Voice of CT

Melissa in the Morning: Flagman in Schools

Cindy Iodice is the founder of the Flagman Safety campaign promoting safety on our highways. She is presenting a pilot presentation to all Fairfield public schools about being active passengers in the car (0:00).

Senator Blumenthal gave us a health update following his fall and surgery on his femur. We also spoke about a drug warning from the Biden Administration and an update on the leaked Ukraine war documents (13:59).

Cybersecurity expert, Dr. Vahid Behzadan, is back to talk about artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT (26:31).

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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today we have handsome Link! He is a 4 year old brown tiger cat who is ready and waiting for his forever home! He was very nervous his first few days and told us so but has settled in and is enjoying his interactions with staff and volunteers. We are very happy to be hanging out and playing with him but we can’t wait for his new family to come through our doors! Link has not met other cats and or dogs yet but if you have them at home we will do initial introductions with our pets here so we can give you more information. He is fun and active so he would do well in a busy home, but he should do well with a quiet home and enrichment (toys).

If you want to hear more about Link or any of her friends here at CT humane visit us online at cthumane.org or give our Westport branch a call to speak to our adoption counselors.

Melissa in the Morning: ‘Hoodwinked’

Author and constitutional expert, Joe Patrina, wrote a book highlighting the brokenness of property taxation in America. Find out how his book ‘Hoodwinked’ addresses the problem and why he needs the book to land in the hands of the Supreme Court (0:00).

This week is Black Maternal Health Week. We spoke about the high risk Black mothers face in America before, during and after childbirth (14:56).

Workout Wednesday: we discuss the controversy around red dye #3. It can be found in several food and drink items, including candies, cakes and even medication. What you need to know (22:02)!

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim recently released the city’s budget proposal. He did a breakdown of it and what it means for residents (31:18).

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Melissa in the Morning: Older Adult Benefits

It’s not a handout, it’s something you actually paid for years ago. We spoke with Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. about benefits most seniors don’t know about but should get in on! ((00:00))

Julie on the Job: Recruiters will not land you the job…but we do learn three ways to most likely land that dream job. ((08:02))

There are a lot of opinions on electric vehicles. We spoke with AAA Northest EV expert, Alec Slapky, asking all of our questions about pricing, charging stations, environmental impacts and more. ((24:30))

We are learning to be bear aware, not bear scared. We spoke with writer, Lisa Bernard, about tips to protect yourself from black bear populations in Connecticut. ((38:11))

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Melissa in the Morning: Body Image Woes

National statistics show 46% of girls in the US ‘often’ or ‘always’ worry about their body image; for boys, it’s 25%. So, how can parents created a safer, more loving environment to secure our kids and help them overcome these vulnerabilities? Child development expert, Dr. Erica Bocknek, gave us advice on this and how adults can tackle their insecurities too. ((00:00))

A group of Connecticut middle schoolers are using their love of baking to benefit the community. We learned about Food for Friends and the four members making a difference: Ryan Murray, Zoni Hammesfahr, Marlo Gabriel and Jillian O’Connor. ((17:17))

State Senator Kevin Kelly shared the issue with affordable healthcare costs in Connecticut and how to improve it for residents. ((32:26))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Bridgeport Mayoral Race

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli welcomed “Only in Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi to chat about the city’s upcoming mayoral contest (0:31). Quinnipiac University Associate Journalism Prof. Molly Yanity talked about the just-completed NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament and the implications for the WNBA (11:25). Paul also had some thoughts on Governor Ned Lamont’s comments regarding the City of Houston after the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

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Melissa in the Morning: Eye Drop Recall

U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about several recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury. This finding has impacted dozens of Connecticut residents, let alone the entire nation. We asked Dr. Browne about the problem at hand, if this has happened before and whether there are any solutions on the horizon.

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Melissa in the Morning: College Search Game Changer

High schoolers typically struggle to find the right college for them. But with all the money parents drop to put their kids through school, you want to know they are going to the best place for their future. Mike Cardinal, a CT native, created Springpath, a program to help students navigate and identify the best institutions for them before applying. ((00:00))

Quinnipiac University Men’s Hockey is playing in the Frozen Four tonight in hopes of bringing home their first national title. Local sports announcer, Rob Adams, shared his outlook on the school’s hockey program, key players to the team and the team’s chance at winning it all. ((13:13))

The University of Bridgeport received a new grant to help the nursing program. We spoke with officials at the college to learn what the money is going to and the current issue at hand with healthcare worker shortages. ((29:09))

Zoo Minute: BREAKING NEWS! Gregg Dancho shared here first about the birth four otter pups at the zoo following a sudden tragedy last month. ((39:10))

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop The Scare Tactics

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli highlighted a new focus on former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman and his involvement with the “Third Way” organization (0:28). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio talked about the status of tax cut legislation at the State Capitol (12:45). Heritage Foundation Attorney Matthew Forys joined us to chat about the indictment of former President Donald Trump (22:13).

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Melissa in the Morning: Headed to the Moon

NASA announced its Artemis II crew headed to the moon in 2024. We spoke with David Mestre in Science You May Not Know about the astronauts chosen, the mission ahead of them and the significance of it all. ((00:00))

The American Red Cross stopped by for its monthly visit to discuss preparedness plans when Mother Nature wreaks havoc. Plus, John Godin with Connecticut’s chapter talked about National Volunteer Month. ((09:21))

Workout Wednesday: Myth busters when it comes to wellness hacks. Health coach, Amy Llinas, tackles cold plunges, fitness trackers and coffee and alcohol consumption. ((18:43))

This week is National Public Health Week. We spoke with Bridgeport Health Director, Ebony Jackson-Shaheed about the department, its events for the city and how it is funded. ((28:01))

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