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Rebecca F. Kuang started writing her first novel, The Poppy War, when she was just 19 years old. The final installment in the author’s dark military fantasy series, The Burning God, came out last November. Now, The Poppy War trilogy has been nominated for the 2021 Hugo Award for best series.

This hour we talk with Kuang, who will also be starting a PhD program at Yale University in East Asian Languages and Literature. She has pursued an extensive academic career in modern Chinese studies—while also writing acclaimed fantasy novels.

Kuang’s stories weave the fantastic with her deep knowledge of twentieth century Chinese history.

Have you been reading The Poppy War trilogy?

Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired November 17, 2020.

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Rebecca F. Kuang started writing her first novel, The Poppy War, when she was just 19 years old. The final installment in the author’s dark military fantasy series, The Burning God, came out last November. Now, The Poppy War trilogy has been nominated for the 2021 Hugo Award for best series.

This hour we talk with Kuang, who will also be starting a PhD program at Yale University in East Asian Languages and Literature. She has pursued an extensive academic career in modern Chinese studies—while also writing acclaimed fantasy novels.

Kuang’s stories weave the fantastic with her deep knowledge of twentieth century Chinese history.

Have you been reading The Poppy War trilogy?

Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired November 17, 2020.

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Almost two weeks ago today, two children in Hartford were shot and killed within hours of each other. This week, on the heels of the Derek Chauvin verdict, a sixteen year old black girl was shot and killed by the police in Columbus, Ohio. 

This hour, we discuss what happens after gun violence.

Representative Brandon McGee and Kelvin Lovejoy from Hartford Communities That Care join us.

How should communities support victims and families affected by this trauma?

 GUESTS:

• Kelvin Lovejoy - Intervention Specialist, Hartford Communities That Care 
• State Representative Brandon McGee - represents Windsor and Hartford. 

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Almost two weeks ago today, two children in Hartford were shot and killed within hours of each other. This week, on the heels of the Derek Chauvin verdict, a sixteen year old black girl was shot and killed by the police in Columbus, Ohio. 

This hour, we discuss what happens after gun violence.

Representative Brandon McGee and Kelvin Lovejoy from Hartford Communities That Care join us.

How should communities support victims and families affected by this trauma?

 GUESTS:

Kelvin Lovejoy - Intervention Specialist, Hartford Communities That Care 

State Representative Brandon McGee - represents Windsor and Hartford. 

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Telehealth, Google Classrooms, and Zoom have become essential for daily life in the pandemic.

This hour, we learn about the role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make sure all Americans have access to broadband internet.

We talk with the FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, a West Hartford native.

And later, we get perspective from a Wall Street Journal technology policy reporter.

Has your family struggled to access or afford high-speed broadband internet?

GUESTS:

• Jessica Rosenworcel - Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
• Ryan Tracy - Technology Policy reporter at the Wall Street Journal

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Telehealth, Google Classrooms, and Zoom have become essential for daily life in the pandemic.

This hour, we learn about the role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make sure all Americans have access to broadband internet.

We talk with the FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, a West Hartford native.

And later, we get perspective from a Wall Street Journal technology policy reporter.

Has your family struggled to access or afford high-speed broadband internet?

GUESTS:

Jessica Rosenworcel - Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Ryan Tracy - Technology Policy reporter at the Wall Street Journal

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This hour, we speak with the top Republican in the state house the next steps after a fight in the state House over a vaccine bill. The proposal would end the practice of allowing parents to avoid vaccination for their children by claiming religious objections. The house approved the measure, but it has yet to come up for a vote in the senate. Also, is the governor doing the right thing, by planning to end most COVID-19 restrictions next month?  

• Vincent Candelora -- Connecticut House Republican Minority Leader  
• Susan Raff -- WFSB Eyewitness News Channel 3 Chief Political Reporter 

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This hour, we speak with the top Republican in the state house the next steps after a fight in the state House over a vaccine bill. The proposal would end the practice of allowing parents to avoid vaccination for their children by claiming religious objections. The house approved the measure, but it has yet to come up for a vote in the senate. Also, is the governor doing the right thing, by planning to end most COVID-19 restrictions next month?  

Vincent Candelora -- Connecticut House Republican Minority Leader  

Susan Raff -- WFSB Eyewitness News Channel 3 Chief Political Reporter 

We want to hear from you.

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The term global warming makes it clear that climate change is raising temperatures around the world. But climate change and a melting Arctic will shape our weather in New England in a whole host of other ways as well.

This hour: from extreme storms to “weather whiplash”, we look at the science behind why climate change is making our weather...weirder.

And later: leaders around the globe have committed to reducing carbon emissions. Will technologies that take carbon out of the atmosphere help reduce carbon dioxide levels before it’s too late?

GUESTS:

• Dr. Jennifer Francis - Senior Scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center in Falmouth, Massachusetts
• Dr. Akshat Rathi - Reporter for Bloomberg News covering climate and energy

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The term global warming makes it clear that climate change is raising temperatures around the world. But climate change and a melting Arctic will shape our weather in New England in a whole host of other ways as well.

This hour: from extreme storms to “weather whiplash”, we look at the science behind why climate change is making our weather...weirder.

And later: leaders around the globe have committed to reducing carbon emissions. Will technologies that take carbon out of the atmosphere help reduce carbon dioxide levels before it’s too late?

GUESTS:

Dr. Jennifer Francis - Senior Scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center in Falmouth, Massachusetts

Dr. Akshat Rathi - Reporter for Bloomberg News covering climate and energy

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