Civics https://www.wshu.org/civics Civics en-US Copyright Wed, 13 May 2026 18:09:19 GMT CT’s Murphy, DeLauro criticize proposed $1 billion White House ballroom https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2026-05-13/taxpayers-funding-security-white-house-ballroom President Donald Trump (R) wants Congress to spend $1 billion in taxpayer funds on security for the East Wing of the White House, where the ballroom is being built. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:09:19 GMT https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2026-05-13/taxpayers-funding-security-white-house-ballroom Molly Ingram High staff turnover at CT DCF is making already difficult situations worse https://www.wshu.org/podcast/long-story-short/2026-05-11/ct-dcf-high-staff-turnover WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article written with Ginny Monk, “At CT DCF, staff turnover is high. The costs can be devastating,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short. Mon, 11 May 2026 17:16:09 GMT https://www.wshu.org/podcast/long-story-short/2026-05-11/ct-dcf-high-staff-turnover Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram CT legislative session ends this week with key bills still pending https://www.wshu.org/podcast/long-story-short/2026-05-04/ct-session-key-bills-still-pending WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT General Assembly nears adjournment, scores of bills awaiting final vote,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short. Mon, 04 May 2026 19:12:55 GMT https://www.wshu.org/podcast/long-story-short/2026-05-04/ct-session-key-bills-still-pending Ebong Udoma, Ebong Udoma One nation, under God: exploring the separation of church and state https://www.wshu.org/news/2026-05-04/religious-freedom-politics The Constitution prohibits state-sponsored religion and guarantees freedom of religion. But that doesn’t stop religion from influencing American politics — sometimes in ways that end up in front of the Supreme Court. Mon, 04 May 2026 14:20:29 GMT https://www.wshu.org/news/2026-05-04/religious-freedom-politics Molly Ingram How a Hartford-based nonprofit is suffering from a political scandal https://www.wshu.org/podcast/long-story-short/2026-04-27/ct-hartford-nonprofit-political-scandal-doug-mccrory WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Andrew Brownto discuss his article, “Documents: Sen. Doug McCrory held sway over Blue Hills nonprofit,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:39:18 GMT https://www.wshu.org/podcast/long-story-short/2026-04-27/ct-hartford-nonprofit-political-scandal-doug-mccrory Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram CT doctors now sue patients more than hospitals over medical bills https://www.wshu.org/podcast/long-story-short/2026-04-20/ct-doctors-medical-bills-debt-lawsuits WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with KFF Health News’ Noam N. Levey to discuss his article, “In CT, doctors now sue patients most over medical bills, surpassing hospitals,” written with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala and Jenna Carlesso as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:11:31 GMT https://www.wshu.org/podcast/long-story-short/2026-04-20/ct-doctors-medical-bills-debt-lawsuits Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram What protest rights are covered by the First Amendment? https://www.wshu.org/news/2026-04-20/peaceful-protest-first-amendment-rights The right to peacefully assemble is part of the First Amendment of the Constitution. But recent protests across the country show that exercising that right can come with real risks and complications. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:04:59 GMT https://www.wshu.org/news/2026-04-20/peaceful-protest-first-amendment-rights Molly Ingram Senate, House Democrats continue to force — and lose — war powers resolution votes https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2026-04-15/senate-house-democrats-war-powers-resolution-votes House and Senate Democrats have been introducing war powers resolutions in an attempt to block President Donald Trump from striking Iran. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:02 GMT https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2026-04-15/senate-house-democrats-war-powers-resolution-votes Molly Ingram How Josh Elliott is challenging Lamont from the left https://www.wshu.org/podcast/long-story-short/2026-04-13/ct-governor-race-josh-elliott-ned-lamont WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:48:32 GMT https://www.wshu.org/podcast/long-story-short/2026-04-13/ct-governor-race-josh-elliott-ned-lamont Ebong Udoma, Molly Ingram Why the U.S. remains a two-party system https://www.wshu.org/news/2026-04-06/america-two-party-voting-democrats-republicans Why does the U.S. have only two major parties? A look at how the election system, voting rules and political incentives keep Democrats and Republicans in power. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:36:13 GMT https://www.wshu.org/news/2026-04-06/america-two-party-voting-democrats-republicans Molly Ingram