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Long Story Short
Hosted by Ebong Udoma
,
CT Mirror

A collaboration between WSHU Public Radio and the CT Mirror, “Long Story Short” goes behind the scenes of public policy journalism in Connecticut. Each week, WSHU’s award-winning senior political reporter Ebong Udoma interviews the journalists and newsmakers presented in the Mirror’s long-form Sunday feature. It’s smart conversation about thoughtful journalism.

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  • Attorney General William Tong (D) listens to Governor Ned Lamont's (D) 2025 State of the State address.
    How has CT’s chief legal officer prepared for Trump’s second term?
    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.
  • The Connecticut State Capitol building.
    Should CT explore state-sponsored guaranteed income?
    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.
  • Electric vehicles sit on a car lot in Fairfield County, Connecticut
    CT laws favor tow companies, hurt low-income drivers
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dave Altimari to discuss his article written with Ginny Monk and Haru Coryne, “Gone in 15 days: How the Connecticut DMV allows tow companies to sell people’s cars,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • Cows on milking machines at Buttercup Farm. Owner Megan Johnson says business has been booming since the pandemic.
    CT among the easiest states to access raw milk
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “CT could play outsized role in Trump political battle over raw milk,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • Should CT raise juror pay to diversify jury pools?
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Andrew Brown to discuss his article, written with Jenna Carlesso and Renata Daou “CT overhauled its jury selection system but racial disparities remain,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • Connecticut Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (D-Hartford), speaks during opening session on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
    New session, same speaker: CT’s 2025 legislative session is weeks away
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Matt Ritter is set to be longest-serving CT House speaker in 20 years,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)
    CT high schoolers can access college classes – but it depends on their district
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jessika Harkay to discuss her article, “CT dual credit classes: A ‘huge equalizer’ that isn’t always available,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • Connecticut DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes
    How are CT environmentalists preparing for another Trump presidency?
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “CT took on Trump on environment before; it will probably be harder to do it again,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • Voters waited in the same-day registration line at Bridgeport's Government Center on Nov. 5, 2024.
    CT Democrats question city voter turnout in 2024 election
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT Democrats ask: In 2024 election, where was the city turnout?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • Bethany Parks and Recreation-run camps took place on the town's main campus, which connects the town hall with Bethany Community School and its playground.
    Is it time for CT to oversee town-run camps?
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “Child sex assault case in Bethany sounds alarm on town-run camps,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
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