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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: When Did We Become Politically Ignorant?

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli wondered how and why politics and the debate over policy have descended to the current, lowest-common-denominator level (0:31). Independent gubernatorial candidate Rob Hotaling joined the show to talk about Tuesday night’s first debate (10:54).

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Melissa in the Morning: Age Discrimination

Recent AARP research shows that 62% of workers age 50+ reported having seen or experienced age discrimination personally in the workplace. Bill Rivera, Senior Vice President for Litigation at AARP, shared signs of discrimination and resources for people impacted. ((00:10))
Disinformation can be found in every political advertisement with some element of propaganda. Donald Barclay discussed the relationship between propaganda and persuasion ahead of the general election. ((10:42))
New research from UCLA says cervical cancer cases are on the rise across the US. Dr. Elzabeth Lucal with Nuvance Health shared why screenings and the HPV vaccine are game changers. ((26:44))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Bravo Governor DeSantis

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week looking at the aftermath of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ move to send a group of migrants the Martha’s Vineyard (0:22). CEMA head Chris Herb talked about the recent controversy over the use of heat pumps in Connecticut (9:22).

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Jill Zarin And The Kindness Of Strangers – 9/23/22

On the last show before her break, Lisa Wexler chats with her sister Jill Zarin and let’s listeners share stories on the Kindness of Strangers.

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Cooking with Claud: Matzah Balls

INGREDIENTS:
– 4 eggs
– 1/4 cup seltzer
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 1 cup of matzah meal
Once mixed, refrigerate it. Make the mix into small balls and boil them in a pot of water. Simmer for about a half hour

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Melissa in the Morning: Supporting Veterans

National statistics show about 40,000 veterans are homeless across the US. Here in Connecticut, we have Homes for the Brave to support local vets. The non-profit is turning 20! We learned its history and how much it’s grown over the years. ((00:10))
From one non-profit changing lives to another, we learned about the Chick Rosnick Boxing Club in Stratford. Learn how boxing is helping boys and girls as young as seven! ((08:51))
Governor Ned Lamont took listener questions ahead of the general election. ((21:50))

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Author Zibby Owens; NatGeo’s Big Cat Photographer Steve Winter; Paul Seegert – 9/22/22

Today, Lisa was joined by author Zibby Owens (0:00), NatGeo author and photojournalist Steve Winter (15:50); and PCS Advisers Paul Seegert. (31:38)

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Melissa in the Morning: What is that Variant?

Apparently, there’s a new covid variant on the horizon. Dr. Browne talked about that and entering the fall with an uptick in cases. Also, there are some changes when it comes to infection bubbles. Hear the latest right here.

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Melissa in the Morning: Talking to Tweens

Dr. Amanda Craig has been a licensed marriage and family therapist for almost 20 years. She recently wrote a book helping adults communicate with their children and navigating conversation with social media in the mix. ((00:10))
Republican candidate for governor, Bob Stefanowski, says he is not concerned with recent polls projecting Governor Lamont to be reelected. He explains why and answered listener questions. ((13:41))
Zoo Minute: The Gala and animal-human connection ((29:21))

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Connecticut Today: Heading Towards November

Joe Aguiar lead the way on “Connecticut Today” as the march towards November continues! Terry Cowgill from CTNewsJunkie.Com called in to give his thoughts on what’s going on with the Republicans, Democrats and Independents in the lead up to the election (0:00). After that, Congressional Candidate Jayme Stevenson spoke to Joe about her campaign (14:59).

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