Scam Alert: scams targeting young adults have surpassed the ones targeting older adults. The Better Business Bureau explains how 18–24-year-olds are losing more money to scams compared to 65+ year olds and what to do to better protect yourself from fraudsters. (0:00) An estimated 6 million children in the U.S. will experience the death of…
Good morning! Today I want to introduce you to Trinity! She is estimated to be a 2 year old Rag Doll mix. She was abandoned in an apartment and then picked up my animal control before coming to us. With all she has gone through, she is a very sweet cat and settled into her…
National statistics prove we are way too reliant on our phones. Data shows: Americans check their phones 144 times per day — 89% of Americans say they check their phones within the first 10 minutes of waking up — 75% of Americans feel uneasy leaving their phone at home…you get the point! Counselor, Julius Dudics,…
A global poll was conducted by Gallup and it showed that out of the world’s one billion full-time workers, only 15% of people are engaged at work. That means a significant 85% of people are unhappy at their jobs. We did a four-week series called “Get Career Happy Connecticut” with career strategist, Julie Bauke. What…
Therapist Mary Dobson joins Lisa Wexler to have an in-depth discussion on eating disorders: why our youth and teens are struggling so much more post-pandemic, and what we can do? Image Credit: gpointstudio / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Roff Smith, an award-winning magazine writer, photographer, & long-time contributor to National Geographic, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the world’s best bike rides for novices to experts. Image Credit: Siarhei Khaletski / iStock / Getty Images Plus
EMDR is a therapy that can help veterans and first responders overcome PTSD and better handle triggers. Susan Marcus with Fairfield County Trauma Response Team shared how this resource makes a difference for men and women after and during service and how it works. (0:00) A Newtown farm is being used to help veterans with…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured the latest news on Bridgeport’s ongoing mayoral election saga from “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi (00:30). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb joined us to update a plan that would stop the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in the state by 2035 (14:11). And…
Christine Dorchak, President & General Counsel GREY2K USA Education Fund, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how her own severe accident with her beloved dog, and a beautiful Greyhound in need compelled her and her partner to successfully drive awareness and closures of dog tracks around the country and the world. Image Credit: TamaraLSanchez /…
What started as a response following the 9/11 tragedy has now become a non-profit that supports veterans in need of outfitted vehicles. We heard from Laurie Hollander, co-founder and president of Help Our Military Heroes, about the organization and what your money is supporting. (0:00) Senator Blumenthal stopped by to share his bi-partisan resolution concerning…