Long Story Short

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.

Is nuclear energy the future in CT?

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “Could CT have a nuclear energy future? Not if you’re in a rush,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

11-24
12:53

CT towing companies often list cars cheap to sell them fast

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk to discuss her article written with Dave Altimari and Sophie Chou, “CT towing companies frequently value cars low, allowing them to sell vehicles quickly,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

11-17
09:54

How UConn researchers are looking into the history of a CT institution for the disabled

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Emilia Otte to discuss her article, “UConn grapples with the legacy of a CT institution for the disabled,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

11-10
09:59

How CT candidates are approaching the 2025 elections

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT Democrats targeting open Republican municipal seats,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

11-03
10:52

Clouds form over CT’s clean energy plans

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “CT needs to plan for its energy future, but the view is cloudy,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

10-27
15:04

CT lobstermen reflect on the industry’s glory days

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dana Edwards to discuss his article, “26 years after lobster die-off, CT lobstermen reflect on a net loss,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

10-20
12:48

Some towns in CT have second thoughts on solar energy

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s John Moritz to discuss his article, “In some CT towns, clouds form over new solar developments,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

10-13
11:25

When will Lamont announce he’s running for governor of CT again?

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “It’s clear Lamont wants a 3rd term, less so what he would do,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

10-06
13:36

How one Ukrainian family made CT feel like home

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Shahrzad Rasekh to discuss her article, “This Ukrainian family fled war in Odesa and found a foothold in CT,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

09-29
11:51

Some CT lawmakers quietly urged Lamont to sign housing bill despite voting against it

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk to discuss her article, “Political challenges of CT HB 5002 depicted in Ned Lamont’s texts,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

09-22
09:44

CT’s prisons deal with K2 drug overdoses

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Emilia Otte to discuss her article, “Drug overdoses in CT prisons raising alarms,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

09-16
09:31

CT boosts special ed funding, advocates say more is needed

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Sasha Allen to discuss her article, “Funding for special ed in CT got a bump this year, but is it enough?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

09-08
10:02

Money flowed into CT after COVID, allowing lawmakers to spend more on pet projects

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “How easy COVID money whet CT lawmakers’ appetites for more,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

09-02
13:36

Massive federal budget cuts threaten CT recovery centers and their clients

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “This CT recovery coach could lose his job to federal cuts. What will happen to his clients?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

08-26
14:33

How easy is E-ZPass? For one CT couple, not very

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “How a Berlin couple got billed for a CT legislator’s E-ZPass tolls,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

08-18
11:38

Is CT the tobacco capital of the world?

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dave Altimari to discuss his article, “Made in the shade: CT tobacco farmers roll with the times,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

08-11
10:18

Overdose prevention centers stripped in CT bill, advocates keep up the fight

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article written with Laura Tillman, “Lamont nixed overdose prevention centers, but advocates fight on,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

08-04
12:37

Thousands of CT homes are still connected to lead pipes

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Andrew Brown to discuss his article written with Jenna Carlesso, Renata Daou and Shahrzad Rasekh, “A Buried Threat: Thousands in CT might still be drinking water from lead pipes,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

07-29
13:24

The oldest public ferry in the U.S. still runs in CT

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s John Moritz to discuss his article, “It’s the oldest public ferry in the country. Here’s what keeps it afloat,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

07-21
10:34

No CT lawmaker wants credit — or blame — for this legislation

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “In chaos at CT Capitol, two waste haulers found favors,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

07-14
13:51

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