More than 1,500 Red Crossers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are supporting relief efforts in Florida following Hurricane Ian. Some of those volunteers are from Connecticut. We spoke with Red Cross spokesperson, John Godin, for a check on volunteer work and the need for blood donations. ((00:10)) According to the CDC,…
“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli talked about an ongoing controversy connected to a Bridgeport State House primary (0:28) and was joined by Bridgeport City Councilman Marcus Brown on that same disputed primary outcome (9:28). Fifth District GOP House candidate George Logan discussed his race against incumbent Democrat Jahana Hayes (18:36). Image Credit: Getty Images
The CDC is reporting 4 out of 5 pregnancy’s-related deaths are preventable. According to the report, half of those cases happen 7 days to a year after the baby is born. We learned why mental health is a bigger focus and who need to advocate for mom. ((00:10)) Part thriller, part courtroom drama, the novel,…
There is a vaccine for whooping cough available for whooping cough, however only 30% of adults in the U.S. received it in the past 10 years. Dr. Philip Simkovitz is a Pulmonary Disease Specialist with the latest on this issue and how to better protect yourself. ((00:10)) National studies show in all age groups, people…
We knew flu season would come back full force, but is it as bad as it used to be? Dr. Browne says there may be some forgetfulness in remembering what the flu is. Also, we talk about this year’s flu shot and testing for flu. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Joe Aguiar rolled out the red carpet today for the Independent Party. From Brooke Cheney talking about gun safety (0:00) to Dr. Chip Beckett, who’s running for Lieutenant Governor on the Independent line (11:35) to Independent candidate for Congress Michelle Bothelo (22:43) and Dan Newmyer, a political strategist who used to represent the Republican Party,…
Meet Walter and his “sister” Hallie! Walter is the handsome orange cat and Hallie has orange white, and gray! These to loveable cats are a gem to hang out with. They are quiet and hide in their cat beds but when you come into their room, they both come right over! First to see if…
Bridgeport is one step closer to finding the next top cop. Mayor Joe Ganim shared the timeline of what happens next with the three final candidates and how you can weigh in on the next chief. ((00:10)) Connecticut is looking to go more electric. We spoke with CT Electric Car and took basic listener questions…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a lively discussion about the widening “gender gap” in Connecticut politics, in particular when it comes to statewide elections (0:30). Cato Institute author Marian Tupy joined is to chat about his new book, “Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful…
Most of the companies participating in a four-day workweek pilot program in Britain said they had seen no loss of productivity during the experiment, and in some cases had seen a significant improvement. Career strategist, Julie Bauke, shares why this new way of work scheduling could be the ‘golden handcuffs’ employers are looking for. ((00:10))…