1. Not One More is a campaign featuring trauma teams. It urges people not to drink and drive. We learned about the campaign from Dr. Shawna Kettyle about it. ((00:10))
2. Summer Safety: Drinking and Drugging at Parties ((15:45))
3. Democrats are hopeful there’s a compromise in Congress to pass gun legislation. Senator Blumenthal gave us the details. ((27:47))
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Host Paul Pacelli wondered what’s next as many Americans are calling for “something” to be done after the latest school shooting (0:32). University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer Robert McDonald – a veteran of the U.S. Secret Service – talked about what can be done to try and prevent future mass shootings (11:24). Yankee Institute Policy Analyst Ken Girardin detailed his recent analysis of Connecticut’s gasoline tax “holiday” (21:45).
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1. After the Texas mass shooting at an elementary school, we tackle mental health resources. George Welch with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities talks about affordable and available care…or rather, lack of care options. ((00:10))
2. Summer Safety 2022: Skin Cancer and protection from the sun ((16:04))
3. A popular Bridgeport business is expanding and growing. We talk about business trends in the city and surrounding towns as we enter summer. ((25:17))
4. Workout Wednesday: Virtual workouts ((34:37))
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Hear from Karen Lavin about opportunities to franchise in the real estate market right here in Connecticut.
Host Paul Pacelli on “Connecticut Today” urged people to avoid the urge to immediately condemn an off-duty police officer who recently shot a bear on his property (0:41). Connecticut Deputy Consumer Protection Commissioner Andrea Comer updated us on the current status of ramping up Connecticut’s retail marijuana market (10:33). We also heard an impassioned floor speech from Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy after word broke of a deadly school shooting in Texas (21:57).
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1. For summer safety week, we talked about the 100 deadliest days of being on the roads. Fran Mayko of AAA talked about what makes it the most dangerous stretch of time for drivers. ((00:10))
2. After Memorial Day weekend, have you heard of CT Trails Day? Learn about the 200 events happening June 4-5th! ((14:55))
3. It’s considered rare, but many people are reporting a lingering rash after getting the covid booster. Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Passalacqua explains. ((23:16))
4. As marriage rates continue to fall, how do we build up our relationships with our spouses? Bob Donovan says don’t sweat the small stuff and invest in your union. ((32:45))
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Friday’s “Connecticut Today” had host Paul Pacelli talking about another close call involving juvenile suspects at a nearby mall (0:35). Local gasoline analyst Mike Fox joined us again to talk about how high prices at the pump might eventually go (12:34). Immigration attorney Renata Castro chatted with us about the current controversy surrounding “Title 42” at the U.S. southern border (25:00).
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1. The governor answered questions about abortion, heating oil prices, mental health, covid and more. Catch his latest answers to your questions. ((00:10))
2. Title 42 is going to expire next week. Congressman Himes is worried about that with covid cases on the rise. ((15:55))
3. Dr. Michael Goldstein wants your signature to get him on the primary Republican ballot in August. Learn about his platform as a congressional candidate and how he feels about convention weekend. ((24:50))
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