After all the rainfall we’ve had since the summer, Connecticut’s farms have had a rough year. We spoke with Department of Agriculture Commissioner, Bryan Hurlburt, about the challenges aquaculture farmers and field farmers are facing with flooding. Plus, he shared a program that will support local farms and your health goals for the new year.…
Have you heard of covid toes? We asked Dr. Browne about that and some new research suggesting that vegans are less likely to get covid-19. A study published in the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health found that a diet low in meat and dairy while rich in veggies, legumes and nuts could lower the…
Wednesday’s midweek “Connecticut Today” kicked off with host Paul Pacelli noticing a few “magic words” from Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (00:27). U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Joe Buccino talked about the current controversy surrounding Defense Secretary LLoyd Austin (13:56), while Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar stopped by for his regular update…
Lisa Wexler covers why it was important for Jennifer Dulos to be declared dead before the 7 year statute, and answers a listener’s question of why he should assign a younger attorney as conservator of his estate if he becomes incapacitated. Image Credit: nathaphat / iStock / Getty Images Plus
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Jocelyn Hillard from the Connecticut chapter discusses the problem and how you can be part of the solution. (0:00) Bridgeport is getting a professional soccer team and a new stadium to…
Here’s some general information about adopting a bunny. Rabbits make wonderfully social family pets! However, be sure to familiarize yourself with their care and enrichment needs before adopting. Although relatively easy to care for once you know how, rabbits do require more attention than most people typically think. Rabbits may be able to live in…
Michael Skakel’s attorney, Stephen Seeger, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his case against the town of Greenwich. Image Credit: REUTERS/Bob Luckey/Pool
It’s uncomfortable, it’s downright awful, and I guarantee you don’t want to talk about it. But we have to. January is Human Trafficking Prevention month. We continue our conversation today discussing this issue here in our state and how we can educate ourselves and our kids about the dangers of trafficking. Sarah Malhotry, Director of…
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli looked at new numbers from a pilot program for speed cameras at three highway construction zones (00:30). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso updated us on the current absentee ballot status for the January 23rd mayoral primary (11:49). CT NewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill stopped by for his…
Dr. Melissa Santos, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, UCONN. Division Head of Pediatric Psychology, Connecticut Children’s. President, Society of Pediatric Psychology, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how social media is heightening bullying in our schools. Image Credit: asiandelight / iStock / Getty Images Plus