Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli talked about the state moving closer to “no-excuse” absentee ballots (0:17). We also chatted with www.OnlyInBridgeport.com blogger Lennie Grimaldi (12:33).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Norwalk’s New Zoning Regulations
Diane Cece, Head of Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the current status of Norwalk’s zoning changes. Listen to learn how they may affect your neighborhood.
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Melissa in the Morning: Puppy Mill Bills
Senator Richard Blumenthal has presented two bipartisan bills in an effort to eliminate puppy mills in the US. The problem? It’s not enough of a priority for lawmakers or even the everyday person. We hear the point of these bills and why the average American has no idea the scope of the problem. ((00:00))
Norwalk Hospital is one of the only sites in Connecticut offering tattoo-less radiation therapy for breast cancer. Find out from Dr. Philip Gilbo how patients do not need a permanent reminder of their breast cancer treatments with this new technology. ((11:06))
May is Women’s Health Care Month and Stroke Awareness Month. Dr. Paul Wright with Nuvance Health shared why women are at a higher risk than men for stroke and why it’s IMPERATIVE for you to call for an ambulance for someone experiencing a stroke. ((18:54))
As the number of electronic devices continues to escalate to serve our modern society, so too does the threat of lethal lithium-ion battery fires which power them up. Rodger Mort, the inventor of Thermo Shield, shares how his product, the world’s first fire and gas-suppressant, paper-based packaging wrap, works. ((28:14))
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Border Battle
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed back nationally known immigration attorney Renata Castro to talk about the end of Title 42 at the U.S. Southern Border and the overall state of American immigration law (0:26). Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and Senior Editor Dan Haar (12:45).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Michael Friedman
Lisa Wexler interviews Michael Friedman, former Manager and Music Producer, who stood in the hurricane’s eye of America’s folk, rock & roll, and pop music industry during the late 60s through the early 80s. Between 1969 and 1973 Friedman photographed some of the most notable musicians of the time, but lost track of the negatives. They were discovered 45 years later and is now a remarkable collection of never-before-seen, candid, black and white photos of iconic musicians and performers, including The Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, The Band, Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge, Todd Rundgren and others.
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Melissa in the Morning: Getting Mom back to Work
A pair of Westport mothers left their corporate jobs for motherhood. Ever since, they teamed up and created a recruiting business to help moms get back into the workforce. Meet Runa and Jasmine of FoundHER and what prompted them to help other mothers. ((00:00))
Fire safety 101: We spoke with Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards about smoke and CO detectors as well as fire escape plans and safety tips. ((15:22))
Bridgeport has a new, state-of-the-art library open and giving visitors a different experience. We learn all about the Beardsley Library! ((28:01))
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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Meet one of our newest guests, Toast! He is a 1 year old Rat. He is white with grey and it’s hard to tell by the photo but he has curly hair!
Did you know that rats are lively and intelligent rodents who make outstanding pets? They are highly trainable, and enjoy an enriched environment with frequent additions of novel items for exploring. Rats are very social and are best housed in a large tank/cage with bedding suitable for digging and burrowing with lots of opportunities to get out of the cage and spend time with their humans.
If you want to hear more about Toast or any of his friends here at CT humane visit us online at cthumane.org or give our Westport branch a call to speak to our adoption counselors.
Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: A Border Conundrum?
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed Heritage Foundation immigration expert Simon Hankinson to chat about this Thursday’s impending end of Title 42 at the U.S. southern border (0:22). Paul also wondered if the U.S. needs a uniform, nationwide “adult age” (10:56).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – CT169Strong
Alexis Harrison and Maria Weingarten, founding members of CT169Strong, a grassroots organization dedicated to educating CT residents about affordable housing legislation, join Lisa Wexler to discuss the current status of the controversial affordable housing bills making their way around the CT legislature.
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Melissa in the Morning: Social Media and Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we continue to tackle different topics around this with our morning show counselor, Julius Dudics. This week, we tackled social media and screen time hurting people’s mental health and how to detect if you’re consuming too much! ((00:00))
Several deadly crashes happened last weekend in Connecticut including a few motorcycle riders killed. We spoke with a member of a well-known firefighter motorcycle club about misconceptions people have about bikers and why drivers may need a new perspective on some operators. ((12:58))
A middle school student in Michigan made national headlines last month for taking control of his school bus after the driver suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel. Fran Mayko of AAA talked about the impact of this story locally and why being an active passenger matters! ((23:16))
Julie on the Job: According to Fortune, a new report finds the skills gap is so wide that workers can’t keep up. But how do you keep up with technological changes, while also improving your soft skills? Julie Bauke gives us advice on this. ((32:57))
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