WTIC Public Affairs

Democratic State Representative Jonathan Steinberg of Westport delivers the Democratic point of view on how to address the states energy and electricity challenges.--

Tad Huey, Owner of Puzzle Theory escape rooms talks about their location in Middletown and the new theme room opening this weekend. Also, Jesse Nasta, PhD, Executive Director Middlesex County Historical Society talks about the history of how Middletown started and exhibits at the historical society.

Kristie Gonsalves, Producer of the Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show at Mohegan Sun and President of North East Expos, Inc. “Fishing is the highlight of this annual three-day family event that showcases a wide variety of outdoor activities including freshwater and saltwater fishing, hunting, kayaking, rafting, paddle boards, hunting dog training, safaris, turkey-calling, and more. The popular Kid...

Republican State Senator Ryan Fazio of Greenwich delivers an update on energy policy discussions in the ongoing 2025 legislative session.

Rob Lemothe of Lemothe's Sugar house explains how they started and how this season of maple syrup production is going.

Doctor Tobias Wasser, chair of psychiatry at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University and at Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent’s Medical Center Behavioral Health, discusses mental health difficulties concerning daylight saving time.

Part 2 of my interview with Alexandra Cojocaru, Mystic Aquarium Animal Rescue Technician on how people can help protect wildlife and what it is like working as an animal rescue technician with Mystis Aquarium.

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes explains the new CT Integrated Resources Plan that considers a variety of energy needs and options Connecticut is facing amid an energy shortage.

Republican State Senator Tony Hwang of Fairfield runs down a number of issues, including drunk driving and road rage, that the Transportation Committee is considering in the 2025 Legislative Session.

Alexandra Cojocaru, Animal Rescue Technician at Mystic Aquarium talks about the grey seal who was doing a bit of sight sea-ing along the Connecticut coast line.

We get a closer look at the new role of the Connecticut Student Loan Ombudsperson Michelle Jarvis-Letterman.

Can’t wait until Spring? The sights and scents of that season will be on full display at the “43rd Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” starting Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford, Conn. 2025 Dates/Hours: Thursday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10...

YardGoats Baseball is on its way and Tim Restall talks about what we can expect this season at the ballpark.

Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Diana Goode runs down options for people who may have a problem with gambling.

Dr. Tami Christopher, Executive Director New Britain Youth Museum Hungerford Nature Center. Talks about tot upcoming events and outlook for other season activities and education

Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon discusses annual taxes and the State's next two-year budget.

Rich Hanley, Part-Time Faculty. Professor Emeritus at Quinnipiac University. Also Director of The Jump, a documentary highlighting ski jumping tradition in Salisbury CT and what a small town did to save their beloved ski jump. Also for the second half of todays show, an interview with Willie Hallihan, one of many Directors with the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) talks about this years...

Operation Fuel is beginning its Winter Energy Assistance Program on Monday, January 27, 2025. CEO Perkin Simpson explains the latest in their fight to help Connecticut residents in receiving energy/utility assistance.

State Representative Eleni Kavros-DeGraw (D-Avon) discusses ways the State Legislature is considering cutting down on the growing homeless rate in Connecticut.

in this weeks part 2 of 2 Matt Fleury, President & Chief Executive Office of The Connecticut Science Center talks about some of the new exhibits soon to be arriving at the Science Center and how they are being used to help with STEM education. Along with allowing visitors to open up their imagination to new ideas.

As the 2025 Connecticut Legislative Session begins, Republican State Senator Ryan Fazio of Greenwich goes into detail about the challenges of energy supply and demand in Connecticut and how the state's Energy and Technology Committee is starting to address resident's concerns.

in this weeks part 1 of 2 Matt Fleury, President & Chief Executive Office of The Connecticut Science Center talks about how important STEM Education is and how the Science Center is looking to get youth interested in jobs and careers that exist right here in CT.

Eastern Connecticut State University History Professor Thomas Balcerski looks back on the life and legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter, who was not a stranger to Connecticut.

Sean Hayes, Powder Ridge President and CEO talks about the winter season being off to a great start with snow making and cold temperatures. If its skiing or tubing down the mountain or just enjoying a meal with a great view Powder ridge does it all and if you need lessons they can help with that also. www. PowderRidgePark.com for more information

Mike McGarry updates on on any new changes for First Night Hartford and the schedule of activities