Audacious with Chion Wolf

Mar 07 2025 257 ep. 48 mins 132
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Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.

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Shocking protests: A look at the impact of bold action

Feb 21 2025 49 mins  
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Feb 14 2025 49 mins  
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Jan 31 2025 49 mins  
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Jan 31 2025 4 mins  
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For the past two years, at the end of every interview, I asked every guest to tell me their favorite piece of life advice. We took dozens of our favorite clips and brought them together in this very special episode. And we also hear from Connecticut Public employees! Email your favorite piece of advice: [email protected] For a full transcript of this episode, click here.