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Melissa in the Morning: How to Talk Politics with Kids

According to Pew Research, most parents pass along their religious and political beliefs. In a 2023 survey indicated that most parents with teens have passed along their political loyalties. Roughly eight-in-ten parents who were Republican had teens who also identified as leaning right. And about nine-in-ten parents who were Democratic had teens typically leaning left. How do we help our kids navigate their political identity without pushing our beliefs on them? We had a conversation with political science Professor, Scott McLean, with Quinnipiac University.

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Why Do We Still Allow The Sale Of “Nips?”

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli took a look at the continuing nip bottle litter problem in the state and whether or not they should be outlawed (00:24). We welcomed Scott Walter, author of, “ARABELLA: The Dark Money Network of Leftist Billionaires Secretly Transforming America” (11:48), while former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly commentary (24:43)

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HCCGB Speed Networking Event

Join the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bridgeport for speed networking! Prepare for the ultimate networking rush at their Speed Networking Event with an evening full of rapid-fire introductions where connections are made at lightning speed and waiting for you at every turn!

May 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA

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About the event

Are you ready to expand your network, break the ice, and fuel your business growth? Uncover endless possibilities in this dynamic exchange of ideas, opportunities, and aspirations. Don’t let this one pass you by – secure your spot by registering today and supercharge your success!

The Event Timeline is as follows:

5:00pm – 5:15pm Registration

5:15pm – 5:20pm Welcoming Remarks – Newtown Savings Bank Representative

5:20pm – 5:35pm Expert Discussion – “How to Brand Yourself in 90 Seconds” – Ramon Peralta

5:45pm – 7:45pm Speed Networking

7:45pm – 8:00pm Open Networking & Closing Remarks

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Latest In Bridgeport

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli checked-in with “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi (00:21). Paul also had a few thoughts on possibly lowering Connecticut’s legal blood alcohol content limit for drivers from .08-percent to .05-percent (11:30)

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Melissa in the Morning: A Wild Goose Chase

Bristol residents flocked to a city hall meeting to voice their concerns about a proposed geese mitigation plan. The Bristol Board of Park Commissioners was considering a management plan that would authorize both lethal and non-lethal measures to deter the animals at city-owned parks and properties. It comes after the city reportedly received 115 emails and 40 calls about the plan in recent days. And a lot of WICC listeners also weighed in on the controversy around handling massive geese populations all over Connecticut. We got to the crux of the issue and possible solutions to thin populations or move geese out of public parks and cemeteries without euthanizing them. Gregg Dancho of the Beardsley Zoo shared that information and talked about Party for the Planet this weekend at the zoo ahead of Earth Day. For more information: beardsleyzoo.org

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Melissa in the Morning: Safety on CT Highways

It is Work Zone Awareness Month and our Department of Transportation is hyper focused on speeding. This time last year, the DOT rolled out speed cameras as part of a pilot program to monitor speeding in work zones on our highways. They were placed in a handful of spots, including one in a work zone in Norwalk. In the eight-month period, the data shows over 20-thousand warnings were issued during the pilot and more than 700 tickets were issued. One of the fastest speeds was 107 miles an hour and that was in the Norwalk work zone. DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto talked about the effectiveness of speed cameras in work zones and whether the cameras will be permanent in the state. Plus, we covered wrong-way detection systems across the state, the reasoning for taking down trees along our highways, and a push to lower the BAC from .08% to .05%.

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Melissa in the Morning: Social Media Rotting the Brain

Social media platforms are “not inherently suitable for youth,” say top psychologists, and tech companies and lawmakers need to do more to protect kids’ mental health. The American Psychological Association said Tuesday that endless scrolling and push notifications are particularly risky for young people whose brains are still developing. We asked Dr. Browne about this. Plus, we tackled seafood woes in New England. People who eat a lot of seafood may be at a higher risk of exposure to so-called “forever chemicals.” A new study published last week in the journal Exposure and Health tested several species in a New Hampshire seafood market. It found very high levels of these toxic chemicals, known as PFAS in shrimp and lobster.

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Melissa in the Morning: Boeing Whistleblower

Boeing’s safety culture came under scrutiny during a U.S. Senate hearing this week in Washington DC. Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour was one of several whistleblowers who testified against Boeing in regard to their lacking manufacturing safety and the toxic work environment following his effort to voice concerns. Senator Richard Blumenthal was in the room for that hearing and shared his feedback with us about the problem at hand and what needs to happen next.

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Don’t Talk About What You Don’t Understand

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli opened with a chat about the media uproar surrounding Caitlin Clark’s rookie WNBA contract (00:24). Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar dropped by on his way home from the State Capitol to chat about the latest in the General Assembly (13:20)

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Derby & Shelton Memorial Day Parade

WICC salutes those who have served and sacrificed for our great nation, and those who continue to do so today.

WICC is proud to once again to participate in the annual Derby-Shelton Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27th. The parade steps off at 9:00 am.

Parade starts at 9:00 am at Howe Avenue and Cornell Street in Shelton.

Heading South then Right on to Kneen Street

Right on to Coram Avenue

Right on to White Street

Left on to Derby-Shelton Bridge toward Derby

Right on to Main Street

Left on to Elizabeth Street

Ends at Cottage Street and Elizabeth Street.