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Disrupted — 297 episodes
From woodworking to summer camp, there are endless ways to spread Black Joy
Celebrating Juneteenth in the past and present
The complexities of belonging and not belonging in U.S. culture
Pulitzer Prize-winning historians Jill Lepore and Jon Meacham on Lessons from History (Part II)
Pulitzer Prize-winning historians Jill Lepore and Jon Meacham on Lessons from History (Part I)
After #MeToo, what has changed?
Curated failures, plus young people define success for themselves
Tayari Jones’ book ‘Kin’ challenges readers’ assumptions about novels centering women
Despite barriers to self-care, Black women can still find ways to bloom
Poet Tracy K. Smith on how poems get us through ‘Perilous Times’
8 years after a major Supreme Court decision, where we are with gambling today
A look at housing, from current legislation to a wave of arson in the 1970s
What does it mean to decolonize wellness?
The power of craft, from activism to connecting with ancestors
From strikes to boycotts: A look at consumer and worker power
Jay Williams on evolving the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Krystal Marquis’ book series ‘The Davenports’ offers a portrait of Black wealth in 1910
What Black History Month means in today’s political climate
Karen Walrond on the joys of dabbling
Karen Walrond on the joys of dabbling
Finding joy and purpose in turbulent times
Connecticut’s Clean Slate law and a look at predatory criminal justice practices
Pushing for peace: A look at the past and future of the United Nations
Elizabeth Bruenig on witnessing executions and opposing capital punishment
After #MeToo, what has changed?
Our 2025 favorites: Often undervalued, student journalists play a vital role in our communities
Our 2025 favorites: Megan Greenwell on the ways private equity upends the lives of everyday people
Authors like Angeline Boulley and Ainissa Ramirez help young readers see a wider range of representation
Lizards, scallops and funding cuts: Connecticut biologists talk about our ever-changing world
John Maduko on CT’s state college system and Jamal Watson on the student debt crisis
Connecticut leaders breaking barriers with historic firsts
Poet Tracy K. Smith on how poems get us through ‘Perilous Times’
Vanessa Priya Daniel on the three superpowers women of color bring to their leadership
Pushing for peace: A look at the past and future of the United Nations as it marks 80 years
Barrier-breaking former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre talks about our current political moment
As he approaches 90, Chef Jacques Pépin is still spreading joy through food
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum reflects on the 'Peril and Promise' of being a college leader today
From woodworking to summer camp, there are endless ways to spread Black Joy
Connecticut leaders breaking barriers with historic firsts
Oral histories preserve the stories of communities that might otherwise be lost
The cultural forces that shape gun violence with Dr. Jonathan Metzl
Elizabeth Bruenig on witnessing executions and opposing capital punishment
Why 'natural' disasters aren't as natural as their name suggests
The power of craft, from activism to connecting with ancestors
Local Black entrepreneurs on building a business and the power of representation
80 years ago, the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Japan. Connecticut’s Shizuko Tomoda still feels the impact
Innovations in the care and treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Lizards, scallops and funding cuts: Connecticut biologists talk about our ever-changing world
Connecticut artists reflect on the power of art in community
From 'Sinners' to 50 years of 'Jaws': What we can learn from the year in film
Megan Greenwell on the ways private equity upends the lives of everyday people
Peniel E. Joseph on the legacy and impact of 1963
The history — and joy — of Juneteenth
Martha S. Jones explores racial identity by looking at her own family history
How high school student activists push for change, from present to past
The protests of 2020 were historic, but how much has actually changed?
Often undervalued, student journalists play a vital role in our communities
Bestselling cartoonist Thi Bui reflects on leaving Vietnam as a child
The surprising history of sex and sexuality in America
Oral histories preserve the stories of communities that might otherwise be lost
Representation on television from 'Julia' to 'City of Ghosts'
Julia Bullock and Terence Blanchard are changing how we understand opera
The legacy of the Harlem Renaissance
Martha S. Jones explores racial identity by looking at her own family history
COVID has exacerbated existing inequities in race and disability
Why mothering is 'Essential Labor' with Angela Garbes
To understand homeownership inequities today, Bernadette Atuahene takes us back generations
What Black History Month means in today’s political climate
The power of books in prison with poet Reginald Dwayne Betts
From romance to organizing, a look at how love can be political
Actor and director Brandon J. Dirden says art is about problem solving
How the legacies of James Baldwin and Martin Luther King Jr. resonate today
How young politicians are working toward change
New Haven nonprofit leader Erik Clemons on community, hope and love
Untangling the complexities of U.S. history in the classroom
Our 2024 favorites: Through birding, Amy Tan finds the value of stillness
Our 2024 favorites: Rethinking mass incarceration with James Forman Jr.
The legacy of the Harlem Renaissance 100 years later
The surprising history of sex and sexuality in America
The power of books in prison with poet Reginald Dwayne Betts
Poet Crystal Wilkinson connects to kitchen ghosts through cooking
Playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith on the politics of art
New Haven’s historian Michael Morand on bringing the city's past to the present
How young politicians are working toward change
Examining inequities in education with Dr. Bettina Love and Anthony Abraham Jack
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Rethinking mass incarceration with James Forman Jr.
Exploring Appalachia beyond ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
Exploring connections between fascism and attacks on education with Jason Stanley
The cultural forces that shape gun violence with Dr. Jonathan Metzl
Through birding, Amy Tan finds the value of stillness
Representation on television from 'Julia' to 'City of Ghosts'
New Haven’s historian Michael Morand on bringing the city's past to the present
Why 'natural' disasters aren't as natural as their name suggests
Civics 101: Why Vote, And How To Do It
Civics 101: Are We A Democracy Or A Republic?
What this wild election cycle could mean for November
The way Americans are practicing religion is changing
Connecticut music disruptors: From a jazz violinist to a DJ challenging stereotypes
Beauty pageants are changing: 'It's about the whole person'
Preview Paris 2024, from a Paralympic shark attack survivor to an Olympic sport rooted in hip-hop
Rethinking the summer blockbuster
LGBTQ+ moments of resilience: From Stonewall to trans joy
The history — and joy — of Juneteenth
Understanding mental health as a parent
Friendships that challenge norms: Intergenerational friends and platonic life partners
Immigration policies that have shaped the U.S. from 1924 to 2024
BIPOC voters face difficult questions and barriers to access in 2024
Education inequities still exist 70 years after Brown v. Board
Libraries are building community through identity and cultural change
Debates over the 1st Amendment on college campuses
Black Americans are reclaiming their relationship with nature
Rethinking how we approach leadership with Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Songwriter Alice Randall is part of a long tradition of Black country music
The way Americans are practicing religion is changing
Why mothering is 'Essential Labor' with Angela Garbes
The women who shaped the Civil Rights Movement haven't always been recognized
The forgotten and the powerful: A look at First Ladies and their influence
What we've learned and what we haven't since the start of the pandemic
Black creators disrupting the arts and building community
Representation on television from 'Julia' to 'City of Ghosts'
Friendships that challenge norms: Intergenerational friends and platonic life partners
Debates over the 1st Amendment on college campuses
NPR host Ayesha Rascoe celebrates what it means to be 'HBCU Made'
The Black press has been shaping media in the United States since 1827
Connecticut music disruptors: From a jazz violinist to a DJ challenging stereotypes
Our 2023 favorites: The long history of Chinese American exclusion and resistance
Our 2023 favorites: From Cronkite to TikTok, media literacy is evolving across generations
Our 2023 favorites: Black Americans are reclaiming their relationship with nature
Connecticut’s young people on the state’s 'Unspoken Crisis'
Mr. Chazz is breaking generational patterns by helping parents rethink how we raise kids
‘Tis the season for holiday movies, etiquette tips and traditions around the world
The search for innovative solutions to women’s economic insecurity in Connecticut
National Book Award winner Ned Blackhawk on how Native peoples have shaped U.S. history
Documentaries that disrupt stories we thought we knew with Ken Burns
Why 'natural' disasters aren't as natural as their name suggests
How Gen Z is changing politics
Horror books and movies and the real-life horrors of racism that they depict
Rethinking narratives around death and dying
Ari Berman on defending democracy and voting rights
'America Outdoors' host Baratunde Thurston on names, nature and 'How to Citizen'
Athletes are changing the game, and the stigma, around mental health
60 years after the March on Washington, the fight for equity continues
The long history of Chinese American exclusion and resistance
Examining diversity and inclusion in the world of dance
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decisions
Food innovations that are changing the way people eat
Changing Gears: Meet the women expanding representation in cycling
A candid conversation with comedian Roy Wood Jr.
What the ocean is telling us about our impact on the planet
Black Americans are reclaiming their relationship with nature
A look at the film industry, from strikes to summer blockbusters
Defending democracy and our voting rights with Ari Berman
Ned Blackhawk on how Native peoples have shaped U.S. history
From Stonewall to today: LGBTQ+ moments of resilience
Leveling up representation in video games
How Black Americans have shaped Connecticut history
The Black press has been shaping media in the United States since 1827
How parenting and caregiving are shaped by identity with Angela Garbes
Celebrating unity and navigating uncertainty with the Class of 2023
Jerry Craft and Barbara Brandon-Croft are cartoonists who broke out of the boxes drawn around them
Transgender people face growing discrimination, but still find joy
Beyond the headlines in gun violence and cable news
Black Americans are reclaiming their relationship with nature
Leveling up representation in video games
Healing from complex trauma and the need for culturally responsive mental health care with Stephanie Foo
From Cronkite to TikTok: How media literacy is evolving across generations
Rethinking narratives around death and dying
What the ocean is telling us about our impact on the planet
Rewriting the narrative: Storytelling for social change
The future is female: The next generation of women leaders
Cartoonists Jerry Craft and Barbara Brandon-Croft are drawing outside of the color lines
The state of Connecticut's cannabis industry from 'Clean Slate' to equity joint ventures
Why mothering is 'Essential Labor' with Angela Garbes
State Treasurer Erick Russell talks CT Baby Bonds and policy priorities
Stephanie Foo talks about healing from complex trauma and the need for culturally responsive mental health care
Exploring revitalization projects in Hartford and New Haven
Beyond her novels, Zora Neale Hurston was a pioneering anthropologist
The context of Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest and UConn women’s basketball’s challenging season
Clint Smith traces U.S. history through sites of slavery in 'How the Word is Passed'
The conversation around long COVID and other chronic conditions is changing
From 12 community colleges to 1: A new Connecticut State Community College
NXTHVN and poet Antoinette Brim-Bell talk about community and collaboration through art
Understanding the impact of Nazi racism and American Jim Crow laws
Theologian Candice Marie Benbow on creating her own relationship with God
Failed innovations and their impact on our world today
The historical forces impacting wrongful convictions, as witnessed in New Haven
Understanding gender roles and bias in early childhood development
Can the pandemic help employers understand the needs of today's workforce?
The forgotten and the powerful: A look at First Ladies and their influence
Navigating politics at school and at home during 'dangerously divided times'
New Haven judge Constance Baker Motley is a civil rights icon
Community and collaboration through art with NXTHVN and poet Antoinette Brim-Bell
Clint Smith traces U.S. history through sites of slavery in 'How the Word is Passed'
How children's television has evolved since 'Sesame Street'
Reclaiming spiritual traditions like Hoodoo and Brujeria is connecting people to their heritage
As 'Disrupted' nears its 100th episode, we look to its past and future
How fashion influences what we wear and who we are
Recapping the wins, losses, and surprises of the Conn. primary election
Consumerism and inequality are shaping our relationship with technology
How astronaut Leland Melvin is using the lessons he learned in space back here at home
The forgotten and the powerful: A look at First Ladies and their influence
For U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery, community engagement is critical
After a landmark court ruling, major sportsbooks are hitting the jackpot
Barriers to the beach: access to coastal New England past and present
How the climate crisis is affecting Connecticut’s future
After another year with COVID and gun violence, teachers are struggling
The podcasting market is bigger than ever. Where does it go from here?
Reality TV might seem vain, but it also reveals what we really believe
Theologian Candice Marie Benbow on creating her own relationship with God
American theater is changing and reinventing itself to be more inclusive
How Esports and Gaming are changing the world of college athletics
Failed innovations and their impact on our world today
The CT legislative session ends this week. What progress did lawmakers make?
Brittney Griner's detention in Russia, and the enduring legacy of sports activism
Constance Baker Motley is a civil rights icon. Why don't more people know her name?
How the NAACP is connecting with the next generation of social activists
Sesame Street's Sonia Manzano, and the birth of educational kids TV
The pandemic changed how we work. But are those practices here to stay?
War is ravaging Ukraine. What's the future of warfare and diplomacy look like?
Feminism hasn't always been inclusive, but activists are working to change that
Alicia Garza understands how activism has changed in the social media era
The rich culture of Black fashion and the growth of clothing brand Shein
Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro says better public housing could help fight the housing crisis
Team USA's Julie Chu on her journey to 4 Olympic Medals, and a look inside the Beijing Games
Previewing the Connecticut legislative session and the 2022 midterms
Remembering Bridgeport’s “Little Libera,” and the impact of Conn.'s tobacco industry on the great migration
Radical self-care is empowering people and helping fight burnout
Community members take action in the fight against gun violence
Disrupted Roundtable: COVID-19, Biden's first year and Climate Change
Diversity and wage transparency are key to a modern, equitable workplace
Looking back on 2021 and a year of Disruptions
How understanding the history of African America helps put our present moment in context
Author and Scientist Ainissa Ramirez is teaching science through stories
How astronaut Leland Melvin is using the lessons he learned in space back here at home
Art Disruptors: Kwadwo Adae, Alisha Crutchfield-McLean, Jacob Padrón
Urban forests provide important resources, but redlining has made them inaccessible for some city dwellers
It may sound gross, but dumpster diving shines a light on the future of our food systems
Once deemed evil, Brujeria and Hoodoo are surging in popularity with young people
TikTok is changing how we interact with media. Here's how.
Margaret Levi reimagines an economy that works for everyone
Making a better home for Afghan refugees in Connecticut
Gun ownership surged during the pandemic, but who has 'the right to bear arms'?
Reflecting on one year of disruptions with Eddie Glaude Jr.
Disruptors: Teresa Younger And Phoebe Robinson
Cryptocurrency's Push Into The Mainstream
Disrupted Roundtable: Afghanistan, Reproductive Rights And Michael K. Williams
Back To School During A Global Pandemic
NASCAR’s Reckoning On Race And Culture
The History And Future Of The Feminist Movement
The Growth of Gaming And How It's Impacting Our World
Branching Out: How Trees Are Key To New England's Environmental Future
A Look At A History Of Activism, Leadership, And The Future Of HBCUs
Disruptors: Quavon Newton, The Galal Sisters, And Melvin Chen
Fighting for Beach Access in Connecticut; Historic Black Summer Enclaves Of Sag Harbor, Martha's Vineyard
Professors on Politics: Tenure, Critical Race Theory, Voting Rights, and the Olympics
NASCAR's Reckoning On Race And Culture
Connecticut Actors Michael Jai White And Chase W. Dillon
Health Equity In The Wake Of COVID
How The Climate Crisis is Affecting Connecticut's Future
The Hidden Black History of Connecticut
Bringing New Voices To YA Literature
Beyond Virtue Signaling: The Real Work Of DEI In The Workplace
The Changing Landscape Of Organized Labor In America
Black Maternal Health And Access To Doula Support
Appreciating The Beauty And Culture Of Black Hair
Expanding Vaccine Access and Combating Hesitancy; Talking Justice, Equity, And Healing On A College Campus
CNN's Don Lemon Talks To His Friends About Racism ; Changing Perceptions Of Asians In America
Rethinking Theater In A Post-Pandemic World
Disruptors: Young Connecticut Activists Speak Out
A New History Of African America; Untangling The Complexities Of Rights In America
How Athletes Are Speaking Out For Justice
The Role of Equity in Cannabis Legalization
Erik Clemons Reflects On Ten Years Leading ConnCAT; Community College Enrollment On The Decline
2020 Was A Record Year For Gun Sales
Rep. Jahana Hayes On Why Representation Matters; Future of CT GOP
How A History Of Activism And Leadership Drive The Future Of HBCUs
Promo (Impeachment Coverage)
Melissa Harris-Perry on Politics, Maya Angelou, And The Role of TV News
Big Tech And The Social Media "Free Speech Wars"
Working Towards An Equitable Healthcare System
What The Georgia Election and Capitol Insurrection Tell Us About America
Sen. Winfield Previews Legislative Session; Poetry and Prison Reform with Dwayne Betts
Promo (September 2021)
Women, Art and Social Change
Bringing New Voices To YA Literature
Finding Moments Of Joy In A Challenging Year
How Athletes Are Speaking Out For Justice
Women Balancing Family And Work During COVID-19
Policing in 2020: What It Means To Be Black In Blue
The Unstoppable Political Power of Black Women
Remembering CT’s 29th Black Infantry; Supporting Vets During A Pandemic
Women, Art and Social Change
2020 Is a "Mental Health Tsunami"
The Legacy of Elijah Cummings; Paul Butler on Policing Black Men
Policing in 2020: What It Means To Be Black In Blue
Creating An America As A "Better Steward Of Its Ideal"