Long Story Short

Ebong Udoma, CT Mirror
  • 5.0 (7)
  • POLITICS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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.

  1. 2D AGO

    How CT tries to keep foster children with their family members

    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “Inside CT’s push to increase ‘kinship care’ placements for children,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

    12 min

  2. DEC 15

    Homeschooling was a hot topic in CT this year. Will new laws come in 2026?

    WSHU’s Molly Ingram spoke with CT Mirror’s Emilia Otte to discuss her article, “CT doesn’t regulate homeschooling. Many parents want to keep it that way,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

    10 min

  3. DEC 8

    How Erin Stewart fits into CT’s Republican Party

    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Erin Stewart is testing CT GOP’s appetite for ‘something different’,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

    17 min

  4. DEC 1

    How CT became home to nationally renowned soy sauce

    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “A chemist, a chef and an author craft soy sauce on the CT coast,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

    10 min

  5. NOV 24

    Is nuclear energy the future in CT?

    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “Could CT have a nuclear energy future? Not if you’re in a rush,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

    13 min

  6. NOV 17

    CT towing companies often list cars cheap to sell them fast

    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Ginny Monk to discuss her article written with Dave Altimari and Sophie Chou, “CT towing companies frequently value cars low, allowing them to sell vehicles quickly,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

    10 min

  7. NOV 10

    How UConn researchers are looking into the history of a CT institution for the disabled

    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Emilia Otte to discuss her article, “UConn grapples with the legacy of a CT institution for the disabled,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

    10 min

  8. NOV 3

    How CT candidates are approaching the 2025 elections

    WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT Democrats targeting open Republican municipal seats,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

    11 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Ebong Udoma, CT Mirror
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Long Story Short

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