Episode 1
Episode 1: An Economy for Everyone
The series opens with Hartford's economic divides, asking how the region got here and what it would take to build an economy that works for everyone.
00:49:34
A Podcast About Hartford
Disinvested
This limited-run podcast series about Greater Hartford, Connecticut illustrates the struggles and resilience of a proud American city, and shows how communities can build a stronger, more inclusive future from the ground up.
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Episode 2
Episode 2: Community Safety
This episode looks at violence, trauma, and the conditions that make safety feel out of reach for too many residents.
00:48:04
Episode 3
Episode 3: Careers, Not Jobs
A conversation about workforce development, barriers to employment, and the difference between helping people find jobs and helping them build careers.
00:44:20
Episode 4
Episode 4: College vs. Non-College
Educators, researchers, and students challenge old assumptions about college, non-college pathways, and what quality education should make possible.
00:41:16
Episode 5
Episode 5: What is a Basic Human Need?
The episode expands the idea of basic human needs beyond food and shelter, focusing on the supports people need to participate fully in community life.
00:39:51
Episode 6
Episode 6: Arts & Culture
Arts and culture are treated as civic infrastructure: a source of economic growth, skill-building, and connection across generations.
00:40:25
Episode 7
Episode 7: What Does it Mean to Be Part of a Community?
Nearly 100 people answer what it means to be part of a community, offering a portrait of obligation, belonging, and social repair.
00:39:31
Episode 8
Episode 8: Normal Doesn’t Work (Special Episode)
A special episode on how COVID-19 exposed longstanding racial and economic disparities, and how recovery could lead to a stronger region.
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