WICC The Voice of Connecticut

Host Paul Pacelli wondered what's next as many Americans are calling for "something" to be done after the latest school shooting (0:32). University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer Robert McDonald - a veteran of the U.S. Secret Service - talked about what can be done to try and prevent future mass shootings (11:24). Yankee Institute Policy Analyst Ken Girardin detailed his recent analysis of Connecticut's gasoline tax "holiday" (21:45).

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Former State Senator John McKinney joins the show to react to yesterday's tragic school shooting in Texas.

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Lisa talks with PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillett about smart meters coming to CT.

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Lisa continues the conversation about gun violence in our society with Wayne Winston.

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1. After the Texas mass shooting at an elementary school, we tackle mental health resources. George Welch with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities talks about affordable and available care...or rather, lack of care options. ((00:10))

2. Summer Safety 2022: Skin Cancer and protection from the sun ((16:04))

3. A popular Bridgeport business is expanding and growing. We talk about business trends in the city and surrounding towns as we enter summer. ((25:17))

4. Workout Wednesday: Virtual workouts ((34:37))

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Hear from Karen Lavin about opportunities to franchise in the real estate market right here in Connecticut. 

Host Paul Pacelli on "Connecticut Today" urged people to avoid the urge to immediately condemn an off-duty police officer who recently shot a bear on his property (0:41). Connecticut Deputy Consumer Protection Commissioner Andrea Comer updated us on the current status of ramping up Connecticut's retail marijuana market (10:33). We also heard an impassioned floor speech from Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy after word broke of a deadly school shooting in Texas (21:57).

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Lisa chats with author Matt Richtel about her idea for ferry service in CT and about Matt's new book.

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1. It was three years ago today that Jennifer Dulos dropped her children off at school near her New Canaan home and was never seen again. Her estranged husband Fotis Dulos was charged with murder and later took his own life. Legal expert, Bill Bloss, gives us his perspective on what can happen next in the case and if Jennifer’s body will ever be found. ((00:10))

2. Athlete suicide has been reported again in Connecticut. Dr. Newfield, Chair of Psychiatry, talks about the support people have but also whether more mental health facilities are needed. ((14:05))

3. The Trumbull Veterans and First Responders Center just received over a million dollars from the state. Raymond Baldwin is the chair of the building committee for the project and gave us a timeline of when it will open. ((32:46))

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University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lecturer Ken Gray discussed the 2019 disappearance of Jennifer Dulos (0:28). We also welcomed 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. Ada Ferrer, author of, "CUBA: An American History" (12:45)

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