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 invite special guest, Lawrence Bartley, publisher of The Marshall Project Inside as well as Founder and Director of News Inside, The Marshall Project’s Award-Winning Print Publication distributed specifically to incarcerated audiences. The Marshall Project is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that seeks to create and sustain a sense of national urgency about...
Dec 18, 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 Joseph Young, President of Joseph Young Entertainment and Co-Founder and President of Hartford’s Got Talent! Young has also been a guest on the show in the past, however this time he came to discuss the Semi-finals of ‘Hartfords Got Talent’, where co-host Lisa Nkonoki will be participating as a guest judge. Ann and Joe discuss how so many talented individuals came from all over Connec...
Dec 11, 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 invite Tony March, business man, philanthropist, and Author of Paying It Backward to join the show. Tony shares his story from a young age, where he grew up in Daytona Beach, “below the poverty line” and struggled with issues of racism, abuse and depression. Tony explains that his education is what saved him from those daunting times. His hard work and dedication to le...
Dec 04, 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 have a heated discussion about college applications and how the process has changed drastically over the years. Lisa is currently helping one of her granddaughters through the process and explains some of the many options, including Early Action and Early Decision, that students have when deciding what institution they want to attend for the next four years. In a sur...
Nov 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 Lisa Nkonoki, discuss The Love of Family and Traditions with the recent publication in Brides Magazine, of the granddaughter of “The Genius” Ray Charles, Breathtaking wedding! The Cliffside California wedding of BR and Wackstar, was truly a family affair that had all of the trappings of a Star Studded wedding. But, tradition and family legacy loomed large and was a necessary ingr...
Nov 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 Lisa Nkonoki talk Midterm Elections and leadership with special guest, Patricia Russo, Executive Director of The Campaign School at Yale University and founder of the Connecticut Women’s Agenda. Patricia has had the privilege of working with and training many dignitaries, newly elected and current public officials throughout Connecticut and The World, prior and during her time at T...
Nov 13, 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 and co-host Lisa Nkonoki provide an update on the impact of the loss of two Bristol Police Officers, Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy. Bristol Mayor Jeff Caggiano has recently announced the creation of the Bristol Police Memorial Committee that will review the many suggestions that have come from the community to memorialize all the Bristol Police Officers killed in the line of duty. It ...
Nov 06, 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 and co-host Lisa Nkonoki provide an update on the impact of the loss of two Bristol Police Officers, Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy. Bristol Mayor Jeff Caggiano has recently announced the creation of the Bristol Police Memorial Committee that will review the many suggestions that have come from the community to memorialize all the Bristol Police Officers killed in the line of duty. It ...
Nov 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 Lisa Nkonoki invite Tony March, business man, philanthropist, and Author of Paying It Backward to join the show. Tony shares his story from a young age, where he grew up in Daytona Beach, “below the poverty line” and struggled with issues of racism, abuse and depression. Tony explains that his education is what saved him from those daunting times. His hard work and dedication to le...
Oct 23, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s somber edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, our hearts go out to the entire Bristol community and anybody who has been affected by this unsensible tragedy. Today, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki speak with Brian Foley, former Hartford Deputy Police Chief and state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection spokesperson. On the night of Wednesday, October 12, 2022 around 10:30pm, two Bristol police officers lost their lives a...
Oct 16, 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 CEO of The Silent Partner Marketing and longtime friend, Kyle Reyes, to speak on One More Mission, a one-of-a-kind, nationwide opportunity to forge a new tradition among our nation’s military Veterans, and family of first responders as they continue to support our Constitutional right to vote by participating as poll watchers in future elections. The goal of One More Mission is to brid...
Oct 09, 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 invite Debbie Allen Wright, an Adapt Certified Functional Health Coach and Style Director for Lug & Lifestyle Contributor on Great Day Connecticut. Currently battling a 30 day no drinking challenge, Debbie has actively been trying to improve her lifestyle in every way. 14 days in, Debbie is finally able to see the positive outcome and effects this challenge has mad...
Oct 02, 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 longtime friend Dennis House, Chief Political Anchor at WTNH Channel 8, take some time to catch up and talk about what’s new in the life on Dennis House. Not even two years after switching stations, he was awarded CT Magazines Best News Anchor for 2022, just one month before his 30th Anniversary as a news anchor in Connecticut. Most importantly, Dennis loves what he does and has a great su...
Sep 25, 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 invite Starr Foster, Tennis Pro to the Stars, collegiate and youth motivator /coach and the daughter of retired Major League Baseball player George Foster. Starr joins the show to speak on the legacy and cultural impact of Tennis and how receiving her first tennis racket from Arthur Ashe had an indelible effect on her Love of the game and how she coaches and trains you...
Sep 18, 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 Lisa Nkonoki speak with Lenny Tubbs, member of the Berlin Lions and Director of Entertainment for the 73rd Annual Berlin Fair beginning Thursday, September 15th-18th. That’s right! The Berlin Fair is less than two weeks away and Lenny is here to give us the rundown on what to expect at this year’s fair as well as some pre-fair tips such as getting your tickets early on www.ctberlin...
Sep 04, 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 invite the Executive Director and General Counsel of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE), Patrice McCarthy for this year’s back to school special. Patrice provides some insight on what CABE is, as well as how they help to assist and support the volunteer school board members throughout a vast majority of the state's school districts. During this e...
Aug 28, 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 invite Publishing Powerhouse, Barbara Jones to join the show. Barbara has worked with people from all walks of life who are now successful and award winning authors from her stint as a writer, editor of magazines to books and writing coach and now as a newly minted literary agent. Her must attend classes at Yale and NYU have kept her on the pulse of what's next to come...
Aug 21, 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 speak with none other than Ray Charles Jr., Award winning film producer, author and son of the iconic musician, Mr. Ray Charles, “The Genius”. Ray joins the show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ray, a film that remains in the top 10 Biopics of all times, and a movie that Ray Jr, originally optioned, co-produced and selected Jamie Foxx to star in and Taylor Hackfor...
Aug 14, 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 wish Norman Lear a Very Happy 100th Birthday! Norman, a Connecticut native, known as the writer, creator, and producer of over 100 shows including hits like All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, One Day At A Time, Sanford and Son, Diff'rent Strokes and is also a very special friend and mentor to our co host Lisa Nkonoki! Joining this week's show to CELEBRATE NORMAN...
Aug 07, 2022•23 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 longtime friend Dennis House, Chief Political Anchor at WTNH Channel 8, take some time to catch up and talk about what’s new in the life on Dennis House. Not even two years after switching stations, he was awarded CT Magazines Best News Anchor for 2022, just one month before his 30th Anniversary as a news anchor in Connecticut. Most importantly, Dennis loves what he does and has a great su...
Jul 31, 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 importance of internships in today's changing world. Whether you are hoping to land your first job or looking to reinvent yourself, internships can help build your future career. Leah Simanovich, Ann's summer intern at Baldwin Media, joins in on the conversation in talking about her experience with internships. Leah, a current college student at Elon Univer...
Jul 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 and co-host Lisa Nkonoki have a raw conversation to discuss some of the issues and controversial topics that are affecting our society right now. Focusing on the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, Ann and Lisa dive into what exactly this change means on the surface level but also what repercussions this decision will have on individuals around the country. Women’s rights should continue to tre...
Jul 10, 2022•23 min
On this Sunday’s Special 4th of July edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki welcome 3-time Emmy Award Winner, WTNH channel 8, feature reporter and weekend news anchor Sarah Cody. Sarah talks about why she is so passionate about the stories that she tells, as well as all of the places and people that she meets along the way. As part of her signature, “8-Things to Do!” you won’t want to miss this as Sarah picks some of her fa...
Jul 03, 2022•25 min
On this Sunday’s Special 4th of July edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki welcome 3-time Emmy Award Winner, WTNH channel 8, feature reporter and weekend news anchor Sarah Cody. Sarah talks about why she is so passionate about the stories that she tells, as well as all of the places and people that she meets along the way. As part of her signature, “8-Things to Do!” you won’t want to miss this as Sarah picks some of her fa...
Jul 03, 2022•25 min
On this Father’s Day edition of News You Can Use on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 at 5:30a and 9:00a, host Ann Baldwin and co-host Lisa Nkonoki invite a very special guest, retired Connecticut Assistant Attorney General, William Bumpus for an exclusive interview about fatherhood. William is a father of two adult children, Kirby Bumpus and Will Bumpus, with TV personality Gayle King, as well as a single father to a 12- year-old girl, and a grandfather to a wonderful baby boy, Luca, son of eldest daughter Ki...
Jun 26, 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 invite Debbie Allen Wright, an Adapt Certified Functional Health Coach and Style Director for Lug & Lifestyle Contributor on Great Day Connecticut. Not only does Debbie speak about combating unhealthy cravings, and daily habits that are impacting your health, she also shares why she began her health and wellness journey and the impact it has had on not only her lif...
Jun 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 invites the Tournament Director of the Travelers Championship, Nathan Grube on the show to discuss some of the details of the upcoming tournament beginning June 20, 2022. Not only does Nathan give some insight on some of the golfers that will be attending this event, such as Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy; he also shows his appreciation for all of the volunteers and workers ...
Jun 12, 2022•26 min
This year, there have been 214 mass shootings in the United States and millions of lives affected by these tragedies. The unfortunate events that have taken place in the past month such as the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas and the racially motivated attack at a Buffalo, New York grocery store are cause for mourning and difficult conversations across the country. 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 ...
May 29, 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 speaks with Kirk Evans, President of U.S. LawShield, a national Legal Defense for Self Defense? Program. Kirk’s background and understanding of the law regarding the Second Amendment and firearms has helped U.S. LawShield’s 700,000+ members stay safe and educated by granting them access to the tools and information necessary to become a responsible gun owner. A 24-hour hotline connected to U.S...
May 22, 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 invites Dennis House, Chief Political Anchor for WTNH-TV News 8, to discuss the biggest stories in Connecticut at the moment. Over the past week, there has been a vicious news cycle. For those of you who do not know, two individuals (Richard Dabate and Nathan Carman) in separate cases, have been on trial for the past few years for the murder(s) of family members. As of Tuesday, May 10, 2022, b...
May 15, 2022•25 min
