Tuesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill on the current state of Connecticut politics (0:26). Yankee Institute reporter Marc Fitch talked about his recent piece about one Connecticut family’s dealings with the state’s mental healthcare system (12:16).
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1. Layoffs are sweeping across American businesses in 2022. Many are worried of losing their jobs while others are burnt out and need to pulled back a bit. We get advice from career strategist, Julie Bauke, on both topics. ((00:10))
2. Meet Rob Hotaling — the independent candidate running for CT Governor. ((15:33))
3. Tweets from Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick caught national news headlines. She explains her tweets and her fears over the future of the Republican party in CT. ((25:54))
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Ryan King is the co-owner of Black Rock Bait and Tackle. That is one of the many locations to register for the tournament and a weigh-in station to see how heavy your blue is.
1. People with hearing loss could soon buy hearing aids without needing to have an exam, prescription or special fitting first. Will this result in a drop in hearing aid prices? If so, why has it taken so long to do this? For perspective, turn to Paul Seegert, a managing partner at PCS Advisers, a health benefits consulting firm with 35 partner offices across the nation. ((00:10))
2. Robin Fox with the CHRO talked about sexual harassment in the workplace. Find out what changes came to Connecticut in 2019 and what you need to know. ((13:41))
3. Historian, Brad Woodworth, was back to talk about the latest news out of Ukraine. He touched on Ukraine’s upcoming independence day and the significance of a shocking car bomb death in Moscow. ((26:26))
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We kicked off Bluefish Countdown Week with last year’s winner, Joe Gallo. He told us the story of catching the heaviest bluefish during the greatest bluefish tournament on earth, back in 2021.
Filmmaker and author Joel Gilbert joined us on “Connecticut Today” to talk about his new book and documentary, “Michelle Obama 2024: Her Real Life Story and Plan for Power”(0:37). Host Paul Pacelli also wondered if Wyoming GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheyney is being unfairly dismissed for her opposition to former President Donald Trump (13:22).
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1. Bridgeport City Councilwoman Michelle Lyons of the 134th District is calling on the Bridgeport Catholic Diocese to build additional elderly housing on its property at 238 Jewett Avenue in the North End of Bridgeport. We spoke with Lyons and retired Judge Carmen Lopez who’s been giving legal advice on the situation. ((00:10))
2. Republican candidate to Lt. Governor, Laura Devlin, came on to take listener questions. ((16:47))
3. Congressman Jim Himes talked more about the Inflation Reduction Act specifically addressing climate change. This time, he focused on electric vehicles. ((34:39))
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We spoke with President and CEO, Kimberly Shaunesey, about the non-profit and how it’s grown in 80 years!
RECIPE:
1. Pie crust — bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.
2. Pan fry chopped onions, cooked (leftover) corn or frozen corn, home fries and cooked bacon (already crumbled)
3. Once cooked, add to pie crust along with 3 eggs, 2 cups of heavy cream
4. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until top is golden brown
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at why Connecticut Republican candidates might go 0-for-7 in major, statewide races over the past 12 years (0:26). Author Robert Friedman talked about his new book, “Puerto Rico 1965-1990: A Quarter Century of Highlights, Hope, Status and Stasis.” (11:27).
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