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Things to Know Monday December 7th

Trump lawyer Giuliani in hospital after positive COVID test CT Post

‘Hemorrhaging personal savings’: Milford bar owner first to take COVID appeal to Supreme Court CT Post

Charli D’Amelio incident highlights social media’s dark side for youth CT Post

Hospitals stretched thin as COVID cases surge in CT and across the country WFSB

Foxwoods, DraftKings team up ahead of online sports betting launch in CT WFSB

Employers start preparing for the coronavirus vaccine with a question: Can we require it? The Hour

Norwalk honors local lives lost in Pearl Harbor attack The Hour

Lamont’s deputy communications director tests positive for COVID-19 Stamford Advocate

When will a COVID vaccine be available in CT? Here’s the timeline New Haven Register

UConn men’s basketball team pauses all activities after member of the program tests positive for COVID WTNH

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SHOOTING STARS COUNTDOWN: Mendes & Bieber Try To Take Down The Mood

Here are the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week.

5 Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby – Levitating

4 Harry Styles Golden

3 Billie Eilish – Therefore I Am

2 Shawn Mendes & Justin Bieber – Monster

1 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior – Mood

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PODCAST: Meghan Trainor Reveals Which Family Member Sings Best On Her New Christmas Album

We kicked off another Every Other Song Christmas Weekend today with a very special guest this week… Meghan Trainor!

She just put out her new Christmas album “A Very Trainor Christmas” that her whole family sings on. We talk about everything from what “Trainor” has the best voice to her favorite Christmas tradition as a kid. She’s also about to start her own family with a baby on the way, so we talked about how that’s going too.

Her is the full interview with Meghan. Merry Trainor Christmas everyone!

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Friday December 4: Don’t Waste The Loaf

Every day at 4:30pm you’re playing to win a $50 gift card to Stamford Town Center so you can get some holiday shopping done.

Here was today’s question if you missed it. Another chance tomorrow afternoon.

Q: This is the number one food Americans buy but never use all of it.

A: Bread

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: School Opens A “Good Deed Grocery Store”

This is such a great idea that you could even implement in your own house.

A high school in Texas has opened up a campus grocery store and students pay in good deeds. It’s all based on a point system where they kids can do things like help clean up around the school, good behavior tasks and other forms of positive reinforcement. Even various chores around the building can get them points to buy groceries in the “Good Deed Grocery Store”

Not only are the kids learning about helping out and doing their part, but everything from math skills to supply management and work ethic. Which will go a long way to helping them with their first jobs.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do reindeer eye’s change color with the seasons?

Tis the season for singing Rudolph and putting out carrots for the reindeer on Christmas eve. Everyone knows Rudy’s nose was red, but did you know reindeer’s eyes change color?!

During the summer months their eye color is golden, then once winter sets in they start to change to a darker shade of blue which increases the scatter of reflected light behind their retina to help with night vision.

Part of the magic of being a reindeer I guess. Very cool.

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This Is A Serious Work Environment!

You’d never catch raven wearing anything ridiculous!…Or would you?

Things to Know Friday December 4th

Bethlehem firefighters rescue cow from pool CT Post

Stratford schools to return to some in-person learning CT Post

Heavy rain, gusty winds headed for CT CT Post

The US added just 245,000 jobs in November as labor market stalls CT Post

Gov. to sign order expanding COVID unemployment benefits WFSB

Water main break in Darien closes Holmes School Friday The Hour

Family: Late Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, left no will The Hour

Trump campaign’s star witness in Michigan was deemed ‘not credible.’ Then, her loud testimony went viral. Stamford Advocate

Restaurant occupancy posted in New Canaan after complaints Stamford Advocate

Gov. Lamont lays out phases of CT COVID vaccine distribution plan WTNH

The Anna & Raven Show: Class Clowns; Pet Names; Raven’s Report Card

Friday December 4th, 2020

What toys should you be buying this holiday season? Not to make your kids happy, but to make some $$$! Dr. Lori is an appraiser and toy expert who knows which toys (old and new!) can make you big money on resale. Find out how to make a great investment this holiday season, in the podcast!

The Santa Tip Line is back! Leave Santa a voice message and let him know who’s been naughty or nice this year! Anna and Raven play the best VM’s on the air! (7:19)

If you’re a class clown, that’s all I need to know about you. But, like, in a good way! After hearing about a boy in her daughter’s class who likes to cause mischief, Anna reflects on her own days as a class clown. You won’t believe what she used to do to make the kids laugh! Get the full story in the podcast. (10:31)

Are you an offensive or defensive driver? AAA put out a study that says men drive an average of 15MPH over the speed limit. Raven doesn’t think it’s a gender thing, but he definitely fits the stereotype! But Anna couldn’t believe that 35% of men admit to having done THIS behind the wheel! Get the full story in the podcast!(13:23)

What did you name your pet? Luna, Charlie and Bella are the most popular dog names this year, but you might be surprised at some of the 2020-themed names that have become common this year! Find out what they are in the podcast!(16:44)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to give him a grade for how good a husband he was this week. Christmas decorations went up this week, and Alicia had a major light issue! Was Raven helpful and supportive? Find out what grade he gets in the podcast! (26:54)

Luke has several nieces and nephews and every year he complains about having to buy for all of them. This year because of Covid, they’re not even flying out to spend it with his family, so he doesn’t want to send anything. Marie says they need to send something, even if it’s just gift cards! Luke doesn’t think anyone will even notice since they won’t be there, and she thinks he is just being selfish. Whose side are you on? (31:15)

$300 dollars are on the line! Does Kim have what it takes to beat Raven? (37:04)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Thursday December 3: Making It Rain Wrapping Paper

Every day at 4:30pm you’re playing to win a $50 gift card to Stamford Town Center so you can get some holiday shopping done.

Here was today’s question if you missed it. Another chance tomorrow afternoon.

Q: 70% of the yearly sales of this item happens in December.

A: Wrapping paper

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