Voice of CT

Melissa in the Morning: Sports Brawls

Fights breaking out after high school games is becoming too common in Connecticut. Glenn Lungarini of the CIAC stopped by to talk about the problem and weighed in on the debate over neck guards for hockey players. ((00:00))

Bear care in Connecticut has been top of mind for animal advocates recently. A recent viral video shows a bear hibernating under a Connecticut man’s pool deck. Did DEEP give the right advice in handling this bear? Annie Hornish with The Humane Society of the United States weighs in on the situation. ((15:06))

Zoo Minute: we learn the history of the prairie dogs at the Beardsley Zoo and why the habitat needs upgrades. ((23:21))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Bear Hunts In Connecticut?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured an update on whether or not the state should initiate a limited black bear hunt in Litchfield County (0:30). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio joined us to chat about a Republican package of proposed energy cost relief measures (6:25). CT NewsJunkie Columnist Terry Cowgill offered his thoughts on the first week of recreation marijuana sales in Connecticut (16:36).

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Melissa in the Morning: Lights Out

It’s “lights out” for six more Broadway shows including The Music Man. COVID is still undermining ticket sales and it’s bringing down the curtain for incredible shows. So, what about our local theaters? We asked Dan Onofrio from the Bridgeport Regional Business Council about that. ((00:00))

It’s January and so far so good when it comes to winter storms. But predictions show they are coming. In order to prep in time, Scott Appleby with Bridgeport Emergency Management shares the important points you need to know. ((15:59))

Beginning this month, energy bills are going up for Eversource and UI customers. How can we cut down on energy costs? Laundry and energy expert, Cyndi Bray, shared some tips on simple changes you can make to your laundry to save you money! ((25:08))

Science you may not Know: Talking to dogs and if the way you speak is sinking in for Fido. ((33:13))

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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today I want to bring up the most adorable hamster! Garbanzo. He is easy to handle, comes right over to say hi ( most likely for food but who is keeping count??).

He is about a month old and ready to find his forever home! His family purchased two hamsters from a pet shop and tried to keep them separate, but hamsters can be very clever and they managed to escape together and Garbanzo was born. I mainly bring this up to show how smart they can be and most importantly how they can be escape artists. When purchasing a cage you want to make sure you purchase a good quality cage for your hamster. Our adoption counselors will talk to you about what types of housing for these critters.

Though Garbanzo is a friendly guy we still would like to see an interaction with your family to make sure that it is the right fit. Did I mention he was cute??

If you are interested in learning more, visit us online at cthumane.org or give our Westport branch a call to speak to our adoption counselors.

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Life Saved In Bridgeport

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured the first-person accounts of life-saving action taken at a recent college hockey game in Bridgeport (0:33). Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell weighed in on Connecticut’s high electric rates and the start of recreational marijuana sales (13:29). Former Bridgeport mayoral candidate and state legislator Chris Caruso analyzed the state of the Park City’s mayoral race (27:35).

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Melissa in the Morning: AAA Company Resource

Following the legalization of marijuana-product sales, AAA is rolling out a new program aimed at companies. Fran Mayko shared the educational presentations that focuses on the dangers of marijuana and driving. www.AAA.com/CorporateConvos ((00:00))

Actor, Brendan Fraser, made a speech at the Critics Choice Awards that has gone viral on the internet. We spoke with counselor, Julius Dudics, about Frasers words, why they resonate with so many people and how to apply them to our own lives. ((14:54))

Part two of Julie on the Job: the application process. We spoke with career strategist, Julie Bauke, about LinkedIn. How often should I update my platform? How often should I engage on my page? Do I accept every friend request even if it doesn’t pertain to my line of work? All your questions answered. ((30:49))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Money For Candidates?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli wondering if an $8 million grant from the state’s Citizens Election Program is still enough to run against multi-millionaire candidates (0:29), while State House GOP leader Vin Candelora weighed in on the issue (12:21). Heritage Foundation analyst Zack Smith talked about the discovery of more classified documents at President Biden’s Delaware home (22:37).

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Melissa in the Morning: High Driving

Connecticut launched legal marijuana-product sales earlier this month and many have concerns over impaired drivers. How high is too high? Is there a limit? How do sobriety tests work for drugged drivers? We asked all your questions to Trooper First Class Pedro Muniz of the CT State Police. ((00:00))

One trial or multiple? We talked about the latest in the illegal dumping case out of Fairfield and a judge’s decision on trials for the people accused. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick weighed in on the story. ((11:21))

Keep it in Connecticut: taking a dream in her kitchen to a reality at her own bakery; we met Sonia Diaz of Cakes by Sonia in Stratford. ((25:24))

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Cooking with Claud: Lemon Bars

Prep: 25 minutes — bake 30-35 minutes — 350 degrees

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup butter
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 lemon’s worth of finely shredded lemon peel
3/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup half-and-half, light cream or skim milk

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Is There Any Answer For High Electric Prices?

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli closed out the week chatting with CT Inside Investigator reporter Tricia Ennis about the state’s high electric rates and further possible regulation (0:33). We heard from Prof. Michael Rectenwald, Ph.D., author of, “The Great Reset and the Struggle for Liberty: Unraveling the Global Agenda” (11:22). Paul also had some thoughts on the current document controversy surrounding the Biden White House (22:22).

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