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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli weighed in on Wednesday on a continued push to lower the state's blood alcohol DUI standard from .08 to .05 as a way to determine impairment (00:47). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar joined us with his weekly wrap-up, including his thoughts on the continued controversy over the release of a confessed cannibal killer (16:53). We welcomed Sacred Heart University Professor Emeritus Dr. Michael Higgins to talk about his new book, "The Jesuit Disruptor: A Personal Portrait of Pope Francis" (25:32). Finally, CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi dropped by to chat about today's Trump Cabinet meeting featuring Elon Musk (33:42)

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Do you worry about the quality of healthcare in Connecticut? What about the amount of money you pay to go to the hospital, is it really worth it, and where does all that money go? A recent study followed the money and highlighted the concerns around the 'privatization' of the healthcare system and involvement of for-profit companies. We spoke with Yale Dr. Cary Gross and study author, Victor Roy, about the findings.

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A New York Post article highlighted the impact fast food has on Americans. But are there healthier options if you are going to buy fast food? We asked our wellness coach, Amy Llinas.

To connect with Amy: https://amyllinas.com/

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A man who struck and killed a Connecticut state trooper was offered a plea deal. He took it and now he is set to serve an 18-year prison sentence. Does that sound fair or really feel like justice has been served? Many are saying ‘no!’ including Senate Minority Leader Steve Harding.  We spoke with him about the broken criminal justice system in this case and another case involving the release of a cannibal killer.

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Five people in Bridgeport are now facing election fraud charges that date back to the 2023 mayoral election. One of those people, Bridgeport’s Democratic vice chair Wanda Geter-Pataky, the woman caught on camera allegedly stuffing ballot boxes during the primary election in 2023. Andrew Brown, investigative reporter for CT Mirror, broke the news and shared more details.

For Andrew’s article: https://ctmirror.org/2025/02/21/2023-bridgeport-primary-election-charges/

 

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Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio on a set of "emergency bills" being proposed at the State Capitol and another proposal forcing cities and towns to set up police and fire department pension plans (00:24). Paul also had a follow-up to the controversy surrounding the impending release of cannibal killer (09:31)

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It's Election Day in District 21 and Jon Kamal did a deep dive on both candidates, Councilman Tony Afriyie and Representative Jason Perillo!

A six-week old seal pup that was discovered in New Haven earlier this month, now has a name: Chappy! We wanted to learn more about how Chappy even wandered into the big city and away from the sea. We got perspective from the Maritime Aquarium and spoke with Dylan Salamone, the senior mammals trainer. 

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One of the executive orders President Trump signed recently looks at expanding access to in vitro fertilization, also known as IVF. What will this mean for families across the US wanting to have children but struggling to do so, physically and financially? According to a 2024 survey, 1 in 10 women of reproductive age say they received fertility assistance, including IVF, but insurance coverage for the procedure is limited. Dr. Andrew Levi of Park Avenue Fertility and Reproductive Medicine weighs in on the impact of this order.

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Jury selection is expected to begin today for the murder trial of Jose Morales, the man accused of killing an Ansonia mother five years ago. Christine Holloway was found dead in her home in December 2019. The couple’s daughter, then 1-year-old Vanessa Morales, remains missing to this day. With such a public case very well known in Connecticut, how do you pick unbiased jury members? We asked our legal expert, Attorney Bill Bloss.

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