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We don't talk much about valley fever here in Connecticut but now we are. The issue which typically plagues people in the southwest is now reportedly spreading and is expected to reach the east by the end of the century. Dr. Browne shares why it's spreading and everything we need to know about it. 

He also touched on mpox and fake cures being sold online to beware of. 

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After a Massachusetts mother allegedly killed her three children, her husband revealed his wife was struggling severely from a mental condition. Doctors say it was likely postpartum psychosis. Dr. Andre Newfield with Hartford Healthcare says this is incredibly rare and shared the difference between postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression. ((00:00))

Senator Richard Blumenthal spoke about Congress taking action over law enforcement training and standards following the brutal death of Tyre Nichols. He also spoke about the alleged monopoly with Ticketmaster following the merger with Live Nation. ((13:51))

Zoo Minute: Beardsley Bart was right again this Groundhog Day. ((27:59))

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Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli highlighted a controversial motorcycle helmet law being proposed at the State Capitol (0:26). Yankee Institute President Carol Platt Liebau weighed in a proposal for the expanded use of traffic cameras around the state (13:21). We were also joined by Jean Paul Mac Isaac, author of, "American Injustice: My Battle to Expose the Truth" (25:15).

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We did a three week series with education consultant, Liz Englander, on the need for lockdown protocols for children under the age of 5. She broke down what this looks like for preschools, nursery schools and daycare centers. 

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So many times, listeners will say, “I want to know where my dollars go, or in this case, I want to know who’s receiving the blood I donate.” And a lot of times we don’t have a specific name or story to give you. But today, we had the honor of highlighting a local mom who is grateful to donations by CT residents. ((00:00))

Tyre Nichols will be laid to rest today and many are left wondering how could officers get away with what they are seen doing in surveillance footage? We spoke to former Fairfield Police chief, Gary MacNamara, about broken departments and the idea of uniformity in training standards. ((09:35))

According to the CDC, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Dr. Andrew Wong with Hartford Healthcare shared how people develop this issue and how to live with it. ((22:44))

Workout Wednesday: Sitting too long isn't just bad for your physical health, but also your brain function. Wellness coach, Amy Llinas, explains why and what we can do to get moving more at work. ((30:34))

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Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" kicked off with host Paul Pacelli detailing a proposal to let cities and towns participate in a state-sponsored pilot program for new traffic enforcement cameras (0:36). Milford/Orange GOP State Rep. Kathy Kennedy joined us to chat about that camera proposal and other proposed "Vision Zero" safety policies (11:51). Heritage Foundation Tech Policy Analyst Jake Denton updated us on the continuing controversy over TikTok (22:30).

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About 15%-25% of young children have some kind of communication disorder. Research has also found that approximately 13 percent of two-year-olds are late talkers. A Sacred Heart University professor just received a grant to do research on language and speech delay for toddlers. ((00:00))

There's another scam alert and it pertains to your social security benefits. Kristen Johnson with the BBB sharing these alarming fraudsters and how they can steal your identity. ((12:42))

Recalls that date back to 2015 are still impacting cars in 2023. According to AAA, there are lots of drivers unaware that they have recalled parts in their cars. Fran Mayko shares a free website and app to find out if your car is impacted. ((21:06))

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Monday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli looked at the Memphis Police beating of Tyre Nichols, who died three days later (0:31). University of New Haven Criminal Justice Professor Mike Lawlor also weighed in on the Nichols case (12:30). We were joined later by Mark Moyar, author of, "Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965-1968" (24:30).

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Fairfield Prep student, Jimmy McGrath, was killed in May of 2022. Following his passing, the outpouring of love from kids and parents inspired Jimmy's parents to create a foundation in his honor. Jimmy's dad, Kevin McGrath, joined us in studio to share the purpose of the foundation. ((00:00))

A Swedish case study looked at the link between sleep deprivation in adolescent years and developing MS. Sleep specialist, Dr. Steven Shau, shared the findings and what we should do to help our kids get more sleep. ((17:39))

We welcomed State Rep. Vin Candelora to the show for the first time. After being in office for more than a decade, he compared the Malloy Administration to Lamont's. Plus, he weighed in on Governor Lamont's recent gun violence legislation proposals. ((27:53))

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Friday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured transportation and commuter advocate Jim Cameron talking about the state's latest issues on the roads and rails (0:31). We also welcomed Col. Mark C. Vlahos, author of, "Leading the Way to Victory: A History of the 60th Troop Carrier Group 1940-1945 (11:57).

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