WTIC Public Affairs

Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias focuses on cell phones in schools in this "back to school 2024-2025" conversation.

Glastonbury-based Hopewell Health Solutions founder Dr. Kristine Schlichting and IOP Director Bart Wichowski run through numerous wellness tips to consider for families preparing for the 2024-2025 school year.

Liz Davis - Executive Director - Wallingford Center Inc. talks about the End of Summer Downtown Wallingford Block Party! Bring a picnic, grab takeout, or dine-in at your favorite local spot. See you on North Main Street for an unforgettable evening. The event is Thursday Aug 22nd 2024 from 5:30-9

President of the Brian Daigle Foundation, Ann Daigle, encourages support for families and friends of loved ones who have died by suicide. 

John Lyman of Lyman Orchards gives an update on the growing season and upcoming events.

Daniel Miramant, President, The Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Inc. Fair season is in full swing and there is lots to look forward to. So get your season pass at CTAgFairs.org

Becky Bernardo of Everybunny Counts in Ellington goes over Connecticut's problems involving an abundance of pet bunnies.

Gerri Griswold, Director of Administration and Development for White Memorial Conservation Center gives an update on the 43rd Annual Family Nature Day September 28th, 2024 along with the 42nd Annual Family Nature Day Raffle Ticket Sale. Boy its a good one!

Connecticut U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal denounces political violence in the wake of the assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump.

Mathew Bradley of Ct Food Truck Festivals gives an update on this years Pickle Festival at the Berlin Fairgrounds. 

UConn Health welcomes Dr. Andrew Agwunobi back for his second presidency. He discusses his vision for the future of health at UConn Health and his reason for returning in this conversation. 

John Lyman, one of the managers at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, gives an update on how the state's crop growing season is going so far in 2024.

Rachel Lenda, Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism talks about some of the great activities to do in CT this Summer Season. 

We Continue to highlight great things in Old Lyme with The Florence Griswold Museum and outdoor activates for the whole family.

Better Business Bureau of Connecticut Spokesperson Kristen Johnson goes into detail concerning the latest information on phishing scams. 

Fathers Day weekends has lots of thing to do from Ice Cream to Car Shows. Get out and explore the state with your father or father figure and spend some quality time together at one of many events. 

Mathew Bradley of CT Food Truck Festivals and Made in CT Expo talks about the start of the Food Tuck Festival Season. 

The Underground New England Executive Director Nadine Thomas and Operations Director Amy Hayashida take a deeper dive into the issue of human trafficking specifically in Connecticut and New England.

Senator Stephen Harding (CT 2024 Legislative Session)

The First annual Pets For Patriots program is almost over and we want to make sure Justin and his service dog stay together. In this episode we learn from Kim a trainer with the Forever in our Hearts Foundation and Justin Prosser what it means to have a service dog for help and well being. 

State House Speaker Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) explains numerous aspects of the 2024 legislative session that adjourned on May 8, 2024.

Connecticut's Independent Party names Chip Beckett as its new Executive Director. 

John Lyman talks upcoming events and the start (very Soon) of Festival Season! Plus some breaking news on the Sunflower and Corn Mazes. Sunflower Maze July 27 - August 25, 2024 May 18 – Goat Cuddles May 23 – Full Moon, Sound Meditation May 24 – Dueling Pianos under the Golf Tent May 27 – Heros of Steel Car Show (free)

Dr. Elsa Nunez, the outgoing President of Eastern Connecticut State University, reflects on 18 years of accomplishments at the University while looking ahead to its future opportunities under its next leader.

The Lock Museum of America houses the largest collection of locks, keys, handcuffs, and ornate door hardware in the world. Located on the site of the original headquarters of the Eagle Lock Company at 230 Main Street, Terryville, Connecticut, it is the only museum of its kind in the United States