WICC The Voice of Connecticut

Today, Lisa Wexler is joined by Dr. John Maduko, President of Connecticut State Community College (0:00) and Sefra Alexandra - The Seed Huntress (22:24).

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We learned about a non-profit based right here in Connecticut helping disabled veterans here and across the country. We talked to the executive director of Work Vessels for Veterans. ((00:00))

We continued our weeklong coverage of resources available to veterans. Today we met Ed Bellows, a certified professional career coach, helping hundreds of veterans find their place in the workforce. ((12:51))

Zoo Minute: Breaking news -- we have a new Mayor-elect of the Beardsley Zoo! ((23:49))

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Our 2022 post-midterm election coverage continued on "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli. Former State Senate GOP Leader John McKinney joined us to break down Connecticut's election results (0:23), while former Time Magazine DC reporter Alain Sanders offered his analysis on Tuesday's national election results (11:40).

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The day after Election Day, Lisa Wexler returned to WICC to speak with Congressman Jim Himes (0:00), Senator Richard Blumenthal (12:48), and newly-elected Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (25:44).

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In recent news, we've heard of homeless populations living under the I-95 bridge in Bridgeport and pop-up tent cities. What is being done for people without housing in the city and is the problem getting worse? Carmen Colon has worked on this issue through the YMCA for 28 years and gave us perspective on the issue. ((00:00))

This week, we are focused on offering support and resources to veterans. We spoke with Tito Ortega, a case manager with Homes for the Brave, to learn how he connects veterans to benefits they didn't know existed. ((14:15))

College students are stressed and anxious. One Connecticut college used state grant money to help! We learned about U @ SHU at Sacred Heart University. ((21:52))

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On the Election Day 2022 edition of "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli wondered if the winning and losing sides in the midterms will actually learn anything (0:30). Sacred Heart University Department of Government Chairman Dr. Gary Rose (13:20) and Southern Connecticut State University Associate Professor of Political Science and Urban Affairs Dr. Jonathan Wharton (24:35) both previewed the day's big contests.

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Joe Aguiar welcomed Dr. Dan O'Neill, former team physician for the US Ski Team, Sports Psychologist and Author of "Survival of the Fit: How Physical Education Ensures Academic Achievement and a Healthy Life," to talk about youth sports and the effects that some parents have on their kids with some of the overbearing support.

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We continue our weeklong coverage supporting to local veterans. We spoke with Stephanie Lynam, chief clinical officer at Homes for the Brave. She shared how her one-on-one approach to veterans is effective in diving deeper into mental health needs. ((00:00))

Men aren't the best at booking their doctor appointments. That's why this new facility, Tallwood Men's Health in Fairfield, is a game changer. We learned what it's doing as a one-stop shop for guys. ((09:35))

Following the Milford Police standoff, we got perspective from a former police chief on these situations. Gary MacNamara shared after 30 years on the force, his experience as a negotiator and handling standoffs. ((20:29))

Julie on the Job: What are you wearing? A NYT article highlighted that as generations move on, so do the standards for office attire. Julie Bauke teaches us to read the room and dress for the day ahead. ((28:49))

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Monday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli featured a chat with University of New Haven Associate Professor of Political Science Chris Haynes on Tuesday's elections (0:28) and Paul's thoughts on the Democrats' self-inflicted mistakes (10:58). American Commitment President Phil Kerpen joined the show to talk about federal court challenges to President Biden's proposed student loan forgiveness plan (19:02).

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This week, we are covering local resources for vets every morning. We started with Homes for the Brave to learn what the latest statistics show from this past year and veterans using their services. ((00:00))

There's a part-time program for local high schoolers available during school hours. It's called RCA and it's free for your kids to get involved. We got all the details from the principal. ((12:03))

Marriage is ________. Marriage consultant, Bob Donovan, shared more of those answers and the significance they have to our relationships. ((25:43))

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