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Long Story Short

Ebong Udoma, CT Mirror

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.

How medical debt is crushing CT residents

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.

Jun 1

9 min

How the conventions played out for CT Democrats, Republicans

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.

May 18

11 min

High staff turnover at CT DCF is making already difficult situations worse

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.

May 11

12 min

CT legislative session ends this week with key bills still pending

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.

May 4

11 min

How a Hartford-based nonprofit is suffering from a political scandal

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.

Apr 27

9 min

CT doctors now sue patients more than hospitals over medical bills

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.

Apr 20

12 min

How Josh Elliott is challenging Lamont from the left

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.

Apr 13

12 min

Immigrants gain citizenship in CT amid national ICE crackdown

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.

Mar 30

11 min

Long-time U.S. Rep. John Larson faces a primary challenge in CT

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Fight for generational change takes aim at U.S. Rep. John Larson,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Mar 23

11 min

CT home care advocates fear cuts could be coming

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article written with Laura Tillman, “‘Unbelievably cruel’: Advocates decry threat to home care program,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Mar 16

9 min