1. Say Something Week: Teaching Kids to Spot the Signs — Nicole Hockley/Sandy Hook Promise ((00:10))
2. We are getting a gas tax holiday but does it really make a difference in the big picture? Senator Ryan Fazio says absolutely not! ((11:32))
3. Restaurant owners say they are still struggling two years after covid hit. We heard a personal story from the owner of Black Rock Social House. ((28:09))
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On Monday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli wondered why we keep wasting time trying to outlaw flavored vaping cartridges (0:37). Melvette Hill from the CT Parent Teacher Leadership Institute discussed a push to get more people of color to run for statewide office (8:42). Dr. Richard Cravatts, author of the e-book, “Jew Hatred Rising: The Perversities of the Campus War Against Israel and the Jews,” joined us to talk about the rise of college campus anti-Semitism (18:51).
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1. Say Something Week: Looking for “not normal” — Lt. Jim Perez ((00:10))
2. Senator Bob Duff talks about the gas tax elimination on the table up for discussion. ((16:58))
3. There are public hearings today to talk about beach access and development projects near train stations across CT. ((26:49))
4. Have you ever heard of the pink tax? The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities explains why it needs to go away. ((41:36))
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On Friday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli spoke with 2022 Barnum Festival Ringmaster Frank Gennarini about the post-pandemic return of the festival’s annual activities (0:23). Wallingford GOP State Rep. Craig Fishbein updated the show on a big public hearing coming up at the State Capitol regarding juvenile offenders (10:12).
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INGREDIENTS:
-Boneless leg of lamb or any kind of lamb (4oz of lamb)
– 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary crushed
– Half a cup of beef broth
– Whole jar of jelly preserve
– Quarter cup of balsamic vinegar
– 2 Table spoons of minced garlic
RECIPE:
1. Put lamb into a baking dish and mix all other ingredients in a bowl together
2. Pour over the lamb then bake it at 350 degrees covered for 45 minutes
3. Then uncover and leave cooking for another 30 minutes
1. The Senate voted to pass a massive $1.5 trillion government funding bill that the president is expected to sign. However, money to help restaurants and the hospitality industry were left out. Congressman Jim Himes responds. ((00:10))
2. Senate Republicans want the state gas tax suspended but not everyone agrees. Senator Kevin Kelly explains why it’s a crucial change that he says can happen right now. ((08:48))
3. Historian, Bradley Woodworth, explains the history of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the mind of President Putin. ((18:07))
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On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli wondered why state lawmakers are being so quick to extend some Covid-related voting regulations for this coming November’s elections (0:39). GOP State Rep. Greg Howard joined us to chat about ongoing statewide criminal justice issues (8:56). Yankee Institute of Connecticut President Carol Platt Liebau talked about the latest State of Connecticut employee contract proposals (22:20). Finally, Paul shared some of his thoughts on the end of the Major League Baseball lockout (33:37).
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Dr. Browne talks about the misconception of the word “booster” and the chances of needing another.
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1. Stop mentioning barrels of oil, what about using US resources to bring gas prices down? Senator Richard Blumenthal calls that an excellent question then explains why it comes down to the oil companies making that decision. ((00:10))
2. With gas prices, inflation, the Russian attack and the fallout from covid, what is the future for the hospitality and tourism industry? We talked to an expert from University of New Haven about that. ((12:45))
3. And as we talk about gas prices going up, AAA gives us tips on any ways to save money, ((27:37))
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On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul wondered about the political “optics” of bonuses for state employees in an election year (0:39). Gasoline and oil analyst Mike Fox talked about the immediate future for local gasoline prices (11:14). GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella checked in on the latest public safety hearing at the State Capitol (21:28).
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