Voice of CT

Melissa in the Morning: Winter Fires

Wind, fire and plugs…just a few of the many things you need to keep in mind heading into the holidays and colder months. We talk to Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards about what to do to protect yourself in your home and yard. ((00:00))

Lawmakers in Washington are working to better protect children online and potentially regulate social media platforms. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, shares what two bills are being discussed and weighs the good and bad for them. ((15:11))

Science you may not Know: Minerals found in a meteorite that landed in Somalia!! Why is this significant? ((29:06))

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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Our pet or pets of the week are Big Momma a 2 year old guinea pig and her baby Cleo who is 1 month old and stinking cute! They came to us as a group so you may see other siblings on the site who are also available. These two are pretty easy to handle so we would love them to go into a home who can continue socializing with them. I had the opportunity to clean their enclosure and watch them dance, or “pop corning” yesterday and it was fun to watch. Very similar to the rabbits who Binkie, the Guinea pigs jump up in the air and do a turn mid –air which mean they are happy! We would like Big Momma and Cleo to go home together but if you already we have a pig at home who may want a friend we can do a meet and greet at the shelter and see if we have a match.
If you are interested in hearing more about Big Momma & Cleo visit us at cthumane.org/adopt to apply online and one of our adoption team members will give you a call to discuss them or any of our friends at CT Humane in Westport.

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Power Play In Hartford

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured comments from Paul on the previous day’s special General Assembly session at the State Capitol (0:25), as well as thoughts from Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang (12:27). Economic researcher Dr. Thomas Hogan talked about the future of crypto currency regulation (27:14).

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Melissa in the Morning: The Governor is Back

We had a lot of questions for Governor Lamont post election. We asked him about the special session, hero’s pay, covid vaccines and teacher retention. ((00:00))

It’s Giving Tuesday and this year, we featured a new non-profit called The Brighter Days Foundation. We met the executive director, Kara Dooley, about how her organization helps foster children in Fairfield County and how you can help! ((18:03))

Julie on the Job: Will jobs drop or reduce the need for college degrees from potential job candidates? Our career strategist, Julie Bauke, says yes. ((33:00))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Easing The Electric Bill Bite?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured State House GOP leader Vin Candelora on the General Assembly’s special session and rising electric bills (0:25), while Paul also had some thoughts on a controversial rebate proposal (12:48). Southern Methodist University professor and film critic Dr. Andrew Draper joined us to talk about the recent string of Disney movie problems (22:32).

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Melissa in the Morning: Special Session

This morning, lawmakers are heading into a special session to tackle the state gas tax extension, bus fares, home heating assistance programs and hero’s pay. Senator Tony Hwang shared his prediction for this session and what the future legislative session should look like in 2023. ((00:00))

A few months ago, 200 cats were found in a Connecticut home. What can be done to address animal hoarding situations in the state? Virginia Maxwell spent a 15-year career at the State of Connecticut Forensic Laboratory in the Trace Evidence Section and shared her intel on the problem. ((17:32))

Remote workers don’t want to go bac to work in person and more employees are filing lawsuits. But are they justified? We talk to Gary Phelan, a partner at Mitchell and Sheehan about this. ((28:41))

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Connecticut Today: The Holiday Struggles For Some Veterans

Ed Sabatino filled in for Paul Pacelli on Connecticut Today and touched on a variety of items on this Thanksgiving Eve. First, Ed spoke to Mekdela, author “Plus Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia and Social Change,” about the idea commenting on people’s weight, and why you shouldn’t (0:00). Penny Mishkin, retired Occupational Therapist and author of the new book, “How I See It: A Personal and Historical View of Disability,” joined Ed later on in the program to talk about if it’s okay to still use the word “disabled” and some of the issues facing those living with disabilities (15:18). Finally, Ed spoke to Michael D. Jaques, Decorated U.S. Army Chaplain, author of “A Chaplain’s Battle: Transcending Powerlessness in an Explosive World.” The focus of the conversation centered around how hard it is for some veterans around the holiday season and the struggle they face with PTSD and depression that they go through (32:14).

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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today we have these 2 four month old male Rabbits! They are almost identical but when you look at their noses Blinkin has a full mustache!! They are always together nose to nose, which I love to watch how close and sweet they are. With that said they must go home together. They still have some growing to do, so they need lots of space to move around and binky! When a rabbits Binky, they run around real fast and it looks like when they hop they tap their back feet together. That’s a good way to tell how happy they are. These brothers came to us from one of our animal control partners and they continue to thrive here but of course we want them to have a home of their own before the holidays.

If you are interested in hearing more about Winkin & Blinkin visit us at cthumane.org/adopt to apply online and one of our adoption team members will give you a call to discuss them or any of our friends at CT Humane in Westport.

The Lisa Wexler Show – Victor DeMasi; Mew Haven Cat Cafe – 11/22/22

Today, Lisa chats with Victor DeMasi of Butterflies in my Backyard (0:00); then Angela Pullo of Mew Haven Cat Cafe in New Haven stops by (20:07).

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Melissa in the Morning: Thanksgiving Travel

55 million people are traveling for Thanksgiving. AAA’s Fran Mayko shared the statistics about drivers, fliers and cruisers this holiday and gives travel tips to keep your cool. ((00:00))

A new report shows over 600 osprey nests have been recorded this year. That’s triple the number recorded in 2014. What does this mean for Connecticut? ((16:53))

Nuvance Health is one of the first health systems in the United States to pilot a new remote monitoring technology for patients with mild cognitive impairment. Dr. Paul Wright explains the program and which patients will benefit. ((31:27))

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