Still Newtown
Davis Dunavin
Ten years ago, 20 children and six educators were killed in a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The tragedy reimagined so many aspects of American life: school safety, mental health, and community activism. In this deeply compelling and thoughtful podcast, WSHU’s Davis Dunavin asks: How does a community come out the other side of tragedy?
Episodes
Bonus Episode: Newtown's Resiliency Center says goodbye
One major source of therapy for Newtown residents after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting closes its doors.
Episode 11: Sacred Soil
In our final episode: how Newtown made its staggering number of gifts part of the permanent memorial to the tragedy.
Episode 10: How the Light Gets In
Many Newtowners turned to their faith after the tragedy. One faith leader became a prison chaplain to work on rehabilitation. Another postponed retirement to see the community through another few years.
Episode 9: “Tell All Your Friends That I Am Kind”
A mother is honoring her daughter — who loved “all the animals,” from dogs to butterflies — with an animal sanctuary in Newtown.
Episode 8: “What You Say Will Live Forever"
How do you report a story like Sandy Hook or Robb Elementary? What role should journalists play? Including a sobering perspective from someone who covered both tragedies for local public radio stations.
Episode 7: Not Defined By One Day
Newtowners celebrate their history, traditions and the spirit of kindness that makes this town special.
Episode 6: “To Be Humble, To Be Kind”
A Sandy Hook father and daughter embark on a shared musical journey — and make an important promise.
Episode 5: Three Words
A Sandy Hook mother honored her son with a school program — used around the world — that teaches children to choose love
Episode 4: Squeezing the Lemon
Teachers, therapists and mental health experts have found many ways to help children address their trauma over the last ten years.
Episode 3: The Isle of Skoo
A puppet show about a six-year-old lighthouse keeper allows a mother to honor her son’s memory — and help children deal with complex emotions.
Episode 2: “Please Care About This”
Two former Sandy Hook Elementary School students found new purpose in high school — as activists against gun violence.
Episode 1: “In the Midst of That Morning”
In the preamble to our series, two students and a mother remember the events of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting — now, 10 years ago.
Still Newtown: Trailer
In this deeply compelling and thoughtful podcast, WSHU’s Davis Dunavin asks: How does a community come out the other side of tragedy?