Following the abrupt closure of Stone Academy, we spoke with the executive director of the CT Office of Higher Education. Tim Larson shared what led to the closures and what the state is doing right now to help the 800 students wondering what’s next. ((00:00))

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is speaking out about a storage facility proposal to take over what used to be a popular supermarket in the city. He also answered some listener questions. ((14:56))

Beware of bogus blue badge applications! The BBB sent out a warning following news of Facebook creating a monthly subscription for people wanting the blue checkmark on their profile. But it’s not offered yet in the US. Kristen Johnson shares how scammers are already trying to profit off of this change. ((29:50))

Workout Wednesday:  in honor of Heart Health Month, Amy Llinas shares what foods and supplements are game changers for your heart. ((38:03))

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Brookfield First Selectman Tara Carr has been thrown off Twitter over a post considered to be threatening. Tara Carr exclusively joined Melissa to defend her words and explain what she meant in her recent tweets. ((00:00))

A pair of firefighters came on the show to talk about proposed legislation to better protect firefighters. We learned what the state is debating and if lawmakers actually have data to backup a refusal to fund supportive programs. ((15:36))

Right now, as little as 40% of patient premiums go to dental care.  As much as 60% goes to insurance company overhead. Under the proposed legislation, if an insurance carrier failed to invest most of premiums to oral health, the difference would be refunded to the patient. We heard from Kathlene Gerrity, Executive Director of the Connecticut State Dental Association. ((34:01))

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Health advocates are calling on the FDA to deliver a historic victory for Black health by quickly finalizing a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. These products have reportedly long targeted the Black community. We spoke with advocates fighting to get the ban approval. ((00:00))

Is testing the cognitive abilities of workers after they turn 65 permissible or unlawful discrimination? It’s become a national question ahead of the presidential election. And earlier this week, a panel discussion on this happened at Quinnipiac University and we spoke with attorney Gary Phelan about it. ((13:41))

A beach bill could offer access to coastal community beaches and parks outside of town residents. Activist, Alexis Harrison, shared details of the bill and why people need to speak up about it at a public hearing about it. ((28:59))

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