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The Veterans and First Responder Center in Trumbull has been in the works for years and it’s finally set to be complete by the end of 2025! We got the latest news on this 5,500 square foot, multi-use facility for Trumbull and the region’s veterans, first responders, small businesses, civic groups and residents from Ray Baldwin Jr.

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A local non-profit is helping wounded veterans get outfitted with vehicles that can help them get around. Laurie Hollander, co-founder of Help Our Military Heroes, joined us in studio.

For more information: https://www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org/

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According to national statistics, PTSD is slightly more common among Veterans than civilians. At some point in their life, findings show 7 out of every 100 Veterans will have PTSD. EMDR is a therapy that has been proven to help first responders and veterans get unstuck from trauma trapped internally. We learned more from Westport Fire Chief Nick Marsan. Nick is also a veteran and supporter of the work done at Fairfield County Trauma Response Team and EMDR to heal trauma.

For more information: https://fctrt.org/

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This week, Mike recaps Election 2024 with Lisa Wexler and Kevin Currian (0:00) and an extended interview with Patrick Burland (38:18).

Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday's "Connecticut Today" highlighting a report in the New Haven Independent about a high-profile Bridgeport political operative's alleged role in some questionable marriage arrangements (00:37). State Senate GOP leader Steve Harding talked about those allegations, as well as two General Assembly races with ballot questions (16:18). Finally, Catholic Vote and the LOOP Executive Editor Erika Ahern discussed the role that Catholic voters played in President-Elect Trump's Tuesday win (23:15)

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For a Friday edition of “Newsline,” host Brigitte Quinn wanted to talk with a local resident, Jennifer Bernheim, who is the Mother of a dyslexic learner, an advocate, and the host of a podcast called “The Right to Read.” Brigitte spoke with Jennifer about the mission of her podcast, which provides guidance for parents of dyslexic children (00:00). Theater and movie reviewer Ed Katz dropped by with his review of the new papal-related movie “Conclave,” thoughts on the Netflix exclusive documentary “Martha” about Martha Stewart, and comments on a terrific science-fiction series “Three Body Problem” (11:09)

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Meet Tina Courpas, the newly elected state representative for the 149th District representing parts of Greenwich and North Stamford.

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Following the 2024 election, we wanted to talk to Connecticut’s governor about finding unity in our state politics despite controversy nationwide.

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For a third time in four years, Shelton residents overwhelmingly rejected a charter revision for the city. We spoke with Mayor Mark Lauretti about it.

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Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with his thoughts on how the Democratic Party could actually benefit from former President Donald Trump's election - again - on Tuesday night (00:37). We ran a replay of President Joe Biden's post-election remarks, from earlier in the day, in Washington, D.C. (15:18). Landmark Legal Foundation attorney Mike O'Neill talked about what happens now to the pending criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump (21:39), while "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi broke down Donald Trump's Bridgeport vote totals (29:01)

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