Good Morning and Happy Mother’s Day! On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki bring you a special episode dedicated to all the mothers out there. Does she want breakfast in bed? Does she want to spend the day with the family? Or maybe she just needs some peace and quiet. Well Ann and Lisa, give you their advice on what to do for Mother’s Day as well as what their expectations are for this special day. If you ...
May 08, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki discuss the latest in social media with guest Kyle Reyes, President and CEO of Silent Partner Marketing. The recent purchase of Twitter by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has caused an uproar in more than just the Twitter community. Thousands of stories and articles are relating the acquisition of Twitter to topics such as freedom of speech and disinformation. Kyle, Lis...
May 01, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites special guest Lisa Nkonoki, “The Purveyor of Possibility”. Lisa is the founder of Nkonki Entertainment Group and Live Your Dreams: Life Coaching & Family Advocacy and full time GG (Gorgeous Grandma), who has truly impacted the lives of individuals from all walks of life. Lisa shares details of one of her exciting new projects with the Black Swans: Dance Theatre of Harlem and also a...
Apr 24, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites John DiIorio, founder of ReclaimCT.org. ReclaimCT is an organization committed to progress the business affairs throughout the state of Connecticut as well as change its current business landscape to a business competitive state. John’s experience running a successful company that employed 180 people and brought in significant revenue is a situation that most business owners dream of, ...
Apr 17, 2022•26 min
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. Frank LaBanca, back on the show to recognize and praise some of the top students, grades 7-12, in this year’s 74th Annual CT Science and Engineering Fair. Dr. Labanca is the Director of the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair as well as the Principal at Westside Middle School Academy in Danbury. This year, out of the hundreds of High School students who participated throughou...
Apr 10, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin invites special guest Lisa Nkonoki, “The Purveyor of Possibility”. Lisa is the founder of Nkonki Entertainment Group and Live Your Dreams: Life Coaching & Family Advocacy and full time GG (Gorgeous Grandma), who has truly impacted the lives of individuals from all walks of life. Lisa shares details of one of her exciting new projects with the Black Swans: Dance Theatre of Harlem and also a...
Apr 03, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight dive into a topic that is very near and dear to the hearts of many. Ann and Tracy invite Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSA to discuss the first hand experiences that they have all had in the conversation of caregiving. Pamela is a caregiving expert, advocate, and speaker who works closely with caretakers around the country in order to guide their practice in a dire...
Mar 27, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight speak with Ginger Summa, a Certified Consulting Hypnotist at Mind Matters Hypnosis Center and Ann’s guide to a cigarette free life. Ann and Ginger explain some of the steps that have been taken in their approach to get Ann to quit smoking as well as how Ann's experience has influenced her lifestyle. The benefits of the services offered by Mind Matters Hypnosis Center c...
Mar 20, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight invite back on the show, the Fat Loss Coach, Charlie Remington. Tracy is three weeks into Coach’s 12 Week Fat Loss Program and boy is this program working! Tracy and Coach discuss the dedication and preparation that has gone into Tracy’s weight loss effort as well as how it has completely shifted her mentality of becoming a great eater. Tracy has learned that she is st...
Mar 13, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co host Tracy Knight invite Gail Lebert, Director of Partnership Development at Klingberg Family Centers to join the show to discuss the challenges some children in our state are facing and the importance of Klingberg's mission. Klingberg Family Centers is a non profit organization based in New Britain, Connecticut that offers a plethora of services to children and families that ha...
Mar 06, 2022•25 min
After watching Jordan Oaks, Nashville Singer/songwriter and Rocky Hill native, perform on the Fox and Friends Plaza in New York City a while back, they knew they had to have him perform for their special event! On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight invite JT Mariotte, a Chairperson for the “Be The One” charity, a cause meant to bring funding and awareness to prevent suicide throughout our first reponders a...
Feb 27, 2022•25 min
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. Frank LaBanca, Director of the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair and Principal of Westside Middle School Academy Magnet in Danbury, to come speak about the 74th annual CT Science and Engineering Fair set to begin March 1, 2022. This is not just any old science fair with the exploding volcano, this is a new age where students, grades 7-12, are able to display their work and i...
Feb 20, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight invite special guest, Ashley Wilborn, on the show to discuss the tips and tricks to cleanliness. From stains on your hardwood floors to dust on your popcorn ceilings, Ashley has a solution for you. With the popularity of cleaning hacks on social media, especially from TikTok, there are always new remedies that make life a little easier. Whether you like to clean or not...
Feb 13, 2022•25 min
Trouble Losing Weight? Maybe You’re Not Eating Enough? On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight sit down with the Fat Loss Coach, Charlie Remington. Coach is a Nutritionist, Herbalist, Healing Minister and a two-time Mr. Connecticut, who has helped thousands of clients with their specific goals through his twelve-week Fat Loss Coach Program. The Fat Loss Coach has a virtual program that holds people accountab...
Feb 06, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight dive into a topic that is very near and dear to the hearts of many. Ann and Tracy invite Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSA to discuss the first hand experiences that they have all had in the conversation of caregiving. Pamela is a caregiving expert, advocate, and speaker who works closely with caretakers around the country in order to guide their practice in a dire...
Jan 30, 2022•25 min
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 Beth Connor, Chief Administrative Officer of The Connection, Institute for Innovative Practice. Ann and Beth discuss the importance of professional development and the training programs offered by The Connection, ranging from leadership development to the science of wellness. Beth explains how the work that has been done by The Connection over the past 50 years for both nonprofits ...
Jan 23, 2022•24 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight discuss the top 10 “make it or break it” New Year’s resolutions for 2022. Almost one month into the new year, Ann and Tracy get into it about why it can be so hard to follow through with your resolutions. With the craziness of the pandemic, it is understandable that not all resolutions are achievable, so then what’s the point? Tune in this Sunday to hear whether or not...
Jan 16, 2022•24 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Tracy Knight welcome guest Tracy Noble, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA. Winter is here, so why not add a little humor to those good old winter driving tips! From making sure the rubber meets the road, to why some cars may come without a spare tire, hear from our expert guest from AAA and from these two why it is always best to be prepared. Should we all know how t...
Jan 09, 2022•24 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin talks with Patrice McCarthy, Deputy Director and General Counsel of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE). Ann & Patrice start off the show by talking about all of the issues, and therefore attention, that school boards have been receiving over the past year or so. They speak about how important these board meetings are and how parental involvement is crucial. Patrice a...
Nov 28, 2021•24 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin talks with a woman we are calling, “Trish”, whose name has been changed for privacy purposes, about the crazy ride her family is currently on. Ann & Trish talk COVID and how her family has taken all the necessary precautions, yet still came down with the Coronavirus. Regardless of the fact that all members of her family had been vaccinated, one by one they all started getting sick includin...
Nov 21, 2021•26 min
On this week’s show on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin speaks with Nancy Sarra, Superintendent of the Consolidated School District of New Britain. Nancy discusses the challenges that urban districts are facing, especially now as COVID continues to wreak havoc with our children. She also talks about how test scores shouldn’t define the ability of a student, especially in a district where many are nonEnglish speakers. As Superintendent of New Britain Schools for nearly 7-ye...
Nov 15, 2021•23 min
On this week’s show on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 host Ann Baldwin speaks with Daryl McGraw, Addictions Counselor, Recovery Support Specialist, a Criminal Justice Professional, founder of Formerly Inc. and a longtime friend of Ann’s. Daryl shares his story of addiction, incarceration, and recovery with listeners. Even though both Ann and Daryl have been in recovery for 10+ years, they discuss challenges that they go through in their long term recovery. On top of all of his titles, Daryl is also a huge a...
Nov 07, 2021•23 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 host Ann Baldwin talks with Donna R. Gore, also known as Ladyjustice, Donna began the conversation.by sharing the story of her father’s murder in 1981 and how that has inspired her to get involved with any aspects of homicide and missing persons in Connecticut and nationally. She is a former Officer and founding Board Member of Survivors of Homicide of CT Inc. which began her 40 year journey with homicide families. One of the cas...
Oct 31, 2021•24 min
On this Sunday’s edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin talks with Norma Peterson, Executive Director of Document the Abuse and Sister-in-Law of Stacy Peterson, who has been missing since 2007. Norma shares Stacy's story and gives listeners an insider's look at what happened on October 28, 2007, when she found out that her sister-in-law was missing. Many, including Norma, believe that Drew Peterson, Stacy’s husband, killed her. Norma talks about so...
Oct 24, 2021•25 min
This Sunday’s edition of New You Can Use on WTIC News Talk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, is an encore interview of host Ann Baldwin’s conversation with Jordan Oaks, country music singer and songwriter from right here in Connecticut. Ann shares her experience with Jordan Oaks on Fox & Friends. Jordan performed his new single which honors law enforcement, “He Bleeds Blue”, live on Fox & Friends this past week for the kick off of Law Enforcement Week. Jordan tells Ann the crazy story of how he g...
Oct 17, 2021•25 min
Ann Baldwin talks with Brenda Wilson, CEO and Founder of the Ryan Woods Autism Foundation and Ian Woods, Program Director of the Ryan Woods Autism Foundation. Brenda talks about her overnight ‘epiphany’ to start the Ryan Woods Foundation, which is inspired by her grandson who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of 3. She and Ian go on to detail the many things that the foundation has to offer including after school programs, summer camp and parental support. Ann and Ian speak ...
Oct 10, 2021•26 min
Ann Baldwin talks with Jordan Oaks, country music singer and songwriter from right here in Connecticut. Jordan tells Ann the crazy story of how he got his start in music and chronicles his journey from there. He talks about some of the people he has met along the way as well as some of the incredible people he has gotten to work with on his songs. Listeners even get an in studio performance of one of Jordan’s singles, “Sometimes I Drink Alone”, which you can listen to along with all of his music...
Oct 03, 2021•23 min
Ann Baldwin talks with Brian Foley, Spokesperson for the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services, former Investigative Reporter for Fox 61 and retired Homicide Detective. Brian gives some insight into the Gabby Petito case and breaks down some of the information that has been released in the ongoing investigation. Ann and Brian also talk about how COVID-19 has impacted crime in both Connecticut and across the nation. From police officer shortages to what we can all do to stay safer in our c...
Sep 26, 2021•24 min
On this week’s show on WTIC News Talk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin speaks with Gary “Doc” Schmidt, President of the 2021 Berlin Fair. With the fair right around the corner, less than a week away on September 17th-19th, Gary shares his excitement. He emphasizes the family friendly environment, the delicious food, fun rides and events, and the agriculture.
Sep 12, 2021•25 min
On this week’s show on WTIC News Talk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin talks with Rob Rudewicz, a longtime friend and ex Public Information Officer with the Hartford Police Department. Ann and Rob talk recovery and sobriety, health, and Rob’s recent cross-country trip.
Sep 05, 2021•25 min
