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John Dankosky
John is CT Mirror's Director of Events. A well-known and highly-regarded radio personality and moderator, he divides his time between CT Mirror — where he heads up our events program and serves as a multi-platform consultant — and the NPR / PRI program Science Friday. Previously, John was executive editor of the New England News Collaborative and the host of NEXT, a weekly program about New England. He also appeared weekly on The Wheelhouse, WNPR’s news roundtable program. His 25 years in public media also include serving as vice president of news for Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network, host of WNPR’s Where We Live, and regular fill-in host for the PRI program Science Friday in New York. He was twice recognized by PRNDI as America’s best public radio call-in show.
PODCAST: Linda Greenhouse on end of Roe, momentous SCOTUS term
The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter discusses the 2021-22 U.S. Supreme Court term, including the court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
PODCAST: The future of news
As newspapers fold and online disinformation proliferates, what’s the future of news? How can we preserve its function as a pillar of democracy?
PODCAST: Getting employees back to the workplace
In the first of a series for Steady Habits sponsored by CT Rides, John Dankosky invites experts to look at the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, their employees, and Connecticut’s roadways and transit systems.
WATCH: The Future of News: A Conversation on Change in Local Journalism
CT Mirror Executive Editor Elizabeth Hamilton, former Hartford Courant reporter Daniela Altimari and UConn professor Amanda Crawford joined John Dankosky on April 20, 2022 for a conversation on the future of local journalism. Watch here.
WATCH: Panel shares what to expect in 2022 legislative session
Watch the recording of CT Mirror’s Feb. 8 roundtable event with Jonathan Wharton, Susan Bigelow and Dan Haar.
WATCH: Keith Phaneuf previews CT’s state budget in the 2022 legislative session
Watch the recording of CT Mirror’s Feb. 3 event breaking down this session’s expected budget battles.
WATCH: Mark Pazniokas previews CT’s 2022 legislative session and big political year
Watch the recording of CT Mirror’s Feb. 1 event discussing the upcoming legislative session and November elections.
WATCH: ‘The Two Connecticuts’ Session 4: Regionalism
Watch the Dec. 8 panel conversation examining the possibility of regional policy-making, tax-sharing, or even regional governance in Connecticut.
WATCH: ‘The Two Connecticuts’ Session 3: Education
Watch the Nov. 10 panel conversation examining efforts to improve funding, teaching, and parental involvement in Connecticut’s city schools.
WATCH: ‘The Two Connecticuts’ Session 2: Housing
Watch the Oct. 20 panel conversation examining the battle for affordable housing in the suburbs and improved housing in cities.
WATCH: ‘The Two Connecticuts’ Session 1: A House Divided
Watch the Sept. 22 panel conversation examining how racism keeps people of color out of “the other Connecticut.”
WATCH: Jeff Benedict Examines New England Patriots ‘Dynasty’ and Hartford’s Near-Miss in Late ’90s
Bestselling author Jeff Benedict joins John Dankosky for a conversation on “the definitive inside story” of the Patriots. Watch here.
PODCAST: Would shrinking the Supreme Court help build consensus?
In part two of our conversation, Linda Greenhouse considers whether a smaller, even-numbered future Court might help build more consensus.
PODCAST: Linda Greenhouse considers the new, conservative Supreme Court
The longtime Supreme Court reporter and columnist for the New York Times sees the justices expanding their role in religious issues and further damaging the Voting Rights Act.