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 Tracy Knight invite Gail Lebert, Director of Partnership Development at Klingberg Family Centers to join the show to discuss the challenges some children in our state are facing and the importance of Klingberg's mission. Klingberg Family Centers is a non profit organiza...

After watching Jordan Oaks, Nashville Singer/songwriter and Rocky Hill native, perform on the Fox and Friends Plaza in New York City a while back, they knew they had to have him perform for their special event! 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 JT Mariotte, a Chairperson for the “Be Th...

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, Director of the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair and Principal of Westside Middle School Academy Magnet in Danbury, to come speak about the 74th annual CT Science and Engineering Fair set to begin March 1, 2022. This is not just any old science fair with...

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 special guest, Ashley Wilborn, on the show to discuss the tips and tricks to cleanliness. From stains on your hardwood floors to dust on your popcorn ceilings, Ashley has a solution for you. With the popularity of cleaning hacks on social media, especially f...

Trouble Losing Weight? Maybe You’re Not Eating Enough? 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 sit down with the Fat Loss Coach, Charlie Remington. Coach is a Nutritionist, Herbalist, Healing Minister and a two-time Mr. Connecticut, who has helped thousands of clients with their specific goals thro...

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, advocate, a...

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 Beth Connor, Chief Administrative Officer of The Connection, Institute for Innovative Practice. Ann and Beth discuss the importance of professional development and the training programs offered by The Connection, ranging from leadership development to the science of wellness. B...

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 discuss the top 10 “make it or break it” New Year’s resolutions for 2022. Almost one month into the new year, Ann and Tracy get into it about why it can be so hard to follow through with your resolutions. With the craziness of the pandemic, it is...

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 welcome guest Tracy Noble, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA. Winter is here, so why not add a little humor to those good old winter driving tips! From making sure the rubber meets the road, to why some cars may come without a spare tire, hear from o...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin talks with Patrice McCarthy, Deputy Director and General Counsel of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE). Ann & Patrice start off the show by talking about all of the issues, and therefore attention, that school boards have been receiving over the past year or so....

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin talks with a woman we are calling, “Trish”, whose name has been changed for privacy purposes, about the crazy ride her family is currently on. Ann & Trish talk COVID and how her family has taken all the necessary precautions, yet still came down with the Coronavirus. Regard...

On this week’s show on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin speaks with Nancy Sarra, Superintendent of the Consolidated School District of New Britain. Nancy discusses the challenges that urban districts are facing, especially now as COVID continues to wreak havoc with our children. She also talks about how test scores shouldn’t define the ability of a student, espec...

On this week’s show on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 host Ann Baldwin speaks with Daryl McGraw, Addictions Counselor, Recovery Support Specialist, a Criminal Justice Professional, founder of Formerly Inc. and a longtime friend of Ann’s. Daryl shares his story of addiction, incarceration, and recovery with listeners. Even though both Ann and Daryl have been in recovery for 10+ years, they discuss...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 host Ann Baldwin talks with Donna  R. Gore, also known as Ladyjustice, Donna began the conversation.by sharing the story of her father’s murder in 1981 and how that has inspired her to get involved with  any aspects of homicide and missing persons in Connecticut and nationally.   She is a former Officer a...

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin talks with Norma Peterson, Executive Director of Document the Abuse and Sister-in-Law of Stacy Peterson, who has been missing since 2007. Norma shares Stacy's story and gives listeners an insider's look at what happened on October 28, 2007, when she found out that her sister-in-law was mis...

This Sunday’s edition of New You Can Use on WTIC News Talk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, is an encore interview of host Ann Baldwin’s conversation with Jordan Oaks, country music singer and songwriter from right here in Connecticut. Ann shares her experience with Jordan Oaks on Fox & Friends. Jordan performed his new single which honors law enforcement, “He Bleeds Blue”, liv...

Ann Baldwin talks with Brenda Wilson, CEO and Founder of the Ryan Woods Autism Foundation and Ian Woods, Program Director of the Ryan Woods Autism Foundation. Brenda talks about her overnight ‘epiphany’ to start the Ryan Woods Foundation, which is inspired by her grandson who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of 3. She and Ian go on to detail the many things that t...

Ann Baldwin talks with Jordan Oaks, country music singer and songwriter from right here in Connecticut. Jordan tells Ann the crazy story of how he got his start in music and chronicles his journey from there. He talks about some of the people he has met along the way as well as some of the incredible people he has gotten to work with on his songs. Listeners even get an in studio performance of one...

Ann Baldwin talks with Brian Foley, Spokesperson for the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services, former Investigative Reporter for Fox 61 and retired Homicide Detective.  Brian gives some insight into the Gabby Petito case and breaks down some of the information that has been released in the ongoing investigation. Ann and Brian also talk about how COVID-19 has impacted crime in both Con...

On this week’s show on WTIC News Talk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host  Ann Baldwin speaks with Gary “Doc” Schmidt, President of the 2021 Berlin Fair.  With the fair right around the corner, less than a week away on September 17th-19th, Gary shares his excitement. He emphasizes the family friendly environment, the delicious food, fun rides and events, and the agriculture.

On this week’s show on WTIC News Talk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin talks with Rob Rudewicz, a longtime friend and ex Public Information Officer with the Hartford Police Department.  Ann and Rob talk recovery and sobriety, health, and Rob’s recent cross-country trip.

On this week’s show on WTIC News Talk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin speaks with Chris Marino, Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services for Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA). Ann and Chris talk about our kids going back to school.

On this week’s show on WTIC News Talk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin speaks with Jon Hipsher, Chief Operating Officer of M&J Transportation and Vice President of the board for the Connecticut School Transportation Association (COSTA).  Ann and Jon talk about the crisis that is the bus driver shortage in Connecticut.

On this week’s show on WTIC News Talk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin speaks with Gary “Doc” Schmidt, President of the 2021 Berlin Fair.  Gary shares his excitement for this year’s fair. He emphasizes the family friendly environment, the delicious food, fun rides and events, and the agriculture. Gary also highlights some of the bands and headliners coming to...

On this week’s show on WTIC News Talk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin speaks with Michelle Jefferson, Crisis Intervention Team Clinician for Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA). Though she works for CMHA, Michelle is headquartered at New Britain Police Department. She shares her experiences riding alongside officers to mental health crisis’, and what her role is before,...