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Like many humanitarian crises, the situation in Sudan is complicated. The nation has a long history of violence, war and genocide. Several militia groups, factions and tribes have contributed to the devastation.

The region is facing mass starvation. Millions of people have been displaced and impacted by famine. Mass killings and sexual violence have become all too common in this region.

Today, we hear what humanitarian aid organizations are doing to provide support to this region.

GUESTS:

• Arjan Hehenkamp: Crisis Lead for Sudan with the International Rescue Committee, a global humanitarian aid organization
• Janti Soeripto: President & CEO of Save the Children, an international NGO and humanitarian aid organization based in Connecticut

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This hour, Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, talks about why managing our emotions might be the most important skill we ever learn.

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It's Thanksgiving week! This hour, Where We Live is celebrating the holiday season with a listen back to some of our favorite conversations about cooking and the social power of food.

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Lebanese cuisine is all about slowing down, gathering with friends and family and taking your time to enjoy a meal.

"I have a clock that doesn't move in the restaurant," said chef George Noujaim. He's the owner of Noujaim's Bistro in Winstead, Connecticut. Noujaim is one of two Lebanese chef-owners we’ll hear from today, who are teaching their customer base to slow down.

With gathering in mind, we’ll also listen back to our conversation with cook and author Samin Nosrat. Her new book is “Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love.”

GUESTS:

• Samin Nosrat: cook, teacher and author of “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” and “Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love"

• Reem Hadir: chef and founder of Lebnani Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar in Watertown

• George Noujaim: chef owner of Noujaim’s Mediterranean Cuisine in Winsted

• Tess Terrible: Senior Producer of Where We Live

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Many Americans are feeling the pressure of rising grocery bills. Meanwhile, an estimated $550 million worth of food will go to waste this Thanksgiving alone. That’s according to the nonprofit ReFed.

This hour, we’ll hear about statewide efforts to reduce, reuse and rethink what we throw away.

And later, we’ll hear from experts on the front lines of food recovery — people working to get good food out of landfills and onto kitchen tables instead.

GUESTS:

• Katie Dykes: Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
• Jennifer Heaton-Jones: Executive director, Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority
• Lori Martin: Co-founder and executive director, Haven’s Harvest 
• Karen Saggese: Fairfield county co-site director, Food Rescue US

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New Haven's Claire's Corner Copia has been a Connecticut institution for 50 years now. This hour owner Claire Criscuolo joins us to talk about food, building community and her new cookbook. We'll get vegetarian cooking tips ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, and take your calls.

GUEST:

• Claire Criscuolo: Owner of Claire’s Corner Copia, a vegetarian restaurant in New Haven. Her newest cookbook is "50 Vegetarian Recipes from 50 Years of Claire’s Corner Copia."

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For generations, stories of Native America were erased from the American story. Today, we explore the Native American experience in New England.

Connecticut Public Special Correspondent Diane Orson has spent nearly a year researching, producing and reporting the stories in this series, called "Still Here."

We hear from Diane, and get a preview of this special series.

Guests:

• Diane Orson: reporter and producer at Connecticut Public Radio

• Chris Newell: Co-Founder and Director of Education for Akowmawt Educational Initiative, a majority native-owned educational consultancy and Native American Cultural Director of the University of Connecticut’s Native American Cultural Program

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Hurricane Melissa was one of the most powerful hurricanes on record. This Category 5 storm caused devastation in Jamaica and across the Caribbean, permanently changing the lives of those living and working in this region.

Here in Connecticut, many residents have felt the ripple effect. The West Indian community makes up a large portion of the immigrant population in Connecticut. There are 70,000 West Indian immigrants in greater Hartford area alone.

Many individuals in this community were unable to reach loved ones at the height of the storm, and are now stepping up to provide support for those impacted by the hurricane. Today, we hear from them.

Guests:

• Azaria Tyler: Business Development for Shubert Theater and member of the Jamaican American Connection in New Haven
• Dr. Gary Rhule: member West Indian Social Club of Hartford, and Health Sector Representative for the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council
• Carolyn Vermont: Vice President of the West Indian American Association of Bridgeport

Caribbean organizations in Connecticut are requesting the following items for people impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

• Non-perishable food, fruit and vegetable seeds, animal feed, food containers, food storage bins, disposable utensils and plates, MREs
• Bedding foam, cots, mattresses, pillows, pillowcases, robes
• Tools and equipment, flashlights, batteries, radios, message boards, work gloves, garbage bags
• Health supplies, hygiene kits, water storage containers, water purification kits
• Tarps, tents, buckets with lids, mobile storage units

Items can be dropped off at a number of locations located across the greater Hartford area.

• Rehoboth Church of God, 1170 Blue Hills Ave., Bloomfield
• Homecare Services, 112 Cottage Grove Rd., Bloomfield 
• West Indian Social Club of Hartford, 3340 Main St., Hartford
• North United Methodist Church, 1205 Albany Ave., Hartford
• Hartford Fire Dept. Engine Co. 10, 510 Franklin Ave., Hartford
• Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, 280 Huyshope Ave., Hartford
• Semilla Cafe, 1283 Main St., Hartford
• A Step Above Childcare, 30 Quarry Rd., Glastonbury 
• Grace Episcopal Church, 311 Broad St., Windsor
• Fish N Tingz Bar & Grill, 384 Middle Turnpike West, Manchester

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It all started with a typo.

Anelise Chen was going through a difficult divorce. Her career and job security was tenuous. She just got into a bike accident leaving her with bruised ribs, and she received a text from her mom: “Clam down! Just clam down.” 

This typo inspired a journey of healing: a journey that included retreating, diving into her family history and learning everything she could about the life of a clam, and other mollusks, some of the most resilient species on our planet.

She joins us for the hour to talk about her new book "Clam Down: A Metamorphosis."

GUESTS:

• Anelise Chen: author of "Clam Down: A Metamorphosis" and Associate Professor at Columbia University

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If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling wondering why sleep won’t come, you’re not alone.

In fact, six out of 10 adults in the United States don’t get enough sleep. That’s according to the National Sleep Foundation.

This hour, we hear from someone diagnosed with insomnia and a sleep expert. They'll help us understand why rest feels so out of reach, and what might help us drift off.

GUESTS:

• Jennifer Senior: Staff writer at The Atlantic, author of: "Why Can't Americans Sleep?"
• Dr. Christine Won: Professor, Medical Director of the Yale Centers for Sleep Medicine 

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