Hear why Westport’s State Rep Jonathan Steinberg is threatening to filibuster against CT’s new Fair Share bill if it makes it to the floor. The bill will mandate land use decisions from Hartford, threatening to upend local zoning requirements.
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We got a check in with Bryan Hurlburt who is the Commissioner of the CT Dept of Agriculture. We looked at a USDA report on milk production in the Northeast then hyper focused on Connecticut farmers and milk prices. ((00:00))
Legendary, award-winning actor, Bruce Willis, was recently diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. We spoke with dementia specialist, Julianne Ramia, about this type of dementia and learned about what typically happens with this diagnosis. ((16:48))
Part II on Sugar Substitutes: Dr. Andrew Wong came back to talk about more “sugar” chemicals and took specific sugar questions pertaining to diabetics and children. ((30:08))
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A couple weeks ago, Melissa told you about a non-profit based in Massachusetts honoring a mother of 3 and registered nurse who died by suicide after struggling with depression for years.
Six months after the passing of Annie Varney, her aunt, Barbara Buckley, teamed up with Annie’s daughters to create something beautiful out of a horrific event.
Buckley spoke with Melissa about the loss of Annie and what sparked what is now a national movement of spreading kindness and offering support through Annie’s Kindness Blankets.
She also touched on the expansion of their mission with a new book called ‘If You Give A Kid Some Kindness.’ For any teachers, parents or adults who want the book or to get involved with Annie’s Kindness Blankets: annieskindnessblankets.org
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli welcomed Family Institute of Connecticut head Peter Wolfgang on a recent public hearing for the latest “aid in dying” bill (0:25). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor Dr. Gary Rose took a look at the state and national political landscapes (11:34). Paul also had a few thoughts on the area’s continued crime issues (22:30).
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Congressional App Challenge Winner Antonia Kolb, a junior at The King School in Stamford, CT, and STEM mentor Dr. Victoria Schulman join Lisa Wexler to talk about DETICKT IT, her app that instantly identifies ticks via image and assesses risks of contracting tick-borne diseases.
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The CDC is warning the public about a drug-resistent stomach bug called Shigella. What is it? How common is it? How do you contract it? And if drugs don’t work, how do you cure it? Dr. Browne answers all our questions.
Plus, he touched on an FBI theory that covid spread from a lab in China. And he shared his recommendation for an FDA recommended RSV vaccine for the elderly.
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Close to thirteen million Americans are doing the Keto diet. What’s concerning: the sugar substitutes involved in the eating plans. Dr. Andrew Wong, a primary care physician with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Westport, shares the dangers in the sugars and what YOU need to look out for. ((00:00))
Creator of Hands 2 Paws app, Elizabeth Menegon, was back to talk about combatting the support of puppy mills. Learn what you need to look out for and how to detect deceptive ads. ((15:38))
Zoo Minute: The Mexican Wolf Recovery Program — how the Beardsley Zoo is a critical player in a national effort to bolster wolf populations. ((30:53))
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Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed the Samford Police Association’s Officer of the Year, Michael Montanaro (0:28). Former Derby Fire Chief Chuck Stankye looked back at the infamous Sponge Rubber plant fire in downtown Shelton 48 years ago today (10:45). Finally, Paul had some additional thoughts regarding the continued affordable housing debate in Hartford (21:12).
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PURA Chairwoman, Marissa Gillett and Lisa Wexler discuss why Ms. Gillett was the sole dissenter in settling with Eversource , how that has allowed massive rate hikes, and her hopes on getting back some control.
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