Voice of CT

Melissa in the Morning: Hollywood Star Weighs In

1. Tony-Award Winning actor and Connecticut resident, Jim Naughton, explains his support of the medical aid-in-dying bill being debated in our state. ((00:10))
2. A Connecticut mom has started a 501(c)(3) organization to help anyone suffering from lyme disease ((06:50))
3. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, says the pitch for a kids’ instagram may not be a devil in disguise. ((15:09))
4. Counselor, Julius Dudics, talks about why people care SO MUCH about what other people think and how do we better handle that? ((24:11))

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Things to Know Tuesday April 20th

Lamont to lift most outdoor COVID restrictions May 1; all remaining business restrictions May 19 CT Post

Two Connecticut universities requiring students to get the COVID vaccine for the fall semester WTNH

Out of sight but center stage, jurors weigh Chauvin’s fate CT Post

House votes 90-53 to eliminate religious exemptions for mandatory school immunizations CT Post

Disinfecting surfaces to prevent Covid often all for show, CDC advises WFSB

Advocates for legal recreational marijuana plan rally in Hartford WFSB

Lawsuit: Missing stop sign led to violent crash in Norwalk The Hour

‘What did I do to deserve this?’ Wilton High counselor overwhelmed by community support before kidney transplant The Hour

Norwalk Hospital only site in CT participating in novel breast cancer treatment study The Hour

There’s a plan to get rid of property tax on cars. But how would towns make up the difference? Stamford Advocate

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Things to Know Monday April 19th

Attorneys at Chauvin trial in Floyd death make final pitch CT Post

After arrests, CT tried to revoke or reduce pensions for these former public employees CT Post

Monroe residents will vote on $91.3M budget with 2.48 percent tax increase that adds services CT Post

President’s jobs plan includes relief for congested highways WFSB

Push to vaccinate younger population continues WFSB

‘Ripe for fraud’: Coronavirus vaccination cards support burgeoning scams The Hour

Norwalk middle school plants tree to honor 8th grader who died The Hour

State House plans debate on mandatory childhood immunizations The Hour

‘Black lives really do matter’: Protesters demand social justice in Stamford Stamford Advocate

Superintendent: Greenwich teachers who showed video deemed ‘not appropriate’ will not finish year with classes Stamford Advocate

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Melissa in the Morning: What’s the Point??

1. Senator Tony Hwang talks about religious exemptions and public option legislation. Both are broken bills with gap answers…so why aren’t we addressing it before voting? Hear his reaction to that question and more. ((00:00))
2. Human Rights Attorney Spencer Hill explains if zoning laws don’t change, discrimination won’t change either. But is housing or wage gaps at the root of the problem? ((17:04))
3. Your thoughts on getting rid of summer vacation? It’s a 50-50 response. ((27:06))

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Homemade Cornbread

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup of sour cream
2 eggs (beaten)
½ cup oil
1 ½ cups creamed corn (white cream corn)
1 cup (polenta) corn meal
1 tablespoon baking powder

RECIPE:

Combine eggs, sour cream, oil and corn in a bowl – mix well
Stir in corn meal and baking powder – mix well
Pour in greased 8-by-8-inch baking pan
Bake in pre-heated 350 degrees oven for 35 minutes (check around 20 minutes to rotate pan around)

Things to Know Friday April 16th

Feds will not be placing migrant children in CT CT Post

Country music stars coming to new Bridgeport amphitheater as first announced show of 2021 CT Post

Working at a Milford video store jump-started this Nickelodeon director’s career CT Post

Report: Human smugglers increasingly use Facebook to advertise services on the US-Mexico border WFSB

New Canaan town clerk gets enough signatures to prompt school start time referendum The Hour

Sherwood Island in line to get new $541k bridge The Hour

CT teacher raised thousands to donate groceries during pandemic. Now he owes $16K in taxes. The Hour

Mystery surrounds new grocery store in Brookfield. Here’s why some think it’s Amazon Stamford Advocate

Nearly a quarter of CT young people have gotten a vaccine dose Stamford Advocate

State launching LEAP: Aims to get kids back to school, keep them engaged WTNH

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Melissa in the Morning: They’re watching WHAAAAAT??

1. Early Education Consultant, Liz Englander, talks about the television trend changes and what adults need to be aware of with what kids are watching. ((00:10))
2. Congressman Himes says it’s not frustrating, it’s infuriating! His thoughts hours after yet another mass shooting in the US. ((10:03))
3. Five Connecticut health insurance carriers are urging Governor Lamont NOT to pass the public option. Senator Kevin Kelly reacts and has what he believes is a better solution. ((19:47))
4. Norwalk Hospital is launching a NEW clinical trial for breast cancer treatment options. ((28:36))

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Melissa in the Morning: Empty Open Jobs

1. Many local businesses are reporting the struggle to fill open job positions because people are benefiting from unemployment. Senator Blumenthal doesn’t see that data where that’s common. ((00:10))
2. The Center for Family Justice wants you to get involved with an annual event and shares details on a new safe house coming to Bridgeport. ((09:04))
3. Find out how to break the stigma of vulnerability being a weak quality in men. ((20:50))
4. Zoo Minute: AZA Accreditation Day in Washington DC. ((29:19))

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Psychological Issues with Covid

Dr. Browne reflected on a new study this week showing one in three people experience psychological and neurological issues months after surviving covid. He talks about why people are experiencing anxiety, depression and mood swings and when those symptoms will go away.
Also, we get an update on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine pause and what this could mean for the vaccine rollout.

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https://audioboom.com/posts/7845113-psychological-issues-from-covid

Things to Know Thursday April 15th

$1,400 stimulus checks helped March retail sales soar 9.8% WFSB

Lamont on J&J pause: ‘I would have handled it differently’ CT Post

Owner pulls 4-story building proposal for downtown Fairfield, still wants zoning changes CT Post

CT troopers escort fallen Capitol Police officer CT Post

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia in response to election interference and cyber hacks WFSB

Where’s the beefalo? Buddy captured in Plymouth after more than 8 months The Hour

Wayward CT emu finds its way home with help of social media The Hour

Family: Changing name of ‘Jennifers’ Law’ is ‘deeply offensive’ The Hour

Bernie Madoff’s wife called Greenwich home for nearly a decade Stamford Advocate

Amendment to New Haven illegal vehicle ordinance will further crack down on dirt bike use WTNH

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