Voice of CT

Melissa in the Morning: Jump Ship

1. We are living in weird times…unemployment is at an all-time low, employers are desperate for workers but employees are struggling to find happiness and opportunities in the workplace. Career strategist, Julie Bauke, gave some perspective on this and tips on how to determine what’s best for you.

2. Snapchat has rolled out new parental controls helping parents oversee who their kids are talking to but not hovering too much. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, weighed in on this new change and what it means for families.

3. This week is National Farmers Markets Week. Commissioner of the Dept. of Ag, Bryan Hurlburt, talked about the significance of Connecticut’s 5,000+ farms. Find one near you at ctgrown.org

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Use Your Head When You Vote

On Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we wondered if Connecticut voters use their heads or their hearts when they make decisions at the ballot box (0:26). We also featured recorded remarks from Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy on passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (9:28).

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Melissa in the Morning: Best from Biden

1. The Senate passed an Inflation Reduction Act with the greatest part covering healthcare subsidies and prescription drug costs. Alan Sheketoff of Macman Insurance Associates shared why this could be the best thing President Biden has done during his time in office. ((00:10))
2. UConn’s star player is starting the recovery journey from an ACL reconstructive surgery. But what does that entail? Dr. Michael Redler with CT Ortopaedic Insittute St. Vincent’s Medical Center talked about it. ((14:23))
3. Crime on the Mind: Carjackings Part Two ((27:22))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: How Does Donald Trump Help In Connecticut?

On Friday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli analyzed former President Trump’s endorsement of Leora Levy for the upcoming GOP Senate primary (0:34). Dominic Rapini – the Republican Party-endorsed candidate for Secretary of the State – joined us to talk about his campaign and ideas on how to better run the SOTS office (10:17). The Yankee Institute’s Marc Fitch returned to chat about a feature story he wrote regarding dog licensing in Connecticut (22:54).

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Cooking with Claud: Corn Crepes

INGREDIENTS:
1.5-2 cups of corn kernels
1 cup of whole milk or skim
2 table olive
3 large eggs
½ cup flour
1/3 cup of corn meal
Cooked bacon, ham or sausage (whatever meat you prefer)
Mozzarella

Melissa in the Morning: Love Letters in Wartime

1. When local writer and producer Lisa Franco walked into an antique shop on Cape Cod eleven years ago, little did she know she would stumble upon a treasure that would change the course of her life. Lisa Franco shared her journey of writing My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime. ((00:00))

2. Governor Lamont took listener questions about taxes, health topics, law enforcement numbers and more. ((13:54))

3. Bridgeport is installing security cameras on the outside of all school buses to crack down on drivers bypassing stopped buses. But what’s being done about bus-rider bullying? We spoke with Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents about this. ((30:51))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Should President Biden Do About Brittney Griner?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli took a look at the options the U.S. now has in trying to get Russia to release imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner (0:31). Darien/Norwalk GOP State Representative Terrie Wood talked about her candidacy for the Republican nomination in this year’s Secretary of the State race (15:00).

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Melissa in the Morning: International Matters

1. Senator Blumenthal called on his way to the Pentagon to talk about the war in Ukraine. He also talked about Nancy Pelosi’s recent trip to Taiwan and the death of an Al-Qaeda leader overseas. ((00:10))
2. An afterschool program is open for registration in Bridgeport and it’s available in the summer too! We learned about the Lighthouse Program and the work it has accomplished in 30 years. ((07:46))
3. Zoo Minute: Monarch Butterflies ((21:09))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Nothing But Political Junk Food

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli took a look at the state of the governor’s race and the fact that most of the issues being discussed so far lack any real substance (0:2). Attorney and law enforcement veteran Lance LoRusso talked about the continuing danger posed by progressive district attorneys in many major American cities (10:04).

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Melissa in the Morning: Love Your Heart

Our heart health in America is projected to get much worse in a matter of years. That’s according to a new study saying cardiovascular risk factors like obesity and diabetes will increase. We spoke with cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas as an expert source to discuss the study, risk factors and solutions. ((00:00))
A new study shows exercise can help with your brain health in your senior years. Wellness coach, Amy Llinas, spoke about the truths behind the findings and what you can do to stay healthier as you age. ((16:08))
Here’s a link to the original article referenced in this segment:
https://apnews.com/article/covid-science-health-exercise-8de5707d3b45642ed1dabe9cfc2a6511
We are still in a blood emergency, according to the American Red Cross. So, what do this mean and how can we fix the problem? ((23:34))

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