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As if COVID isn't enough to worry about, now measles cases are soaring. They're up 79-percent around the world. The United Nations warns this could trigger larger outbreaks of other diseases this year, affecting millions of children. Dr. Browne tells us why numbers are up and what we can do to combat the problem. 

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On Wednesday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli said it was about time that Connecticut recognized the growing trend of direct vehicle sales (0:36). Dr. Brad Woodworth from the University of New Haven joined us to discuss the current situation in Ukraine (11:29). Enfield GOP State Sen. John Kissel updated us on negotiations at the State Capitol over a new criminal justice bill (25:13). 

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Lisa chats in studio with Darien's first female Police Captain Alison Hudyma about her journey through law enforcement.

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PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillett calls in for her monthly update on our utility bills.

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On this week's edition of A Different Perspective, Lisa and Wayne address callers concerns about using adjectives to describe our peers and how that adds to racial divides.

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1. A new non-profit made its debut on WICC. A Fairfield dad shared his son’s story that led to the creation of Kevin’s Afterglow. Learn how it brings awareness and dialogue to mental health illnesses. ((00:10))

2. Actress, Ashley Tisdale, shared her experience with diastasis recti during and after pregnancy. We spoke with Dr. Mark Melendez, Division Chief of Plastic Surgery for St. V’s about this condition and how common it is. ((15:28))

3. Fairfield and Westchester counties, learn about the City Nature Challenge from the Maritime Aquarium! ((23:36))

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On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul poked fun at the current panic over Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter (0:34). Quinnipiac University Business Journalism Professor Sarah Silver joined us to analyze Elon Musk's past and present actions (9:00). Yankee Institute reporter Marc Fitch talked about a piece he recently authored on the continuing preparations for legal marijuana sales in Connecticut (20:33).

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Weston Police Chief Ed Henion joins the show to talk about a rash of car thefts in the Weston area, and what the Police can or rather can't do about it.

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Lisa talks with Politico writer Helena Bottemiller Evich about her finding on the inner workings of the FDA. Why are there still heavy metals in baby food?

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1. Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling says there has been a 200% increase in calls for help since online gambling and sports betting became legal. Diana Goode shares some misconceptions with the online platforms and how to combat the problem at hand. ((00:10))

2. Elon Musk got approval to buy Twitter. So what does that mean for online trolls and fake news? Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, shared her opinion on it. ((14:50))

3. It's Donate Life Month and we heard from a triple-donor from St. Vincent's Medical Center about why he gave and the reality of recovering. ((30:08))

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