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WSHU's Ebong Udoma spoke with the CT Mirror's Lisa Hagan to discuss her article written with colleague Jessica Harkay, "Will CT have to pick up the pieces of U.S. Dept. of Ed. ‘overhaul’?" as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Connecticut Democrats rally against cuts to Medicaid funding. A New York court orders the Shinnecock to stop construction of a Hamptons travel plaza. Connecticut lawmakers look to ban private equity firms from buying hospitals. Plus, New York Republicans have a newly found confidence going into the next gubernatorial race.

A group of Connecticut medical professionals want the state to act on climate change. All the highlights of Long Island village elections this week. Governor Hochul says plans to redevelop Penn Station are catching President Trump's attention. Connecticut lawmakers are considering a ban on leaf blowers. Plus, a conversation with the newly crowned Miss Connecticut USA.

Commentator David Bouchier recommends a Valentine’s Day contract to avoid romantic misunderstandings.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “In CT, Republicans seek a closer alignment with Trump,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

New York officials sound the alarm on a potential cut of the federal Department of Education. Environmental advocates want a "public benefits charge" to remain on Connecticut electric bills. The MTA says more folks are riding the LIRR since congestion pricing began. New Haven sues the Trump administration over immigration policies. Plus, Connecticut Republicans seem to be aligning themselves more with Trump in his second term.

Can the work of composer Stephen Sondheim change your life? Theater critic Richard Schoch believes it can. In his new book, How Sondheim Can Change Your Life Schoch dives deep into Sondheim’s music, lyrics, and characters where he says life lessons are woven into the plays. WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum read it. You can listen to her review right here.

The Trump administration sues New York state over its so-called sanctuary status. Legal officials question whether Nassau's cooperation with ICE goes against state law. Senator Christ Murphy speaks out against RFK Jr.’s senate confirmation to lead HHS. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Side Hustle series.

It's here! The hour-long Off the Plank special aired this fall on stations nationwide, distributed by American Public Media. Hear about sea shanties, pirates, lighthouses, white whales and more.

Host Davis Dunavin previews his upcoming adventure at sea! Among other things, you’ll hear about quite a few pirates in this series, which is why we decided to call it Off the Plank.