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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is Inauguration Day on January 20th?

Today Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. But why is Inauguration Day always on January 20th?

It always hasn’t been that way. George Washington actually took the oath of office in the springtime on April 30, 1789. Back in the 19th century, the Constitution was written to make March 4th Inauguration Day. Then in 1933, the ratification of the 20th Amendment changed the date and made it so the new president and the vice president would instead be sworn in at noon on Jan. 20. This would also be when the previous president’s term would end.

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Producer/Father Sean

Anna & Raven get all types of calls throughout the day and sometimes, they get ones that can throw them for a loop. Their producer Sean had to deal with one of those types of call earlier today. How did he handle it!?

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Governor Ned Lamont Gives Us A Covid-19 Vaccine Update!

Since the release of the vaccine, there have been many questions about it. Where do you get it? How will it affect me? Is it more than one shot? Governor Ned Lamont joins us and fills us in on what we can expect with the Covid-19 Vaccine in Connecticut.

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Wednesday, Jan 20, 2021: Wellness Wednesday; Glitter; Quarantine Matchmaking

If a stranger asked you how something looked on them, would you be honest? Anna had this happen to her at Marshalls the other day, and how she reacted might surprise you!

Winning the lottery would be great right? Right? Well, turns out there are 5 great reasons why you shouldn’t play the lottery, and number 2 convinced Anna to never buy a ticket again! (3:15)

Young love is a beautiful thing, but if you’re willing to spend a month in jail to go see your boyfriend do THIS, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:55)

Do you need a way to relieve stress? Believe it or not, there’s a quick, simple thing you can do everyday to relieve stress and improve your mood! All you have to do is THIS! (10:21)

Has single life been getting you down? Maureen Tara Nelson is the founder of MTN Matchmaking, and has some great tips for how to find love in a quarantine! ((14:20)

What goes in your fridge other than food? Are you the type of person who keeps batteries in there? Eyeliner? Raven has a go-to item that he always keeps in the freezer! (18:16)

The inauguration is today! But Anna was wondering, who helps the new President move in? Turns out, there’s a LOT that goes into it! (25:13)

Have you ever had a glitter horror story? A TikTok user glitter bombed her cheating boyfriend’s apartment, and Raven thinks that she may have gone too far! (29:06)

Carmella and Joe have been dating for a while, but Carmella is upset that Joe still sends money to his ex-girlfriend even though they’ve been broken up for two years. He says that she was always financially unstable and he’s just trying to help her out when she’s going through hard times. She says that his ex is taking advantage of his generosity and it should end. Whose side are you on? (36:07)

Chris takes her shot at beating Raven at pop culture trivia! Will she succeed, or will the $1,100 jackpot continue to rise? (43:39)

Things to Know Wednesday January 20th

Inauguration Day 2021: Joe Biden to be sworn in as 46th president of United States WFSB

Lamont pushes to legalize marijuana in CT. But will it pass? CT Post

PBS show uncovers famous paintings, connection to Underground Railroad at home of CT sculptor CT Post

Trump leaves White House, says ‘It’s been a great honor’ CT Post

Unprecedented security in DC remains a focus on Inauguration Day WFSB

Norwalk schools ask teachers not to livestream Biden inauguration The Hour

Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others The Hour

Police: Driver suffered medical episode before crash in central Greenwich Stamford Advocate

UConn’s Auriemma appreciative of moment, reflects on passing Summit with win over Butler Stamford Advocate

Excavator arrives at Farmington property where police are digging in connection to search for Jennifer Farber Dulos WTNH

The Mom Purse

Anna says every mother has a “Mom purse” that contains items to keep your children busy. What is Anna’s Mom purse? Let’s find out!

Creators of the Kudo Banz, Aayan & Mickey Naqvi!

They’re only 12 and 14 years old and they’ve already been featured on Shark Tank and celebrated on CNN! ,They are the creators of the Kudo Banz and Ornament Anchors, Aayan and Mickey Naqvi from Shelton, Connecticut. What’s next for the boys who have donated large sums of money to help rescue animals? Find out!

Things to Know Tuesday January 19th

Police search Farmington home in Jennifer Dulos case CT Post

Report: Greenwich native Harry Brant – son of billionaire, model – dies of OD CT Post

Maritime Aquarium’s IMAX theater hosts final showings before demolition The Hour

Police: Anonymous tip led officers to Bridgeport staffer’s large Trumbull house party CT Post

Quinnipiac poll shows people are worried about violence around inauguration WFSB

CT Vaccine Rollout: Where to register for a vaccine if you’re eligible WFSB

Proposal would give CT poor, middle class families largest tax break in years The Hour

Miguel Cardona’s education ideas were forged in CT. Now he’s bringing them to Washington. Stamford Advocate

A man was ‘scared to go home due to covid.’ So he spent three months living in a Chicago airport, prosecutors say Stamford Advocate

‘She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body’: Neighbor of Stratford woman arrested at Capitol checkpoint says she’s harmless WTNH

Tuesday, Jan 19, 2021: Costco Photo Funeral; Store Your Bread; How Did You Meet Your Spouse?

Mask fashion has become a thing in the last year, but If you wear a mask made out of THIS, that’s all I need to know about you!

Did you ever see that George Clooney movie “Up in the Air”? The one where his whole job was just flying around the country firing people? Laurie Rueittimann used to have that job, but now she is a successful public speaker and author, with a new book called “Betting On You”. Anna and Raven talk to her about how to put yourself first and take your career to the next level! (3:37)

How did you meet your significant other? Was it love at first sight like Anna? Or under more scandalous circumstances like Raven? (7:19)

How do you store your bread? Do you put it in the cabinet? Maybe a bread box? Anna doesn’t do any of those things, and Raven thinks she’s CRAZY! Find out what she does in the podcast. (14:13)

What’s something you loved that technology has gotten rid of? Costco has officially closed their photo department, and Anna and Raven are so sad. So, naturally, they decide to give the Costco Photo Department a funeral! (24:07)

Gina has a new friend that her husband Robert doesn’t like. The new friend is divorced and by her Instagram page he has determined that she drinks often and goes out partying way too much. Gina met her at the gym and they’ve just become closer over the last couple years. She thinks he’s being possessive and silly! What does he care what the friend does? All they do is go to the gym together and meet for dinner one night a week. Does he get a say in who she is friends with? (31:11)

The jackpot for Can’t Beat Raven is now $1000! Can Amy beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (37:05)

What is Nomophobia!?

Nomophobia is a fear of being without your phone… and Anna definitely has it. Do you have the symptoms? Catch up with the podcast to find out! Also, if you leave your phone at home, do you go back for it?!

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