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Commentator David Bouchier talks about the fall of meritocracy.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Sasha Allen to discuss her article, “More nips are being bought in CT — some advocates are worried,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

An effort in Connecticut looks to growth the state's blue economy. Lawmakers from our region react to the strikes on Iran. Enrollment is growing at SUNY schools, but university officials say they still need state help. Some towns are out of money for winter cleanup after all the snow we’ve been getting. Plus, an effort in Connecticut to clear homeless encampments draws some criticism.

The final vision for Manresa Island’s environmental cleanup has been unveiled. But first, Connecticut Democrats use an emergency procedure to pass a package of bills. Living in New York is expensive -- some lawmakers are blaming tariffs for that. Plus, snow removal continues in the region and now we're helping out our neighbors, too!

Brookhaven residents are sick of the town landfill. Could Connecticut get rid of taxes on tips? A new documentary about the late U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut drops this weekend. Plus, for the bird nerds – it’s the latest WSHU’s Birdsong Break.

Lawmakers from our region react to last night’s State of the Union. You can literally see Great South Bay through a hole in the Fire Island Inlet bridge. A new survey has good news for Governor Lamont. Plus, what exactly is geothermal energy?

He didn’t set out to be a philanthropist. But attorney Sandor Frankel’s life took an unanticipated turn, and he found himself managing a multi-billion-dollar trust fund for Leona Helmsley. Frankel writes about his life and career in his memoir, Accidental Philanthropist. WSHU's Book Critic Joan Baum has this review.

Governor Lamont will take a red pen to an emergency bill. OLA of Eastern Long Island proposes an idea to increase community trust in law enforcement. Plus, a program at the Long Island Museum uses art to help those with memory loss.

Our region could be closer to being connected by a bridge over the Sound. A new poll shows Bruce Blakeman gaining momentum in the race for New York governor. Plus, could Connecticut ban mini liquor bottles?

Connecticut lawmakers consider AI regulations. Former Long Island Congressman Anthony D’Espositio wants his old seat back. Higher education advocates in Connecticut want the state to expand scholarship access. Plus, Long Island firefighters push for more benefits for volunteers.