Voice of CT

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering Firefighters

Flags should be lowered to half-staff this Sunday for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. We spoke with Fairfield Fire Lt. Bob Smith about the importance of recognizing the fallen and whether Connecticut invests enough in its firefighters. ((00:10))

When did conspiracy theories become a prime way of people taking in news? Following the latest trial for Alex Jones, we speak with the Director of Special Intelligence at ActiveFence about detecting fake news online and how to respond to it. ((12:32))

A Purdue University student is behind bars for allegedly killing his roommate. We spoke with Gary MacNamara from Sacred Heart University about roommate safety and detecting a threat ahead of time. ((25:06))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: How Much Early Voting?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli jumped into an upcoming statewide ballot question on early voting (0:36). Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias joined us to talk about the possibility of remote learning if Covid-19 flares up again (11:47). We also previewed the return of Marine Corps Band concerts to Bridgeport for Columbus Day weekend (24:04).

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Melissa in the Morning: Workplace Romances

Workplace romances are in the news following the announcement that the Boston Celtics suspended their Head Coach for having a relationship with a female member of the organization. Gary Phelan, who teaches employment law at Quinnipiac University, discussed the issues surrounding workplace romances. ((00:10))
A panel of medical experts are recommending adults 19-65 start getting screened for anxiety. Dr. Newfield told us why the recommendation comes now and what solutions are available for people wanting to combat anxiety. ((11:17))
Zoo Minute: Lights Out Program — lightsoutct.org for more information ((24:15))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: My Party Right Or Wrong?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli took a look at another political race featuring a “flawed” candidate (0:29). H2M Architects Water/Wastewater Market Director James Roberts talks about a wastewater problem that many Connecticut cities and towns will soon be dealing with (10:48).

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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Good morning! Today I want to talk about King. He is a dapper two year old Guinea Pig. The first thing that I notice when I go into the small animal area is his size! He is longer than all of the other pigs we have here, which makes him a great lap “pig”! He is currently in a foster home with kids who are elementary school age and is doing well. The only restriction is that he has to be the only Pig. He does prefer to get all the attention!

We have lots of different personality’s in out shelter so hopefully if not these cats we can find one for you! For any of our available pets please visit us at CT humane.org/adopt and apply online.

Melissa in the Morning: Red Cross Volunteers

More than 1,500 Red Crossers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are supporting relief efforts in Florida following Hurricane Ian. Some of those volunteers are from Connecticut. We spoke with Red Cross spokesperson, John Godin, for a check on volunteer work and the need for blood donations. ((00:10))
According to the CDC, nearly half of American adults have hypertension. There’s a new initiative in Bridgeport in order to make sure people’s blood pressure is in check. We spoke with the city’s health director about BPT HEaRT Project. ((14:10))
Science you may not Know: How many ants are marching on planet Earth? ((24:21))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: An Election Do Over?

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli talked about an ongoing controversy connected to a Bridgeport State House primary (0:28) and was joined by Bridgeport City Councilman Marcus Brown on that same disputed primary outcome (9:28). Fifth District GOP House candidate George Logan discussed his race against incumbent Democrat Jahana Hayes (18:36).

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Melissa in the Morning: Post-Baby Blues

The CDC is reporting 4 out of 5 pregnancy’s-related deaths are preventable. According to the report, half of those cases happen 7 days to a year after the baby is born. We learned why mental health is a bigger focus and who need to advocate for mom. ((00:10))
Part thriller, part courtroom drama, the novel, A Nest of Snakes, is based on real-life events in which adult men came forward to accuse private schools of abuse. We heard from the author, Debbie Levison. ((12:23))
Julie on the Job: why 50% of US workers reportedly plan to leave their current jobs by next year. ((19:50))

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Melissa in the Morning: Whooping Cough

There is a vaccine for whooping cough available for whooping cough, however only 30% of adults in the U.S. received it in the past 10 years. Dr. Philip Simkovitz is a Pulmonary Disease Specialist with the latest on this issue and how to better protect yourself. ((00:10))
National studies show in all age groups, people with disabilities are much less likely to be employed than those who have no disability. Robin Fox with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities talks about Disability Employment Awareness Month. ((08:05))
CBIA, the state’s largest business organization, was distraught to learn Connecticut’s economy shrank by 4.7% during the second quarter of 2022, one of the steepest declines in the nation. Senator Ryan Fazio talked about the findings and how to fix the problem. ((21:54))

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Melissa in the Morning: Flu Season

We knew flu season would come back full force, but is it as bad as it used to be? Dr. Browne says there may be some forgetfulness in remembering what the flu is. Also, we talk about this year’s flu shot and testing for flu.

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