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The Full StoryThank you, Tom!WSHU staff, past and present, reminisce about working with Tom Kuser and the impressive legacy he leaves. Thank you, Tom!
2025-01-0327 minThe Full StoryFamily Stories: Daniel Stanley LathropHistory is made up of stories. Family stories of the people who shaped Connecticut and the country.Some stories are celebrated while others are left to languish in the shadows. Here we share one family story that's not often told—the story of the Lathrops.
2024-10-2212 minThe Full StoryDawnland: A history of the Quinnipiac peopleQuinnipiac! The name is well-known here in Connecticut: the river, the trail, the roads, the University, and of course the people. But how much is really known about the first people who settled along the southern Connecticut coastline? The Full Story host, Tom Kuser, spoke with historian and archeologist Jim Powers to learn more about the people of the Dawnland.
2024-06-1926 minThe Full StoryMinimum wage vs. a living wageThe minimum wage in Connecticut is now $15 an hour. But it doesn’t end there. The minimum wage law allows for yearly increases to keep up with inflation. Will this new adjustment help to workers in the state earn a living wage?
2024-02-2352 minThe Full StoryYellow haze: The impact of wildfire smoke in CT and NYSmoke from the massive wildfires in Canada was a serious climate and health concern for our region this year. Right now the air has cleared, but concerns over the impact on public health and the environment remain.
2023-12-2938 min
The Full StoryConnecticut's 29th RegimentThe 29th Infantry in Connecticut made history. It was the state's first volunteer infantry regiment of color.
2023-11-0825 min
The Full StoryA discovery of witch trialsDr. Katherine Hermes has expanded the history of witch trials in Connecticut with her discovery of a civil case accusing a doctor of witchcraft.
2023-11-0207 minThe Full StoryLeading Lady: A Memoir of A Most Unusual BoyIn his new book Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy, Charles Busch, shares stories from his childhood and life as a writer, playwright, director, drag actor, and cabaret performer.
2023-09-2121 minThe Full StoryBetween Two Moons: Young Muslim siblings come of age in BrooklynThe novel, Between Two Moons, tells many stories all at once. The Full Story Host Tom Kuser explores all those narrative threads with author Aisha Abdel Gawad.
2023-09-2127 minThe Full StoryThe legacy of Sheff v. O'NeillThe Full Story host Tom Kuser takes a closer look at the human impact of the landmark Sheff vs. O'Neill settlement with Elizabeth Horton-Sheff, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
2023-09-0717 minThe Full StoryGetting good with money: Connecticut mandates personal finance coursesIn a move to expand financial literacy in the state, Governor Ned Lamont has signed a bill that would make it mandatory for high school students to take a personal finance course to graduate.
2023-08-0326 minThe Full StoryOne Year After Sheff v. O'NeillLast year the Sheff versus O’Neill case was finally settled after 30 years of litigation. But the settlement had more hurdles to clear before it could go into effect.
2023-07-1912 minThe Full StoryKeeping the roads safe: Pedestrian deaths on the rise in ConnecticutGetting around in Connecticut can be dangerous. Especially for pedestrians. Last year 75 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in the state - the largest number in decades according to the Department of Transportation. The Full Story host Tom Kuser finds out what's behind this troubling trend and speaks with residents working to change it.
2023-07-0713 minThe Full Story"I Have Something to Tell You - For Young Adults," a new memoir by Chasten ButtigiegChasten Buttigieg is sharing his story with young adults. This year he released a new version of his memoir, “I Have Something To Tell You,” for young readers.
2023-06-1425 minThe Full StoryThe 2023 legislative sessions in CT and NY are ending. So what happened?The 2023 Connecticut and New York legislative sessions are ending. We check in to see which bills will become laws and which didn't make it to the finish line.
2023-06-0959 minThe Full StoryHusky Health for everyoneCan Husky Health be affordable, accessible, and for everyone?
2023-06-0253 minThe Full StoryAI all around usWe live with Artificial Intelligence every day. But now that technology is evolving fast. What's being done to manage and regulate AI in Connecticut and New York?
2023-05-2600 minThe Full StoryEncore: Staying housed and healthyCan you stay healthy if you don’t have a permanent home?Pandemic moratoriums have ended in Connecticut, evictions are up and the number of people without a permanent residence is on the rise. With few affordable homes available, the struggle to find a stable place to live can cause a lot of stress. And that can affect people’s health.
2023-05-2054 min
The Full StoryThe Birdman of the US SenateMigratory Birds in the US are protected by law. And they have a Connecticut Yankee to thank. George Payne McLean served as Governor and a US Senator for Connecticut. This week on The Full Story we’ll speak with the author of a new biography detailing the life and work of Senator McLean, and it was written by his great-great nephew. Also we’ll speak with the Connecticut Audubon Society about their new program to get students excited about science.
2023-05-0650 min
The Radio TowerEpisode 33: Tom Kuser of WSHUTom Kuser is the Program Director and Morning Edition host at WSHU, an NPR station out of Sacred Heart University in Connecticut with a sizable Long Island audience. On this episode, Tom discusses his career - from college and commercial stations to television to public radio. He also relates some of the history of WSHU, memorable stories he has covered, and just how early he has to get up in the morning. Links WSHU WSHU/Stony Brook University The Full Story podcast 50 Years of NPR Station Bibliography: WNHU (88.7 FM); WNHC (1340 AM); WMMM (1260 AM); WT...
2021-05-1232 min
Off the PathA Look Ahead To Season 3Off the Path host Davis Dunavin speaks with WSHU Morning Edition host Tom Kuser for a sneak preview at some upcoming stories in the next season.
2019-07-3004 minOff the PathA Look Back At Season 2's Best MomentsOff the Path host Davis Dunavin speaks with Morning Edition host Tom Kuser about the funniest, weirdest and most poignant moments from season two of the podcast.
2019-07-1604 min