WICC The Voice of Connecticut

1. We are seeing more wrong-way crashes this year over the last three years combined. What is the state doing to combat the problem? Josh Morgan with CT Dept. of Transportation shared information about initiatives and a pilot program. ((00:10))

2. Despite historically high gas prices, freedom calls a record number of Americans to embark on the Great American Road trip this July 4th holiday. We get the latest travel data from Fran Mayko from AAA. ((14:24))

3. Are you in a real marriage or perceived marriage? Bob Donovan defined them both and gave tips on how to strengthen your union. ((27:16))

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Friday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli talking about a new national poll that indicates former President Donald Trump's political future might not be bleak (0:31). Family Institute of Connecticut Executive Director Peter Wolfgang talked about the impending U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion (11:09). Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell had a few thoughts on the coming observance of Juneteenth (21:27).

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In anticipation of Juneteenth, Lisa talks with Harriet Tubman's great-great granddaughter Rita Daniels.

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George Latimer of Westchester Airport calls in to discuss the upcoming changes to the airport.

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Lisa chats with comedian Harrison Greenbaum about his Las Vegas show!

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On "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli wondered why Connecticut can't land major manufacturers anymore (0:30). University of New Haven Adjunct Economics Prof. John Rosen returned to talk about what this week's Federal Reserve rate hike means to consumers (19:13). Hoover Institute author and economist Scott Powell talked about the path forward for America in the next few years (28:50).

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Lisa is joined by Kimberly Wolf to talk about Father/Daughter relationships and her book "Talk With Me".

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Lisa chats with author Jessica Nabongo about her travels to every country on Earth.

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Attorney Steve Wise calls in to discuss animal vs human rights, and the case of Happy the elephant.

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Covid shots for kids five and under are closer to getting the greenlight. Should parents be standing in line to get their kids the shot or hold off? Also, more strains of covid are popping up across the pond. What does that mean for the US and nearing the end of a pandemic? Dr. Browne tackled all of this and more. 

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