The Full Story

The holidays are here. And so are the scammers. They're out in full force to separate consumers from their hard-earned money. And the pandemic has opened the door to a unique form of fraud with fake testing kits and bogus cures. Today on The Full Story, we examine the consumer fraud scams in our region and what you can do to stop them. A conversation with guests: Luke Frey, Associate Director of Communications at Better Business Bureau Serving Connecticut Erica Michalowski, MSW, Community

What happens to the High School student-athletes looking for a path to college through sports but can’t play because of COVID-19? On the flip side, what happens to College athletic programs looking to recruit new talent? Today on The Full Story, we take a closer look at the impact the pandemic has on high school and college sports. A conversation with guests: Richard Hanley , Associate Professor of Journalism at Quinnipiac University, Sports journalist Glenn Lungarini, Executive Director CAS

This year there was a significant effort to get young people to vote. And that effort paid off. Researchers are still crunching the numbers, but the latest data suggests that around 50 percent of voting-eligible young people, ages 18-29, cast a ballot in the 2020 Presidential election. Today on The Full Story, we’ll explore how the youth vote can shape elections and how young people shaped one of the most historic Presidential races in recent memory.

It’s the end of a historic week on so many levels. More voters cast their ballots in 2020 than in any previous Presidential Election. There were also more mail-in ballots than ever before, and some races are still undecided. As if that's not enough, this drama is playing out as a pandemic - once again - spreads through our nation. Today on The Full Story, we check in with local political reporters for an update on local races. And we speak with Health officials about the rise in COVID-19 cases

A headless horseman roams a sleepy hollow. Unearthly sounds echo out of a small mountain in Connecticut. The spirit of a lovesick woman haunts a lake on Long Island, where she lures men to their deaths. Our region is rich with ghoulish tales of ghosts, horror, and unexplained events. Today on The Full Story, we dim the lights and huddle close (while socially distancing, of course) to hear these eerie local legends. And we check in with a folklorist to find out why telling tales of terror are not

What is motivating people to vote?

Can your race be bad for your health? Some cities and towns in our region say yes! Yes, it is! The outcry for racial justice following the death of George Floyd has caused municipalities, and even some states around the country, to officially declare racism a public health crisis. Racial disparities in our social and health care systems can compromise Black and Brown people's well-being in our communities. The Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted this imbalance. But what happens next? Today on

A new school year has begun. How are teachers, students, and parents managing learning during COVID-19? A conversation with guests: Dr. Donald Perras, Educational Consultant Jeff Leake, President of the Connecticut Education Association Gwen Samuel, parent and Founder of Connecticut Parents Union Professor Judy Falaro, Director of Special Education Programs at Quinnipiac University

What is an essential worker? When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit our region, we heard a lot about them. People who worked in Healthcare, sanitation, supermarkets, and the post office became essential. They risked their health to keep us all going. So what are we doing for them? What sectors of work are essential? Who decides? And how are essential workers compensated for putting themselves on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic? We also take a look at the history of how the pandemic

More than eight hundred thousand residents were left in the dark when Tropical Storm Isaias swept through Connecticut in August. Many blamed the big utilities saying they are not prepared to prevent the widespread outages. But others say it’s time to stop the finger-pointing and start planning for long term solutions! Today on The Full Story that’s what we’re going to do. We’re looking at what it would take to improve the electrical grid in Connecticut to endure future extreme weather conditions