Best Tom Kuser Podcasts (2025)

History is made up of stories. Family stories of the people who shaped Connecticut and the country.Some stories are celebrated while others are left to languish in the shadows. Here we share one family story that's not often told—the story of the Lathrops.By Ann Lopez, Tom Kuser

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Dawnland: A history of the Quinnipiac people 26:47

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Quinnipiac! The name is well-known here in Connecticut: the river, the trail, the roads, the University, and of course the people. But how much is really known about the first people who settled along the southern Connecticut coastline? The Full Story host, Tom Kuser, spoke with historian and archeologist Jim Powers to learn more about the people o…

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Minimum wage vs. a living wage 52:34

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The minimum wage in Connecticut is now $15 an hour. But it doesn’t end there. The minimum wage law allows for yearly increases to keep up with inflation. Will this new adjustment help to workers in the state earn a living wage?By Sophie Camizzi, Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez

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Yellow haze: The impact of wildfire smoke in CT and NY 38:51

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Smoke from the massive wildfires in Canada was a serious climate and health concern for our region this year. Right now the air has cleared, but concerns over the impact on public health and the environment remain.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez, Sophie Camizzi

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Connecticut's 29th Regiment 25:41

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The 29th Infantry in Connecticut made history. It was the state's first volunteer infantry regiment of color.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez

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A discovery of witch trials 7:23

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Dr. Katherine Hermes has expanded the history of witch trials in Connecticut with her discovery of a civil case accusing a doctor of witchcraft.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez

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Leading Lady: A Memoir of A Most Unusual Boy 21:58

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In his new book Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy, Charles Busch, shares stories from his childhood and life as a writer, playwright, director, drag actor, and cabaret performer.By Ann Lopez, Tom Kuser

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Between Two Moons: Young Muslim siblings come of age in Brooklyn 27:45

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The novel, Between Two Moons, tells many stories all at once. The Full Story Host Tom Kuser explores all those narrative threads with author Aisha Abdel Gawad.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez, Sophie Camizzi

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The legacy of Sheff v. O'Neill 17:31

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The Full Story host Tom Kuser takes a closer look at the human impact of the landmark Sheff vs. O'Neill settlement with Elizabeth Horton-Sheff, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez, Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi

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Getting good with money: Connecticut mandates personal finance courses 26:02

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In a move to expand financial literacy in the state, Governor Ned Lamont has signed a bill that would make it mandatory for high school students to take a personal finance course to graduate.By Ann Lopez, Tom Kuser, Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi

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One Year After Sheff v. O'Neill 12:35

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Last year the Sheff versus O’Neill case was finally settled after 30 years of litigation. But the settlement had more hurdles to clear before it could go into effect.By Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez, Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi

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Keeping the roads safe: Pedestrian deaths on the rise in Connecticut 13:57

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Getting around in Connecticut can be dangerous. Especially for pedestrians. Last year 75 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in the state - the largest number in decades according to the Department of Transportation. The Full Story host Tom Kuser finds out what's behind this troubling trend and speaks with residents working to change it.…

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"I Have Something to Tell You - For Young Adults," a new memoir by Chasten Buttigieg 25:48

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Chasten Buttigieg is sharing his story with young adults. This year he released a new version of his memoir, “I Have Something To Tell You,” for young readers.By Ann Lopez, Tom Kuser, Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi

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The 2023 legislative sessions in CT and NY are ending. So what happened? 59:52

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The 2023 Connecticut and New York legislative sessions are ending. We check in to see which bills will become laws and which didn't make it to the finish line.By Sophie Camizzi, Fatou Sangare, Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez

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Husky Health for everyone 53:23

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Can Husky Health be affordable, accessible, and for everyone?By Fatou Sangare, Sophie Camizzi, Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez

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AI all around us 1:00:00

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We live with Artificial Intelligence every day. But now that technology is evolving fast. What's being done to manage and regulate AI in Connecticut and New York?By Sophie Camizzi, Fatou Sangare, Tom Kuser, Ann Lopez

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Encore: Staying housed and healthy 54:44

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Can you stay healthy if you don’t have a permanent home?Pandemic moratoriums have ended in Connecticut, evictions are up and the number of people without a permanent residence is on the rise. With few affordable homes available, the struggle to find a stable place to live can cause a lot of stress. And that can affect people’s health.…

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The Birdman of the US Senate 50:40

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Migratory Birds in the US are protected by law. And they have a Connecticut Yankee to thank. George Payne McLean served as Governor and a US Senator for Connecticut. This week on The Full Story we’ll speak with the author of a new biography detailing the life and work of Senator McLean, and it was written by his great-great nephew. Also we’ll speak…