Tom Kuser
Program Director, WSHU Morning Edition HostTom has been with WSHU since 1987, after spending 15 years at college and commercial radio and television stations. After a short stint as classical music announcer, he was given the task of rebuilding and expanding the news department. Under his direction, the news staff began a tradition of award-winning coverage. Tom has won several Associated Press awards for his own feature reporting, too. He became Program Director in 1999, and has been local host of NPR’s Morning Edition since 2000.
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Pedestrian deaths are on the rise in Connecticut. According to the Department of Transportation, last year 75 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in the state. Morning Edition host Tom Kuser speaks with Amy Watkins of Watch for Me CT to find out what's causing this trend and what's being done to stop it.
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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.
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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.
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Can Husky Health be affordable, accessible, and for everyone?
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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?
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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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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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Managing money well, takes training. There’s a lot to know. But where can people go to develop sound financial skills?
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The Full Story takes a deep dive into the new green bills and laws going into effect in our region that could transform environmental policy in both states
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Items that would often get tossed in the trash are being upcycled by artists, entrepreneurs and even activists.