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Earlier this year, Yale historian Joanne Freeman began a nightly video series called "A Few Thoughts for Those Who Can't Sleep." Most nights she goes live on YouTube and talks about the news of the day, historical context for it, and the value of building community, as the comments swell in around her. On the episode linked in the bio, Freeman joins us to share a few thoughts about the latest news, empathy, history, and America 250. Listen to the full episode now! #CTPublic #Connecticut #PublicMedia #ColinMcEnroe

Three forensic experts share how they investigate the dead to bring clarity to the living. Dr. Cori Breslauer, an associate medical examiner in Connecticut, describes the realities of autopsies, trauma, and truth-telling. Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, who pioneered forensic genetic genealogy, explains how investigators use DNA and family history to put a name to unidentified remains, and bring long-delayed answers to families. And retired forensic pathologist Dr. Cindy Hoeflinger shares what it was like to spend a career giving families answers… until she needed answers herself. Listen to the full episode when you tap the link in our bio!

You’ve found your people! Connecticut Public is media for the curious. The listeners, readers, and viewers who appreciate a good story. They’re lifelong learners and thinkers; lovers of history, nature and science; and seekers the next big, inspiring idea. Sound like you? Good — head to the link in the bio for informed, educational, and inspiration content today! #Connecticut #CTPublic #PublicMedia #Curious

It’s a history lesson many of us didn’t get in school: Slavery has deep roots in Connecticut and across New England. Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much of this state. Get to know some of these men and women and the lives they lived. Hear from descendants who reflect on their loved ones. And learn from historians and experts going on a journey of discovery to recover this history. Head to the link in the bio to explore this five-episode podcast from Connecticut Public, reporter/producer Diane Orson and editorial consultant and curator Frank Mitchell. They talk about efforts to shed light on this history and they explore why it matters. 🎥: Ryan Caron King #Connecticut #CTPublic #PublicMedia #BlackHistoryMonth

Curated by Jasia Flowers, Noir Dandy is an art exhibit on view at 224 EcoSpace through February 28. The exhibit guides visitors through multiple eras and cultural moments of dandyism, from its early roots to contemporary expressions. Check out more of our Black Voices content at the link in the bio! Artists featured in the video: - Nancy Walker - Armani Love #CTPublic #Connecticut #PublicMedia #BlackVoices #BHM

PBS/NPR haven’t gone anywhere, and their member stations (like us here at CT Public) are more dedicated than ever to keep showing up for you like we have been for decades! Head to the link in the bio to learn more about the event we’re setting up for in this video, and to support public media! 😉💘 #publicmedia #connecticut #pbs #thingstodoinct #ctevents

The Connecticut Public social team's ✨first ever episode✨ of Young People Hate The Radio is out now! Learn along with us as we navigate personal style, fashion, and confidence with internationally acclaimed tailor and fashion mogul, Justin Haynes! Head to the link in the bio to watch episode 1! 🎥: @Martha Castillo #CTPublic #YoungPeopleHateTheRadio #YPHTR #publicmedia #connecticut

Find the country's first public dashboard to track and fix emergency room overcrowding dashboard at https://overnight-boarding.ctacep.org Emergency departments at hospitals in Connecticut and across the nation are likely bursting at the seams as a result of what’s called ED boarding. The problem is not that too many patients are showing up at the ED. It’s that patients who have been discharged from the ED are needing longer-term care, but they’re stuck on hallway stretchers for hours or even days. The reason? Increased demand for in-patient beds, according to Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians (CCEP). Boarding patients are not well enough to return home – they might need a bed at a psychiatric hospital, connect with a behavioral health facility in the community, or require a bed at a rehabilitation center or nursing home. They also face delays in insurance companies authorizing longer-term care. Data shows that of the 14% of patients in a Connecticut ED in 2024 who required in-patient care – more than 200,000 people – nearly 40% remained in the ED for more than four hours after admission. “This threshold is widely agreed to be unacceptable and negatively impacts patient care,” CCEP said in a statement. “Boarding leads to poorer outcomes for patients, increased crowding, and significant staff burnout.” Lengthy boarding can result in “real, bad impacts on patient care outcomes,” said Dr. Jeff Gordon, a state senator and member of the state Public Health Committee. Read more at the link in our bio. 📝: Sujata Srinivasan 📸: @trussell.ct 🎥: Janae Spinato

What's your dating hot take? Drop it in the comments below! Wanna learn more about Young People Hate the Radio? Join Connecticut Public on February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM for a Palentine’s Day hang designed to bring public-media lovers together and celebrate the launch of our brand-new social vlog series, Young People Hate the Radio. The series follows our hosts (and our audience) as we figure out adulthood in real time — navigating uncertainty, ambition, relationships, money, confidence, and all the in-between moments of modern life. Q&A panelists will include: 💰 Bradley on a Budget: multi-hyphenate content creator ❤️ Alexa Curtis: Founder of The Love List and Chief Swag Officer Click the link in our bio to reserve your tickets, or go to ctpublic.org/vlog #Connecticut #CTPublic #publicmedia #youngpeoplehatetheradio

A train derailed in Mansfield Thursday morning, raising concerns of environmental contamination in a nearby waterway; fourteen train cars carrying liquified natural gas derailed and at least five landed in a river, officials said. No injuries are reported. A shelter in place order has been issued for residents within a half mile of 1090 Stafford Rd., state officials said. First responders and hazmat specialists are responding to a possible hazardous gas leak. "The incident is under control," said Rick Green, a spokesperson with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. "There is no need for evacuation at this time." Residents are advised to avoid Route 32, Stafford Road, which is closed between Route 275 and Route 44 near Eagleville Pond, according to a post on a town social media account. The road is expected to be closed for a “prolonged” period of time. This is a developing story and will be updated. Read the latest via the link in the bio. Connecticut Public's Chris Polansky, Matt Dwyer and Patrick Skahill contributed to this report. Edit: Railroad officials say 10 train cars were involved while state officials initially said 14. The reported numbers can fluctuates due to the state of cars halfway on or off the track. Most accurate estimations can be found via the link in the bio. 🎥: Tyler Russell #Connecticut #Mansfield #CTPublic #publicmedia

👀Did somebody say merch? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at last week's photoshoot. Support public media the best way possible - by wearing it. Head to the link in our bio for an exclusive look at what we've got cookin'! #CTPublic #PublicMedia #Connecticut #newmerch

Protesters across Connecticut participated in a nationwide call to action Friday, to stay out of work, school and stores. The nationwide strike is a direct response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Civic advocacy group Bridgeport Generation Now Votes canceled its operations Friday as a form of protest. That's according to the group's co-director, Callie Heillman, who said she has spoken with others who are taking part in their own ways. "I've seen people say, 'today's the day that I'm going to cancel the subscriptions that l've been putting off," Heillman said. "I see people recommitting to their Target boycott." A Bridgeport book shop also announced it would close for a day as part of the general strike. The killings of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, served as the catalyst for the protests that have swept the nation. The most recent incident was the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse. Pretti was shot multiple times by an ICE agent after he used his cellphone to record Border Patrol officers conducting an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Prior to Pretti's death, the nation erupted in anger over the Jan. 7 killing of Renee Good, a mother of three. Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent at a protest while behind the wheel of her vehicle. Both killings were captured on video and shared in online posts around the globe. Read more at the link in our bio. 📝: Eddy Martinez, Rachel lacovone 🎥: Janae Spinato/ Tyler Russell #connecticut #newhaven #ice #ctnews

CT, do you want to meet Bradley on a Budget (@Bradley On A Budget )? Want to hang out with people who get it? Don't miss the launch of Young People Hate the Radio! Join our Palentine's event when you tap the link in our bio. If you feel like you were absent the day in school everyone else learned how to be a successful adult, come sit with us Young People Hate the Radio is a vlog series where the Connecticut Public social media team shamelessly asks the questions it feels too late to ask. Our first 3 conversations cover an adulthood starter pack: Money. Dating. Fashion. Head to the link in the bio now to get tickets to our official vlog launch party! #connecticut #hartford #youngpeoplehatetheradio #bradleyonabudget #budgetbaddie

Join Connecticut Public in-studio on February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM for a Palentine’s Day hang designed to bring public-media lovers together and celebrate the launch of our brand-new social VLOG series, Young People Hate the Radio. At the event you’ll get to meet the hosts, get to ask advice from some of our experts featured on the show (finances, dating and more) and get to participate in fun activities - photo walls, flower bouquet making, etc. Expect good vibes, real conversations, and a room full of people who get it. Come connect, commiserate, laugh, and maybe make a new friend or two. For tickets and more information tap the link in bio! #vlog #publicmedia #galentinesday #connecticut