Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli welcomed “Only in Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi to chat about the city’s upcoming mayoral contest (0:31). Quinnipiac University Associate Journalism Prof. Molly Yanity talked about the just-completed NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament and the implications for the WNBA (11:25). Paul also had some thoughts on Governor Ned Lamont’s comments regarding the City of Houston after the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
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U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about several recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury. This finding has impacted dozens of Connecticut residents, let alone the entire nation. We asked Dr. Browne about the problem at hand, if this has happened before and whether there are any solutions on the horizon.
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High schoolers typically struggle to find the right college for them. But with all the money parents drop to put their kids through school, you want to know they are going to the best place for their future. Mike Cardinal, a CT native, created Springpath, a program to help students navigate and identify the best institutions for them before applying. ((00:00))
Quinnipiac University Men’s Hockey is playing in the Frozen Four tonight in hopes of bringing home their first national title. Local sports announcer, Rob Adams, shared his outlook on the school’s hockey program, key players to the team and the team’s chance at winning it all. ((13:13))
The University of Bridgeport received a new grant to help the nursing program. We spoke with officials at the college to learn what the money is going to and the current issue at hand with healthcare worker shortages. ((29:09))
Zoo Minute: BREAKING NEWS! Gregg Dancho shared here first about the birth four otter pups at the zoo following a sudden tragedy last month. ((39:10))
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli highlighted a new focus on former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman and his involvement with the “Third Way” organization (0:28). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio talked about the status of tax cut legislation at the State Capitol (12:45). Heritage Foundation Attorney Matthew Forys joined us to chat about the indictment of former President Donald Trump (22:13).
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NASA announced its Artemis II crew headed to the moon in 2024. We spoke with David Mestre in Science You May Not Know about the astronauts chosen, the mission ahead of them and the significance of it all. ((00:00))
The American Red Cross stopped by for its monthly visit to discuss preparedness plans when Mother Nature wreaks havoc. Plus, John Godin with Connecticut’s chapter talked about National Volunteer Month. ((09:21))
Workout Wednesday: Myth busters when it comes to wellness hacks. Health coach, Amy Llinas, tackles cold plunges, fitness trackers and coffee and alcohol consumption. ((18:43))
This week is National Public Health Week. We spoke with Bridgeport Health Director, Ebony Jackson-Shaheed about the department, its events for the city and how it is funded. ((28:01))
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Today we want to introduce you to Pura! She is a 7.5 year old female cat. Pura is mostly grey, has a white bib, and yellowish eyes. She would be the perfect cat for someone who wants company but not looking for an actual lap cat. Pura does sit on the laps of her peeps but she does not want to be picked up or cuddled. That makes her uncomfortable, she has her opinions and will let you know if your lap is the most desirable spot in the room or not.
We have tested her with dogs and she does not like the sight of them, and in her last home was not happy with her feline sibling so to set Pura up for a happy life we would like her to be the only pet and in a quiet home so she can be the queen of the castle.
If you want to hear more about Pura or any of her friends here at CT humane visit us online at cthumane.org or give our Westport branch a call to speak to our adoption counselors.
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” covered the criminal indictment of former President Donald Trump with a few thoughts from host Paul Pacelli (0:27) and former Time Magazine DC reporter Professor Alain Sanders (12:20). “Frontline” reporter Martin Smith talked about his new PBS special “America and the Taliban.” (20:05)
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Tomorrow marks the start of Passover. We had Rabbi Shlame Landa from Fairfield back on the show to talk about the upcoming holiday. He also commented on the timing of the celebration in the midst of hate crime upticks in our state. ((00:00))
April is National Recycling and Earth Month. We met the president of PACT, located in Watertown Connecticut, about his patented cardboard container line. Learn how his products are saving the planet and ultimately saving you money with every move. ((14:36))
Keep it in Connecticut: Cindi Bigelow of Bigelow Tea talked about the history of the company and what the future holds. ((23:39))
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Toni Boucher, who the Boucher Management & Entrepreneurship Department in the UConn School of Business is named for, was at the Huskies Final Four win and calls Lisa Wexler to highlight the victory.
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Lisa Wexler answers audience questions on special needs trusts and what happens to a deed when you die? That depends on how your deed worded.
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