“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s show talking about a controversial video posted by State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff likening former President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler (00:47), while Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto joined us with his reaction to that video (07:32). NewsMax Editor-in-Chief Chris Ruddy called in to chat…
A Tuesday’s “Newsline” started with host Brigitte Quinn talking to friend of the show Dr. Howie Forman of the Yale School of Medicine with his weekly health segment, as well as a discussion of the E. coli issue McDonald’s (especially if you like to eat there) has been having (00:00). Also, with Halloween Thursday, Brigitte…
CT’s new Healthcare Advocate, Kathy Holt, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how the OHA (office of the healthcare advocate) can help you with free services that provide advice, help with insurance denials, or anything not typical of how your insurance is supposed to work. Image Credit: yavdat / iStock / Getty Images Plus
We spoke with Major Michael Wilcoxson and Col. Ben Neumon with Connecticut National Guard. Find out how the guard gets deployed to national and statewide disasters as well as the training involved to become a member. Image Credit: Getty Images
A UConn professor spent 45 days experiencing life on Mars. Jason Lee shared his experience living in NASA’s HERA habitat at Johnson Space Center, participating in a simulated journey to Mars. Image Credit: Getty Images
Only 60% of Gen Xers feel “on track” for retirement, the lowest share of any generation, according to a 2024 report published in USA Today. We talked about creating buckets to feel more secure about retirement years. Julie Bauke tackles this in Julie on the Job. Image Credit: Getty Images
Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on “Connecting Today” wondering if the millions of so-called “nip” miniature alcohol bottles are promoting irresponsible drinking (00:41). CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen joined us from the presidential campaign trail and the previous night’s Trump rally at Madison Square Garden (07:17). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and…
Host Brigitte Quinn got a brand-new week of “Newsline” started with the President and CEO of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, Chris DiPentima, who talked to Brigitte about a new report out saying the state is falling behind in a number of economic metrics (00:00). Westport blogger Dan Woog, whose blog is titled “06880…
Stephanie Thomas, Connecticut’s 75th Secretary of the State, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss CT’s first early voting opportunity. Image Credit: Daniel Hanscom / iStock / Getty Images Plus
An alarming report shows a lack of confidence in the Superintendent of Schools in Bridgeport. The CEA did a survey involving nearly 600 teachers and we spoke with CEA President Kate Dias about the findings and recommendations for the district. Image Credit: Connecticut Education Association