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Friday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli wrapped up a busy week with analysis from University of New Haven Professor of National Security Dr. Howard Stoffer of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war (00:35). Columnist and blogger Chris Powell stopped by to chat about a pair of issues concerning young people in Connecticut (12:01). We talked with Cory Doctorow, author of, "The Internet Con: How To Seize the Means of Computation" (25:38) and we heard from former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso with his pre-Election Day analysis (39:34)

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A judge has ordered a new Democratic primary for mayor in Bridgeport because of absentee ballot fraud. And we are just days away from the general election with all eyes on the Park City. We spoke with John Gomes’ attorney, Bill Bloss, about the judge’s decision and how the general election will now work for voters. (0:00)

We got both sides of the reactions to the judge’s decision to redo the primary election if John Gomes loses on November 7th. Incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim shared his concern for voter turnout, especially if a new primary is needed. He also talked about whether absentee ballot fraud is a continuous problem in his city. (14:55)

We tackled a lot of education stories on the show today including teachers wanting to retire early, Bridgeport worried about dropping kindergarten enrollment and day care options in the state. Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendent, spoke on all of it. (31:33)

Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli featured breaking news regarding a court-ordered redo of this past September's Bridgeport Democratic mayoral primary. We featured analysis from "Only in Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi (:xx) and Hearst Connecticut media columnist and editor Dan Haar (xx:xx)

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The annual open enrollment period for health insurance begins today. So what can Connecticut families expect to spend on coverage and is there any silver lining for the updated plans being offered for 2024? Local broker and owner of Macman Insurance Associates, Alan Sheketoff, weighs in on all of that. (0:00)

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month and we want to know what resources are available for patients and their families at home. We spoke with Mario at Assisted Living Services to outline the help you can get and also how to detect if in-home services are needed.(14:37)

As you know, Connecticut entered a national lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. We asked our social media consultant Krista Carnes about her thoughts on this and what parents should be doing regardless of legal action. (22:56)

During our monthly check-in with the American Red Cross, we talked about Daylight Saving Time and what you should do to stay safe, besides changing your clocks. (37:52)

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The clocks are set to change on November fifth and sleep deprivation can trigger headaches or migraines. What is the connection between the two and what can we do to get into a healthy sleep rhythm? We asked headache specialist, Dr. Fred Cohen. (0:00)

The most wonderful time of the year is coming. But it doesn’t feel that wonderful when you’re dealing with a breakup. We spoke with morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, about handling heartbreak and moving forward in a healthy way. (10:05)

Julie on the Job: Let’s get career happy, Connecticut! We continue the conversation starting with how to navigate what even is the next step in your career journey? (25:41)

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Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on "Connecticut Today" wondering if people understand that civilian casualties during a war are often unavoidable (00:25). Rekor Systems Senior VP Mike Dunbar talked about the use of his firm's AI technology in local crime fighting around Connecticut (14:18)

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The clocks are rolling back Sunday, November 5th. Are you ready to take control of your sleep schedule? Sleep medicine Dr. Steven Thau shared tips on good sleeping habits and why it matters to get enough hours in every night. (0:00)

Scam Alert: Don’t be duped by scammers cashing in on the aftermath of the Maine mass shootings. The BBB shares tips for you to keep your money safe while supporting victims. (18:57)

What is wrongful termination? According to recent data, 90% of people don’t define it correctly and attorneys are overrun with weak cases that won’t stand up in court. Employment attorney, Gary Phelan, gives us a definition and discusses the impact of toxic workplaces. (27:55)

Are you self-fish or self-less in your marriage? Marriage coach, Bob Donovan, explains the difference between the two and how you can veer away from being self-centered to self-giving. (41:16)

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Does it make a difference if states have red flag laws verses yellow flag laws? And where does mental health play into the issue of mass shootings? We got perspective from our law enforcement expert and retired Fairfield Police Chief, Gary MacNamara, about this. He also gave insight into handling national manhunts. (0:00)

Starting in November, the open enrollment period begins in Connecticut. Why is it so expensive to afford insurance, especially for plans that don’t give you much bang for your buck? Comptroller Sean Scanlon weighed in on the conversation and introduced us to a benchmark program. (16:23)

There are efforts to bring new life to an old playground. Find out about the Bradley School Playground Project in Derby and how you can help make the vision come true! (31:30)

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Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured the latest details on a mass shooting in Maine the night before (00:23). University of New Haven Criminal Justice Senior Lecturer and former FBI agent Ken Gray added his thoughts on Wednesday's Maine shooting (14:20). "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi also stopped by for his weekly update (28:23)

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Social media continues to have a negative impact on America’s youth. We got professional perspective from Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz-Schwartz. She is an attending adolescent pyschiatrist at Silver Hill Hospital. Find out what her pre-teen patients struggle with and what it means to be better “digital citizens.” (0:00)

A Sacred Heart University student blamed for causing a serious head-on collision has now been accused of drinking and speeding that night. We get the latest details about the new information from the September crash from Fairfield Lt. Michael Paris. (14:48)

Bridgeport Councilwoman Maria Pereira has been banned from entering any city public housing properties. Pereira came on to respond to the banning news and shared who she thinks is behind the decision. (23:07)

According to national data, teens make up 22% of the children and youth waiting to be adopted in the foster care system, but account for only 12% of those adopted. And almost 20,000 young people “age out” of foster care each year. We spoke with the national group, AdoptUSKids, about new efforts to help teens find forever families. (33:41)

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