We had some fun on Friday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli, as we welcomed Eric Jay Dolin, author of, "Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World" (00:24). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly wrap-up, looking at the just-concluded General Assembly session (13:08) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Maternal mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder are the most prominent complications for expecting mothers, affecting 1 in 5 women. According to the CDC, 1 in 8 women experience postpartum depression, and 50% of them are untreated. This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, and we used the opportunity to normalize the conversation around mental health struggles throughout and after pregnancy. We spoke with Lauren Buckley, a perinatal and couples’ therapist from Wilton-based Quiet Light Counseling. For more information: www.quietlightcounseling.com  Image Credit: Getty Images

Summer storm and hurricane season is approaching in June. Meteorologists say this year’s hurricane season in the Atlantic is expected to be the busiest on record. Now, health officials are putting the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) back in the spotlight. We spoke with Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards about the invisible killer, the dangers of portable generators and the importance of detection placement in your home. Image Credit: Getty Images

This week is the 10th annual Turquoise Takeover with a focus on ending lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. About every two minutes someone is diagnosed with lung cancer. We spoke with Pulmonologist, Dr. Steven Thau, about an increase in survival rates, new advancements in early detection and the importance of testing for radon.  For more information: hartfordhealthcare.org/lungcancerscreening Image Credit: Getty Images

The 2024 legislative session may be over, but the aftermath continues this morning. Even though the clock struck 12 and a bill around a slush fund helping striking workers passed, the Governor plans to veto it. We spoke with Senate Minority Leader, Senator Steve Harding, about the major takeaways from this session, including handling absentee ballots, expanding paid sick leave and blocking “The Green Monster.” IMAGE CREDIT: Adam Liegeot / CT Senate Republicans

The Connecticut legislature has ended its 2024 regular session.  The gavel fell at midnight to end a short session of the legislature where no budget adjustments were passed. There were some small bills that had big impact on Connecticut residents, that got approval that we wanted to highlight. But there were also some big misses, despite bipartisan interest and support on certain proposals. Senator Tony Hwang breaks it down for us.  IMAGE CREDIT: Adam Liegeot / CT Senate Republicans

Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli featured Governor Ned Lamont's remarks on a controversial bill that would set aside state assistance for striking private sector workers (00:29). We welcomed back Southern Connecticut State University Professor of Biology Dr. Sarah Crawford with the latest news on a possible Bird Flu pandemic (12:39). "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi checked in with his weekly update with all things Bridgeport (21:26) Image Credit: REUTERS/Brian Snyder

A lot of mothers want to dedicate their time to raising kids. But they also miss their identities in the workforce. FoundHer is a recruiting focuses on connecting today's generation of moms to job opportunities balancing both goals of being with their kids while remaining passionate about a workplace culture. We spoke with the co-founder of FoundHer, Runa Knapp, about their “recruiting with purpose” outlook ahead of Mother’s Day weekend. Image Credit: Getty Images

It seemed like an easy way to make some extra cash, but a Connecticut woman discovered an ad posted on Instagram to rate clothing from major brands online was not only a waste of time but money. Our latest scam alert from the BBB focuses on this "too good to be true" scam and ways to avoid becoming the next victim of this. For more information: https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/26976-bbb-tip-watch-out-for-side-hustle-scams IMAGE CREDIT: Kristen Johnson / Better Business Bureau (CT)

We had a couple major health news stories this week all surrounding smells. New research shows the smell of food cooking is a sign of air pollution.  A new study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration measured what they called "underappreciated sources" of urban air pollution.  Researchers found that cooking accounts for a nearly a quarter of volatile organic compounds in the air. And as it gets warmer outside, health experts want you to ventilate your car to avoid toxic scents. A study out of Duke University and the Green Science Policy Institute found that the air inside some vehicles made since 2015 is polluted with flame retardants, some potentially neurotoxic or carcinogenic. We asked Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health about these two studies and what it means for the human body sniffing in these common scents. Image Credit: Getty Images