Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for The NPR Politics Podcast. more

If you're a news junkie — or maybe just news curious, we've got your weekly dose of Connecticut politics, tackling everything from tax cuts to human composting. Amplifying important local and national voices, The Wheelhouse walks listeners through the most important political stories of the week.  You'll hear from well-known political reporters, academics, and local journalists across Connecticut's 169 cities and towns. more

A four-time winner of the Connecticut Associated Press Broadcast Award for Best Feature in the non-commercial category, this syndicated, half-hour program provides a platform for individuals and spokespersons from progressive organizations generally ignored or marginalized by the mainstream media. Between the Lines covers a wide range of political, economic and social topics.Each program begins with a five-minute summary of some of the week's under-reported news stories gathered from the alternative press. more

A collaboration between WSHU Public Radio and the CT Mirror, 'Long Story Short' goes behind the scenes of public policy journalism in Connecticut. Each week, WSHU's award-winning senior political reporter Ebong Udoma interviews the journalists and newsmakers presented in the Mirror's long-form Sunday feature. It's smart conversation about thoughtful journalism. more

Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it's about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.Visit ctpublic.org/disrupted for more!  more

Welcome to Steady Habits: A CT Mirror Podcast, hosted by John Dankosky. Our goal is to foster meaningful conversations with newsmakers and the journalists who cover them. We're planning to dig into Connecticut's biggest stories in policy and politics. Let's get started. more

What's going on in Connecticut politics? Elected officials and candidates join the CT Dems for a discussion about the issues that matter to Connecticut voters. more

Susan Raff is the Chief Political Reporter for WFSB Channel 3 in Hartford, CT.She has covered four Connecticut Governors and numerous legislative sessions.She spends most of her time at the State Capitol. In 2018, Susan was on the campaign trail and gave us in-depth reporting on one of the most hotly contested Governor's races.Susan has a lot of experience covering politics and her knowledge of the state is an important asset. more

There are personalities behind the policies. And when we disagree, the common ground is ... conversation. Yankee Institute President Carol Platt Liebau talks with people across our state and country about the topics that are impacting YOU — and covers the human interest stories that make Connecticut unique. Join us weekly for news, policy — and a bit of fun thrown in, as well. more