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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “What could Trump’s changes mean for CT endangered species,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Officials from our region react to the U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites. A number of cooling centers are available to beat the heat. A look at tomorrow’s mayoral primary in New York City. Plus, how changes to the Endangered Species Act could have an impact on our region’s wildlife.

The iconic Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana celebrates its 100th anniversary in New Haven this weekend. The Shinnecock nation sues the Town of Southampton over its Westwoods property. A Stratford nonprofit looks to move into a historical lighthouse. Summer temperatures will be coming in hot this weekend. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

50 years ago this month, the film JAWS debuted in theaters. And for generations, moviegoers have been thrilled to be terrified by the fabled great white shark. But in the novel, the toothy fish is not the star of the story. Book critic Joan Baum re-read JAWS and has this review.

The book American Prometheus clocks in at 721 pages. The film version, Oppenheimer, runs for 3 hours. Both tell the fascinating history of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb. Both are also long, layered, and complex. Now, a new book, Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb, streamlines the story for young readers. WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum read it. Here's her review.

Long Island Sound is home to some of the tastiest oysters in the country -- at least according to the folks who harvest them. But first, our region celebrates Juneteenth. Officials say ICE was in Danbury, Connecticut this week. A look at the environmental bills that didn’t pass in New York this session. Plus, one Connecticut museum is on a mission to keep kids engaged this summer.

Commentator David Bouchier seems to remember that the good old days were not always good.

New Haven breaks ground on more affordable housing. Nassau officials say lifeguards are on the lookout for sharks this upcoming holiday weekend. Governor Lamont re-appoints the controversial chair of PURA. A program in New Haven will help keep kids fed this summer. Plus, Connecticut advocates say they’re worried about LGBTQ youth.

Caroline Shaw is a Grammy-winning composer, singer, and violinist whose early inspiration came from her Suzuki-teaching mother and local public radio in Greenville, NC. She spoke with Suzanne about her genre-crossing career—from Pulitzer-winning compositions to scoring projects for TV and film.

Commentator David Bouchier reflects on the long history of patriotism.