WTIC Public Affairs

Laura Kelly and Major Migdalia with the Salvation Army discuss Christmas Meals hand out.

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin marks the end of his two-term administration with a look-back on his leadership in Hartford.

Operation Fuel Chief Programs Officer Gannon Long discusses a recent energy affordability study and how it affects policy in Connecticut.

The Holiday Store has begun and we discuss Christmas morning food distribution with the Major and Laura Kelly.

State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) discusses the legislative defeat and future of a proposal to shift new vehicle sales in Connecticut to all-EV in 2035.

Tracy Shirer who represents GLOW Hartford an indoor light spectacular. Glow Hartford! Glow Hartford returns to the Connecticut Convention Center, November 18th through December 23rd.

Glow Hartford- Celebrate the holiday season under the twinkle of a million lights at Glow Hartford! Glow Hartford returns to the Connecticut Convention Center, November 18th through December 23rd.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal discusses various issues surrounding the war between Israel and Hamas.

Miller Foods is once again helping the community with their Thankful Turkey program. Cal Miller Turkey ambassador extraordinaire joins us to today to give the details. 

Bruce Flax, President Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce talks with us about all the seasonal actives that the great shore line town of Mystic has to offer. 

Dan McGowan, Northeast Coordinator for the Mattress Recycling Council, talks about mattress recycling milestones reached in Connecticut (and beyond).

Carolyn “Cal” Miller-Stevens, Chief Ambassador for Miller Farms Thankful Turkey. For nearly 70 years, we've provided farm fresh turkeys to generations of families in Connecticut & across the United States. Since 2020, we've partnered with Connecticut Foodshare, our local Feeding America food bank partner, to help alleviate the pressures of food insecurity. This Thanksgiving season, we aim to t...

Kathi Martin, co-owner and 5th generation farmer at Brown's Harvest in Windsor CT talks about the end of the harvest season and the Fall Festival November 3-4th. Along with the Flashlight Corn Maze!

Republican State Senator Henri Martin discusses issues surrounding a plan to stop selling gas-powered vehicles in Connecticut by 2035.

Kris Dargenio talks about the 2023 Plainville Pumpkin Festival October 21st 2023

The Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame is preparing to celebrate its 30th anniversary of spotlighting important women from Connecticut history as well as present day. Executive Director Sarah Lubarsky and original co-founder Geena Clonan take part in the discussion.

On this week's show we re air a segment from Brian and Company with State Forester Chris Martin with an update on foliage for this season and Joey gives a couple updates on events this weekend. 

Connecticut Power and Energy Society Executive Director Kathryn Dube and Operation Fuel Chief Executive Officer Brenda Watson discuss the upcoming CT Energy Expo starting October 19 in Connecticut.

David A. Lapre , Director of Recreation, Youth & Senior Services Apple Harvest Festival Coordinator  talks about his years Southington Apple Harvest

Eversource Vice President of Customer Operations Jess Cain goes into detail about the Utility's new discount rate program that's starting in December of 2023. 

David A. Lapreay, CPRP Director of Recreation, Youth & Senior Services for Southington and Apple Harvest Festival Coord. talks about this year's Apple Harvest Festival. The 2023 Festival is scheduled for the weekends (Friday-Sunday) of September 29-October 1 and October 6-8. Get more info at   https://www.southington.org/ahf/  

Dale and Lu Picard, from Educating Canines Assisting with Disabilities in Torrington, observe National Service Dog Awareness Month with a conversation about the dogs and their training. 

Kristen Gauvin, President of Boxes to Boots discusses the campaign for this years Operation Cares 2023 event. Donations are needed and volunteers are wanted. Their mission is 100% of donations go directly to Boxes to Boots to support creating and delivering care packages to our soldiers overseas. Learn more at https://boxestoboots.org/  

Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) discusses recent insurance rate hikes and legislative proposals to reduce the cost of healthcare. 

The Connecticut State Department of Education breaks down 2022-2023 attendance and school performance data. Guests are CSDE Chief Performance Officer Ajit Gopalakrishnan and Chronic Absenteeism, Community Partnerships and Wraparound Strategies Consultant Kari Sullivan.