Best-Selling The New York Times science & nature author, Jennifer Ackerman, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her latest book on the owl wisdom, and what we’ve learned from them.
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Melissa in the Morning: Beyond Hot Car Danger
For summer safety week, we profile the importance of never leaving a kid or pet in a hot car. Fran Mayko of AAA shared the average temperatures in a hot on a hot day, even with the windows down. ((00:00))
Retired Lt. Jim Perez shared the Connecticut law on the books prohibiting parents from leaving children 11 and under in a car alone, even with the air conditioning on and the car locked. Find out why the law was put into place and the consequences based on where you park your car and leave your kid. ((17:51))
Earlier this week, the Connecticut Department of Transportation released its Action Plan to address commuter needs for buses and trains. Josh Morgan talked about the recommendations and changes for service. We also addressed the controversy of cutting Metro North rail service. ((25:13))
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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Today I want to introduce Talladega a 4 month Hound mix. He has been available for about a week and has settled nicely into our shelter. He is a southern dog from Louisiana and has a lot to say, so we suggest a single family home for this guy. He has liked the other dogs he as met and would likely like to go home with your pet but has not met a cat. We have not seen him interact with children but we would be happy to do a meet and greet with your family if you think he is the one for you!
If you think Talladega is the one for you, please visit our website at cthumane.org to read more about Talladega and all of our available pets. If you are interested in adopting we are now doing in person adoptions from 12- 4pm.
Hope to see you there!
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Cafeteria Catholics in Congress?
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli’s thoughts on a statement signed by Third District Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro concerning abortion (0:19) and another case of some hypersensitive college students (13:23).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Norwalk Zoning
East Norwalk Neighborhood Association’s head, Diane Cece, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss Norwalk’s proposed zoning changes ahead of the next public meeting Wednesday, 6/28 at 6pm.
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Melissa in the Morning: More AI Cameras
Fairfield wants to invest in more AI security cameras around town and in close proximity to schools. Apparently, these cameras have been utilized in surrounding communities already like Bridgeport, Westport, Norwalk and Stamford. Fairfield Police Chief Robert Kalamaras shares the reason for the request and how the cameras have already started helping with criminal cases in town. ((00:00))
We continue with our summer safety series with fire safety. We talked bout sparklers, fireworks, bonfires and grilling safety this season with Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards. ((14:35))
Project Yellow Light is a national effort to encourage teens to highlight the dangers of distracted driving and to create PSAs to curb the problem. We spoke with this year’s billboard winner, Jami Pandiscio, who is a UConn student and created the slogan ‘Don’t Scroll, stay in Control.’ ((
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Paul Has Been Selected!
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli started a new week with news that Paul has been selected to participate in a major transportation study (0:33). We checked in with international affairs expert Dr. Matthew Schmidt from the University of New Haven regarding political unrest in Russia (10:02). Paul also welcomed back 2023 Barnum Festival Ringmaster George Estrada to chat about a busy week of festival events coming up (20:56).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Lisa On The Law
Lisa Wexler answers questions about: How to reprimand a lawyer who may have tried to exploit a sick senior, and how people are tested in order to be granted a conservatorship. #elderabuse #conservatorship
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Melissa in the Morning: Don’t Land in the ER
According to the CDC, we see an increase in emergency room visits during the summertime and a large number of patients are kids! We spoke with Dr. Shea Gregg about the summer trends, the most common issues and prevention. ((00:00))
AAA is predicting a record-high amount of travelers taking off for the July Fourth holiday weekend. Fran Mayko of AAA breaks down the 50 million people leaving this year and why the number is so high this year compared to last and even pre-pandemic numbers. ((14:57))
A local restaurant owner is proposing a food truck lot in Stratford. We find out the plans from Doug Grabe of Little Pub and what the proposed property used to be. ((27:15))
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Fill-In Swing Talk Show Host
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Connoisseur Media Connecticut is looking for a part-time, fill-in swing talk show host to substitute weekdays on WICC AM/FM. This position will work unique weekday hours filling in for our talk show hosts. The ideal candidate will be able to execute either two or four hour air-shifts on WICC, along with booking guests, creating compelling local content, fielding listener phone calls, and pivoting subject matter as news cycle dictates. This position will have different hours based on need.
Responsibilities (to include but not limited to):
- Ability to fill-in for local talk show hosts (either in person or with remote broadcast equipment)
- Experience booking guests
- Interacting with listener calls
- Create topical talk content for Connecticut audience
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in news/talk format
- Familiar with modern radio automation systems
- Ability to demonstrate creative thinking
- Proficiency in communicating effectively
- Ability to communicate with and understand the 45+ adult radio listener
- Work middays and/or afternoon shift
- Demonstrate professional appearance and demeanor
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Connoisseur Media is a broadcast media company that delivers quality radio to listeners, advertisers and communities and is recognized as one of the top 20 radio broadcasters in the United States. In the CT area, we deliver top personalities, music, news and information via our local brands like 99.9 WEZN-FM; 95.9 WFOX-FM; 94.3 WYBC-FM, 107.9 WEBE-FM, 600 WICC-AM and 99.1 WPLR-FM. We believe that people are the passion and heart of our Company.
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We offer competitive pay. If you are a qualified candidate, please send your resume and 3 minute demo to [email protected] with “SWING TALK SHOW HOST” in the subject line.