The World Needs Your Help…And Your Foot

The World Needs Your Help…And Your Foot

The Spotted Lantern Fly is wreaking havoc across the U.S., and scientists have the solution on how to deal with them…and it’s something you’d never thought a scientist would say to do. Catch up with the podcast!📸Getty Images

Things to Know: August 8th

Things to Know: August 8th

Temperatures will feel like over 100 to start week in CT, weather service says CT Post

CT ranks 7th in the nation for childhood well-being, report shows CT Post

Report: Trust linked to Richard Gere purchases New Canaan home once owned by Paul Simon CT Post

Don’t miss these CT summer food and drink experiences before the season ends CT Post

Three CT hospitals among best in the U.S., federal agency says CT Post

U.S. Coast Guard: Good Samaritan rescues missing swimmer in Fishers Island Sound CT Post

Westport Country Playhouse giving away bike for upcoming production of ‘4000 Miles’ CT Post

Connecticut’s Sunflower Festival is in full bloom: What you need to know CT Post

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Monday August 8, 2022:  Just In Case; Tourist Trap; Kill This Bug Immediately

Monday August 8, 2022:  Just In Case; Tourist Trap; Kill This Bug Immediately

Do you have a show that you just leave on in the background?  Anna thought it was just her, but it turns out it’s more common than she thought!  (:30)

Are you up to date on this weekend’s biggest news stories?  Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including the celebrity breakup that left Anna heartbroken!  (3:18)

It’s nice to be straightforward with people, but if you start a text message with this phrase, that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:09)

Are we in a recession or not?  It can be hard to tell these days, so Anna and Raven spoke to financial expert Neale Godfrey to get some clarity!  (11:08)

Most of the time, we hear about how we need to be respectful of our eco-system. But according to scientists, there is one bug out there that should be killed immediately if you encounter them!  (14:59)

Have you ever fallen for a tourist trap?  One couple in Greece were just trying to enjoy their honeymoon, but suddenly found themselves paying an exorbitant amount for a plate of oysters!  (18:21)

Is there anything that you save, just in case?  Anna’s older daughter was shocked when she realized what Anna kept in one of their kitchen cabinets!  (29:40)

Russell’s co-worker was looking for someone to make a cake for her daughter’s first birthday and Russell volunteered his wife, Claire. Claire does make beautiful, elaborate, cakes but only for their own family. She is outraged that he would volunteer her time and talent for no money. Russell said he was just being a good co-worker. Should Claire just do it “this one time” or should Russell have to get her out of the cake making session?  (36:59)

Paula has a shot at $1100!  Can she beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize?  (45:17)

Don’t Fall For A Tourist Trap!

Don’t Fall For A Tourist Trap!

A couple ran into a total tourist trap in Greece, which reminded Raven of a time he fell for a tourist trap…

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Dealing With Coworkers Politely

Dealing With Coworkers Politely

Nothing is more awkward than speaking with a co-worker who made a mistake, and you have to call them out. But there are two *correct ways to do it. Career Coach Becca Carnahan explains.

Things to Know: August 5th

Things to Know: August 5th

25+ things to do in CT this weekend, Aug. 5 – Aug. 7 CT Post

‘Beyond Van Gogh’ to open first CT exhibit in Hartford next week CT Post

Bridgeport’s Sound on Sound music festival puts local musicians at center stage CT Post

Three CT hospitals among best in the U.S., federal agency says CT Post

Connecticut’s Sunflower Festival is in full bloom: What you need to know CT Post

Connecticut tax-free week starts Aug. 21 — Here’s what you can save on. CT Post

WestSide Square food truck park and marketplace opens in Hartford CT Post

Wahlburgers is returning to Connecticut with Foxwoods location CT Post

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Friday August 5, 2022:  Vacation Nightmare; Your Best Impression; Your Own Obituary

Friday August 5, 2022:  Vacation Nightmare; Your Best Impression; Your Own Obituary

What’s the worst place you can get stuck?  A family got stuck on a ride at Disney World and the song that was playing might have been the scariest part!  (:30)

We’re all a little addicted to our phones, but if you can’t put it down for even a five minute conversation, that’s all I need to know about you!  (3:35)

 What would people say about you in your obituary?  You may be able to find out because apparently lots of people have them written in advance!  (7:20)

Can you do any impressions?  A viral video of a spot-on Michael Jackson impression has Anna wanting to see the whole show’s best impressions!  (11:09)

Have you ever gone on vacation and had something disastrous happen to your house while you were gone?  Anna’s friend went on vacation for 5 weeks and could not believe the state of her house when she got back home!  (15:07)

It’s time for Mommy’s Margarita Friday: Father’s Day Edition!  Moms (and Dads) share all the crazy things that their kids have put them through this week that have definitely earned them a margarita!  (29:14)

How do you handle an employee that made a mistake at work?  This is something that Anna has struggled with in the past so she decided to call in career coach Becca Carnihan to give her some tips!  (31:21)

Tamara and Chris have a son entering kindergarten. Tamara would like his son to take the bus. She thinks it’s character building and he’ll make friends. Chris disagrees and says she should do pick up and drop off since she works from home, he’s too young and terrible things happen on the bus. What do you think?   (35:15)

Angela thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Can she succeed and win the $1000 jackpot?  (42:50)

THE FEED: Decluttering The End of Your Summer

THE FEED: Decluttering The End of Your Summer

Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin talks to Kallie from ButFirstCoffee Blog.com about all things parenting, kids and mom life. This week it seems like a good time to “declutter” before the summer ends and the routine of school/fall begins. Kallie has some great tips to get rid of all that clutter you hate in your house.

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 38% of people say this is the thing they look least forward to at the end of the day?

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 38% of people say this is the thing they look least forward to at the end of the day?

All this week I have a really cool prize. Tickets to The Goo Goo Dolls 2022 Summer Tour at Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport on Friday, August 12. But then… one grand prize winner at the end of the week will win a pair of Front Row Tickets to show!

Play trivia every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s question right?

Q: 38% of people say this is the one thing they dread doing at end of the day?

A: Doing the dishes

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