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Scam alert! The BBB is warning people about a potential vacation disaster: time share deception. Kristen Johnson shares why the fine print is important and finding the right exit company to partner with. ((00:00))

The Chick-Fil-A frenzy is back in Fairfield. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick shared what changed in the plans since 2021. She also talked about the millions of dollars from the state helping with HVAC problems in schools. ((12:45))

All Our Kin is a national nonprofit focused on finding affordable, reliable and available child care options. Jessica Snager, CEO and Co-Founder, shared some major milestones around childcare and what upcoming changes are on the horizon for CT. ((26:54))

We remember Stew Leonard Sr. and the legacy he leaves behind. ((36:36))

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Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli wondered if GOP White House candidate Nikki Haley crossed a line when referring to President Biden's reelection prospects (0:19). We also featured our weekly chat with blogger Lennie Grimaldi from www.OnlyInBridgeport.com (10:30).

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This week is National Youth Violence Prevention Week: a week dedicated to inspiring kids to take a stand against violence in their schools and communities. At one Milford high school, they adopted the Save Promise Club this year and are already seeing big changes from the student body. We spoke with the club's advisor and president about the group and plans to expand their work to other schools. ((00:00))

US Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut co-authored a social media bill to better protect teenagers. It would mean kids 13-17 need parental consent before getting on certain platforms. It also would ban children under 13 from creating accounts or interacting with other users. We talk about the bill and if it will be effective. We also got perspective on this from our new high school intern. ((11:09))

New research questions if there is a link between French fry consumption and depression. We spoke with Dr. Andrew Wong about the findings and who is most at risk of mental health impacts from the food. ((27:38))

Zoo Minute: The Zoo is opening the Kathy Brady Education Center at the Beardsley Zoo. ((35:49))

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American Samoa has issued a public health emergency after an outbreak of measles has spread across the U.S. territory. This is not the first time there has been an outbreak in the area. According to a World Health Organization report, a 2019 outbreak swept the Pacific. We spoke with Dr. Browne about how these outbreaks happen and why vaccination rates are low in parts of our country. 

He also touched on researchers following claims that the covid vaccine can lead to tinnitus as well as a quick story on the UK and scabies cases. 

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Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli opened with a bizarre story regarding how so-called "health" issues are being taught in at least one school (0:25). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill joined us to talk about bears and more (12:56). We also featured our weekly check-in with Hearst Connecticut Media columnist Dan Harr (25:04).

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It's possibly the ONLY plant storage facility in our state taking care of people's plants during the winter time. We met John McGinnis of Gardens at Cheshire to learn about their business model, broad clientele and why it's so popular for people using the service year after year. ((00:00))

A Bridgeport City Councilwoman is desperate to get her family back in America. Samia Suliman says her sons and husband are stuck in Sudan because of the fighting going on overseas. Senator Richard Blumenthal outlined the conflict and his calls for their return home. Also, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, weighed in on the impact for Suliman. ((19:06))

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Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli's analysis of President Joe Biden's reelection announcement (0:19). Brookfield GOP State Sen. Stephen Harding joined us to chat about more recent black bear encounters in his district (16:30).

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Three high-profile television workers are out of a job but their responses online can serve as a teaching moment for anyone entering or in the workforce. Julie Bauke shared the damage your behavior after termination can do to your future and why the higher road is the better path forward. ((00:00))

YouTube decided to eliminate some eating disorder content from its platform. We spoke with our social media consultant, Krista Carnes about the move and why it's only one part of solving the issue with kids and their perceptions of body image. ((17:45))

AAA conducted its first environmental report sharing its goals of going electric. Fran Mayko shares more highlights from the report and how it could impact memberships going forward. ((28:30))

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Monday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli talked about President Biden's likely announcement of his 2024 reelection campaign (0:23). Landmark Legal Foundation attorney Mike O'Neill joined us to talk about the current abortion pill controversy involving the federal courts. (11:47).

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week in a case testing how far employers must go to accommodate the religious views of their employees. Former postal worker Gerald Groff, an Evangelical Christian, brought the case after the postal service signed a contract with Amazon to deliver packages all seven days of the week. Employment attorney, Gary Phelan, weighed in on the case and gave his professional feedback on it. ((00:00))

Comptroller Sean Scanlon will host the first “Urban Healthcare Summit,” the beginning of an ongoing series of roundtable discussions to examine and address healthcare obstacles faced by Connecticut residents. He shared what the series is covering and how people can weigh in with their issues. ((13:21))

News Around the Region: New Jersey umpire suggests a solution to cut down on rowdy parents interrupting little league games. Listeners weighed in on the conversation. ((22:31))

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