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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.

Our region reacts to the upcoming final vote on the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Construction for Empire Wind gets underway. Governor Hochul is not the biggest fan of the new Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City. Plus, a new study finds woodburning is a big contributor to air pollution in the region.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Renata Daou to discuss her article, “A lack of immigration lawyers in CT means big court backlogs,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Suffolk voters will decide on a term limit extension for county legislators this November. Transit-oriented housing at New Haven’s Union Station takes another step forward. An exhibition in Mystic will showcase the history of the Pequot people. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

New Zealand-born composer and educator Matthew Suttor’s passion for music began when he was a small child. Throughout his career he has explored many facets of music making, with a particular interest in computer music and, now, the use of AI in music and as a creative catalyst.

Potters from around the world are in the region this week. But first, Connecticut AG William Tong says his fight against the Trump administration isn’t over after today’s Supreme Court ruling. Long Island remembers Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy. Plus, Connecticut libraries stand to lose millions in federal dollars towards digital literacy.

More than one thousand crashes have taken place at the Route-15 and I-91 interchange in the last two years. The clock is ticking for Long Island school districts to publish their so-called “distraction-free” policies. Mosquito-borne diseases are showing up in our region earlier than usual. Plus, a look at the indispensable labor of being a family caregiver.

Connecticut officials have launched a campaign in Fairfield that includes road upgrades to promote safer streets. Governor Lamont vetoes a controversial housing bill. Long Island Republicans urge senators to save Biden-era tax cuts for clean energy. Governor Hochul wants to build New York’s first nuclear power plant in a generation. Plus, legendary French chef Jacques Pépin visits New Haven.

It began with one of America's richest men jumping out of a moving train to trudge through the mud and scope out the property. It was the cultivating grounds for the 'queen of American etiquette,' Emily Post, as well as the most iconic men's suit in the modern world. This week, join us for a tour of Tuxedo Park, New York!