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- Interview: Eric Jackson, Ph.D, Connecticut Transportation Institute
The new year started off averaging nearly one traffic fatality a day for almost two weeks – slightly behind the pace during the same period in 2024, according to the Connecticut Crash Data Repository, but still concerning for traffic safety advocates.
This week (Jan. 20-27) is also National Passenger Safety Week, a campaign urging passengers to speak up against unsafe driving practices and to help prevent crashes and save lives.
As such, we spoke with Eric Jackson, Ph.D., executive director of the Connecticut Transportation Institute, to find out more about what’s happening on the state’s roads and how it’s impacting not just drivers and passengers but pedestrians as well.
Brian Scott-Smith reporting
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16 min - Interview: Lisa Yue, Founder Of The Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation
Brian Scott-Smith spoke with Lisa Yue, founder and board president of the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation, about her 13-year battle to get legislation passed to help properly diagnose and treat children with cardiomyopathy.
–Brian Scott-Smith reporting
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11 min - Interview: Lauri Volkert, Connecticut's New State Fire Marshal
Brian Scott-Smith caught up with Lauri Volkert, who was appointed State Fire Marshal in November, to talk about the job and the busy wildfire season Connecticut had in the fall after a summer of record heat.
Brian Scott-Smith reporting
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19 min - Interview: Rino Ferrarese Talks Connecticut Cannabis
Rino Ferrarese, President of Affinity Grow in Portland, Connecticut, talks about the cannabis industry and Connecticut's first two years allowing the sale of recreational marijuana.
–Brian Scott-Smith reporting
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41 min - Interview: CBIA's Chris DiPentima Talks About Connecticut's Job Growth
Chris DiPentima, President and CEO of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, says job growth has been stagnant over the last five months, mirroring an annual pattern dating back through 2022.
–Brian Scott-Smith reporting
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18 min - Interview: Attorney General William Tong On The the National Association of AGs And The Next Four Years
Attorney General William Tong, who will serve as the president-elect of the National Association of Attorneys General in 2025 before becoming president of the organization in 2026, took a few minutes to answer our questions Wednesday.
Brian Scott-Smith reporting
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14 min - Interview: Connecticut Farm Bureau President Paul Larson
Paul Larson is the President of the Connecticut Farm Bureau, one of the biggest member organizations in the state that helps advocate for the farming industry that employs around 31,000 people in the state's 5,000 farms and helps contribute $4 billion to the state's economy.
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18 min - Interview: Acting Healthcare Advocate Kathy Holt
Kathy Holt is currently serving as the acting Healthcare Advocate, having been nominated for the post by Gov. Ned Lamont in September. With the General Assembly's approval, she'll officially take on the role. Regardless, as the acting head of the OHA, Holt is on a mission to educate Connecticut consumers about her office's services and resources and to help constituents with various healthcare matters.
–Brian Scott-Smith reporting
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19 min - Documentary And Advertising Campaign Showcases State’s Veteran Farmers
A new advertising campaign and documentary is being launched during the Veterans Day weekend in Connecticut to promote the state’s Veteran Farmers.
–Brian Scott-Smith reporting
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2 min - Connecticut Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
AUDIO TRANSCRIPT: Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz visited the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center to help celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
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About CTNewsJunkie Listener
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CTNewsJunkie Listener will carry podcasts and/or audio news stories produced by CTNewsJunkie.com, which is an independent news website covering politics and public policy in the state of Connecticut.
Our first podcast series was called Be The Change, and was hosted by reporter Emily DiSalvo, who interviewed young people who had run for office or otherwise worked in politics.