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Monday’s broadcasts on WNHH radio delved into local politics, revisited the mission and words of Martin Luther King, Jr., and explored education with the mayor.
Community Healing Network, Inc. Founder and President Enola Aird appeared in the studio for “The Tom Ficklin Show” to discuss King’s powerful words and lasting mission, a significant influence in her quest for social equality. Responding to King’s “Where Do We Go From Here?” address, the two discussed the marginalization of black lives as it continues in 2016. To listen to the full episode, click on or download the above audio.
A candidate from Seymour running for state office gave her first extended interview Monday on “Valley Navel Gazing,” hosted by Valley Independent Sentinel reporters Ethan Fry and Eugene Driscoll. Nicole Klarides-Ditria says tax increases in the state are crippling the economy, especially for small businesses. Klarides-Ditria, a Republican, announced last week she is running for the state House seat currently held by fellow Seymour resident Theresa Conroy. The “getting to know you” episode continued when new Shelton Schools Superintendent Christopher Clouet called in to talk about his background and how he plans to guide learning in Shelton. To listen to the full episode, click on or download the above audio.
“This Day in New Haven History” host Allan Appel and his regular guest, the New Haven Museum’s Jason Bischoff-Wurstle, read a letter from John Elliot, a young Civil War soldier stationed in North Carolina. On Jan. 1, 1865 Elliot wrote to his mom in Milford describing the ducks and onions he had for dinner at camp. Naturally they were not nearly as tasty as home cooking, but “good enough for a soldier.” He yearns for his enlistment to be completed. We also discuss the origins of “red tape,” which John complains much about to mom. To listen to the full episode, click on or download the above audio.
On “Dateline New Haven,” Mayor Toni Harp was back for the first “Mayor Monday” segment of the new year. With host Paul Bass, she discussed the new grant for the New Haven Green, parking woes, education, and her response to immigration raids in the city. To listen to the full episode, click on or download the above audio.
