Long Story Short

Ebong Udoma, CT Mirror · wshu.org

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.

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Episodes 20

CT residents are losing SNAP benefits faster than expected
6d ago · 9:26
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Keith M. Phaneuf to discuss his article, “Report: SNAP benefits vanishing faster than CT officials expected,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
Methadone access expands in CT
13d ago · 9:52
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Calista Oetama to discuss her article, “CT’s first state-funded methadone vans expand access to treatment,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
Two CT hospitals repeatedly cited for patient safety issues
20d ago · 9:19
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article, “Trinity Health cited most among CT hospitals for patient safety,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
How Lamont has benefited from his predecessors' fiscal policies
27d ago · 10:06
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Keith Phaneuf to discuss his article, “Lamont’s fiscal success rests on foundation laid by Malloy, others,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
How ads are shaping the primary race in CT’s First Congressional District
1mo ago · 9:16
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Lisa Hagen to discuss her article, “Larson, Bronin waging an ad war in waning weeks before primary,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
In New Haven, a push to identify unmarked graves
1mo ago · 9:32
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s John Moritz to discuss his article, “The story behind rows of unmarked stones at New Haven cemetery,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
How Jillian Gilchrest is fighting through a crowded primary
1mo ago · 9:02
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Lisa Hagen to discuss her article, “Jillian Gilchrest tries to break through in primary, one door at a time,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
How this CT reporter is taking a different approach to journalism
1mo ago · 8:48
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Reginald David to discuss his role as the CT Mirror’s Community Engagement Reporter focused on Bridgeport as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
How a CT artist chronicles the news through cartoons
2mo ago · 8:58
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “A CT artist takes on COVID (and the world) one drawing at a time,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
Could New Haven be the next Silicon Valley?
2mo ago · 9:11
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s P.R. Lockhart to discuss her article, “The state is pouring millions into the emerging quantum industry in the hopes of unlocking new economic growth — and becoming a global leader,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
How CT’s tax system works — and doesn't
2mo ago · 9:13
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Keith Phaneuf to discuss his article, “CT says its tax system is unfair, but changes would mean tradeoffs,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
CT leans into student robotics to bolster STEM workforce sector
2mo ago · 9:08
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s P.R. Lockhart to discuss her article, “Amid manufacturing workforce woes, CT bets on youth robotics,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
How medical debt is crushing CT residents
3mo ago · 9:13
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article written with Jenna Carlesso and Noam Levey, “Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What it’s like to be sued over medical debt in Connecticut,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
How the conventions played out for CT Democrats, Republicans
3mo ago · 11:21
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to catch up on the latest from the Democratic and Republican primaries as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
High staff turnover at CT DCF is making already difficult situations worse
3mo ago · 12:15
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article written with Ginny Monk, “At CT DCF, staff turnover is high. The costs can be devastating,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
CT legislative session ends this week with key bills still pending
3mo ago · 11:00
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT General Assembly nears adjournment, scores of bills awaiting final vote,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
How a Hartford-based nonprofit is suffering from a political scandal
4mo ago · 9:51
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Andrew Brownto discuss his article, “Documents: Sen. Doug McCrory held sway over Blue Hills nonprofit,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
CT doctors now sue patients more than hospitals over medical bills
4mo ago · 12:23
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with KFF Health News’ Noam N. Levey to discuss his article, “In CT, doctors now sue patients most over medical bills, surpassing hospitals,” written with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala and Jenna Carlesso as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
How Josh Elliott is challenging Lamont from the left
4mo ago · 12:51
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “From the left, Josh Elliott pumps up his challenge to Ned Lamont,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.
Immigrants gain citizenship in CT amid national ICE crackdown
5mo ago · 11:05
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, written with Emilia Otte, “Citizenship ceremonies in CT imbued with mixed emotions amid ICE crackdown,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.