Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week taking a look at some potential plans for early voting in Connecticut (0:28). Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang talked about the proposed installation of sound barriers along some Connecticut highways (12:46). Operation Fuel Executive Director Brenda Watson updated her organization’s assistance pause (21:11).
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If you’ve got 10 minutes, we will give you Connecticut. This week’s CT news is about legislative proposals to regulate social media, rent caps, and early voting. We hear from philanthropist Toni Boucher. Dr. Mary Jane Minkin urges us to take estrogen during menopause. Authors James Campbell on Madoff, and James B. Stewart on Sumner Redstone. CT Punch- for a little state, we pack way above our weight.
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We got a check-in with the Department of Transportation. Josh Morgan talked about I-95 and Merritt Parkway concerns as well as the possibility of re-testing people for their driver’s license. ((00:00))
We met celebrity Disney artist, Brian Blackmore. Brian has created artwork at the theme parks and Disney properties for the last 29 years. Originally from New England, we learned about his journey to Mickey. ((15:40))
For the last 10 years, local non-profits have participated in Fairfield County’s Giving Day to raise money. But this year was the event’s last. Why?? We learned what’s happening from the communications director. ((31:35))
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Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wondered if a recently-passed law aimed at catalytic converter theft is working (0:30). GOP State Rep. Holly Cheeseman joined us to talk about a push to eliminate Connecticut’s new “truck tax” (9:39). Finally, Heritage Foundation Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense analyst Patty-Jane Geller updated the current state of U.S.-Russia nuclear arms talks (19:21).
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Former CT State Senator Toni Boucher gives generously to UConn Business School in honor of her late husband Bud Boucher. This is the largest gift in the history of the business school. Toni wants to help create the next generation of entrepreneurs in CT. Giving back on Giving Day.
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We are hearing that infectious diseases will be on the rise inhe next couple of weeks in Turkey and Syria following the earthquake this month. Dr. Browne explains why and how the aftermath matters to the US.
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Human trafficking is one of the Department of Justice’s top priorities. Here in Connecticut, it’s a huge problem that’s not publicly talked about enough. Jamie Manirakiza with Partnership to End Human Trafficking shares a snapshot of the issue in our state and how officials are working to combat it. ((00:00))
Some 16 million people struggle with chronic back pain. But there’s a solution that could solve major problems. Dr. Rajat Sekhar is a pain medicine specialist with Hartford HealthCare Spine Wellness Center. He explained the intracept procedure and who qualifies for it. ((12:22))
Strike up the band! Milford annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is coming back March 11th. We got the details for this year’s event from chief organizer, Michael McCabe. ((18:46))
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We featured exemplary individuals who are inspiring Connecticut and the world. In honor of Black History Month, we found Connecticut natives who deserve to be honored and highlighted:
1. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
2. Colonel Adele Hodges ((13:41))
3. Aaron Johnson with the Narrative Project ((30:11))
4. Brad Rumble — Zabbai ((44:13))
5. Dr. Camelia Lawrence ((01:01:01))
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Bernie Madoff, the notorious Ponzi schemer, is a subject of endless fascination. James Campbell, broadcast colleague of Lisa’s, discloses how he became an inside confidant to the family. Author of “Madoff Talks”, contributor to Netflix doc “Madoff: The Monster of Wall St”, Jim shares his insight into the greed, narcissism and tragedy of the Madoff story. A great convo.
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