Still Newtown

Davis Dunavin
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Still Newtown

Ten years ago, 20 children and six educators were killed in a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The tragedy reimagined so many aspects of American life: school safety, mental health, and community activism. In this deeply compelling and thoughtful podcast, WSHU’s Davis Dunavin asks: How does a community come out the other side of tragedy?

  1. Episode 1: “In the Midst of That Morning”

    EPISODE 1

    Episode 1: “In the Midst of That Morning”

    In the preamble to our series, two students and a mother remember the events of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting — now, 10 years ago.

    8 min
  2. Episode 2: “Please Care About This”

    EPISODE 2

    Episode 2: “Please Care About This”

    Two former Sandy Hook Elementary School students found new purpose in high school — as activists against gun violence.

    22 min
  3. Episode 3: The Isle of Skoo

    EPISODE 3

    Episode 3: The Isle of Skoo

    A puppet show about a six-year-old lighthouse keeper allows a mother to honor her son’s memory — and help children deal with complex emotions.

    10 min
  4. Episode 4: Squeezing the Lemon

    EPISODE 4

    Episode 4: Squeezing the Lemon

    Teachers, therapists and mental health experts have found many ways to help children address their trauma over the last ten years.

    24 min
  5. Episode 5: Three Words

    EPISODE 5

    Episode 5: Three Words

    A Sandy Hook mother honored her son with a school program — used around the world — that teaches children to choose love

    11 min
  6. Episode 6: “To Be Humble, To Be Kind”

    EPISODE 6

    Episode 6: “To Be Humble, To Be Kind”

    A Sandy Hook father and daughter embark on a shared musical journey — and make an important promise.

    14 min
  7. Episode 7: Not Defined By One Day

    EPISODE 7

    Episode 7: Not Defined By One Day

    Newtowners celebrate their history, traditions and the spirit of kindness that makes this town special.

    21 min
  8. Episode 8: “What You Say Will Live Forever"

    EPISODE 8

    Episode 8: “What You Say Will Live Forever"

    How do you report a story like Sandy Hook or Robb Elementary? What role should journalists play? Including a sobering perspective from someone who covered both tragedies for local public radio stations.

    25 min
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About

Ten years ago, 20 children and six educators were killed in a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The tragedy reimagined so many aspects of American life: school safety, mental health, and community activism. In this deeply compelling and thoughtful podcast, WSHU’s Davis Dunavin asks: How does a community come out the other side of tragedy?

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  • Creator
    Davis Dunavin
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Still Newtown

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