On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin is joined by President and CEO of the Root Center for Advanced Recovery, Steven Zuckerman, as well as the Chief of Staff, Margaux Farrell. The Root Center for Advanced Recovery is a non-profit, behavioral healthcare organization that provides mental health and substance use treatment, prevention, community health services and research to around 5,500 patients a day at their 10 locations throughout Connecticut. Since 1871, the Root Center’s rich history of helping others continue to grow, dev ..read more

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and Connecticut Ophthalmologist Dr. Jeff Dello Russo give you the necessary information to keep your eyes safe during the Total Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. Ann and Dr. Dello Russo discuss topics from when it is safe to look at the total eclipse to what eye injuries can occur from not taking the proper precautions and even helpful tips such as what devices NOT to use during the eclipse such as cameras, telescopes, and binoculars. Be sure to get your eclipse approved glasses and tune in ..read more

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and guest Mitch Motivates, leader and expert in addiction, recovery, sobriety, and mental health discuss the journey that is recovery and what comes with it. In Mitch’s book, My Addiction, My Superpower, he not only opens up about his battle with addiction but he also reveals lessons he has learned along the way and breaks them down into twelve easy tips for anyone who has been impacted by addiction, mental health, or substance abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction ..read more

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and Marci Moreau, Wellness Specialist and Integrative Medicine Provider, discuss the impact nutrition can have on your physical as well as mental health. Marci specializes in nutrition for depression, anxiety, PTSD, Alzheimer’s Disease, Diabetes and also nutrition during cancer treatment and recovery. Whether Marci is providing nutritional counseling or distributing insights in her two columns, The Power of Food and The Chef’s Table, her passion is using food first to help people power their ..read more

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin is joined by long time friend and legendary NBC 30 reporter, “Downtown Lew Brown” as they reminisce about old times working together in the news industry. In addition to the many stories and experiences shared in the newsroom, Ann and Lew also discuss the difference in the industry from then to now as well as some of the famous interactions they have had while on the job. Be sure to tune in to this edition of News You Can Use to hear more about the legendary “Downtown Lew Brown ..read more

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites Mike Craycraft, testicular cancer survivor and founder of the Testicular Cancer Society to join the program to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of early detection. Ann also shares her personal story of losing her 29-year old nephew to testicular cancer recently and why too many young men are falling victim to this disease when it is easily preventable. By utilizing Mike’s expert insight, we are able to discuss the risk factors, resources and treatments, and stories of how ..read more

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin speaks with Andy Bramante, Advisory Council for the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair and Director of the Independent Science Research Program at Greenwich High School. The 76th Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair will begin this week and is an opportunity for over 400 students, grades 7-12, from over 100 Connecticut schools, to display their incredible knowledge and passion for science in a number of different categories sponsored by different industry professionals. With over ..read more

On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites old friend and Blues Hall of Fame award winning guitarist, Jeff Pitchell, to discuss life as a musician and the industry. From how he got involved in music to his most recent record deal, we take a deep dive into the career of Jeff Pitchell and how he has been so successful over the years, playing with the likes of J. Geils and B.B. King. Tune in to hear some fascinating stories from Jeff Pitchell’s career as well as some of his upcoming shows and when the debut of his new album will ..read more

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin is joined by Yolanda Ortiz, VOCA Regional Coordinator for the statewide Victims of Crimes case management program at the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies (CCFSA). CCFSA connects those in need with member agencies that provide professional mental health, family support, health, education and youth development services to people throughout Connecticut. Of the programs offered, Yolanda specializes in the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) came management program which aims to provide hol ..read more

On this Sunday’s Edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites Dr. Anthony Gasper, Superintendent of New Britain Schools to discuss the state of Connecticut public education, more specifically in New Britain. As Dr. Gasper approaches the end of his second year as Superintendent, he has reflected on the past two years and is now thinking about how to continue the betterment of New Britain’s schools. From improving access to both higher education and technical learning at the secondary level to building lasting partnerships with city government an ..read more