On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli talked about UConn participating in a plan to pay its student-athletes for achievement in the classroom. Is that fair to other students? (0:44). Connecticut Director of Government Relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Bryte Johnson talked about a proposal to finally use some national tobacco…
Now that masks have been gone for almost two months, kids are getting sick constantly. Dr. Browne addresses why that’s not necessarily a bad thing. He also looked at the recent BA.2 covid variant and what that means for a pandemic coming to an end. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Today on Connecticut Today, Joe Aguiar had one some interesting perspectives. Britany Goyen from BB Realty CT called in to talk about misinformation and rumors with the housing market (0:00). Next, Jason Garropy from Endecom Business IT Solutions joined the program to give his thoughts on some of the issues surrounding business technology including phishing…
1. Fairfield Town Plan & Zoning Commission member, Alexis Harrison, shared the latest on the zoning bills being debated in Hartford and why it directly impacts all Connecticut residents. ((00:10))2. April is National Volunteer Month and the Red Cross is recognizing the opportunity people have to get involved, particularly in support of blood collection. CT…
Meet Muffins, she is a lovely 15 year old, grey, sweet kitty. Muffins like all our pets are spayed and up to date with her vaccines. One of many cute things about Muffins is she will let you know when you late bringing her meal! You can tell her meow from all the rest of…
Joe Aguiar returned to fill in for Paul Pacelli on Connecticut Today. To start off the show, Joe had Ethan Book, a local business owner looking to run against congressman Jim Himes called in to talk about his platforms and what he’s looking to do to win the seat (0:00). Next, Tom Hine of Capital…
1. Bruce Willis’ family announced that the beloved actor was diagnosed with aphasia. To understand this condition and how to reverse it, we spoke with speech-language pathologist, Sarah Gromko. ((00:10)) 2. Republican candidate for governor, Bob Stefanowski, recently returned from Poland. We heard about his experience at the border and a school he helped reopen…
Southern Connecticut’s Binky Patrol Chapter provides blankets to critically ill and traumatized children in the greater Bridgeport area and beyond. Learn more at Binky Patrol Southern Connecticut on Facebook or by going to https://binkypatrol.org/. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli talked about a growing scandal surrounding how Covid-19 relief money was spent in West Haven (0:51). Business expert Carl Gould weighed in on the recent successful vote by some Amazon workers in New York to form a union (16:26). University of New Haven Professor Dr. Howard Stoffer explained…
1. Friday afternoon, the governor announced a tentative agreement for state workers which includes wage increases and bonuses. The Yankee Institute says this 1700-page document is still being reviewed and raises a lot of red flags for taxpayers. Ken Girardin explains. ((00:10))2. We spent time talking to both Senators Bob Duff and Tony Hwang about…