Today, Lisa Wexler honors Veterans Day (0:00 )and also has celebrity psychic Karyn Reece live in the studio (15:30).
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Melissa in the Morning: Veterans Week
We recorded your shout-outs for a special tribute for our veterans. ((00:00))
This week, we spoke every day with staff members from Homes for the Brave. In order of appearance:
Vince Santilli/Chief Executive Officer ((09:33))
Stephanie Lynam/Chief Clinical Officer ((21:37))
Tito Ortega/Case Manager ((31:12))
Ed Bellows/Employment Specialist ((38:49))
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Will Connecticut Republicans Ever Learn?
Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli had Paul wondering whether or not the state’s Republican primary voters will ever nominate a candidate who can actually win (0:30). Pittsburgh radio veteran Kevin Battle broke down the recent U.S. Senate campaign between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz (9:49).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Dr. John Maduko; Sefra Alexandra – 11/10/22
Today, Lisa Wexler is joined by Dr. John Maduko, President of Connecticut State Community College (0:00) and Sefra Alexandra – The Seed Huntress (22:24).
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Melissa in the Morning: Vessels for Vets
We learned about a non-profit based right here in Connecticut helping disabled veterans here and across the country. We talked to the executive director of Work Vessels for Veterans. ((00:00))
We continued our weeklong coverage of resources available to veterans. Today we met Ed Bellows, a certified professional career coach, helping hundreds of veterans find their place in the workforce. ((12:51))
Zoo Minute: Breaking news — we have a new Mayor-elect of the Beardsley Zoo! ((23:49))
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Breaking Down The Ballots
Our 2022 post-midterm election coverage continued on “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli. Former State Senate GOP Leader John McKinney joined us to break down Connecticut’s election results (0:23), while former Time Magazine DC reporter Alain Sanders offered his analysis on Tuesday’s national election results (11:40).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Rep. Jim Himes; Sen. Richard Blumenthal; Stephanie Thomas – 11/9/22
The day after Election Day, Lisa Wexler returned to WICC to speak with Congressman Jim Himes (0:00), Senator Richard Blumenthal (12:48), and newly-elected Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (25:44).
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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Meet these 2 lovely guinea pigs Bethie who is about 3 years old and her sister Noble who is 4! They have tri color fur and Bethie looks like she has “hat hair”! These Guinea pigs do have to go home together and a larger space is needed of course, our experienced adoption staff will show you and even email housing idea for you after the adoption call.
We are unsure how they are about children so we will invite the whole family to meet them and see how comfortable everyone feels! If you are interested in meeting Bethie and Noble and hear them squeak with joy when friends are coming (especially when we give treats!) visit us at cthumane.org/adopt to apply online!
Melissa in the Morning: The Homeless Population
In recent news, we’ve heard of homeless populations living under the I-95 bridge in Bridgeport and pop-up tent cities. What is being done for people without housing in the city and is the problem getting worse? Carmen Colon has worked on this issue through the YMCA for 28 years and gave us perspective on the issue. ((00:00))
This week, we are focused on offering support and resources to veterans. We spoke with Tito Ortega, a case manager with Homes for the Brave, to learn how he connects veterans to benefits they didn’t know existed. ((14:15))
College students are stressed and anxious. One Connecticut college used state grant money to help! We learned about U @ SHU at Sacred Heart University. ((21:52))
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Joe Aguiar: Are Youth Sports Hurting Our Kids?
Joe Aguiar welcomed Dr. Dan O’Neill, former team physician for the US Ski Team, Sports Psychologist and Author of “Survival of the Fit: How Physical Education Ensures Academic Achievement and a Healthy Life,” to talk about youth sports and the effects that some parents have on their kids with some of the overbearing support.
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