Finding Safety in Connecticut History with Dr. Michelle Anjirbag (Part 1)

Welcome back to The Cop and The Comic! In today’s episode, we explore the intricate layers of safety and history along the Connecticut Shoreline. Join us as we delve into a place characterized by colonial homes and the casual, often offensive comments we might hear at the local runner store.

We’re thrilled to have Dr. Michelle Anjirbag on the show! An esteemed English professor in the UK and a fantasy scholar, Michelle also has roots in journalism, having worked as a reporter covering local news in the Connecticut River Valley. We recorded this conversation just before her fall classes began.

In this episode, we tackle the overlooked narratives of Connecticut's past and challenge its reputation as a "rich white paradise," juxtaposed with the stark reality of three cities in the state holding the highest murder rates in the country. If that doesn’t scream, “Welcome to New England!” we’re not sure what does!

Key Points:

• Michelle's beginnings as a reporter in the Connecticut River Valley.
• The stories often left out of Connecticut's history.
• The legacy of Connecticut as both a picturesque and problematic space.

Listen in for an enlightening discussion that brings to light the complexities of our local histories and how they shape our present!

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