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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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  • Bridgeport City Hall
    How this CT reporter is taking a different approach to journalism
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Reginald David to discuss his role as the CT Mirror’s Community Engagement Reporter focused on Bridgeport as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • Artist Pamela Sztybel poses for a portrait outside of her home in Bridgewater. Sztybel is a political cartoonist and is known for her flower bouquet drawings and watercolors for Billy Collins' poetry book, "Dog Show."
    How a CT artist chronicles the news through cartoons
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “A CT artist takes on COVID (and the world) one drawing at a time,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • QuantumCT interim CEO Vivek Ramakrishnan (center right) joined a group of observers as dae student Emeka Oguagha (left) discussed his quantum project on April 9, 2026.
    Could New Haven be the next Silicon Valley?
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s P.R. Lockhart to discuss her article, “The state is pouring millions into the emerging quantum industry in the hopes of unlocking new economic growth — and becoming a global leader,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • Sandie Pope in her New Britain apartment on June 12, 2026.
    How CT’s tax system works — and doesn't
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Keith Phaneuf to discuss his article, “CT says its tax system is unfair, but changes would mean tradeoffs,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • Student alliances worked to outscore each other in this year's game, called REBUILT, during a match at the NE FIRST District Championship, held from April 15-18, 2026.
    CT leans into student robotics to bolster STEM workforce sector
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s P.R. Lockhart to discuss her article, “Amid manufacturing workforce woes, CT bets on youth robotics,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • Christine Donaldson at her home in Terryville on March 3, 2026.
    How medical debt is crushing CT residents
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article written with Jenna Carlesso and Noam Levey, “Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What it’s like to be sued over medical debt in Connecticut,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • The sign marking Windsor's delegation at the convention to endorse a candidate for Connecticut's first U.S. House of Representatives seat on May 11, 2026.
    How the conventions played out for CT Democrats, Republicans
    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to catch up on the latest from the Democratic and Republican primaries as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
  • Rylee Carew, pictured in West Haven on May 7, 2026, has experienced turnover in the DCF system as a young child, teen and mother. She says unexplained shifts in social workers adds to the distrust and uncertainty kids already feel.
    High staff turnover at CT DCF is making already difficult situations worse
    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.
  • Connecticut legislators during the 2026 session.
    CT legislative session ends this week with 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.
  • Connecticut State Senator Douglas McCrory (D-Bloomfield)
    How a Hartford-based nonprofit is suffering from a political scandal
    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.