1. Before the “canary in the coal mine” became a saying, canaries were actually used in the coal mines of Britain as living and breathing gas detectors. We learned about the history of this saying in Science you may not know. ((00:10))
2. Tomorrow is Fairfield County Giving Day. What you need to know and how to know where to give your money. https://www.fcgives.org/ ((09:52))
3. Workout Wednesday: Exercise can reduce your stress. ((18:24))
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Russ Hackmann addresses annuities, whether or not they are great investments, and how they fit in the current environment.
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On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on a new state program that offers $1,000 worth of state help for electric vehicle customers (0:30). We also aired remarks from President Joe Biden on the developing situation in Ukraine (6:27), with analysis from University of New Haven International Affairs Professor and former State Department staffer Dr. Howard Stoffer (15:22).
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1. We continue the conversation about the war against fentanyl, but this time we focused on the use of narcan. Immediate Past President of the CT Pharmacists Association, Rob Picone, talked about naran doses, who needs access to it and explained the Good Samaritan Law. ((00:10))
2. Senator Blumenthal co-sponsored a bill to put more protections in place for kids on social media. Krista Carnes talked about the effectiveness and gaps with this proposed bill. ((14:51))
3. The Religious News Service singled out Trinity Episcopal Church and its trailblazing Trinity Spiritual Center in Southport, CT. Director of the center, Mark Grayson, told us the purpose about this center and what got it started in 2021. ((28:28))
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Russ Hackmann talks with Melissa on how to invest during a time of higher inflation, and how your age plays a factor.
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Russ Hackmann discusses what to know about stocks and bonds when interest rates are rising, and how much the Federal Reserve drives how you invest.
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On Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Fairfield GOP State Rep. Laura Devlin (0:27) and former Bridgeport Democratic State Representative Chris Caruso about the current state school construction contract controversy (9:47). University of New Haven National Security and International Law Professor Dr. Robert Sanders commented on the situation in Ukraine (15:58), just before President Biden delivered remarks from the White House on the Ukraine situation (27:18).
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INGREDIENTS:
1. Potatoes
2. 1 cup of onions
3. 2 cloves of garlic
4. 1/4 cup of butter
5. 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
6. 2 cups of milk
7. shredded cheese
8. crumbled sausage
Baking degrees: 350
1. Senate Republicans are seeking both a state audit and public hearing on the state’s school construction financing program. Sen. Kevin Kelly explains. ((00:10))
2. A plea for answers: we hear from the sisters of Brenda Lee Rawls about the case and what questions still stand two months later. ((13:22))
3. A windy night led to thousands of power outages. We got a check with Eversource’s Mitch Gross for the latest ((29:13))
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Russ Hackmann breaks down for Melissa everything you need to know about social security.
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