Spotlight Connecticut

Local parachute historian Peter Lynch highlights the importance of early parachuting in Connecticut and the United States, with a focus on the contributions of Oxford native Adeline Gray.

Former anchor-reporter Chris Francis remembers a number of major stories that developed around Connecticut and the world in the 1999-2007 time frame.

Morgan's personal friends, Erin and Matt from Stamford, discuss Christmas memories, moving, and living in Chicago near the famous "Home Alone" house.

Connecticut-based Father Ed Nadolny offers insight and inspiration into life and death, as well as the state of World affairs, going into Christmas 2024.

The KC Sisters of Avon embark on their annual series of Christmas music shows across Connecticut.

Former Morning Host Ray Dunaway recalls aspects of his career and memories of Connecticut, with a special forward from Former Governor M. Jodi Rell, who passed away only days before the original broadcast of the conversation.

The tightening Chocolate market. Carmen Romeo, a chocolate analyst and owner of Fascia's Chocolates in Waterbury, examines word of a chocolate shortage, of sorts, in the world's economy and food supply.

Morgan and guests Anthony DiRenzo and Robert Hyde react to aspects of Tuesday's election before digging into what it means for Republican politics in Connecticut.

Singer-songwriter Paul Anka, known for writing Frank Sinatra's signature "My Way," stops in Connecticut during his seven decades tour.

Singer-songwriter Paul Anka, known for writing Frank Sinatra's signature "My Way," stops in Connecticut during his seven decades tour.

WTIC's former jack-of-all-trades Joe D'Ambrosio remembers his UConn play-by-play, morning show contributions, and election night coverage in his WTIC career that spanned 1992 to 2020.

Joe Franke, of the Connecticut Paranormal Research Society, introduces us to his work and recent cases that he discusses during public events across the state.

Mike McGarry, Chairman of the Flood Commission, goes over the controversy behind the proposed dredging of the open portion of the North Branch of the Park River, before the river flows underneath the city of Hartford.

The legend of the Winsted Wildman has led Barkhamsted resident Jeff Messenger to search for traces of a Bigfoot-type creature in Northwestern Connecticut.

Former morning news anchor Angela Dias reflects on major local news stories and how they've impacted Connecticut in the years since they first happened. Her career at WTIC stretched from 1985 to 2020, collaborating with numerous talents and experiencing various technological shifts in news production behind-the-scenes.

Wes Haynes of the Merritt Parkway Conservancy explores the unique history of the Merritt Parkway, while discussing some of its opportunities and challenges for the future.

Connecticut and WTIC radio engineer John Ramsey remembers pop up programming to coincide with the Summer Jam in Watkins Glen, New York, featuring the Allman Brothers Band, the Grateful Dead, and the Band.

In this edition of The Broadcaster at 100, Former WTIC Air One traffic reporter Mike Allan recalls being our "eye in the sky" who helped listeners reach their destinations and witnessed first-hand the improvements and challenges with Connecticut's highways.

Everything you wanted to know about poop - and then some. The Poop Museum (ThePoopMuseum.com) just wrapped up its leg in Connecticut and New England.

Former Connecticut radio personality Bob DeCarlo remembers his national Top 10 political satire hit "Convention '72" while comparing and contrasting it to today's political environment.

Retired East Hartford Police Department Patrol Sergeant Mark Kelly draws upon his experiences as an officer in two books he's recently written.

Morgan reviews his vacation in Puerto Rico with Lissette Colon of the Fairfield Country Puerto Rico Parade. 

During this edition of The Broadcaster at 100 Series, we celebrate the legacy of Bob Steele, whose career at WTIC spanned from 1936 to 2002. His son, Phil, joins us for this first of two shows in the series on Bob. 

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Frank Tedone's family reacts to the identification of his remains, over 80 years since he went missing in action during World War II.

The Zagray Farm Museum in Colchester preserves Connecticut's farm history. * Jingle samples are courtesy of PAMS Productions, Inc. and JAM Creative Productions, Inc. ( www.pams.com  and  jingles.com ).