Campaign 2024 is almost done, and “Newsline” host Brigitte Quinn got to meet two candidates in key races. First, Republican Matt Corey dropped by (00:00) to talk about what’s motivating him to challenge incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Chris Murphy. Then, incumbent Democratic state Senator Ceci Maher of the 26th District (that represents Darien, New Canaan,…
A whirlwind mid-week Wednesday edition of “Newsline” got started with Amanda Werkle, a lifelong Connecticut resident, who sat down with host Brigitte Quinn to discuss being diagnosed with end-stage liver disease at her current age of 39 (00:00). Amanda needs a compatible liver donor, and she shared the criteria, as well her story, with Brigitte.…
Fall is here, and with winter just around the corner, you might have already gotten a cold. Joining Brigitte on Tuesday’s “Newsline” was Dr. Howie Forman of the Yale School of Medicine, who filled Brigitte in on whooping cough (00:00). After that, Hartford Courant reporter Alison Cross dropped in to update Brigitte on some of…
Today was the first day for early voting in the state of Connecticut, and “Newsline” host Brigitte Quinn wanted to know all about it. Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas dropped by to tell us about that (00:00), while Ramona Burkey, the library director of the Russell Library in Middletown, joined Brigitte to talk…
To wrap up a Friday installment of “Newsline,” Brigitte first welcomed to the program Dr. Hilary Blumberg, a Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, to talk about the Walk at Sherwood tomorrow to promote suicide and mental health awareness (00:00). Jack Rowles, performer, producer, and director of “The Capitol Fools,” dropped by…
It was a feel-good Thursday show on Newsline, as Brigitte first spoke to Bruce Cameron, author “My Three Dogs,” a book telling the story of three dogs separated from their human after an accident and their determination to find their way back home (00:00). Also joining Brigitte was author and Westport native Tim Manners to…
Have you seen (and loved!) “Jersey Boys?” If so, you’ll love “Midtown Men,” which re-unites the cast of the original Broadway “Jersey Boys.” “Midtown Men” is coming to Sacred Heart University on Saturday, October 26th, and Brigitte got to sit down with Daniel Reichard, one of the stars of the performance, to talk about the…
Allergies – seasonal pain in the neck! Do yours flare up during the fall season? Brigitte asked Dr. Ryan Steele of the Yale School of Medicine why allergies flare up in the fall and what you can do to combat the runny nose and watery eyes (00:00). Former Time Magazine senior reporter and professor emeritus…
Have you ever been to The Prospector? It’s a movie theater in Ridgefield—a special place for more than one reason. In addition to showing all the current movies (and some great ones from the past, too!), it is also known for employing people with disabilities. Host Brigitte Quinn got Monday’s Newsline started by talking with…
Brigitte got a busy, but fun, Friday program started with an interview about who (and where) the best employers are located, including here in Connecticut, with senior editor of Forbes Magazine Rachel Peachman (00:00). Cheddar business anchor and Westport resident Dave Briggs came by the studios to talk with Brigitte about the latest American business…