A Norwalk house built in 1677 was demolished last weekend without a permit. Many are outraged, including Norwalk city officials. We spoke with Chief Building Official, Bill Ireland, about what happened and how it can be avoided moving forward. ((00:00)) Zoo Minute: Prairie dogs and a new habitat in the works! And elections are open…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured former GOP State Senate Leader John McKinney on the previous night’s gubernatorial debate (0:32). Yankee Institute reporter Marc Fitch talked about a Federal Cort challenge to the state’s new “Captive Audience” labor law (11:14). Southern Connecticut State University Business Prof. Jim Thornton returned to talk about the current…
For Today’s pet of the week, I want to introduce Little Bean! He is a 3-year-old tabby cat and currently my new office mate! He can be shy when he first meets you but once you guys are friends, he will come out and seek attention! When I am working on my computer, he will…
According to one study, nearly half (49%) of TikTokers are buying from brands they see on the social media platform, a stat that’s expected to rise as the holidays approach. The BBB shared tips on how to protect yourselves from scammers on social media. ((00:00)) The American Red Cross Connecticut chapter shared how it helps thousands…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Paul’s thoughts on what CT Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy said the previous day regarding the November midterm elections (0:22). YourChoice Direct Care founder Dr. Chad Savage talked about the state of Covid relief spending (9:25). Image Credit: Getty Images
Joe Aguiar spoke politics and reading today! First, Dr. Donna Thompson PhD, MBA, a retired educator (college) and Life Coach called in to talk about National Family Literacy Day as well as the decline in kids interest in reading (0:00). Next, state rep. Jillian Gilchrest jumped on to talk about her re-election campaign (13:13). Gilchrest,…
The world is buzzing that Elon Musk has officially taken over Twitter. But what happens now? Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, weighs in on the conversation and shares why we could see Twitter start over. ((00:00)) Connecticut residents love birds. Tom Andersen with the CT Audubon Society shared a new website with tips to make…
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed GOP Gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski kicking off the last week of his campaign (0:29). Landmark Legal Foundation Analyst Mike O’Neill offered his thoughts on Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court arguments on affirmative action (12:34). Paul offered his thoughts on the media coverage and political reaction to an attack on…
Online gambling is the fastest growing form of gambling and some teenagers are getting hooked. Diana Goode is the executive director of CT Council on Problem Gambling. She stopped by to point out the problem with sports betting and shares how to combat the problem. ((00:00)) Does Connecticut do a good enough job accommodating people…
We wrapped up another week on “Connecticut Today” with news of a controversial statement from GOP gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski (0:30). SCSU Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Jonathan Wharton joined us to talk about that story and other election news (9:45). Restore Us Institute executive director Scott Cleland updated the latest regulatory issues surrounding…