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Connecticut Show

Connecticut Show

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A new look at New England, as hosts Travis Poppleton and Terrance Abney discuss what it’s like to experience moving to the Northeast. Whether you’re planning to visit or relocate to this bucolic part of the world, the Connecticut Show will help you navigate the in’s and out’s.
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Hello Connecticut!

Renee DiNino

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Hello Connecticut, the Podcast is here! Hello Connecticut with Renee DiNino is proud to partner with the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation! Each month we will introduce you to the people and dogs that make Fidelco an exceptional organization providing German Shepherd guide dogs with the visually impaired!
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Noted story teller and former journalist Mike Allen interviews special guests and then produces amazing tales about people, places and events from Connecticut history. His style and enthusiasm make history relatable, interesting, fun and informative. You certainly don‘t have to be from Connecticut to enjoy these stories -- you just need to find history interesting and to love a good story. New episodes are published every Thursday. Theme music (Musical Interlewd 1, intro; Musical Interlewd 2 ...
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Cult in Connecticut

Naomi Van Winkle

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This is the true story of the Kings Chapel group located in Norwich Connecticut and Mansfield Woodhouse England • Connect with Naomi on Instagram @naomivanwinkle • audio editing: Ryan Youmans
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Connecticut Personal Injury Attorney Ryan McKeen answers your questions about Connecticut personal injury law including car accidents, brain injuries, wrongful death, malpractice, workplace injuries, and dog bites. Straight talk. This is not legal advice and it constitutes attorney advertising.
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Let’s get together and chat. The CTWeekender Podcast is the way to find out about the best activities going on in Connecticut. The CT Weekenders news authority gives us the edge of being “in the know” This is a very laid back podcast aiming to bring fun and information to our listeners while they drive, sit in their office, workout or even while relaxing.
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When Hank Morgan, a practical, no-nonsense Yankee who works in an ammunition factory as a head superintendent gets into a fight with an aggressive employee, little does he know what's in store for him. The bully lays Morgan low with a skull-crushing blow delivered with a crowbar and knocks him out. When Morgan regains consciousness, he finds himself transported back in time, to the sixth century. From here on, the story describes the travails of a hard-boiled, true blue American with strong ...
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday's "Connecticut Today" wondering how Democrats still don't understand why Donald Trump was elected again last month (00:34). Blogger Chris Powell joined us to talk about the continuing problems of violence and poverty in the state's cities and the legacy of the late Governor M. Jodi Rell (09:39). University of New Hav…
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In this podcast episode ... Connecticut has 119,000 at risk youth in the state and something needs to be done. The 119K Commission was set up, has released their report but what happens now? We find out Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.Από τον Brian Scott-Smith
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Celebrities love to live in Roxbury, CT because town residents take it in stride when famous people live among them. So it was for Marilyn Monroe for five years when she lived with her famous playwright husband Arthur Miller. Registering to vote, shopping at the only general store, and having her grass cut are all activities you’ll learn about. We’…
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Hello Connecticut with Renee DiNino is proud to partner with the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation! Each month we will introduce you to the people and dogs that make Fidelco an exceptional organization providing German Shepherd guide dogs with the visually impaired! This episode introduces you to a puppy raiser family! Visit: www.Fidelco.org to learn mo…
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In a groundbreaking development to better delivery of cancer care in Connecticut, the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center has been designated as the first Care Partner of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the United States. So, what does this mean for cancer patients in Connecticut? We spoke with Bill Jennin…
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Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week on "Connecticut Today" by looking at a recent study committee vote that could bring Connecticut one step closer to using ranked-choice voting - on a limited basis (00:40). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Law Wayne Unger dropped by to analyze a federal court ruling that could put the social media ap…
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Santacon events are common throughout the nation, including in Fairfield in recent years. And while Fairfield University students look forward to the beach event, neighbors aren’t the biggest fans. We spoke with First Selectman Bill Gerber about the problems that stem from this. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz…
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Speeding continues to be a huge problem on Connecticut highways and lawmakers are trying to figure out how to combat the issue effectively. Investigative reporter, Jeff Derderian learned about one proposal bringing tougher penalties to offenders, including jail time. For the full story: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/connecticut-state-police…
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It’s a real effort to deck the halls at the White House and we learned out of 300 volunteers, one Connecticut woman was chosen to help decorate this year! We spoke with Glastonbury resident, Kerin Smollen, who applied and was chosen to help decorate the White House this year. Here is her story. IMAGE CREDIT: Kerin Smollen / Instagram: @flower_and_t…
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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's show with comments about unionized professors and their reactions to a new report examining the finances of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (00:50). CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen joined us from West Palm Beach, Florida, with the latest on the Trump White House transi…
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The State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown is apparently running out of space in the coming years. What can be done to make room or create a new cemetery dedicated to our fallen military members? Senator Jeff Gordon is on the legislature’s Veterans and Military Affairs Committee and shared possible long-term solutions. Image Credit: Getty Images…
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Airline executives were grilled on capitol hill yesterday and Senator Richard Blumenthal was right at the center of the investigation. He is the chair of the US Senate Subcommittee on Investigations and shared key takeaways from the hearing. Image Credit: Getty ImagesΑπό τον WICC
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This week is National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week and AAA Northeast is highlighting the rising number of fatal traffic crashes involving older drivers across the United States. Lauren Fabrizi with AAA did a breakdown of the federal data and how it applies to Connecticut drivers. Image Credit: Getty Images…
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Connecticut continues to struggle creating affordable workforce housing. That’s why we check in every month with Connecticut Housing Partners. The non-profit has been creating affordable workforce housing in our state for the last 30 years and this week, there’s a huge update on a critical affordable housing project in Bridgeport. Renee Dobos, CEO …
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From E. Coli to respiratory viruses to food poisoning and even head lice; ‘tis the season to get sick! We spoke with Dr. Browne of Griffin Hospital about how to keep your immune system up during the colder months of the year and stay out of the hospital. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne / Griffin Health…
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Host Paul Pacelli was back in the saddle for Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" wondering about just how honest state officials are being surrounding the growing cost of a medical program that serves undocumented migrant children (00:28). We also welcomed back Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar for his weekly observations, i…
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There’s a new DDT pesticide that’s gained popularity in Connecticut. But according to the Connecticut Audubon Society, it’s devastating birds, bees and butterflies in our state. Tom Anderson with the Audubon explained neonicitinoids and its alarming impact on some of our native species. For the full report: https://www.ctaudubon.org/ Image Credit: …
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Head lice are proving to be a real challenge for Connecticut families this year. Health experts have reported a real uptick in cases and not just in schools but spreading among families. Liz Solovay is the founder of the Lice Treatment Center. She shed light on why we are seeing more cases, why lice seem stronger than before, how to detect head lic…
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Tis the season to deck the halls, but before you plug in too much, we have safety tips from the American Red Cross. Jocelyn Hillard with the Connecticut chapter shared more information and gave us an update on our national blood supply shortage. Image Credit: Getty ImagesΑπό τον WICC
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We see these financial reports or hear about surplus announcements but to get a better understanding of what they mean and how much money we’re talking about, we spoke to Comptroller Sean Scanlon. He gave us his projections of substantial state budget surpluses for the General and Special Transportation funds. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff…
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Connecticut State Police investigated over 500 vehicle crashes during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Police say around 30 of those crashes involved injuries, including a motorcycle crash in Wallingford where the rider was killed. We got a full breakdown of the statistics and key takeaways from Sgt. Luke Davis. Image Credit: Getty Images…
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Since the pandemic, Connecticut has seen an alarming rate of nursing home closures and healthcare sector layoffs. What is the direct impact on our senior population in the state? We dive into it with Senator Kevin Kelly. Image Credit: Getty ImagesΑπό τον WICC
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Monroe Police are feeling hopeful they can finally give closure to the family of Renee Freer. The 8-year-old girl was murdered back in June 1977 and 47 years later, a Facebook group has given new life to the case. Erik Hanson is a Monroe native and an author who is pursuing the story for his new book. But what he discovered in his work led him to s…
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In this podcast episode ... It’s Thanksgiving a time to celebrate with family and food, but more often that food is making us sick. We talk to Connecticut author and filmmaker Jeff Benedict about his book and documentary Poisoned, The dirty truth about your food. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with word of a Hearst Connecticut Media investigation into some discrepancies connected to recent Connecticut election results (00:52). CBS News correspondent Chris Fox, in Austin, TX, talked about a visit earlier in the day to the U.S. southern border by incoming White House Border …
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One of the most accomplished military leaders in U.S. history was Israel Putnam. He doesn’t hold the same name recognition as George Washington, Ulysses Grant, or George Patton but he had multiple remarkable military successes. He organized the effort at Bunker Hill, was Washington’s military “go-to fixer” during the Revolutionary War, and defended…
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We met Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner, Ronnell Higgins, about the state of our highways and making them safer. We especially did a deep dive about wrong-way drivers. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric UrbanowiczΑπό τον WICC
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A new report from the Hartford Courant, highlighted the alarming amount of crashes involving school buses in our state. According to UConn Connecticut Crash Data Repository, there have already been more than 570 of these crashes in 2024. That data does not include the near misses! Senator Jeff Gordon, who serves on the Public Safety and Security Co…
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Seven million dollars in federal grant money is being invested into opioid response strategies in Connecticut. We noticed four of the seven municipalities getting in on this money, are right here in Fairfield County (Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stamford and Greenwich.) We spoke with Luiza Barnat is the Opioid Services Director at the state Department of M…
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Teacher burnout is still a big problem in Connecticut. The Connecticut Education Association (CEA), the state's largest teachers' union, released results from its latest statewide survey, highlighting an ongoing crisis in the teaching profession and the urgent need for greater support for public education. CEA President, Kate Dias, did a deeper div…
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How do you connect to the young people around the Thanksgiving table without being shut down in conversation immediately? We spoke with career strategist, Julie Bauke, about alternative conversation starters instead of work-related topics. Image Credit: Getty ImagesΑπό τον WICC
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AI Technology has come to Bridgeport as the first city to bring these cameras online in a widespread way. Investigative reporter, Jeff Derderian, took a closer look at this new technology helping catch violators bypassing school buses illegally. For Jeff’s full story: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/fairfield/bridgeport-buses-use-ai-cameras-t…
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s bipartisan Slow Down Move Over resolution was passed by the US Senate last week. We spoke with Fran Mayko of Flagman Inc. about the recent national attention and its significance to Thanksgiving week. Image Credit: Getty ImagesΑπό τον WICC
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A recent report showed Connecticut Unemployment Rates are the lowest they've been in 23 years. How is that happening and is that a good thing? We did a deeper dive into the data with Patrick Flaherty, Director of Research at Connecticut’s Department of Labor. For more information for job seekers: https://portal.ct.gov/cthires Image Credit: Getty Im…
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday's "Connecticut Today" with some startling new numbers regarding recent accidents involving Connecticut school busses (00:34). We also aired remarks from State DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto about safety on Connecticut roads and the continued installation of wrong-way driver alert systems (14:39). Former CBS News …
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety, lithium-ion batteries have caused 25,000 fires in the last five years. What people don’t realize is lithium-ion batteries are in a lot of children’s toys, almost every handheld device, and everyday household items. We spoke with PACT President Rodger Mort, who has created solutions to avoid and fight t…
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You may be planning to enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday travel plans, but you can’t forget about criminals hoping to target your property. Crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, shared advice on how to protect your homes and cars while you’re away. Image Credit: Getty ImagesΑπό τον WICC
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The third Fairfield County sports betting venue opened in Norwalk this month. It was a good reason to invite the Connecticut Counsel on Problem Gambling back on the show. We spoke with Valerie Tebbetts, Helpline, Training and Recovery Manager at CCPG. For more information: https://ccpg.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images…
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Major League Baseball will be experimenting with robot umpires during spring training in 2025. If it’s successful, we could see them used in the 2026 season. We asked our local sports expert, Rob Adams, about the news. Image Credit: Getty ImagesΑπό τον WICC
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The American Lung Association just dropped its "State of Lung Cancer" report. The data looks at how lung cancer varies by state. How did Connecticut fare? Dr. Roy Herbst, lung cancer physician and expert at Yale Cancer Center gave us some key takeaways for our state. For the full CT report: https://www.lung.org/research/state-of-lung-cancer/states/…
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It’s a decision that the nation is watching carefully today: will Texas public schools be allowed to offer Bible-based curriculum to students? CBS Reporter Chris Fox has been covering Board of Education matters in Texas for more than a decade and shared insight on the matter from both sides of the debate. Image Credit: Getty Images…
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In a world that seems ever more divided, anxious, and lonely, this holiday season cries out for someone to be a cheerleader for kindness and connection across Fairfield County and beyond. We spoke with the man considered to be the “kindness crusader” in Stamford, Rabbi Daniel Cohen. He spoke about a new initiative that’s been around for a year and …
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In this podcast episode ... She’s the first Cannabis Ombudsman in the nation and has been in office now for 6 months We catch up with Erin Gorman-Kirk to find out what she’s been up to since she took office and her outlook for 2025 Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.Από τον Brian Scott-Smith
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with reports of an impending immigration policy change from the Biden White House (00:28). We heard from Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto (15:43) and former State House Republican leader Themis Klarides on the passing of former Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell …
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The Connecticut Education Association is speaking out about the nomination of Linda McMahon as the next US Education Secretary. Their biggest fear if she gets the job is that money meant for public schools with be invested instead to private schools. We asked Senator Richard Blumenthal about this. Image Credit: Reuters…
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Following the 2024 election, some people have decided to forego spending Thanksgiving with family and friends. We wanted to equip people with a game plan to rise above being triggered by others who don’t align with your political views. Counselor Julius Dudics provided advice ahead of the holiday. Image Credit: Getty Images…
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There have been a lot of moving parts lately at Success Village between Bridgeport and Stratford. Attorney Barry Knott, the receiver overseeing the management and finances of the 924-unit complex, gave us all the up-to-date details. Image Credit: Eric UrbanowiczΑπό τον WICC
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