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The commissioner of a major state office announced her retirement but is there more to the story than just stepping down? Following the news about Connecticut Office of Health Strategy Commissioner Deidre Gifford, a letter demanding transparency and accountability has surfaced from state lawmakers. Senator Steve Harding wrote the letter and spoke about the outrage surrounding this retirement decision. Image Courtesy of State Senator Steve Harding

Is it just a glorified water gun game for high school seniors? A PSA post from Trumbull Police about the High School Senior Assassin Game is getting a lot of reaction. We spoke with Lt. Brian Falkenstein and Officer Scott Duva about the trending game nationwide happening in some Connecticut districts too.   Image Courtesy of the Trumbull Police Department 

The head of the Connecticut state college and university system is stepping down after reports of his excessive spending. Chancellor Terrence Cheng has reached a settlement agreement with the governing board overseeing the public college system that he will step down at the end of June. Despite losing the prestigious title, Cheng will still shift into an advisory role and will continue to earn his 442-thousand-dollars a year salary until he leaves the job. The announcement did not sit well with everyone including Senate Minority Leader, Steve Harding, who voiced concerns to us. Image Courtesy of State Senator Steve Harding

A Connecticut cold case that dates back twenty years now has some closure. Police believe they found the killer in a 2005 murder case in Windsor Locks. And what's surprising is this case doesn't just involve Connecticut. For the investigative report, we spoke with News 8 reporter, Jeff Derderian. For Jeff's story: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/suspect-in-2005-windsor-locks-murder-appears-in-court/ Image Courtesy of Jeff Derderian and WTNH 

Michelle Troconis was convicted in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of Jennifer Farber Dulos. A motion to dismiss a criminal contempt charge was filed this week and Troconis is set to face a judge about it next week. We spoke with Troconis' attorney, Darnell Crosland. Image Courtesy of Darnell Crosland

Whooping cough is on the rise in America right now. We talked to Dr. Browne about it from Griffin Health. We also talked about the latest news surrounding autism diagnoses and the unknown cause of it. Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne

Marissa Gillett has been confirmed by the state Senate to continue as chair of the Public Utility Regulatory Authority. All eleven Republican state senators walked out of the chamber before yesterday's vote, claiming the process is corrupt. We got the scoop from Senator Steve Harding about what happened and why. Image Courtesy of Senator Steve Harding and the Senate Republicans 

The Office of the Inspector General is determining whether a deadly officer-involved shooting in Bridgeport was justified. Meanwhile, the attorney representing the victim's family says already released surveillance footage proves the shooting death of Dyshon Best was not justified. We spoke with Attorney Darnell Crosland. Image Courtesy of Attorney Darnell Crosland

A decade-long study of around 35 million Americans in 10 states has found that group A strep throat infections have more than doubled by 2022. What's also alarming is that data shows that treating strep is becoming a bigger challenge as it is more resistant to common antibiotics. Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health weighs in on what's happening with these infection upticks and how to treat them properly. Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne

More than two-hundred passengers are sick with norovirus on a luxury cruise ship. The Cunard Line ship left England and sailed to New York and the Caribbean before returning to the United Kingdom. We spoke with Dr. Browne from Griffin Health about this and what to do to protect yourself on your next cruise. For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/vessel-sanitation/cruise-ship-outbreaks/index.html   Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne

Congressman Jim Himes joined the conversation surrounding the national security fears after a group chat leaked among top Trump Administration officials and a reporter. Image Courtesy of Congressman Jim Himes

There are reports about a rare bacteria infecting people in Australia and it leads to questions about water-based bacteria in general. We spoke with infectious disease Dr. Fred Browne about it. We also talked about tick-borne illnesses and measles outbreaks. Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne 

Congressman Jim Himes was just in Israel this month and over the weekend he discussed on Fox News the next stage in the Israel Hamas ceasefire. We did a deeper dive conversation with Rep. Himes about the latest with the Israel-Hamas war. Image Courtesy of Congressman Jim Himes

Whooping cough cases have tripled in the U.S. this year, raising concerns for parents as the illness spreads rapidly among children. What's causing the spike? Also, fears over consuming raw milk are on the rise follow bird flu outbreaks. Is it safe to keep drinking raw milk? We asked Dr. Browne of Griffin Hospital. Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne/Griffin Hospital

It's official; New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart is exploring a run for governor. She is working to earn the Republican nomination but already seems to have competition in the party. We spoke with her about her plans. For more information: https://erinforct.com/ Image Courtesy of Erin Stewart

We know there's an air traffic controller shortage across the country. But often, we imagine that's at the major airports. However, a recent report highlighted that it's a problem even at the small but mighty airports too, like our Bradley International Airport. That exclusive report came from investigative reporter Jeff Derderian. For Jeff's News 8 report: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/exclusive-bradley-international-airport-experiencing-air-traffic-controller-shortage/ Image Courtesy of Jeff Derderian

Cases of Tuberculosis seem to be on the rise in parts of the US, including North Carolina and Kansas. What's happening with these outbreaks and how is Connecticut protecting residents from the infectious disease? We spoke in depth with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne 

While filling in for Melissa, Paul Pacelli welcomed Lt. Angelo Collazo from the Bridgeport Police Academy to talk about the upcoming graduation of the most recent class from the academy. Image Courtesy of the Bridgeport Police Academy

Paul Pacelli welcomed Senator Ryan Fazio to the show to talk about what's going on in Hartford, including the lastest with Pura. Image Courtesy of Senator Ryan Fazio

Image Courtesy of Blacktail Deer Foundation Another ADD episode from Robby today. He's all over the place from old mule deer books, to listener feedback on the 2024 mule deer rut, to a brighter future for the Blacktail Deer with the creation of the Blacktail Deer Foundation. Robby also mentions a great mule deer film from a great mule deer hunter that you're gonna wanna watch.  Jared Bloomgren just released his short film "Monster Buck with the Mach 30 on Public Land".  Besides his Mach 30 PSE bow, he walks us through a recent hunt where he took a good mature mule deer in coulee country here Video Link - Mule Deer Archery Hunt | Rokslide Forum From the moon's effect on the mule deer rut to getting better venison through dry-aging, to making venison jerky to supporting the Blacktail Foundation, you'll be a better deer hunter for listening in to today's Rokcast. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here       

A dozen birds at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport have been euthanized after the avian influenza was detected at the facility.  The deadly bird flu was detected on zoo grounds Tuesday, when a goose that was found dead tested positive for the disease. How likely is it for humans to get the bird flu and is this a common issue among bird populations in Connecticut? We asked our infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health.  Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne

There is a lot of speculation around the cause of Wednesday's deadly mid-air collision in Washington DC. At this point, nothing has been confirmed by FAA and NTSB officials about what led up to the collision between an American Airlines plane and a Blackhawk helicopter. But there have been recorded issues for years impacting the aviation industry. We spoke about those issues with Congressman Jim Himes. Image Courtesy of Congressman Jim Himes 

Does the state invest enough money in our education? A new study shows an overwhelming amount of Connecticut residents are screaming NO, the state doesn't spend enough! CCM dropped a new study after surveying hundreds of Connecticut residents and the majority of them want public education funding prioritized by the state. We spoke more about this with Kate Dias, President of the Connecticut Education Association. Image Courtesy of the Connecticut Education Association

The man convicted in the 1999 Bridgeport killing of an eight-year-old boy and his mother was granted clemency by former President Biden. Adrian Peeler was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the killing of Leroy BJ Brown and Karen Clarke. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was outraged to learn about the President's decision and reacted immediately on WICC. Image Courtesy of Melissa Sheketoff

A republican led bill titled Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act reportedly passed in a 274-145 vote yesterday with more than a quarter of Democrats voting in support. That included Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes. We got a better understanding about the difference between this act and the proposed Laken Riley Act. Image Courtesy of Congressman Jim Himes

Rumor has is that a top Republican Senator in Connecticut will not be sworn in next week ahead of the 2025 legislative session. Political reporter, Mike Cerulli, gave us the scoop on what could be true regarding State Senator Kevin Kelly. Image Courtesy of Kevin Kelly

The suspect behind the deadly truck attack in New Orleans reportedly planted several bombs ahead of the vehicle ramming. Thankfully, the bombs did not go off and more people's lives weren't taken. But this most recent case of terrorism in America begs the question: how could this have been detected and prevented? We asked Congressman Jim Himes, recently briefed by the FBI about this case and the reality of terrorism in our country.   Image Courtesy of Jim Himes

Police departments in Connecticut now have a new tool in fighting crime. The new technology is called GrayKey and it allows Investigators to get into an alleged criminal's phone no matter what secret passcode they have used or if the phone is even locked. We asked investigative reporter, Jeff Derderian, about the details. For Jeff's story on WTNH: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/how-connecticut-police-break-into-suspect-phones/ Image Courtesy of Jeff Derderian and WTNH 

Mysterious drones continue to take center stage in the news since sightings have been reported in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. We spoke with Congressman Jim Himes, who serves Connecticut's 4th District and is also the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He shared his perspective on the theories being thrown out there about the drones and the lack of communication around drone activity in general. Image Courtesy of Congressman Jim Himes

Speeding continues to be a huge problem on Connecticut highways and lawmakers are trying to figure out how to combat the issue effectively. Investigative reporter, Jeff Derderian learned about one proposal bringing tougher penalties to offenders, including jail time. For the full story: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/connecticut-state-police-dot-cracking-down-on-super-speeders/ Image Courtesy of WTNH and Jeff Derderian

The Connecticut Education Association, which represents teachers across the state, recently launched a new public awareness campaign to highlight the dedication of educators. The timing of the launch is pretty fitting considering budget cuts expected for districts at the end of the school year. We spoke with CEA President, Kate Dias. To view the campaign videos: https://cea.org/go-the-extra-mile/ Image Courtesy of the Connecticut Education Association

He is the only journalist who sat down for a one-on-one with the Cheshire teacher who stepped down from her job after a politically charged Snapchat video was leaked to the public. Award winning anchor and reporter, Dennis House from News 8, sat down with Annie Dunleavy. He spoke to us about it before his exclusive interview plays in full this weekend. Image Courtesy of Dennis House and WTNH 

A new audit report reveals more than $22,000 was spent on a fun-filled day for agency workers and their families, even though it was dubbed an annual meeting day of work. But what does this one day of alarming spending say about the lack of transparency in where our tax dollars go to state government? We spoke with investigative reporter, Jeff Derderian, about the audit and what he discovered. Image Courtesy of Jeff Derderian

Berlin Fire Chief John Massirio gave us the latest update on the brush fire still happening Wednesday. He also spoke about the tragic death of a Wethersfield firefighter who was helping to fight that fire.   Image Courtesy of the Berlin Fire Department

The most recent state audit looking at procedures at the Connecticut Department of Correction had some alarming takeaways that taxpayers should know about. Investigative reporter, Jeff Derderian, did a deep dive into this report and shared key takeaways you should know about. Image Courtesy of Jeff Derderian

Sickness, physical disability and out-of-state travel are some of the reasons a Connecticut resident can get an absentee ballot. But what if those excuses went away completely? It's an amendment you will vote on at Connecticut polls in November. We got a better understanding of the change from State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, the House Chair of the CT Government Administration & Elections Committee. Image Courtesy of Matt Blumenthal 

Kevin Monteith is back, this time busting up the myths surrounding antler size vs age of bucks and bulls. This episode will surprise more than a few hunters. How antlers grow with age has been speculated on for decades, but with more access to accurate lab aging, and researchers like Kevin, a whole body of evidence is showing that what we think isn't always the case. Do antlers peak at five years old, or seven?  Do antlers regress as a buck or bull reaches his later years?  Also, can an elk really have a nine-foot antler spread? Robby and Kevin discuss these questions and more in today's episode on Antler size vs Age. Image Courtesy of Tayler LaSharr Kevin Monteith is one of the leading researchers on mule deer and other ungulates. Based out of the University of Wyoming, their mission statement is “Advancing Science and Management, One Data Point at a Time.” You can follow the Monteith Shop here and learn more about antler size vs age and other fascinating topics. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

How Nobel Prize laureate Katalin Kariko got caught up in the Covid vaccine disinformation wars. What was it like - as someone behind one of the vaccines – to be in the eye of the false information storm? Katalin tells her story to Babita Sharma. And US educator and artist Young Elder tells Babita how she helped to build trust in the vaccine among Baltimore's black community. She works with Hip Hop Health, an organisation combating health and vaccine disinformation, started by rapper Doug E Fresh.This content was created as a co-production between Nobel Prize Outreach and the BBC. Image: Courtesy of Katalin Kariko

Can information become a weapon of war? Oleksandra Matviichuk, whose organisation was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, is documenting alleged Russian war crimes against Ukraine. She talks to Babita Sharma about how she uncovers the evidence. Babita also speaks to Anastasiia Romaniuk, a young Ukrainian digital platforms analyst, who is exposing disinformation around the war, and to Lisa Kaplan, founder and CEO of a US company which helps organisations protect themselves from social media manipulation.This content was created as a co-production between Nobel Prize Outreach and the BBC. Image: Courtesy of Oleksandra Matviichuk

Earlier this week, Colonel Daniel Loughman was sworn in as the new Commanding Officer for the Connecticut State Police. We learned about his law enforcement background, his journey to the top spot for state police and his goals for trooper recruitment. Image Courtesy of Connecticut State Police

We are down to just weeks left in the 2024 legislative session and lawmakers are racing to the finish to pass legislation they believe is good for Connecticut. From street takeovers to beach takeovers and absentee ballot fraud, we dive into the biggest conversations in Hartford right now with Senator Steve Harding. Image Courtesy of Stephen Harding

It is Work Zone Awareness Month and our Department of Transportation is hyper focused on speeding. This time last year, the DOT rolled out speed cameras as part of a pilot program to monitor speeding in work zones on our highways. They were placed in a handful of spots, including one in a work zone in Norwalk. In the eight-month period, the data shows over 20-thousand warnings were issued during the pilot and more than 700 tickets were issued. One of the fastest speeds was 107 miles an hour and that was in the Norwalk work zone. DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto talked about the effectiveness of speed cameras in  work zones and whether the cameras will be permanent in the state. Plus, we covered wrong-way detection systems across the state, the reasoning for taking down trees along our highways, and a push to lower the BAC from .08% to .05%. Image Courtesy of Melissa Sheketoff

State Representative Sarah Keitt is running for re-election in November. Keitt represents the 134th district which includes Fairfield, Trumbull and Southport. Find out what she has worked on during her first term, goals for Connecticut and why she wants to continue working in this role for another term. Image Courtesy of Sarah Keitt

Chaz & AJ spoke to Preston Bealle, who owns an iconic piece of pop-culture history, and learned about his even-more-legendary related experience! Image Courtesy of Preston Bealle

Melissa Longo announced her candidacy for State Representative of the 134th District, representing parts of Fairfield and Trumbull. We got to know her personally and politically and tackled some of her biggest priorities if she is elected in November. Image Courtesy of Melissa Longo

For the first time in Connecticut history, we have rolled out early voting starting today ahead of the primaries April second. Secretary of the State, Stephanie Thomas, joined us for everything you need to know ahead of casting your vote at the polls. Plus, we touched on legislation surrounding elections being debated in Hartford including absentee ballot reform, election monitoring and potentially rebranding Connecticut's Independent Party. Image Courtesy of Stephanie Thomas

This week, we highlighted a new PSA statewide sounding the alarm about illegal cannabis products impacting Connecticut youth. Nationally, a survey funded by the National Institute of Health, alerted the public about more teens experimenting with the psychoactive substance, Delta-8.  We wanted to understand the medical impact on a young body and why these products are so dangerous. Dr. Browne shared his insight on this. Plus, he addressed another alarming health story claiming intermittent fasting can put people at a much higher risk for cardiovascular disease. Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne

Have you noticed we haven't heard anything really about electric vehicles during this legislative session so far? We learned Connecticut Democrats recently hit the pause button on an EV mandate. Why the change of heart, what's happening behind closed doors and are industry leaders a big reason for hitting the brakes? We asked State Senator Kevin Kelly following our many conversations on this topic in the last two years. Image Courtesy of State Senator Kevin Kelly

Transcript Address: https://share.descript.com/view/DBxo1UXMnPMIn this episode of the History of the Papacy, we continue on our exploration of the Decapolis cities, a league of ten culturally rich and historically significant cities in the ancient Middle East. We dive deeper into the specifics of these fascinating locales, from their unique architectures to their speculated roles in the region's past. Join us as we speculate and envision a tour through these ancient cities, piecing together their historical importance and cultural marvels along the way. #History #Decapolis #MiddleEast #AncientCities #HistoricalTourYou can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.pageTo Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-the-papacy-podcast_1Email Us: steve@atozhistorypage.comSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyParthenon Podcast Network: parthenonpodcast.comThe History of the Papacy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryHelp out the show by ordering these books from Amazon! https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MUPNYEU65NTFMusic Provided by:"Sonatina in C Minor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Crusade Heavy Perfect Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite Kevin MacLeaod (incomptech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Image Courtesy of: By Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0,https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17900381Begin Transcript:This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4899207/advertisement

It's a very special night at the Roberta's studio! Jimmy is joined by HRN's The Speakeasy host Greg Benson to co-pilot this ruckus, rockin' episode! Also joining them are Danny Mena and Arik Torren, co-founders with Jimmy of Bowl of ‘Zole. The group has assembled in honor of October's Bowl of ‘Zole event, along with the recent announcement of HRN's new executive director, RJ Bee.But that's not all! It's truly a party tonight, including Cameron Holck, Arik's partner at Lot 001 Brands Imports; Courtney Greenleaf Torren, agave spirits and general hospitality lover; Tiffany Collings, one half of Las Chingonas Imports; Julia Cuthbertson, other half of Las Chingonas Imports; and Lou Bank (OH MY GOD!) of S.A.C.R.E.D. Agave. It's a jam packed episode with tons of tastings and tales. Be sure to listen in, cheers!Image Courtesy of Armen Spendjian.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.