WICC The Voice of Connecticut

A poll commissioned by Child Care for Connecticut's Future has found overwhelming support for increasing Connecticut’s state investment in early care and education. We spoke about the findings with Jessica Sager, CEO of All Our Kin, a nonprofit that trains, supports and sustains family child care educators. ((00:00))

October is cybersecurity awareness month. We spoke with a Google Cybersecurity Expert about the trends online to look out for and how to protect yourself. ((8:21))

Tomorrow, the Stratford Health Department is hosting its first ever Art of Aging Healthy Living Expo. We got the details from town officials. ((14:58))

A new study looked at the effectiveness of colonoscopies. We spoke with colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Lavy, about the findings and why headlines can be deceiving. ((20:00))

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According to the BBB, online scams are up 87% since 2015! Kristen Johnson is the communications director for the CT office. We get more perspective on the findings and learn how to better protect ourselves. ((00:00))

A new article revealed only 28% of people read through an entire article before posting it online. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, shares why this matters to you and your posts. ((12:30))

Workout Wednesday: A low calorie take on apple crisp that still tastes INCREDIBLE! ((26:00))

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On Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Yankee Institue for Public Policy reporter Marc Fitch filled us in on a major state project that's encountering massive cost overruns at the expense of taxpayers (0:39).  Journal inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell joined us for his monthly check-in (10:05). Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame Executive Director Sarah Smith Lubarsky talked about the organization's newest inductees (19:59). Paul also had a few thoughts on what all the opinion polls say versus what the political pundits want us to believe (26:34).

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Joe Aguiar took to the microphone today to take a few different things. First, Commuter Advocate Jim Cameron came on to talk about the latest with planes, trains and automobiles (0:00). Next, USA Today columnist Ingrid Jacques joined the program to talk about various things going on in the Republican Party, including the status of the party between "RINO's" and "Trumpers," as well as what's going on with the party with midterms elections rapidly approaching (19:29). Finally, Lesley DeNardis, the Republican Candidate for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District, came on to run the gauntlet that the Green Party and Libertarian Party candidates ran yesterday, but incumbent Rosa DeLauro hasn't. Did she gain your vote by her answers (if you live in her district)? (39:25)

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According to the BBB, online scams are up 87% since 2015! Kristen Johnson is the communications director for the CT office. We get more perspective on the findings and learn how to better protect ourselves. ((00:00))

A new article revealed only 28% of people read through an entire article before posting it online. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, shares why this matters to you and your posts. ((12:30))

Workout Wednesday: A low calorie take on apple crisp that still tastes INCREDIBLE! ((25:00))

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Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli featured GOP State Rep. David Wilson on a recent bear attack in the town of Morris and a renewed discussion on whether the state should sanction bear hunting again (0:34). Republican state treasurer candidate Harry Aurora joined us to talk about his vision for the office if he's elected in November (13:09). Paul also had a few thoughts on how the abortion issue continues to play out (23:10).

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Joe Aguiar welcomed in two special guests at the same time today. Frequent guest Dr. Amy Chai from the Libertarian Party and newcomer Justin Paglino from the Green Party, came on to have a small public debate in their race to unseat incumbent Rosa DeLauro in the third district.

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In a historic verdict, we spoke with the attorney representing some of the Sandy Hook families in the Alex Jones defamation trial. He answered some questions about the case and now what happens next. ((00:00))

Social media, free speech and the workplace...what's appropriate and can an employer fire you for your opinions? Employment law professor, Gary Phelan, weighs in on the conversation. ((14:22))

Julie on the Job: Will RTO demands lead more workers to resign? ((22:29))

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"Connecticut Today" looked at the latest on the investigation into last week's shooting death of two Bristol police officers and featured audio from a police body camera worn by a third wounded officer at the scene (0:26). State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto joined the show to chat about the upcoming elections (11:01).

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In the aftermath of the Bristol police tragedy, what can Connecticut do to better back officers and attract people to this line of work? We got perspective from Gary MacNamara, former chief of Fairfield Police Dept. ((00:00))

Starting today, hearing aids can be bought for less money and without a prescription! We checked in with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare to talk about the significance of this and what you need to know. We also talked about Medicare Open Enrollment and the upcoming change for Social Security COLA. ((13:32))

Can employers better accommodate workers with ADHD or dyslexia? We chat with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to learn ways that won't break the bank to become more inclusive to all. ((23:18))

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