Russ Hackmann addresses something on the minds of many retirees – what to do about the risk of outliving your money.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Local Columbus Day Controversy
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with Italian-American Defense League President Matthew Guarnieri on a recent controversy in Guilford regarding Columbus Day (0:30). Quinnipiac University Communications Professor Rich Hanley talked about the legacy of Tom Brady that goes beyond American football (13:32). Finally, Paul had some thoughts on the reluctance of some politicians to talk about the problem of repeat criminal offenders (23:44).
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Melissa in the Morning: The Smith-Fields Case
1. The death of Lauren Smith-Fields has taken the nation by storm. Attorney Darnell Crosland represents the family of Lauren and shared why he believes this case was beyond poorly handled. ((00:10))
2. How do we overcome an affair and save our marriages? Consultant, Bob Donovan, went into part two of the conversation. ((14:24))
3. Ahead of the winter Olympics, we talked about head trauma. Dr. Paul Wright, senior vice president and system chair of the Nuvance Health Neuroscience Institute shared information about traumatic brain injury prevention, including concussions. ((30:20))
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Financial News You Can Use: Market Risk And Retirement
Russ Hackmann explains the first of “The Big 6 Retirement Risks” – market risk. It’s critcial now, and what can you do about it without earning zero in the bank?
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Melissa in the Morning: Crack down on fentanyl
1. Governor Lamont did his bi-weekly chat discussing emergency powers, covid data and efforts to crack down on fentanyl. ((00:10))
2. Senate Republicans have proposed new ways to tackle fentanyl use in our state. Senator Kelly explains. ((11:53))
3. Speaking about fentanyl, what can be addressed on the national level about fentanyl? Congressman Himes gives his input. ((26:27))
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Melissa in the Morning: Tackling Mental Health
1. Senate Republicans are proposing ways to better address the mental health crisis in our state. Senator Tony Hwang led the way in this effort and shared the biggest takeaways.
2. Senator Blumenthal went on a tour of a Danbury prison to check on covid conditions and staffing shortages. But he was blocked from several sections…why?
3. Zoo Minute: Frog Watch USA is back!!
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Third Patry Candidate for Governor
On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with former Stonington First Selectman Mike Urgo about his role in finding a third-party candidate to run for governor this coming November (0:45). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso chimed in on possible third-party candidates (13:28). Southern Connecticut State University Political Science Prof. Jonathan Wharton talked about Connecticut possibly getting its own version of “AOC” challenging incumbent First District Congressman John Larson (22:07). Paul also had some thoughts about the ongoing disconnect among some Republicans still supporting former President Donald Trump (30:59).
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Melissa in the Morning: The Stealth Omicron
Dr. Browne addresses the latest variant…cousin? The stealth omicron variant has been detected in Connecticut and we get the latest on that. Plus, we talked about government data on covid patients and positive tests.
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Melissa in the Morning: Jessica Darrow
Jessica Darrow voices the character Luisa in the hit animated Disney movie, Encanto. The movie released into theaters in November, but since streaming on Disney+, millions of women have taken to social media admiring the character and her hit song in the movie, “Surface Pressure.” Jess told us about landing the job, working through the pandemic and how she connected with the character that’s resonating with so many people.
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Will Republicans Move On From Donald Trump?
On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with former George W. Bush White House official Jean Card on the continued Republican allegiance to former President Donald Trump and a riff developing in the Senate (0:32). Retired Connecticut Superior Court Judge and current Quinnipiac University Law School Professor Angela Robinson talked about the announced retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer (12:53).
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