“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli welcomed commuter advocate Jim Cameron to chat about his latest column on the state’s drunk driving problem (0:22). Paul also had a few thoughts on the latest GOP presidential primary numbers (12:45).
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Renowned National Geographic journalist, David Quammen joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his latest book: THE HEARTBEAT of the WILD where he shares encounters with African elephants, chimpanzees, and gorillas (and their saviors, including Jane Goodall); the salmon of northeastern Russia and the people whose livelihood depends on them; the lions of Kenya and the villagers whose homes border on parks created to preserve the species; and the champions of rewilding efforts in southernmost South America, designed to rescue iconic species including jaguars and macaws.
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According to estimates from Feeding America, more than 490,000 Connecticut residents struggle with hunger; more than 131,000 children are food insecure. Coming to the Greater Danbury Area in the fall: Food Farmacy. Learn about this new center and what it means for those facing hunger in our state. ((00:00))
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are tackling a common issue every week with counselor, Julius Dudics. Today, we talked about depression. ((08:46))
A new recommendation suggests dropping the age for breast cancer screenings to begin at age 40. Why the significant change in less than a decade? We spoke with oncologist, Dr. Valerie Brutus, about breast cancer cases on the rise and why screenings need to happen sooner. ((18:19))
Julie on the Job: with so many layoffs happening, career strategist, Julie Bauke, talked about what to do and not do if it happens to you. ((25:45))
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Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” with news of a possible move to get rid of the state’s motor vehicle property tax (0:35). Sacred Heart University political science professor Dr. Gary Rose checked in with his monthly update (10:28). We had remarks from CT Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy – on NBC’s “Meet the Press” – regarding the current immigration situation at the Southern Border (23:19). Finally, CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill talked about his recent encounter with a bear inside his home (32:05).
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Lamond Daniels joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his election campaign for Mayor of Bridgeport.
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It has bi-partisan support but may be stalled again. We tackled the presumption bill which is meant to better protect firefighters when they are diagnosed with cancer. Connecticut is just one of two states without a presumptive law in place. We heard from local firefighters why this needs to pass now. ((00:00))
What are invisible disabilities and how do we handle people diagnosed with them? The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities shared how people with autism, diabetes and other invisible disabilities need to be accommodated at work, in schools and with housing options. ((17:19))
National data shows an average marriage lasts between 7 and 8 years. Marriage coach, Bob Donovan, shared six tips to help stay married longer but also enjoy your union along the way! ((25:48))
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Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli broke down a growing controversy regarding state funding for the anticipated start of early voting in 2024 (0:36). Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Steve Stafstrom joined us for a legislative update (13:35). Taylor Kiland, co-author of, “Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man Is Left Behind,” stopped by to talk about a little-known aspect of the Vietnam era (25:53). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso wrapped up the show with his weekly update (37:29).
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Christine Cummings, President of A Place Called Hope, an organization dedicated to the Rescue, Rehabilitate & Release of our birds, joins Lisa Wexler to highlight how rodenticides are killing wildlife and how you can help save our birds.
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— 2 cups of flour
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— 2 teaspoons of vanilla
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Bear encounters continue to be a problem in Connecticut. Senator Steve Harding is a ranking senator on the Environmental Committee. He shared the current legislation being debated in Hartford and says he’s confident it will pass with bi-partisan support, that is IF it gets out of committee. ((00:00))
It takes a village to raise a child and one group in Ridgefield is hoping to help. It’s called Parent Circle, a free group-therapy opportunity for residents to come together and support each other while raising their kids. We spoke with the group leader, Doug Barile, about the program. ((14:21))
Connecticut was recently ranked number 7 for best mental health care in the country. We spoke with Dr. Andre Newfield about the findings and what it means during May’s Mental Health Awareness Month. ((28:17))
A former E! News correspondent spoke out about her recent battle with pancreatic cancer. We spoke with Dr. Charles Cha about the serious illness and whether you can easily detect it ahead of time. ((35:43))
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