You always hear that money can’t buy happiness, but new research says yes, yes it can- BUT it depends on who you’re buying for. Catch up with the podcast.
Things to Know: November 30th
Stormy weather coming through today WTNH
Bristol officer honored with WWE belt WTNH
The Big E offers discounted tickets for 2023 season WTNH
Woman beats cancer with community, fighting Irish spirit by her side WTNH
Hartford fans cheer on Team USA in World Cup WTNH
Gwyneth Paltrow has the ‘perfect pizza’ at Sally’s Apizza in New Haven WFSB
Connecticut Foodshare approves $500K for emergency food purchases WTNH
Connecticut woman pays it forward on Giving Tuesday WTNH
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Wednesday November 30, 2022: Money Can Buy Happiness; Wrong Answer Proposal; Xmas Tree Drama
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary has officially declared a new “Word of the Year” for 2022, but the word itself has actually plagued human relationships since the dawn of time! (:30)
The Santa Tipline has returned! Call 833-431-0905 and leave Santa a voicemail about who has been naughty and who has been nice. Anna and Raven will play the funniest messages on the air! (2:55)
It’s nice to pay it forward during the holiday season, so if you find yourself in a drive-thru line and refuse to participate, that’s all I need to know about you! (5:41)
Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you up to date on what’s trending, including the political ramifications of the latest US soccer match! (9:39)
The Holiday season is a time of joy but also a time of scams! Anna and Raven spoke to Eden Iscil from the National Consumers League to learn some tips on how to avoid getting scammed this holiday season! (13:18)
Everyone always says that money can’t buy happiness…until now! Anna read a study that money can in fact buy happiness, as long as you’re spending it the right way… (17:15)
Anna read a statistic that 26% of couples will get engaged during the holidays! But instead of bringing her joy, the stat brought up some unpleasant Christmas memories… (20:42)
Ever had something crazy happen with your Christmas tree? Producer Sean is spending his first Christmas with his girlfriend and her son, and he wasn’t prepared for how elaborate some of their holiday traditions are! (27:43)
Last year it was Natalie and Steve’s turn to host Christmas day at their home. That morning, Natalie’s sisters (and their families) along with her parents all canceled due to Covid concerns. Natalie was outraged, why wait to the last minute to cancel? No one actually had Covid, they were just worried about getting it. Everything had already been prepped. This year, it’s her sister’s turn to host and she wants to deny the invitation out of spite. Steve says it’s not fair to their kids not to see their grandparents and cousins because of her pettiness. Their relationship with her family has not been the same since this happened last year. What would you do? (34:59)
Josh has a shot to win $200! Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (44:16)
THE FEED: Comfort Food Season
Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. As we get closer to December this week the temps are dropping and it’s time to cozy up with some comfort food. Soups, pastas, chilis, all the things that warm you up inside. Alex has some great tasty places to get comfy this winter.
ALEX’S COMFORT FOOD PICKS:
Home – Branford CT (mac and cheese, new winter menu opened 2 weeks ago)
Miss Thelma’s Soulfood Restaurant & Bar – Bridgeport
The Soup Girl – Hamden
Sandra’s Next Generation – New Haven
Katz Deli – Woodbridge
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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This was ranked the number 1 “holiday smell”
All this week I have tickets to Kenny Chesney with special guest Kelsea Ballerini coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, April 6, 2023!
Listen for my trivia question every day at 4pm to play. Here was today’s if you missed it…
Q: A recent Christmas poll ranked people’s favorite holiday smells. This came in a number 1
A: Christmas trees
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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Thanksgiving Dinner… on the Subway?
Now that we are a few days from Thanksgiving weekend we’re starting to see all the stories start trending of things that happened to people on Thanksgiving Day. Not only is it a day to eat everything in sight, it’s always a day to give to others.
Like this catering company in New York City who decided to serve up a full Thanksgiving meal to everyone riding the subway in Brooklyn.
Here are a few videos of it from people who were on the train.
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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What is Giving Tuesday?
As we all double check our bank accounts and credit card balances from the haze of Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend… today is a day to offset it. Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday is always the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The idea is that instead of buying things for yourself like we’ve all done over the weekend, it’s about being generous and donating/giving to others.
Giving Tuesday was first celebrated 10 years ago in 2012. Now at the 10th anniversary there are more than 85 countries who participate. Last year here in America people gave about $2.7 BILLION!
So find a non-profit or charity you’re passionate about and be part of this year’s Giving Tuesday.
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Anna’s First Deviled Egg
Anna has never tried a deviled egg, so Producer Sean brought some in for her to try. Did she end up liking them?!
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Making Malls Fun Again
Some older malls have become run down and sad, but there are some sure-fire ways to bring these sad malls back to their original glory. Do you agree with these ideas? Catch up with the podcast.
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Tuesday November 29, 2022: Fix Your Sad Mall; The Phone Call Home; Your Sleep Necessities
If you could sue anyone, for any reason, who would it be? Anna read about one seemingly frivolous lawsuit that may end up making the plaintiff a lot of money! (:30)
Is your local mall thriving or having a tough time? After seeing a couple of sad malls in her neighborhood, Anna asked the guys how they would liven up their local shopping center! (4:28)
Fads come and go, but if you’re still pushing a trend that has lost people millions of dollars, that’s all I need to know about you! (8:27)
What do you need to fall asleep at night? Anna’s younger daughter has a complex procedure that needs to happen before she’ll go down for the night! (12:18)
Have you ever had the school call home about your kid? Anna got a call from the school the other day about her daughter doing something that wouldn’t be out of place in an MMA fight! (20:09)
The Santa Tipline has returned! Call 833-431-0905 and leave Santa a voicemail about who has been naughty and who has been nice. Anna and Raven will play the funniest messages on the air! (31:14)
Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you up to date on what’s trending, including the potentially explosive new development in Hawaii! (34:15)
Anthony and Lizzy live in an apartment building that allows dogs. Their neighbor approached them and asked that they don’t take their dog in the elevator. Their son has terrible allergies and is incredibly fearful of dogs. Lizzy doesn’t think it’s a big deal, they don’t always have their pup with them, and they only live on the third floor. Anthony thinks this is an unreasonable request, they can’t dictate whether or not they’re bringing their dog in the elevator. It’s the child’s problem, not theirs. What do you think? (37:48)
Alicia thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can she succeed and win the $100 jackpot? (45:58)