The Full Story

Thank you, Tom! Jan 03, 2025

WSHU staff, past and present, reminisce about working with Tom Kuser and the impressive legacy he leaves. Thank you, Tom!

Family Stories: Daniel Stanley Lathrop Oct 22, 2024

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.

Dawnland: A history of the Quinnipiac people Jun 19, 2024

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 of the Dawnland.

Minimum wage vs. a living wage Feb 23, 2024

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?

Yellow haze: The impact of wildfire smoke in CT and NY Dec 29, 2023

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.

Connecticut's 29th Regiment Nov 08, 2023

The 29th Infantry in Connecticut made history. It was the state's first volunteer infantry regiment of color.

Taking on breast cancer Nov 03, 2023

The Full Story Host Tom Kuser speaks with four women who are on the front line in the battle to end breast cancer.

A discovery of witch trials Nov 02, 2023

Dr. Katherine Hermes has expanded the history of witch trials in Connecticut with her discovery of a civil case accusing a doctor of witchcraft.

Leading Lady: A Memoir of A Most Unusual Boy Sep 21, 2023

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.

Between Two Moons: Young Muslim siblings come of age in Brooklyn Sep 21, 2023

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.

The legacy of Sheff v. O'Neill Sep 06, 2023

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.

Getting good with money: Connecticut mandates personal finance courses Aug 02, 2023

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.

One Year After Sheff v. O'Neill Jul 19, 2023

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.

Keeping the roads safe: Pedestrian deaths on the rise in Connecticut Jul 07, 2023

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.

"I Have Something to Tell You - For Young Adults," a new memoir by Chasten Buttigieg Jun 14, 2023

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.

The 2023 legislative sessions in CT and NY are ending. So what happened? Jun 09, 2023

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.

Husky Health for everyone Jun 02, 2023

Can Husky Health be affordable, accessible, and for everyone?

AI all around us May 26, 2023

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?

Encore: Staying housed and healthy May 19, 2023

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.

The Birdman of the US Senate May 05, 2023

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 with the Connecticut Audubon Society about their new program to get students excited about science.

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