News You Can Use

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki speak with Lenny Tubbs, member of the Berlin Lions and Director of Entertainment for the 73rd Annual Berlin Fair beginning Thursday, September 15th-18th. That’s right! The Berlin Fair is less than two weeks away and Lenny is here to give us the rundown on what to expect...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki invite the Executive Director and General Counsel of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE), Patrice McCarthy for this year’s back to school special. Patrice provides some insight on what CABE is, as well as how they help to assist and support the volu...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki invite Publishing Powerhouse, Barbara Jones to join the show. Barbara has worked with people from all walks of life who are now successful and award winning authors from her stint as a writer, editor of magazines to books and writing coach and now as a newly minted liter...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki speak with none other than Ray Charles Jr., Award winning film producer, author and son of the iconic musician, Mr. Ray Charles, “The Genius”. Ray joins the show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ray, a film that remains in the top 10 Biopics of all times, and a movie...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki wish Norman Lear a Very Happy 100th Birthday! Norman, a Connecticut native, known as the writer, creator, and producer of over 100 shows including hits like All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, One Day At A Time, Sanford and Son, Diff'rent Strokes and is also a very...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and longtime friend Dennis House, Chief Political Anchor at WTNH Channel 8, take some time to catch up and talk about what’s new in the life on Dennis House. Not even two years after switching stations, he was awarded CT Magazines Best News Anchor for 2022, just one month before his 30th Anniver...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki discuss the importance of internships in today's changing world. Whether you are hoping to land your first job or looking to reinvent yourself, internships can help build your future career. Leah Simanovich, Ann's summer intern at Baldwin Media, joins in on the conversat...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki have a raw conversation to discuss some of the issues and controversial topics that are affecting our society right now.  Focusing on the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, Ann and Lisa dive into what exactly this change means on the surface level but also what repercuss...

On this Sunday’s Special 4th of July edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki welcome 3-time Emmy Award Winner, WTNH channel 8, feature reporter and weekend news anchor Sarah Cody.  Sarah talks about why she is so passionate about the stories that she tells, as well as all of the places and people that she meets along the way. ...

On this Sunday’s Special 4th of July edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki welcome 3-time Emmy Award Winner, WTNH channel 8, feature reporter and weekend news anchor Sarah Cody. Sarah talks about why she is so passionate about the stories that she tells, as well as all of the places and people that she meets along the way. A...

On this Father’s Day edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki invite a very special guest, retired Connecticut Assistant Attorney General, William Bumpus for an exclusive interview about fatherhood. William is a father of two adult children, Kirby Bumpus and Will Bumpus, with TV personality Gayle King, as well as a single fathe...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki invite Debbie Allen Wright, an Adapt Certified Functional Health Coach and Style Director for Lug & Lifestyle Contributor on Great Day Connecticut. Not only does Debbie speak about combating unhealthy cravings, and daily habits that are impacting your health, s...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites the Tournament Director of the Travelers Championship, Nathan Grube on the show to discuss some of the details of the upcoming tournament beginning June 20, 2022. Not only does Nathan give some insight on some of the golfers that will be attending this event, such as Scottie Scheff...

This year, there have been 214 mass shootings in the United States and  millions of lives affected by these tragedies. The unfortunate events that have taken place in the past month such as the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas and the racially motivated attack at a Buffalo, New York grocery store are cause for mourning and difficult conversations across the country.   On...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin speaks with Kirk Evans, President of U.S. LawShield, a national Legal Defense for Self Defense? Program.  Kirk’s background and understanding of the law regarding the Second Amendment and firearms has helped U.S. LawShield’s 700,000+ members stay safe and educated by grant...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites Dennis House, Chief Political Anchor for WTNH-TV News 8, to discuss the biggest stories in Connecticut at the moment.  Over the past week, there has been a vicious news cycle. For those of you who do not know, two individuals (Richard Dabate and Nathan Carman) in separate case...

Good Morning and Happy Mother’s Day! On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki bring you a special episode dedicated to all the mothers out there. Does she want breakfast in bed? Does she want to spend the day with the family? Or maybe she just needs some peace and quiet. Well Ann and Lisa, give you...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki discuss the latest in social media with guest Kyle Reyes, President and CEO of Silent Partner Marketing.   The recent purchase of Twitter by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has caused an uproar in more than just the Twitter community. Thousands of stories and a...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites special guest Lisa Nkonoki, “The Purveyor of Possibility”. Lisa is the founder of Nkonki Entertainment Group and Live Your Dreams: Life Coaching & Family Advocacy and full time GG (Gorgeous Grandma), who has truly impacted the lives of individuals from all walks of...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites John DiIorio, founder of ReclaimCT.org. ReclaimCT is an organization committed to progress the business affairs throughout the state of Connecticut as well as change its current business landscape to a business competitive state.  John’s experience running a successful c...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites, Dr. Frank LaBanca, back on the show to recognize and praise some of the top students, grades 7-12, in this year’s 74th Annual CT Science and Engineering Fair. Dr. Labanca is the Director of the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair as well as the Principal at Westside Mid...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites special guest Lisa Nkonoki, “The Purveyor of Possibility”. Lisa is the founder of Nkonki Entertainment Group and Live Your Dreams: Life Coaching & Family Advocacy and full time GG (Gorgeous Grandma), who has truly impacted the lives of individuals from all walks of...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight dive into a topic that is very near and dear to the hearts of many. Ann and Tracy invite Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSA to discuss the first hand experiences that they have all had in the conversation of caregiving.  Pamela is a caregiving expert, advoc...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight speak with Ginger Summa, a Certified Consulting Hypnotist at Mind Matters Hypnosis Center and Ann’s guide to a cigarette free life. Ann and Ginger explain some of the steps that have been taken in their approach to get Ann to quit smoking as well as how Ann's...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight invite back on the show, the Fat Loss Coach, Charlie Remington. Tracy is three weeks into Coach’s 12 Week Fat Loss Program and boy is this program working! Tracy and Coach discuss the dedication and preparation that has gone into Tracy’s weight loss eff...