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Drew Angus from Bridgeport joins us for a great conversation on Thursday while we also enjoy his songs Wildflowers, Still Have You and Late For The Party

Nine people had to be rescued from the breakwater at Bridgeport's Seaside Park. This happened yesterday afternoon after the rising tide left them stranded. We spoke with Bridgeport acting Fire Chief Mark Cody about the situation and water safety in general.

The Boys From Bridgeport 08.08.26 by WCPT 820 Weekend

A massive waterfront development opens in Bridgeport. A look at the towns leading a trend in Connecticut's population growth. Plus, how summer campers are beating the heat. And the latest from WSHU's Birdsong Break.

For more than two decades, Motoblot has brought Chicago's motorcycle community together in a way only Chicago could. What began in 2005 as Mods vs. Rockers—a small gathering of café racers and scooters outside Delilah's—has evolved into a three-day celebration of motorcycles, hot rods, live music, art, film, and the people who make the city's two-wheel culture special. For this episode of “Driven to Ride,” host Mark Long heads to Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood to experience Motoblot 2026 and talk with the people behind the party. Founder Larry “Fletch” Fletcher and his daughter Tenley share the event's history, its move to the South Side, and what it means to carry a family business—and a motorcycle community—into the next generation. Mark also meets Morgan Michelle, the first woman invited to compete in MotoBlot's Valhalla Custom Motorcycle Builders Challenge—and its first female winner. Her 33,000-tile disco chopper captured the six-foot Gungnir trophy and plenty of attention. Royal Enfield's Jennifer Lewis also stops by to explain the company's Build. Train. Race. program and why MotoBlot stands apart from other motorcycle events. Part bike show, part concert, and part neighborhood block party, MotoBlot proves that it doesn't matter what you ride. As Johnny Scheff  puts it, “No jerks apply. Everyone else is welcome.” www.motoblot.com Connect with Us:Website: www.driventoridepodcast.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/driventoridepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/driventorideEmail:hello@driventoridepodcast.com

The Deck podcast has released an episode on the 1994 Bridgeport cold case murder of 45-year-old Benjamin Rosario on the East Side of Bridgeport. The episode, called "Wild Card, Connecticut", was also featured in an episode of “Park City Confidential”, which is done by the Bridgeport Police Department. We spoke with Detective Jeffrey Holtz about the Rosario case.To watch The Deck episode: Why Did the Search for a Serial Killer Lead Closer to Home?To watch the Park City Confidential episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIejGjPAMQo

A major rail upgrade is now underway on Connecticut's busy New Haven Line. Governor Ned Lamont announced construction has begun on the $1.6 billion TIME-1 project, which will modernize tracks, signals, and overhead wires between Stratford and Bridgeport. State officials say the improvements will eventually deliver faster, more frequent, and more reliable train service. But is the hype all it's cracked up to be? We asked Jim Cameron of Talking Transportation who was quite skeptical of the project calling it a “déjà vu promise.”To read Jim's article: https://ctmirror.org/2026/08/02/connecticuts-1-6-billion-train-promise/

The Boys From Bridgeport 08.01.26 by WCPT 820 Weekend

Riley Griffith of MetroNews from NY Giants training camp at the Greenbrier. Greg on WVU defensive depth chart. WV Open champion Mason Williams of Bridgeport. 

Another Spider-Man movie is being released, but Chaz and AJ feel like there's nothing left to put on screen. So along with comedian Jim Gallagher, they came up with some new ideas. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, Jim Gallagher shares some of the strangest names he's encountered in the classroom. A few of them he had a hard time pronouncing correctly, to the detriment of the student. (9:47) On Sunday, the CT Pizza and Brew Fest is happening at the Harford HealthCare Amp in Bridgeport. Mark from BADSONS Beer Co. was on the phone to talk about the event, and how to get the best beer pours at festivals. (18:59) 

On this week's episode of True Crime New England, join Katie and Liz as they discuss the horrible crime of Tyree Smith, a Bridgeport, Connecticut man who dealt with mental illness all of his adult life. In December of 2011, Tyree killed Angel Gonzalez with an axe and cannibalized some of his body. Tyree would later be found not guilty by reason of insanity and was sentenced to 60 years in a psychiatric facility. However, in February of 2025, Tyree was granted conditional release and has since been released after serving only 12 years of his sentence.

Cyndy Etler was 13 years old when she chose foster care over going home. Her mother had stood in the bathroom doorway and watched her stepfather hurt her, and that was enough. She chose the ink on the fingertips at the police station over the house she had been living in.What followed was a month at Janus House — a youth shelter in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where the staff were the first adults who ever gave her a choice and respected the answer. It was there, at 14, walking to the corner store with a pack of Marlboro Reds and a new sense of what an adult could be for a kid, that she was struck by lightning. She knew what she was supposed to do with her life.Then her mother enrolled her in Straight Incorporated.Straight was a warehouse program that ran under the guise of drug rehabilitation. Parents signed over their child and left. The ACLU later described it as a concentration camp for throwaway teens. Cyndy had smoked marijuana three times and drunk beer once. She was held for 16 months, with her first contact with her mother not happening until five months in, through a supervised visit with a scripted exchange. She came out brainwashed, isolating in high school bathroom stalls, telling kids who tried to talk to her that they were not in her best interest.Then an English teacher saw her writing, read it out loud to the class, and said: Cyndy wrote that.On Episode 239 of Fine is a 4-Letter Word, Cyndy Etler — foster care survivor, Straight Inc. survivor, trained boxer, summa cum laude graduate, teen life coach, and author of Dead Inside and We Can't Be Friends — talks with Lori Saitz about what it took to get from there to here, what one adult's genuine interest can do for a kid's entire life, and why she tells every teenager she works with to watch for the adult who sees them and wants absolutely nothing in return.Her books are Dead Inside and We Can't Be Friends. Season 2 of Robert Downey Jr.'s podcast The Sunshine Place is the full history of Straight Incorporated, narrated by Cyndy.Listen on all platforms:Search "Fine is a 4-Letter Word" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.Timestamps:[00:00] How they met at a networking event and booked the show within days[01:00] The plan that never happened: her father, the musician, the Costa Rica sabbatical, his death when she was one[02:30] The values she was raised with — and the mother who modeled them[04:30] The age-nine decision: be the opposite of her mother[05:30] Born a fighter: the stepfather, the abuse, the bathroom doorway[07:00] Choosing foster care at 13 — the ink on the fingers, the choice at the police station[09:00] Janus House: the first adults who gave her a choice and respected the answer[10:30] Hit by lightning at 14: walking to the corner store and knowing her purpose[13:30] Straight Incorporated: the warehouse, the ACLU verdict, 16 months, 250 kids, the coercive cult[17:00] Why you could not just fake your way out — the Lord of the Flies dynamic[18:30] Five months before she could speak to her mother, with a script and an observer[19:00] Coming out brainwashed, eating lunch in bathroom stalls, telling kids they weren't in her best interest[21:00] The English teacher who read her writing to the class and said her name out loud[22:00] The book signing reunion: the teacher still Blanche DuBois, still rolling her eyes at the jock[24:30] What the teacher taught without knowing it: one drop of water and a dying plant[26:00] The lesson Cyndy carries into her work: you can change a life without carrying the kid forever[27:00] What teenagers actually need versus what they usually get: autonomy vs. control[29:30] Coaching vs. therapy: no DSM-5, no IEP goals, just what do you want to change[30:30] Education, boxing, and the other building blocks that kept her above water[31:30] The one adult who listens without wanting something in return — what to watch for[33:00] Dead Inside and We Can't Be Friends — the books, the writing process, the hair falling out[34:30] The Sunshine Place podcast Season 2 — Robert Downey Jr.'s series, narrated by Cyndy[35:30] Bobby Brown's My Prerogative as the energy song — and why she almost became a rock star anyway[36:30] Where to find Cyndy: theteenlifecoach.com and cyndyetler.comConnect with Cyndy Etler: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndy-etler-med-icf-acc-b9149535/ Books and author info: https://cyndyetler.com/ About the Show: Fine Is a 4-Letter Word is the show for leaders who are tired of pretending everything is okay. Host Lori Saitz brings on guests who get honest about what it really takes to lead with empathy, vulnerability, gratitude, and courage. New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if this conversation hit home, leave a review. It helps more leaders find the show.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, July 30, 2026. #1 – From ACCESS APPALACHIA – A new sport finds a home in West Virginia Retirement didn't slow down Jonathan Bellingham. It launched his next idea. A third-generation leader at Capon Springs and Farms Resort in Hampshire County, Bellingham created the nation's first FlingGolf physical education curriculum and licensed it into middle and high schools across West Virginia. A hybrid of golf and lacrosse, FlingGolf uses one stick on the same course, playing the same holes and par as traditional golf. Designed to be easy to learn and affordable to play, the sport helps more people experience the game while encouraging outdoor recreation and family participation. Read more: https://www.accessappalachia.com/article/he-was-supposed-to-be-retiring-instead-he-created-a-sport-licensed-it-into-wv-schools-and-played-the-old-course-at-st-andrews/ #2 – From INVESTING NEWS – Bridgeport helps power pilot training North Central West Virginia continues to play an important role in the aerospace industry. RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada has received a $1 billion contract to sustain the engines that power the U.S. Air Force's T-6A Texan II training aircraft through 2034. Engine assembly and support work are performed at the company's Bridgeport facility, reinforcing West Virginia's growing reputation for advanced manufacturing and aerospace production. Read more: https://investingnews.com/rtx-s-pratt-whitney-canada-awarded-1-billion-jpats-sustainment-contract/ #3 – From WORKFORCE WV – Virtual job fairs connect talent and opportunity Whether you're starting a new career or looking for your next opportunity, WorkForce West Virginia makes it easier to connect with employers across the state. The agency's monthly Statewide Virtual Job Fairs allow job seekers to apply for openings, chat with recruiters and even participate in virtual interviews from anywhere in West Virginia. Employers can also use the events to recruit qualified candidates for positions in every region of the state. The next job fair is set for Wednesday, Aug. 5. Register now! Learn more: https://workforcewv.org/statewide-virtual-job-fairs/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

The Bridgeport School District currently has 50 vacancies and they want to hear from you! Michael Brosnan and Sharon Pivirotto from BPS spoke to Jon about how you can start your education career in the Park City!Sign up for open interviews here: https://www.bridgeportedu.net/

Our card this week is Benjamin Rosario, a Wild Card from Connecticut.  Most cold case investigators will tell you that murder is a dirty business. But once in a while, there's a murder so horrific that it could be mistaken for an urban legend.  The unsolved homicide of Benjamin is one of those cases.   It began on a summer evening much like any other for Benjamin. He left his apartment and headed off to his local bar just a few blocks away from home in Bridgeport's East End. No doubt the neighbors expected to see him the next day, as they usually did – singing Spanish love songs on his porch.  But that's not how things transpired… Benjamin's story would end with a grim discovery in the middle of a road just a five-minute drive from his apartment. If you know anything about the murder of Benjamin Rosario, you can call the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-TIPS.   View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/benjamin-rosario Let us deal you in… follow The Deck on social media. Instagram: @thedeckpodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @thedeckpodcast_ | @audiochuck Facebook: /TheDeckPodcast | /audiochuckllc To support Season of Justice and learn more, please visit seasonofjustice.org. The Deck is hosted by Ashley Flowers.  Instagram: @ashleyflowers TikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Twitter: @Ash_Flowers Facebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A controversial Christopher Columbus statue removed from Bridgeport's Seaside Park in 2020 is expected to return later this year after undergoing restoration funded by the local Italian American community. We spoke with Chris Caruso, president of the Council of Italian American Societies of Greater Bridgeport, about the statue comeback.

P.T. Barnum took center stage (no pun intended) in the latest Talking Transportation article in CTMirror. We spoke with Jim Cameron about Barnum's impact on Bridgeport's railroads back in the day and lessons we can look at today when it comes to infrastructure.To read Jim's article: https://ctmirror.org/2026/07/26/pt-barnums-bridgeport-was-no-circus/

The Boys from Bridgeport 07.25.2026 by WCPT 820 Weekend

Taylor Helms from Mon County Parks on the Dead All Along show at Mason Dixon Park Saturday. Joe Forester President & CEO St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon on their respoinse to the stormJoe Second- Senior Director of Operations Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Weston on their storm response Secretary of State Kris Warner on the relocation of the Vietnam Veterans Association on the possibility of moving the headquarters from Washington D.C. to Bridgeport. Plus, the Public Notice of Intent for the Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment. 

Spring Cleaning – New York IslandersThe New York Islanders narrowly missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs after remaining in the postseason race almost the entire 2025-26 season. While the year ultimately ended in disappointment, the emergence of first-overall pick Matthew Schaefer, a resurgent Ilya Sorokin, and a brighter organizational outlook gave Islanders fans reasons for optimism. Neil Smith and Vic Morren break down the turning point that derailed the season, the coaching change from Patrick Roy to Peter DeBoer, and the offseason challenges facing General Manager Mathieu Darche.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Islanders are eliminated from playoff contention on April 12 after spending much of the season battling for a Metropolitan Division playoff spot. Neil and Vic revisit the preseason expectations, which focused less on immediate success and more on building a stronger future through young talent and organizational growth.[00:00:45] Despite trading Noah Dobson to Montreal in exchange for Emil Heineman and two first-round picks, the Islanders emerge with a brighter long-term outlook. Neil credits the remarkable rookie season of first-overall selection Matthew Schaefer as one of the biggest surprises in the entire NHL.[00:01:00] The discussion highlights several major positives from the season. Schaefer immediately establishes himself as a future superstar, Ilya Sorokin returns to Vezina Trophy form, and Bo Horvat delivers one of the best goal-scoring seasons of his career while helping stabilize the Islanders' offense.[00:02:00] Schaefer's rookie campaign exceeds every expectation, tying Brian Leetch's long-standing rookie record for goals by a defenseman with 23. Despite Dobson's departure, New York's blue line remains productive thanks largely to Schaefer's immediate impact in all situations.[00:02:30] Injuries to Kyle Palmieri and Alexander Romanov challenge the roster throughout the season, while the special teams produce mixed results. The penalty kill climbs dramatically from 31st to 10th in the NHL, but the power play improves only slightly, moving from 31st to 30th despite an abundance of offensive talent.[00:03:00] The defining moment of the Islanders' season arrives on March 30 against Pittsburgh. Holding a 3-1 lead and on the power play, New York surrenders a shorthanded goal to Rickard Rakell. Neil and Vic describe that play as the turning point that completely changed the trajectory of the season.[00:04:00] Following the collapse against the Penguins, the Islanders lose seven of their final eight games. Patrick Roy is dismissed with four games remaining, and Peter DeBoer is brought in to begin preparing the organization for the future after another disappointing finish.[00:05:00] Looking ahead, New York enters the 2026 NHL Draft with only five selections after previous trades involving Josh Bailey's contract and the acquisition of Carson Soucy. The Islanders also project to be approximately $3.8 million over the salary cap before offseason adjustments.[00:05:45] The goaltending situation becomes another major storyline. Semyon Varlamov returns to action late in the season with Bridgeport after missing the entire NHL campaign, raising hopes that he can once again form a dependable tandem with Sorokin if his health cooperates.[00:06:30] Neil believes the Islanders will likely add another experienced goaltender regardless of Varlamov's status to protect against further injuries. Finding reliable depth in net will remain one of Mathieu Darche's offseason priorities.[00:06:45] Captain Anders Lee headlines the unrestricted free agent class alongside Carson Soucy, Tony DeAngelo, and David Rittich. Neil expects Lee to remain with the organization, potentially on a team-friendly contract, while several of the other veterans could be replaced during the offseason.[00:07:30] Restricted free agents Max Chabanov, Mark Gatcomb, and Adam Boqvist also require new contracts as Darche continues reshaping the roster around its younger core.[00:08:00] The episode concludes with Neil and Vic projecting the Islanders as a bubble playoff team once again next season. With Matthew Schaefer continuing to develop, Sorokin back at an elite level, and Peter DeBoer behind the bench, New York's future appears brighter, but additional offensive production—particularly from Mathew Barzal—will be necessary to become a legitimate playoff contender.

Could competitive gaming be coming to the Total Mortgage Arena? Joe Picavage is trying to bring the increasingly popular world of E-sports to Bridgeport!

Bridgeport announced the opening of a BusPatrol Headquarters building; the first in New England! We wanted to talk about the growth of this program in Bridgeport and across the region to the point that a headquarters building is now a reality. We spoke with Justin Meyers, President and Chief Innovation Officer at BusPatrol. For more information: https://buspatrol.com/

Send us Fan MailOver 3 million Arab Americans live in this country. Millions more Muslims call America home. So why does it still feel like nobody in power is speaking for us?In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we sit down with Abbas Alaweih — and we don't hold back. Before the title, before the office, before the campaign — who is this man, where did he come from, and what actually built him into the political figure he is today?We go there. Growing up Arab and Muslim in America. The pressure to downplay your name, your faith, your heritage just to be "palatable" to voters. What it actually costs a community when they have NO seat at the table — in real terms, not talking points. Resources lost. Policies that hurt. Protection that never comes.And we answer the question straight — Who IS speaking for Arab and Muslim Americans right now? And is it enough?From Dearborn to Hamtramck to Bridgeport — this episode is for every Arab and Muslim American who has ever felt invisible in a system that was never built with them in mind. Abbas breaks down what it really takes to win as a Muslim candidate in America today: the money, the coalition-building, the compromises — and the moments where you have to decide what you're NOT willing to give up.This is the real talk your community needs to hear. IN THIS EPISODE:Before the title — who is Abbas Alaweih and what built him?Growing up Arab & Muslim in America — power, politics & who gets heardWhat it REALLY takes to win as a Muslim candidate in AmericaThe pressure to hide your identity to get electedWho is actually speaking for Arab & Muslim Americans right now?What it costs a community with NO representation at the tableBuilding a political bloc without fracturing a diverse communityWhat has disappointed him most about the political processHis message to the young Arab kid in Dearborn watching thisWhat he wants Arab & Muslim Americans who've lost faith to knowWhat he wants to be remembered for when this chapter is done Subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Drop a comment — Who do YOU think speaks for the Arab & Muslim community in politics right now?Follow us on social media:- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313- Website: ozmedia313.com- Facebook: ozmedia313-TikTok: @ozmedia313-Apple Podcast: ozmedia-Spotify Podcast: ozmediaThis show was sponsored by:-The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com-Holy Bowly http://www.myholybowly.com-Wingfellas thewingfellas.com-Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com-Malek Al-Kabob malekalkabob.com-Bayt Al Mocha https://baytalmocha.com/-Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/-Royal Kabob https://www.royalkabob.com/-GEE Preparatory Academy https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index#ArabAmerican #MuslimRepresentation #AbbasAlaweih #MotivateMe313 #OZMedia #Dearborn #Hamtramck #ArabPolitics #MuslimInPolitics #WhoSpeaksForUs #Detroit313 #PoliticalPower #IslamInAmerica #ArabAmericanVoices #Representation

A Connecticut-based development team has announced plans to create the Lake Success Energy Park, a landmark clean energy project in Bridgeport. The proposed clean energy park will be located on 51 acres of the historic Remington Arms facility, where ammunition was once manufactured and tested during the major wars of the 20th century. We got more information on the project from Paul Michaud, who is an attorney on the project and involved with the development of the property and Jhoni Ada of the Sierra Club CT chapter.For more information: Lake Success

The Boys From Bridgeport 07.18.26 by WCPT 820 Weekend

The Bridgeport Poltergeist remains one of America's most disturbing and hotly debated haunting cases. In this episode, Anne and Renata investigate the terrifying 1974 events that turned the Goodin family's Bridgeport, Connecticut home into the center of an alleged supernatural siege. As violent paranormal activity drew police, firefighters, reporters, and legendary investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, one question refused to disappear: was this one of history's most convincing poltergeist cases, or an elaborate deception? Examine the eyewitness testimony, the evidence, and the enduring mystery behind one of the most infamous hauntings ever reported. The Bridgeport Poltergeist - A True Hauntings Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's up with the air quality the last few days? It's Shark Awareness Week. Amtrak says it's looking into ways to expand rail service through Southeastern Connecticut. Plus, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and the two candidates challenging him for re-election this year faced off at a gubernatorial forum in Bridgeport this week.

On July 1st, Pope Leo XIV and the DDF declared the Society of St Pius X to be excommunicated. This obviously has massive repercussions for the clergy of that order, but also for thousands of lay people who have been attending SSPX liturgies. Bishop Caggiano has written that "my heart goes out to them at this painful moment, and I want them to know that they remain very much a part of our diocesan family". On this episode of Let Me Be Frank, he invites those who have been involved with the SSPX back in to the heart of the Church. He also talks about: What is schism? What's the difference between an invalid and an illicit sacrament? Who are the SSPX and what is their history? Here in the DIocese of Bridgeport, we have St Mary's in Norwalk and Sts Cyril & Methodius for everyone who loves vetus ordo. You can find similar parishes in nearly every diocese. Pax Christi, Steve Lee The other guy on Let Me Be Frank Notes Email List  Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)   Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)   

Damon gets to talk to Jim about building a teaching studio, Bridgeport, CT, steelpan, open heart surgery, and so much more! There's other segments like gig alerts and music news too. 

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Oscar Coetzee and Danielle Arnold, clinical experts from Designs for Health. Driven by personal hardships, including a maternal loss and an MS diagnosis in the family, both of my guests shifted their career trajectories to pioneer solutions in clinical nutrition and functional medicine. Together, they break down the evolution of gut science, the reality behind standard over-the-counter probiotics, and a groundbreaking ecosystem transplant methodology designed to combat chronic inflammation and aging.    In this episode, we discuss: How Dr. Oscar's maternal loss and Danielle's husband's MS diagnosis catalyzed their shifts into functional nutrition. Distinguishing between standard transient probiotics and the fundamental, permanent microbes your gut requires. Why Western habits, antibiotics, and low-fiber diets permit harmful opportunistic bacteria to inhabit the gut. How pioneering low-oxygen encapsulation isolates active, human-derived strains for optimal gut colonization. The definitive link between natural blood sugar regulation, reduced tissue oxidation, and key foundational strains. How targeted gut microbes produce essential amino acids to regulate dopamine and serotonin synthesis. Practical guidance on identifying credentialed nutritionists and navigating functional stool testing from home.   Purpose is not about waiting for a quick fix! It's about taking ownership of your health, understanding the root causes of disease, and fueling your internal ecosystem to live a long and vibrant life.    About Dr. Oscar and Danielle: Dr. Oscar Coetzee brings more than two decades of experience in nutritional science and clinical education, including university teaching and work with clinicians on metabolomics, psychonutrigenomics, and gut-focused protocols. Danielle Arnold is a clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner who supports providers in interpreting functional tests and building microbiome-centered care plans, and she teaches clinical nutrition in an academic setting as well. Together, they are experienced educators who regularly speak with both professional and lay audiences about gut health and the microbiome's role in whole-person care. They can be found online at DesignsforHealth.com. DR. OSCAR COETZEE has over 25 years of experience in psychology and nutrition and is currently serving as the VP of Clinical Education and Practitioner Support at Designs for Health. His academic credentials include faculty positions at Georgetown Medical School, Notre Dame University, and the University of Bridgeport. Born and raised in South Africa, Dr. Oscar's educational background includes bachelor's degrees in criminology and psychology, master's degrees in Psychology and Human Nutrition, a PhD in Holistic Nutrition, and a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition. Dr. Oscar is recognized as a pioneer in nutritional science, focusing on metabolic syndrome, intestinal permeability, type 2 diabetes, sports performance, and chronic inflammatory diseases. His work is motivated by a profound commitment to revolutionizing patient care through integrated health strategies. Danielle Arnold is a Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine Practitioner, educator, and speaker passionate about helping patients and practitioners address the root causes of chronic illness through nutrition and lifestyle medicine. She serves as the Director of Education and Clinical Lab Products at Designs for Health, co-founded The Source Functional Nutrition, teaches oncology nutrition classes at the New Mexico Cancer Center, and mentors future nutrition professionals through Purdue Global and the CNS Alliance. https://www.designsforhealth.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@designsforhealth3090https://www.facebook.com/DesignsForHealth/https://www.instagram.com/designsforhealthhttps://www.tiktok.com/@designsforhealthhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/designs-for-health/https://x.com/designs4health ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

The Boys From Bridgeport 07.11.26 by WCPT 820 Weekend

Bridgeport operated with an Ethics Commission under the city charter. The commission primarily handled ethics complaints, issued advisory opinions, and reviewed applicants for city boards and commissions. However, it had limited authority and was often criticized as being ineffective or inactive. That's why in the last election, voters overwhelmingly approved charter revisions creating a significantly expanded municipal ethics system. The reforms, including a seven-member independent Ethics Commission. Apparently, the process of appointing those members has been less than successful. We got more insight why the process is broken and what happens next from Bridgeport City Council President Jeanette Herron.

For this week's Respect Life Radio podcast, host Deacon Geoff welcomes Fr. Joseph Gill, a priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport, pastor, high school chaplain and teacher. A graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville and Mount St. Mary's Seminary, Fr. Gill is also a frequent contributor to Crisis Magazine. The conversation centers on his recent article, "Demonic Deception of Kids' Sports," in which Fr. Gill explores how the increasing demands of youth sports and extracurricular activities can subtly pull families away from Sunday Mass and the Eucharist. He argues that while sports and activities are good in themselves, they can become distractions when they are treated as equal to or more important than worship of God. Fr. Gill challenges Catholic families to place Christ at the center of their schedules and reclaim Sunday as a day dedicated to the Lord. Tune in for an engaging discussion on faith, priorities and how families can remain rooted in the Eucharist amid the busyness of modern life. To read the full article visit: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/demonic-deception-of-kids-sports

Indypendent Editor-in-Chief John Tarleton was interviewed by Scott Harris of WPKN in Bridgeport, Connecticut about New York City DSA's sweeping election victories in the June 23 Democratic primaries and how democratic socialists are rapidly gaining ground across the country. A shorter version of this 24-minute interview was syndicated on 70 radio stations across the country on Counterpoint's sister show Between The Lines.

The Boys From Bridgeport 07.04.26 by WCPT 820 Weekend

When the supernatural seeps into our world, it doesn't just leave behind fear—it can also leave sickness. From shadowy visitors to ominous dreams, some eerie paranormal encounters suggest that the price of witnessing the unknown may be paid in flesh and blood.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SupernaturalSicknessREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hp3ua63cFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: When the supernatural intrudes into our lives, it's not just our minds that are affected. We'll delve into a few bizarre cases where individuals fell gravely ill after brushes with the paranormal. Is it coincidence? Or something more sinister? And could these illnesses be due to the paranormal literally draining us of life? (Supernaturally Sick, Paranormally Poisoned) *** Helen Duncan made a living from conducting séances—until her uncanny knowledge of classified World War II tragedies spooked British authorities. (Britain's Last Witch) *** Jeremy Bentham was a philosopher whose ideas about mortality and utility extended beyond death. Bentham's wish for his body to be preserved and displayed as an "auto-icon" – so it could be seen publicly by all. And while his wishes were granted, it came with a few hiccups along the way… mostly with his poor head. (The Strange Story of Mr. Bentham's Corpse) *** Annie Dorman was discovered lifeless with a gunshot wound, sending shockwaves through her tight-knit community. Suicide seemed improbable, leaving detectives baffled and family perplexed. Was it a crime of passion, an accident, murder… or truly suicide? In a similar case, just a few years later, in the serene countryside of Greenwich, New York, the lifeless form of Maggie Hourigan is found, floating in a tranquil pool, speculation runs rampant. Were these cases suicide, as hastily concluded, horrible accidents… or sinister murders? (The Mysterious Deaths of Annie Dorman and Maggie Hourigan) *** AND MORE!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:02:11.442 = Show Open00:04:40.830 = Supernaturally Sick, Paranormally Poisoned00:21:39.741 = The Mysterious Deaths of Annie Dorman and Maggie Hourigan ***00:34:55.265 = Britain's Last Witch ***00:43:19.651 = The Strange Story of Mr. Bentham's Corpse00:54:21.727 = Eccentric Habits of History's Elite ***01:04:25.454 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Supernaturally Sick, Paranormally Poisoned” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6bu93dju“The Mysterious Deaths of Annie Dorman and Maggie Hourigan” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/meu37k4m; https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y9mn9a4“The Strange Story of Mr. Bentham's Corpse” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yt6uetju“Britain's Last Witch” by Parissa Djangi for National Geographic: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8by87t“Eccentric Habits of History's Elite” by John Munoz for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdh2dw3x(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: April 17, 2024Weird Darkness gathers five accounts in this episode: people who fell gravely ill within days of a paranormal encounter, two unsolved deaths of young women in the late nineteenth century, a wartime medium jailed for witchcraft, a philosopher who arranged to have his own corpse put on permanent display, and the private oddities of history's most famous figures.It opens with the argument that anemia and anorexia-like wasting can follow a paranormal encounter within hours or days. The Franciscan monk Joseph McCabe, who died in 1955, catalogued dozens of people who developed anemia soon after nighttime visits he blamed on the Mesopotamian demons Lilu and Lilitu. Albert Bender, the Bridgeport, Connecticut man who launched the Men in Black mystery in the early 1950s, endured migraines, stomach pain, memory lapses, and sharp weight loss after three phantom figures ordered him to drop his UFO research, then recovered, married, and lived to 94. In 1982, a fourteen-year-old named Robbie watched a flat black shadow crawl across his bedroom ceiling in Beckenham, Kent, was hospitalized with meningitis, and months later collapsed from acute anemia. Jim Harpur opened his door to two black-eyed children outside Orlando, Florida in March 2008 and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes three weeks afterward. In Nova Scotia, Michelle came down with severe ulcerative colitis two days after a vivid Slenderman dream in January 2017. The longest case belongs to Alison, a seventeen-year-old in Texas who shed roughly twenty pounds in six weeks in 1998 while a tall, pale Woman in Black appeared at her bedside each night, starting days after she and two friends used a Ouija board; sea salt and sage spread through the house ended the visits, and she recovered.From there, the episode turns to two deaths that juries could not explain. Maggie Hourigan, a 19-year-old servant in Greenwich, New York, was found floating face-down in a roadside pool on October 20, 1889; a first autopsy by Dr. S. Walter Scott ruled drowning and suicide, but a second team found a head wound inflicted before she entered the water, and Dr. Scott later sued the New York Sun for libel over its coverage and won a $6,000 settlement. Eight years later and a state away, 18-year-old Annie Dorman was found shot dead in her half-brother John Dorman's farmhouse near Cobb's Creek, Philadelphia, on September 1, 1897; the rusty pistol that killed her sat unused on a high shelf the five-foot-tall victim could not reach without standing on furniture that had not been moved, it had been fired five times, and the coroner ruled she was shot by a person unknown.Next comes Helen Duncan, the Scottish medium nicknamed Hellish Nell, who produced ectoplasm and channeled spirit guides named Peggy and Albert at séances across wartime Britain. In May 1941 she announced the loss of the H.M.S. Hood before the public knew, and that November she described the sinking of the H.M.S. Barham, which the government withheld until January 1942. Authorities arrested her at a Portsmouth sitting and tried her at London's Old Bailey beginning March 23, 1944 under the 1735 Witchcraft Act; a jury convicted her on April 3, and she became the last person imprisoned under that law, serving her sentence at Holloway Prison while Winston Churchill dismissed the case as obsolete tomfoolery.After that, the episode examines Jeremy Bentham, the English philosopher born in 1748 who asked that his body be dissected, preserved, and displayed as what he called an auto-icon. Dr. Thomas Southwood Smith carried out the dissection three days after Bentham died on June 6, 1832, but his attempt to preserve the head with sulfuric acid and an air pump left it leathery and discolored, so a wax replacement by the French artist Jacques Talrich was fitted to the seated skeleton. The figure went on display at University College London, where students stole the real, shriveled head in 1975 and returned it after the university paid £10 against their £100 charity demand; the head later served as a soccer ball before being moved to a climate-controlled storeroom in 2002.The episode closes with ten eccentric routines of the wealthy and famous. Howard Hughes wore tissue boxes over his feet and wrote a manual instructing employees how to prepare and serve a can of peaches; Nikola Tesla fed pigeons in New York parks and called one white pigeon his muse; Salvador Dalí napped in a chair holding a key over a metal plate so its clatter would wake him; Marlon Brando dropped ice into hot coffee to drink it at once; Queen Elizabeth I whitened her skin with a mix of white lead and vinegar; Andy Warhol ate McDonald's nearly every day for two decades; Benjamin Franklin sat naked by open windows for what he called air baths; Michael Jackson traveled with a pet elephant named Gypsy on his Bad tour; Charles Dickens walked miles through London at night to feed his writing; and Albert Einstein gave up socks because his shoes already covered his feet.

When you "pull a Benedict Arnold," you sell out your side to join the stronger side of a situation out of fear, not honor. Needless to say, that's not a compliment. More than 230 years after America secured independence from Britain, this skilled warrior and confidante of George Washington is remembered as a traitor and coward for defecting to the British side. But it's not that easy. The Revolution was a chaotic time. Some say America was in its first Civil War, when dangers greater than the British threatened our fledgling government. Congress was in constant battle with the military and feelings ran high over whether power should reside in the states or the federal government. And it took a toll on the men who fought this bloody and protracted war. Leadership was often ineffective, greed was rampant, and militias fought without pay, few provisions, and little training. Family farms were looted and destroyed, the economy collapsed, and the Native Americans usually fought for the British. Benedict Arnold was a traitor to his country, fighting against friends and former comrades. He was impetuous and quick to anger. He also fought valiantly for the Revolution, often turning the tide toward America in decisive battles. Yet, he got little respect, less pay, and was a target of a politicized Congress. Is it time to take another look at Benedict Arnold and the Revolution that birthed America? GUESTS: Nathaniel Philbrick: Author of many books including In the Heart of the Sea; Mayflower; and Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution Eric Lehman: Director of Publications and an Associate Professor of English at University of Bridgeport; author of Homegrown Terror: Benedict Arnold and the Burning of New London Brad Meltzer: Author of many books including The Inner Circle; The Book of Fate; and The House of Secrets Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Colin McEnroe, Chion Wolf, and Greg Hill contributed to this show, which originally aired on June 16, 2016.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a rash of serious crashes involving motor scooters in Bridgeport and police aren't happy about it. Police Chief Roderick Porter told us what's going on and the rules surrounding these vehicles.

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Estella Brantley's murder should have been urgent from the beginning. She was found in one of Bridgeport's most visible public places, around witnesses who may have heard her final moments, with evidence that would one day matter more than anyone could have known when it was first collected. But for years, Estella's case stayed unresolved, folded into a larger city-wide pattern of deadly attacks on women and families left wondering whether anyone was really fighting for them. Then, decades later, science brought the case back to life. But Estella's family was still left asking whether DNA told the whole story. View source material and photos for this episode at: https://darkdowneast.com/estellabrantley   Dark Downeast is an Audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low. Follow @darkdowneast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok To suggest a case visit darkdowneast.com/submit-case Did you know you can listen to Dark Downeast ad-free? Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Envíanos un mensaje!En este episodio te hablo de un caso que lleva más de 30 años sin esclarecer. En el 1993 una mujer puertorriqueña murió de forma violenta en la ciudad de Bridgeport, Connecticut. A pesar de que la policía tenía a 3 sospechosos, las deficiencias de los detectives durante la investigación inicial hicieron que el caso pasara a formar parte de un archivo olvidado junto a otros miles de casos sin esclarecer.Fuentes de información y documentos adicionales disponibles en Patreon.Auspiciadores:Puedes llamar a Fernando Fernández Investigador Privado y Forense con más de 17 años de experiencia a nivel local e internacional al 787-276-5619 o visítalo en: Fernando Fernandez PIEste episodio también es traído a ustedes por Jabonera Don Gato. Los jabones Don Gato son hechos a mano, sin químicos dañinos ni detergentes. Elaborados con aceites naturales, esenciales y aromáticos, seguros para la piel. Pruébalos y siente la diferencia. Visítalos en jaboneradongato.com y utiliza el código "Crimepod" para obtener un 10% de descuento en tu compra.Este episodio es traído a ustedes por Libros787.com. Ordena tus libros favoritos escritos por autores puertorriqueños desde la comodidad de tu casa. Utiliza el código promocional: CRIMEPODPR para que recibas envío gratuito en tu primera compra. Envíos a todas partes de Puerto Rico y Estados Unidos.Fernando Fernández, Jabonera Don Gato, Libros787.comSupport the show

Long Islanders will choose candidates for three congressional districts tomorrow. A Bridgeport community celebrates Cape Verde's historic World Cup debut! Plus, Connecticut is pouring millions into the emerging quantum industry.

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AlabamaGOP Congressional delegates praised President Trump for recent Iran dealToday is runoff election voting for 1 federal and 2 state races and other county races in ALGoogle seeks to expand its date center in Bridgeport, promises to pay its wayUniversity of Alabama Trustees name Dr. Peter Mohler as next presidentOne defendant in Bibb county child sex abuse ring reaches plea deal to testify against 7 other defendantsNationalPresident Trump is in France to take part in G7 summit, talks further about Iran dealformer Israeli Mossad officer predicts that Jeffrey Epstein files will be used to sabotage Trump and his Iran dealCA Governor Newsom reveals that he and wife are under investigation by DOJMissouri Senator wants Planned Parenthood reviews for using Medicaid and Medicare money for pushing transgender ideologyMS AG is taking legal action against makers of baby monitors for using it as surveillance for China and Chinese Communist Party

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Ann Sather's last day on Belmont is June 28. City Cast Chicago contributor Adora Namigadde explains why the closure feels so significant. Plus, contributor Leigh Giangreco reflects on Chicago bike safety after city transportation worker Riley O'Neil was killed while biking in Bridgeport. Plus, we're talking about how we'd play hooky like Ferris Bueller and what we think is actually overhyped about summertime Chi. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, June 11 episode: Visit Bloomington Friends of San Damiano Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Michelle Simpson Tuegel grew up in Bridgeport, Texas, and has built an impressive career marked by determination, resilience, and passion. As a young athlete, Michelle competed on the U.S. Water Ski Team before pursuing a law degree and eventually founding The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm. Today, her firm is a passionate team of victims' rights attorneys and advocates focused on cases involving sexual abuse, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death.Amid the weight of her work, Michelle found peace and purpose at her family ranch in Montana. What began as a desire for an escape soon turned into a passion for the western industry after purchasing her first horse and taking cutting lessons. That experience quickly sparked a love for the sport of cutting. Today, Michelle and her husband own 5MS Ranch Texas Division and actively compete in cutting events across the country.In this episode, Michelle shares her journey from elite athlete to attorney, advocate, ranch owner, and competitor, while discussing the balance between high-pressure careers, personal passions, and building a life rooted in purpose.https://www.shewinslaw.com/about/https://www.amazon.com/Rise-My-Story-Lindsey-Vonn/dp/0062889443

Kevin Nealon (SNL, Weeds, Hiking with Kevin) joins us this week for a quietly honest conversation that goes a lot deeper than you would expect. Kevin tells the story of an active shooter scare at his Bridgeport stand up show that ended with him hiding behind a dumpster, the audiences who keep dropping mid set as his fans get older, and why the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, not SNL, was the real dream he was chasing the whole time. We also get into Garry Shandling as his mentor and dearn late friend, the Sandler private jet tour where he only did ten minutes a night, and the surprises that came with walking into Carrie Fisher's house. Thank you to our sponsors:

Remembering country music. Why do people fight so crazy nowadays? Anger at home and in schools. Drop anger: drop "you."