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Connecticut Today: Joe Walsh

Joe Aguiar returned to fill in for Paul Pacelli on Connecticut Today. To start off the show, Joe had Ethan Book, a local business owner looking to run against congressman Jim Himes called in to talk about his platforms and what he’s looking to do to win the seat (0:00). Next, Tom Hine of Capital Wealth Management called in to talk about how to work with your money (18:17). Nia Chung Srdowski from NCS Law was on to talk about estate planning and probate administration (30:55). Finally, Joe Walsh, a former radio host and someone who ran against President Donald Trump in the 2020 Republican Primary was on to talk about his separation from the party and what drove him to doing it (46:06).

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Melissa in the Morning: Bruce Willis Diagnosis

1. Bruce Willis’ family announced that the beloved actor was diagnosed with aphasia. To understand this condition and how to reverse it, we spoke with speech-language pathologist, Sarah Gromko. ((00:10))

2. Republican candidate for governor, Bob Stefanowski, recently returned from Poland. We heard about his experience at the border and a school he helped reopen to Ukrainian refugee children. ((13:35))

3. Connecticut’s Department of Social Services has launched the state’s first Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. Community action agencies, including TEAM, Inc., will be administering the program. We heard from the president and CEO of Team Inc about the program and how you can qualify. ((26:22))

4. The good, the bad, the ugly. In regards to Russia, how has social media been helpful in informing the public but also a risk factor for the media? Krista Carnes weighed in on that conversation. ((34:43))

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Melissa in the Morning: Binky Patrol

Southern Connecticut’s Binky Patrol Chapter provides blankets to critically ill and traumatized children in the greater Bridgeport area and beyond. Learn more at Binky Patrol Southern Connecticut on Facebook or by going to https://binkypatrol.org/.

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Who’s Watching the Money?

On Monday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli talked about a growing scandal surrounding how Covid-19 relief money was spent in West Haven (0:51). Business expert Carl Gould weighed in on the recent successful vote by some Amazon workers in New York to form a union (16:26). University of New Haven Professor Dr. Howard Stoffer explained the concept of possible “war crimes” in the Russia-Ukraine conflict (28:57). Finally, Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio talked about the misuse of Covid-19 relief funds in West Haven (39:33).

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Melissa in the Morning: State Worker Contracts

1. Friday afternoon, the governor announced a tentative agreement for state workers which includes wage increases and bonuses. The Yankee Institute says this 1700-page document is still being reviewed and raises a lot of red flags for taxpayers. Ken Girardin explains. ((00:10))
2. We spent time talking to both Senators Bob Duff and Tony Hwang about the agreement for state workers. Senator Duff says it will retain state worker numbers ahead of anticipated retirements this summer; Senator Hwang says it’s blatant unfairness to taxpayers. ((17:15))

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Connecticut Today: The Doreen Jane Vincent Cold Case

Joe Aguiar started off his run filling in on Connecticut Today for Paul Pacelli. To start off, he had Jill Duffy, whose for Miss Connecticut and was crowned Miss Milford on, to talk about her campaign and what goes into it (0:00). Next, comedian Ayanna Saunders on to talk about the Will Smith-Chris Rock incident that happened at the Oscars this past weekend (16:40). Former Democratic House of Representative member who represented the 28th District, Russell Morin, called in to talk about some of the issues facing legistlators, including a pay increase (20:52). Finally, Joe’s wife, Attorney Jessica Aguair, came on to talk about a cold case she had been covered, that was also discussed on her podcast, “Sticky Beak.”(35:40)

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Here Come The Campaigns

On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we spoke with Sacred Heart University Department of Government Chairman Dr. Gary Rose regarding the latest political news (0:18).

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Melissa in the Morning: Airport Woes

1. Tweed New Haven Airport has been in the news in recent months because of its commercial airline, Avelo. But not everyone is excited about the airline or what it could mean for expansion plans. We spoke with 10,000 Hawks to learn about the concerns from residents near the airport. ((00:10))
2. For months, there have been talks about the CAA taking over Sikorsky. But not so fast…Stratford wants to make a bid! We learned the details from Mayor Laura Hoydick. ((15:00))
3. Today is National Doctor’s Day! We spoke with a Hartford Healthcare physician about the medical industry during covid and a shift overtime. ((28:54))
4. Science You May Not Know: Moon rocket dress rehearsal set for Friday ((38:21))

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WICC Pet of the Week

Meet Dublin, a 3 month old, 27 pound female Husky/American Staffordshire Terrier Mix. She is tan with patches of white and brown. Dublin has such pretty eye and looks like she is wearing eyeliner! She can be shy so she needs to go home with a family who has dog experience and already has a younger active dog to show Dublin the way. Already while she has been with us, she has learned to walk on a leash , sit, and has begun to make friends of our volunteers and staff. Now she is in a foster home while she waits for her family and begins to potty train! To learn more about Dublin and other pets ready for families, visit CThumane.org/adopt!

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Beware Of Linking Guns with “Health”

On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul wondered if gun violence is really a “health” issue (0:36). Quinnipiac University Professor Emeritus David Cadden talked about the significance of Sikorsky’s agreement to keep thousands of jobs in Connecticut for the next 20 years (6:06). University of New Haven Cyber-Crime Center Director Damon Patraglia talked about today’s cyberattack on Bradley International Airport (15:37).

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