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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week’s pet of the week is Loretta! Her photo is attached within this email.

Loretta is a five-year-old spayed female. Loretta is described by staff as friendly and sweet.

~ I can live in any size home, including apartments.

~ I am calm but have my moments of energy and need to get exercise every day.

~ I have not had much experience with children but am willing to consider sharing my home with kids who can be gentle and respectful of pets.

~ I would like to live with a dog but I have not had much experience with cats. I may be willing to share my home with a feline.

Due to work being done in our building most of our animals are in foster so please call ahead so we can set up a meet and greet with you and your family! Visit us at https://cthumane.org

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Keeping the Public Safe

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at the continued wave of crime committed by repeat offenders in the state (0:17). Paul also welcomed Hearst Connecticut editor and columnist Dan Haar for his weekly update (13:19).

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Faces Of Freedom

Photographer Walter Schuppe joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his project, Faces of Freedom, that expresses gratitude and honor to the sacrifices and service of US Military veterans and their families through photographs and oral recordings. https://www.facesoffreedom.us/

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Melissa in the Morning: A Piece of History

For more than 100 years, this historic Palace Theater building in Waterbury has quite the story. And next year makes 20 years since the theater reopened to the public after shuttering decades ago. CEO Frank Tavera shared his story of bringing this old gem back to life and what it is offering for the upcoming 2023-24 season. ((00:00))

Bridgeport was one of eight municipalities that just received grant money to recreate the post office square. We got the details from city officials about the project and a timeline of when we can start to see some major changes to the space. ((13:12))

The Connecticut Hurricanes has a great opportunity for students 12 years and older to strike up the band. Find out about the group and the upcoming clinic to get in on this month. ((24:10))

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Trump Saga Continues

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Paul’s thoughts on the latest criminal indictment facing former President Donald Trump (0:25). Quinnipiac University Adjunct Law Prof. John Pavia also offered his take on the latest Trump indictment (13:58). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by with her weekly update (25:20).

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The Lisa Wexler Show – The New Postpartum Depression Pill

Dr. Jennifer McMahon, Clinician at Yale Medicine & Asst. Professor at Yale School of Medicine, joins Lisa Wexler to explain why the new FDA approved postpartum depression pill is a game changer.

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Melissa in the Morning: Back in Hot Water

In the latest blow for SeaQuest at the Trumbull mall, the USDA cited it for having insufficient distance and barriers between an animal and the public. PETA got its hands on agency’s inspection report and shared the details on this latest complaint. Michelle Sinnott also shared why such a controversial chain company is still doing business if it’s so bad. ((00:00))

The latest travel scam targets people doing a google search for an airline’s phone number because of a cancelled or delayed flight. Fran Mayko of AAA explains what’s happening and how to detect a fraudster airline number. Also, she touched on adjusting Hawaii travel plans due to the wildfires and the specifics of the new European Travel Visa Requirements are expected to start in 2024. ((16:45))

According to national studies, up to 25% of parents will experience empty nest syndrome. With kids heading off to college this month, counselor, Julius Dudics, shared what you can do to grieve properly and move on with your life without the kids at home in a healthy way. ((32:53))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: This Should Be Nonpartisan

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured State Senate GOP leader Kevin Kelly of Stratford on ways to make the voting process smoother for state residents (0:25). Paul also had a few thoughts on comparisons between the Watergate scandal during the Richard Nixon years and the current Donald Trump controversaries (11:22).

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Can We Have Nonpartisan Reporting In Connecticut?

Editor in Chief/co-founder of the Connecticut Examiner, Gregory Stroud, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why he created his digital newspaper and, 4 years in, how is his mission going?

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Melissa in the Morning: Analytics at UB

Analytics students at University of Bridgeport played a huge role in helping a Stratford start-up business. We spoke with UB Associate Professor, Mike Lohle, about the program and what skills students are gaining at UB. ((00:00))

Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick stopped by to clarify why the town was investigating credit card use by town employees. She also commented on an archaic law impacting redistricting for Fairfield elementary school students. ((12:380)

Local sports announcer, Rob Adams, followed Trumbull’s Babe Ruth team during the 2023 season and even down to Virginia for a shot at a World Series title. He joined the show to share the team’s success story and why baseball is so strong in Connecticut. ((30:45))