On Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we carried – courtesy of The Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com) – Governor Ned Lamont’s latest update on state’s Covid-19 situation (0:26). Former Time Magazine Senior Reporter Alain Sanders joined us to comment on the current talks between the White House and Congress on a social spending bill (6:19).
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Dr. Browne took our latest covid questions including getting a booster then getting tested for coivd; is there a risk? We also picked his brain about if the pandemic really will end in 2022.
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As the year winds down, Russ Hackmann explains the importance of checking up on your finances.
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On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell on recent controversy surrounding local police departments (0:39). University of New Haven Professor Matthew Schmidt explained the current tension between the U.S. and Russia regarding Ukraine (13:07). Courtesy of The Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com), we carried remarks from Gov. Ned Lamont regarding the coming implementation of a voluntary digital “vaccine passport” (24:15).
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1. Money was given the green light to increase pay for workers helping seniors on Medicaid. But six months later, nothing has happened. We get the details from State Senator Kevin Kelly. ((00:10))
2. How do we talk to our kids about trauma without creating fear in them? Counselor Julius Dudics gave us some tips. ((13:33))
3. A big chunk of money is going towards offshore wind in Connecticut. What does this mean for Bridgeport? ((21:38))
4. Workout Wednesday: Getting back to a workout years after taking a break. ((29:59))
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Meet Spice a 3 year old guinea pig! Her friends say while in her habitat she is neat for a pig and will be often found in her pigglo. She is on the shyer side but will let you pick her up and hold her. She probably will be best for a family with older kids. People don’t always realize that guinea pigs can live to 8 years old so at 3 years old Spice has lots to give. There are a variety of G.ps and rabbits at the shelter like Spice that would love to be in your home! Visit the website at cthumane.org.
Russ Hackmann continues discussing with Melissa about checkups that listeners should be doing, and how to set up a proper tax plan.
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On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on using the tragic 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School attack as a political talking point (0:33). We also carried – courtesy of the folks at The Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com) – Governor Ned Lamont’s remarks on the state’s current Covid-19 situation (5:29). Finally, University of New Haven Criminal Justice Professor Mike Lawlor talked about what we’ve learned about school security since the Sandy Hook Elementary School attack (17:29).
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Nicole Hockley is the co-founder and CEO of Sandy Hook Promise. After losing her son, Dylan, during the Newtown tragedy 9 years ago, we learned about the purpose of the foundation and how it doesn’t just tackle gun violence.
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Russ Hackmann breaks down more about getting a financial checkup, and how to set up consistent retirement income.
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