like. www.ctpublic.org/latinos/we-a...
On most Mondays (including today) The Colin McEnroe Show takes your calls about anything you want to talk about.
Call in today at 1 p.m. 888-720-9677.
And you can now watch the show on YouTube! Come say hi in the comments. www.ctpublic.org/show/the-col...
Call in today at 1 p.m. 888-720-9677.
And you can now watch the show on YouTube! Come say hi in the comments. www.ctpublic.org/show/the-col...
We take your calls
This hour, we take your calls … about whatever you want to talk about.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
On most Mondays (including today) The Colin McEnroe Show takes your calls about anything you want to talk about.
Call in today at 1 p.m. 888-720-9677.
And you can now watch the show on YouTube! Come say hi in the comments. www.ctpublic.org/show/the-col...
Call in today at 1 p.m. 888-720-9677.
And you can now watch the show on YouTube! Come say hi in the comments. www.ctpublic.org/show/the-col...
A training program aimed at increasing diversity on nonprofit boards across CT is expanding to Danbury. The SEAT program (Skill, Educate, Act, Transform) helps prepare members of under-resourced Black/Latino communities to take up first-time nonprofit board service. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Nonprofit board service training program for Black and Latino leaders expands
The SEAT program, which stands for Skill, Educate, Act, Transform, helps prepare members of under-resourced Black and Latino communities to take up first-time nonprofit board service.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A training program aimed at increasing diversity on nonprofit boards across CT is expanding to Danbury. The SEAT program (Skill, Educate, Act, Transform) helps prepare members of under-resourced Black/Latino communities to take up first-time nonprofit board service. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
For more than 10,000 years before Europeans arrived, the Northeast was home to many tribes with organized leadership and governance; it was among the most prosperous parts of North America. A connection with the land endures — and you care for it like it’s a member of the family. (1/2)
For Native Americans, an enduring spiritual connection to the land
For more than 10,000 years before Europeans arrived, the Northeast was home to many tribes with organized leadership and governance; it was among the most prosperous parts of North America. A connecti...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
For more than 10,000 years before Europeans arrived, the Northeast was home to many tribes with organized leadership and governance; it was among the most prosperous parts of North America. A connection with the land endures — and you care for it like it’s a member of the family. (1/2)
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Grateful for the good work of @ctpublic.bsky.social in airing this segment, which features the voices of regional tribal members and also mentions the @stolenrelations.bsky.social project. www.ctpublic.org/2025-11-14/i...
The hidden history of Indigenous slavery in New England and beyond
It's a surprising and overlooked story, a blind spot in the narrative of early America: the hidden history of Indigenous slavery. As colonial powers took over Native land, white settlers were enslavin...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Grateful for the good work of @ctpublic.bsky.social in airing this segment, which features the voices of regional tribal members and also mentions the @stolenrelations.bsky.social project. www.ctpublic.org/2025-11-14/i...
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"The American Revolution," a six-part original PBS documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.
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The American Revolution | Premieres Nov. 16 | PBS
The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, premieres Nov. 16, 2025.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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"The American Revolution," a six-part original PBS documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
The American Revolution | Premieres Nov. 16 | PBS
The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, premieres Nov. 16, 2025.
www.pbs.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
"The American Revolution," a six-part original PBS documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
Connecticut lawmakers moved this week to broaden protections for migrants at state courthouses, passing legislation that limits immigration arrests near court facilities.
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Connecticut lawmakers pass bill to thwart ICE arrests near courts
The measure prohibits most civil immigration arrests on courthouse grounds without a signed judicial warrant, and bars law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings in court.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Connecticut lawmakers moved this week to broaden protections for migrants at state courthouses, passing legislation that limits immigration arrests near court facilities.
www.ctpublic.org/news/investi...
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Fordham Law Adjunct Professor Leila Amineddoleh, an expert in art law and cultural heritage law, joins The Colin McEnroe Show to discuss why stories about heists, real or in movies, capture the public's attention. via Connecticut Public (@ctpublic.bsky.social)
Why stories about heists, real or in movies, steal our hearts
This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, we look at heists, from real museums to our screens, and we discuss why they capture our attention.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Fordham Law Adjunct Professor Leila Amineddoleh, an expert in art law and cultural heritage law, joins The Colin McEnroe Show to discuss why stories about heists, real or in movies, capture the public's attention. via Connecticut Public (@ctpublic.bsky.social)
New Britain inaugurated a new mayor on Wednesday, the first new face in City Hall in 12 years and the first Latino mayor to lead the city. In his inaugural address, Mayor Sanchez spoke emotionally about assuming the office. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
New Britain swears in first Latino mayor
Bobby Sanchez said becoming mayor of his hometown felt “surreal.”
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November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
New Britain inaugurated a new mayor on Wednesday, the first new face in City Hall in 12 years and the first Latino mayor to lead the city. In his inaugural address, Mayor Sanchez spoke emotionally about assuming the office. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Coming November 7, Connecticut Public presents “Still Here: Native American Resilience in New England.”
This special multi-platform series will feature Indigenous perspectives and take a fresh look at the history of our region.
Learn more here: bit.ly/43tr9lD
This special multi-platform series will feature Indigenous perspectives and take a fresh look at the history of our region.
Learn more here: bit.ly/43tr9lD
Still Here: Native American Resilience in New England
“Still Here: Native American Resilience in New England” is a multi-platform series featuring Indigenous perspectives that takes a fresh look at the history of our region. We’ll also meet culture beare...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Coming November 7, Connecticut Public presents “Still Here: Native American Resilience in New England.”
This special multi-platform series will feature Indigenous perspectives and take a fresh look at the history of our region.
Learn more here: bit.ly/43tr9lD
This special multi-platform series will feature Indigenous perspectives and take a fresh look at the history of our region.
Learn more here: bit.ly/43tr9lD
Tariffs on imports imposed by the Trump Administration have forced some small business owners to decide between losing customers or losing money. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Latino restaurants in Hartford reckon with tariffs as SCOTUS considers case
A restaurateur at Hartford’s Parkville Market is doing all he can to avoid passing tariff costs to customers, hoping the situation is temporary. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court is weighing its decis...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Tariffs on imports imposed by the Trump Administration have forced some small business owners to decide between losing customers or losing money. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Members of the Berlin Equity Action Team, are lobbying to have several former Black residents who fought and died in the Civil War, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Berlin residents commemorate Black Civil War vets with Medal of Honor effort
Members of the Berlin Equity Action Team, are lobbying to have several Black residents who fought and died in the Civil War, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Members of the Berlin Equity Action Team, are lobbying to have several former Black residents who fought and died in the Civil War, posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
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“It's not only the individual tenants being threatened with eviction who are damaged by this, but it's the social fabric of neighbors who have developed a safe environment in their long term home.”
Via: @ctpublic.bsky.social
Via: @ctpublic.bsky.social
Corporate landlord files wave of 'no fault' evictions after buying New London apartments
Residents of several apartment complexes in New London are facing a wave of evictions, weeks after the buildings were purchased by a corporate landlord.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“It's not only the individual tenants being threatened with eviction who are damaged by this, but it's the social fabric of neighbors who have developed a safe environment in their long term home.”
Via: @ctpublic.bsky.social
Via: @ctpublic.bsky.social
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“My dog doesn’t destroy anything. I take her out. Just give me the opportunity to show you,” Kathy Barco told @ctpublic.bsky.social . New reporting reveals how pets can often be a barrier to finding safe shelter. www.nenc.news/2025-10-27/f...
For CT's unhoused population, pets provide comfort, but can be a barrier to safe shelter
For unhoused residents in Connecticut, refusing to part with a pet can be a major barrier to securing shelter. Only one long-term shelter in Connecticut accepts pets, with limitations.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“My dog doesn’t destroy anything. I take her out. Just give me the opportunity to show you,” Kathy Barco told @ctpublic.bsky.social . New reporting reveals how pets can often be a barrier to finding safe shelter. www.nenc.news/2025-10-27/f...
Ten East Hartford families are now first-time homeowners after moving into new zero energy homes built by Habitat for Humanity. The neighborhood is made up of ten single family homes, each with three bedrooms. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Habitat for Humanity unveils 10 clean energy East Hartford homes
Ten East Hartford families are now first-time homeowners after moving into new zero energy homes built by Habitat for Humanity. The neighborhood is made up of ten single family homes, each with three ...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ten East Hartford families are now first-time homeowners after moving into new zero energy homes built by Habitat for Humanity. The neighborhood is made up of ten single family homes, each with three bedrooms. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
The longest shutdown in U.S. history is starting to wind down after a bloc of Senate Democrats joined Republicans on a deal to reopen the federal government, but CT’s senators opposed the agreement. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Murphy, Blumenthal reject shutdown deal over health care
The longest shutdown in U.S. history is starting to wind down after a bloc of Senate Democrats joined Republicans on a deal to reopen the federal government, but Connecticut’s senators opposed the agr...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The longest shutdown in U.S. history is starting to wind down after a bloc of Senate Democrats joined Republicans on a deal to reopen the federal government, but CT’s senators opposed the agreement. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Connecticut’s housing crisis is raging on as residents struggle to afford housing costs. The state's status has not improved since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report on community wellbeing by Data Haven. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
150,000 more CT residents unable to afford housing post-pandemic, survey says
Connecticut’s housing crisis still has not improved since the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s according to a new report on community wellbeing by Data Haven.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Connecticut’s housing crisis is raging on as residents struggle to afford housing costs. The state's status has not improved since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report on community wellbeing by Data Haven. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Caribbean organizations in Connecticut are asking the governor’s office for help in sending donated items to Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. bit.ly/49ImDDt
Caribbean groups in CT want help sending donations to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
Caribbean organizations in Connecticut are asking the governor’s office for help in sending donated items to Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Caribbean organizations in Connecticut are asking the governor’s office for help in sending donated items to Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. bit.ly/49ImDDt
Connecticut’s housing crisis is raging on as residents struggle to afford housing costs. The state's status has not improved since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report on community wellbeing by Data Haven. www.ctpublic.org/2025-11-07/c...
CT's upcoming special session will include reworked housing bill
Opponents of the housing bill that passed during the 2025 regular legislative session were concerned that its policies would limit local control on development. Lamont ended up vetoing the omnibus hou...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Connecticut’s housing crisis is raging on as residents struggle to afford housing costs. The state's status has not improved since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report on community wellbeing by Data Haven. www.ctpublic.org/2025-11-07/c...
Every year, the state of Connecticut puts on a series of training days for kids ages 12-15 where they learn to hunt different animals. The goal is to promote gun safety and to get more kids excited about hunting. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
A new generation of CT kids are learning to hunt on 'Pheasant Lane'
Every year, the state of Connecticut puts on a series of training days for kids ages 12-15 where they learn to hunt different animals. The goal is to promote gun safety and to get more kids excited ab...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Every year, the state of Connecticut puts on a series of training days for kids ages 12-15 where they learn to hunt different animals. The goal is to promote gun safety and to get more kids excited about hunting. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
More than 360,000 Connecticut residents are going without their usual food assistance payments amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. bit.ly/4owZXLc
'It's a strain': CT residents who rely on SNAP 'stymied' by benefits stoppage
More than 360,000 Connecticut residents are going without their usual food assistance payments amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
More than 360,000 Connecticut residents are going without their usual food assistance payments amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. bit.ly/4owZXLc
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There’s been a lot of great reporting about resources in Connecticut (largely from @chrispolansky.bsky.social for @ctpublic.bsky.social) after the cut off of SNAP, but I kept thinking of the person clicking around these guides who was looking for a hot meal for their family right NOW. A list:
Hungry? These CT institutions can help.
CT Public compiled a list of where to find everything from groceries to hot meals — and where to donate if you are able.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
There’s been a lot of great reporting about resources in Connecticut (largely from @chrispolansky.bsky.social for @ctpublic.bsky.social) after the cut off of SNAP, but I kept thinking of the person clicking around these guides who was looking for a hot meal for their family right NOW. A list:
"Don't dream it—be it!"
Groups around the country put on "shadow cast" productions of the cult classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” where generations of fans dress up like the characters, act out iconic scenes and bond over the film’s unique brand of camp. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Groups around the country put on "shadow cast" productions of the cult classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” where generations of fans dress up like the characters, act out iconic scenes and bond over the film’s unique brand of camp. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
'Rocky Horror' stays timeless in southern New England, as the movie musical turns 50
Groups around the country put on "shadow cast" productions of the cult classic, where generations of fans dress up like the characters, act out iconic scenes and bond over the film’s unique brand of c...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"Don't dream it—be it!"
Groups around the country put on "shadow cast" productions of the cult classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” where generations of fans dress up like the characters, act out iconic scenes and bond over the film’s unique brand of camp. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Groups around the country put on "shadow cast" productions of the cult classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” where generations of fans dress up like the characters, act out iconic scenes and bond over the film’s unique brand of camp. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
For those affected by the lapse in SNAP food benefits, or facing challenges during the federal shutdown, these CT community members are offering help.
We compiled a list of where to find everything from groceries to hot meals — and where to donate if you are able. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
We compiled a list of where to find everything from groceries to hot meals — and where to donate if you are able. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
Hungry? These CT institutions can help
Connecticut Public compiled a list of where to find everything from groceries to hot meals — and where to donate if you are able.
www.ctpublic.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
For those affected by the lapse in SNAP food benefits, or facing challenges during the federal shutdown, these CT community members are offering help.
We compiled a list of where to find everything from groceries to hot meals — and where to donate if you are able. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...
We compiled a list of where to find everything from groceries to hot meals — and where to donate if you are able. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11...