We sat down with two officers from the Milford Police Department to talk about being a female in law enforcement. Plus, what’s being done to recruit and retain more women in policing? ((00:00))
Marking the Sandy Hook anniversary, Senator Blumenthal made another plea to lawmakers to put a ban on assault weapons. But what about the people who are holding those guns, what can be done for them? ((11:21))
Zoo Minute: International Monkey Day ((21:59))
IMAGE CREDIT: Milford Police Department
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked back on the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary school attack in Newtown (0:39). Connecticut Associated Press reporter Pat Eaton-Robb offered his recollections covering the Sandy Hook tragedy (12:13). GOP State Rep. Greg Howard talked about a push from Gov. Ned Lamont to possibly reverse a “grandfather clause” affecting thousands of semi-automatic firearm owners in Connecticut (23:30). Dr. Chad Savage explained the growing use of “Direct Primary Care” (34:58).
Image Credit: Reuters
Today, Lisa was joined by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Wayne Winston on this 10th anniversary of Sandy Hook.
Image Credit: REUTERS/Michelle McLoughlin
Dan Affleck, the co-designer of the Sandy Hook Memorial in Newtown, joined the show to share his vision for the monument and park honoring the victims. ((00:00))
Bill Lavin, the founder of Where Angels Play Foundation, shared the history of his work building playgrounds and how Sandy Hook started an international movement of healing. ((16:45))
A local Connecticut man has a tradition every year to honor the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Learn how handing out cards is spreading kindness and commemorating Newtown. ((33:39))
IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
This morning we would like to introduce you to one of my very favorite cats, Checkers. The picture I have attached it a bit of a silly one but absolutely captures his personality. He has never met a lap he didn’t love. This cat will jump in your lap and settle there, having known you for only a few minutes. He loves chin scratches and purrs like a little motor. With his warmth and friendliness, this gray and white cat is the perfect addition to your household to keep your lap and heart warm over this winter. He’s 14 years young and can live with polite children and other cats. He requires a dog free home. To learn more about him, please visit us online at cthumane.org.
“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli kicked-off Tuesday’s show talking about recent comments from Governor Ned Lamont about further tightening Connecticut’s gun laws (0:33). Connecticut Citizens Defense League President Holly Sullivan also weighed in on the governor’s gun remarks (11:32). We featured excerpts from Gov. Ned Lamont’s morning news conference, courtesy of the Connecticut Network (www.CT-N.com) (23:26). Finally, Southern Connecticut State University Economics Professor James Thorson talked about the arrest of FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried (30:12).
Image Credit: Getty Images
Today, Lisa chats with Leo Smith of the International Dark Sky Association Connecticut Chapter (0:00); WDUN’s Martha Zoller (15:39); and Jennifer Hubbard on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School (26:36).
Image Credit: imijaloff / iStock / Getty Images Plus
A local author looks at her story of adoption and used it to inspire others. Amanda Mottola shares her journey and other prominent testimonies in her new book Learning as a Lifelong Journey. ((00:00))
BEWARE of Social media ads! Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, shares tips and tricks to outsmart and avoid scammers this holiday season. ((07:42))
Julie on the Job: Olive Garden manager fired for blasting employees taking sick days. What can we learn from this in the workplace? ((23:08))
IMAGE CREDIT:
iStock / Getty Images Plus
We kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli’s thoughts on the latest controversial statements from a Republican member of Congress (0:27). Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell called in for his monthly report (11:35) and we also heard from Heritage Foundation tech analyst Jake Denton regarding the latest Twitter revelations (23:07).
Image Credit: Reuters
Today, Lisa is joined in studio by Chris Curran of CarePatrol to talk senior care.
Image Credit: PeopleImages / iStock / Getty Images Plus