Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli updated the latest on the investigation into a shooting that took place during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration the day before (00:32). Connecticut Catholic Conference Executive Director Chris Healy joined us to talk about legislative initiatives for the new General Assembly session concerning transgender issues (12:25), while “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi stopped by for his weekly update (22:47)
It’s the third time in about a year; a shooting during a victory parade for a professional sports team. Kansas City Chiefs had their parade this week and gunfire erupted in the crowd killing one person and injuring dozens. Gary MacNamara joined the show to talk about attending these events and whether these sports parades should continue happening. (0:00)
February 18th is National Battery Day and one Connecticut company is sounding the alarm about safe storage and transportation of lithium-ion batteries. We spoke with Rodger Mort, Chief Operating Officer at Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT) in Watertown, CT. (16:12)
Zoo Minute: a new accreditation for the Beardsley Zoo involving the trees. And love is in the air; what’s happening with wildlife in Connecticut during mating season? (30:17).
Melissa spoke to Dr. Browne of Griffin Health about a multitude of topics. Some of which include the return of diseases like the measles and bubonic plague, as well as a new disease that recently claimed the life of an elderly man, Alaskapox. They also talked about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention easing up COVID-19 restrictions.
Senior Director of Engagement of Trout Unlimited, Jeffrey Yates, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about current and future projects and advocacy to restore CT’s rivers through habitat restoration.
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Wednesday’s midweek “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar talking about the possible sale of a state utility company that’s currently embroiled in a legal battle (00:28). We were also joined by national law enforcement expert Lance LoRusso on the latest issues affecting local police officers (12:56)
She was my foster for a little while, and she’s such a good girl!
Atticus loves to play, and when she’s all done playing, she loves to cuddle up by your side and go right to sleep
She and her siblings came from Bridgeport Animal Control when they were very young, and it took a while for them to get big and strong
Atticus does have some medical issues that she’s going to need help with as she grows up, but that doesn’t mean she’s any less deserving of a good home
To keep Atticus healthy in her new home, she is going to need a couple of things from her new family: staying hydrated is very important for Atticus, as is limiting stress in the home.
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” kicked off with host Paul Pacelli’s thoughts on a recent church shooting in Texas (00:22). Commuter advocate Jim Cameron dropped by with an interesting thought and observation on school transportation (13:12), while Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us for her weekly update (23:22)
President of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), Claire McHenry, joins Lisa Wexler to warn about romance scams on the rise.
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February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Last week, we shared some shocking national statistics to help understand the importance of modeling and discussing healthy relationships with our kids. But how do we create healthier unions with our partners? Counselor, Julius Dudics, shared the details behind The Five Love Languages. (0:00)
How important is it for employers to have high emotional intelligence? According to national findings, the majority of employees believe emotional intelligence is a must-have skill for every staff member of a company. Career strategist, Julie Bauke, talks about the importance of EQ over IQ and why leaders need to deliver results AND develop people. (15:05)
The Connecticut Office of Higher Education (OHE) has awarded Sacred Heart University a $96,255 grant as part of the state’s higher education mental health services initiative. We spoke with James Geisler, executive director of wellness services at SHU. He shared resources being used on college campuses and common mental health issues young people are dealing with today. (29:50)
Top Connecticut travel writer and Greenwich resident, Stasha Healy, shared her new guidebook through Connecticut’s best kept secrets. Learn more about her new release: 100 Things to Do in Connecticut Before You Die. (37:55)
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” with his thoughts on a controversial special counsel report regarding President Biden (00:24). We aired Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s appearance the previous day on CBS’s “Face the Nation” (12:41) and we heard from CT NewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill with his weekly update (19:53)
