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Commentator David Bouchier tries to diagnose the passion for grand buildings.

Passengers board a Long Island Rail Road train, in New York's Penn Station.

LIRR workers are on strike. Ryan Fazio is Connecticut Republicans nominee for governor. A landmark food transparency law in New York awaits the governor’s signature. Plus, it’s the latest from WSHU’s The Making of U.S.

Belated budget blues

The Justice Department says Yale University’s School of Medicine is illegally discriminating on the basis of race. New York still can’t pass a budget. Connecticut is backstopping some federal cuts to research programs at UConn. Plus, a visit to Connecticut’s accordion museum.

Gifts from the past

Commentator David Bouchier reflects on how hard it is to be honest in the intangible world of intellectual property.

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.

Back on track

The three day strike on the Long Island Railroad is over. A top Connecticut university system official resigns amid a scandal with other leaders. New York delays its rollout of electric school buses. Plus the latest from WSHU’s 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.

Climate cuts clash

New York is poised to roll back its climate law, and activists are not happy. Experts say swimming in Long Island Sound this summer comes with some increased risk. A Long Island Latino advocacy group wants the East End to adopt a new public safety law. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Long Story Short.

Starting over

Commentator David Bouchier hopes that the graduates of 2026 will find a place in the new economy, or a way to escape it.

Bronin's breakthrough

Luke Bronin beats incumbent John Larson as Democrats’ choice for the U.S. House in Hartford. Suffolk officials ask the Navy to move quickly on the Calverton clean up. Tweed New Haven Airport gets a federal boost for expansion. Plus, what’s in Connecticut’s new wide-ranging state labor law.

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