WICC The Voice of Connecticut

Lisa is joned by Dave Ackert with Newtown Action Alliance and Annie Hornish of the US Humane Society to discuss the shooting of a bear in Newtown by an off duty police officer.

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Lisa talks with Dr. Michael Grasso about surgical procedures used to remove tumors.

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1. The 9-8-8 national suicide prevention hotline rolled out a few days ago. We learned the need for it and how mental health is still viewed in America from brain health coach, Leigh Richardson. ((00:10))

2. A study from the AAA Foundation of Traffic Safety shows many drivers are taking various prescriptions and over the counter meds that have the potential to impair their driving abilities. Fran Mayko from AAA talked about the importance of people advocating for themselves with their doctors. ((07:14))

3. Controversy in Fairfield...a potential amphitheater at Ash Creek. First selectwoman Brenda Kupchick says it's nothing more than an idea. ((17:50))

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli chatted with "Talking Transportation" columnist Jim Cameron about one of the biggest problems still confronting the state's commuter rail system (0:36). University of New Haven Criminal Justice Lecturer Robert McDonald on gave us his thoughts on the release of the Uvalde, Texas police video in the wake of a mass shooting at an elementary school (11:25). Finally, Paul had some thoughts on a new Gallup survey on how many Americans trust the coverage they ger from TV news and newspapers (22:45).

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Lisa talks with George Logan about his platform for election to Congress' 5th District.

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Senator Richard Blumenthal calls in to give an update on Capitol Hill.

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Lisa discusses the state of the healthcare industry with Peter Pitts.

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1. Connecticut entered level two drought conditions and farmers now have more struggles on their plate. Commissioner of the Dept. of Agriculture, Bryan Hurlburt shared what the current state of dry conditions means for farmers. ((00:10))

2. There’s a bill very close to passing which could mean big changes for unaffordable medications. Max Richtman, president of National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare gave us the details. ((12:12))

3. Weight bias is negative attitudes, beliefs, judgments, stereotypes, and discriminatory acts aimed at individuals simply because of their weight. We heard from the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities about what Connecticut could do to better protect people who are discriminated against for their weight. ((23:08))

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On "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli wondered where the nation is headed on abortion (0:23). Author and journalist David Adams Cleveland talked about his career as a journalist covering the old Soviet Union and his new book that takes a fresh look at a famous spy case (8:01).

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Lisa chats with Michael Grant running for CT State Representive in the 133rd districtt.

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