October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and according to national statistics, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the US. Deb Greenwood with The Center for Family Justice shares the uptick in cases in Connecticut and resources available to people impacted. (0:00) As of October first, many Connecticut laws…
The Clydesdale horses are best known for their roles in Anheuser Bush advertisements. However, calls to stop tail mutilation of these animals is finally addressed. We spoke with PETA about the problem and the beer company’s decision to change its animal treatment practices. (0:00) In a matter of months, Connecticut will have results for both…
When Cindy Iodice lost her brother in a tragic accident on a Connecticut Highway, she launched the Flagman Safety campaign. The organization works to teach people about the importance of the Slow Down, Move Over law. Last spring, a pilot program launched in Fairfield Public Schools. We got an update on how the program went…
Families want to know that when they drop kids off at school in the morning, that the children will return home at the end of the day. We talked about resource officers at schools as well as building safety tools with Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas. It comes after Westport recently added three more officers…
Melissa welcomed Dr. Browne back to the show to talk about multiple stories around the country including babies being born with Syphilis in Mississippi as well as fentanyl killing a child at a daycare in the Bronx. Image Credit: Getty Images
The state opened its newest sports betting venue in Hartford and another one is set to be announced in Bridgeport soon. We thought it was a great time to check in with the CT Counsel on Problem Gambling. Find out why they are seeing an influx of calls and who seems to be struggling with…
Crime on the Mind: Driving etiquette 101 with Lt. Jim Perez. We got answers to common questions about the rules of the roadways in Connecticut. (0:00) The school year is already underway, and some schools have detected mold in buildings. We spoke with Natural Home Solutions about how to detect mold, how it works and…
Congressman Jim Himes gave us the latest details on a massive prisoner swap. One of the people impacted is from right here in Weston, CT. (0:00) Sixteen current and former staffers of the Jimmy Fallon show say it’s a toxic work environment to be in. Employment attorney, Gary Phelan, shared his insight into why more…
The trail over Google is underway. The DOJ says the tech giant is a monopoly blocking any entities from creating competition and more search engine options for consumers. Senator Richard Blumenthal talked about the importance of this case and what it could mean for other industries in similar hot water. (0:00) The Jewish holiday of…
Mosquitoes infected with EEE have now been detected in six Connecticut towns. What does that mean for people outdoors trying to avoid mosquito bites? Dr. Browne talks about the impact of EEE. He also touched on decongestants. An FDA advisory panel says a decongestant found in popular over-the-counter cold medicines doesn’t work. The panel unanimously…