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We had the pleasure of meeting the Long Island Soundkeeper, Bill Lucey. We learned about his job and the impacts of removing lobster traps from the sound. ((00:00))

It's a Christmas miracle! A Fairfield woman survived a rare condition while pregnant. Doctors say on average, about 1 in 5,000 women get this issue and the survival rate is incredibly low. We spoke with Dr. Gottschall, an OB/GYN about the issue ((16:08)) and the surviving patient, Katie Stewart, about her story. ((28:13))

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Joe Aguiar took to the air today to talk to a couple people who may be in the know of what's going on around the state. First, he spoke to Ken Dixon of Hearst Connecticut Media about a recent his most piece which deals with Connecticut being near the bottom of fatal shootings in the nation (0:00). Right afterwards, Joe caught up with State Senate Majority Leader, Bob Duff, about what's going on in the state senate as the holidays roll forward (14:48).

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With antivirals in high demand this winter, the US Department of Health and Human Services is making Tamiflu available to states from the national stockpile. What precident are we setting with families demanding unnecessary drugs from pediatricians? Dr. Browne weighs in on that and comments on the debate of bringing back temporary mask mandates. 

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On the last program of 2022, Lisa Wexler is joined by Governor Ned Lamont.

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There are two new brews on store shelves, thanks to a new collaboration between Fairfield's Bigelow Tea Company and Branford's Stony Creek Brewery. We spoke to Cindi Bigelow of Bigelow Tea about the idea behind this project and what the brews taste like! ((00:00))

Double duty: we spoke with both Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter and Fire Chief Lance Edwards about safety tips this holiday and winter season. ((15:40))

As flu season surges in the U.S., a purchase limit on children's pain and fever medication is being brought down at some major retailers across the country. We spoke with Dr. Joseph Vitterito about the problem at hand and what parents should be talking to pediatricians about. ((32:44))

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Paul Pacelli started his vacation, so Joe Aguiar started his stint to man the helm for Connecticut Today. He started the show off talking to commuter advocate Jim Cameron about the latest with the trains and what's going on with the rails (0:00). After that, Allison Gamber, Executive Director of The Cove Center For Grieving Children, joined Joe to talk about what's going on with the center as the holidays approach (16:30).

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Lisa was joined in studio today for an extended conversation with PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillett.

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After the tragic death of Stephen "tWitch" Boss, we talk about the stigma surrounding mostly men in America: don't feel and suppress your struggles. Morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, tackles the issue of suicide prevention and how to better support guys. ((00:00))

The holiday rush is underway and we have the latest stats from AAA. Fran Mayko shares travel trends for the rest of the year and why flying is a bigger financial and time risk than ever before. ((15:12))

Julie on the Job: A three-week vacation? Good plan! Julie Bauke shares why consecutive vacation time is a no brainer and how to break archaic thoughts on taking time off from work. ((32:26))

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Monday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli had the latest on recommended criminal charges from Congress against former President Donald Trump (0:33). Sacred Heart University professor of Political Science Dr. Gary Rose also offered his thoughts on the House January 6th Committee's actions (11:30). Former acting U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner Mark Morgan talked about the impending end of "Title-42" enforcement at the U.S. southern border (20:21). And to wrap things up, we were joined by Quinnipiac University Women's Ice Hockey Coach Cassandra Turner (32:38).

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Today, Lisa is joined by Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal (0:00) and Molly King, Head of School, Greenwich Academy (16:35).

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