# diner (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover diner. Page: Feed: --- ## [Melissa in the Morning: FEMA Cuts](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943395) _2026-08-20 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ State leaders are taking aim at FEMA staffing cuts. Senator Richard Blumenthal is calling on the new FEMA Administrator to address staffing shortages they say could hinder the agency’s ability to respond to disasters. We spoke with Senator Blumenthal to learn more. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943395.mp3?modified=1787232402&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Water Cyberattacks](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943394) _2026-08-20 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Connecticut is warning water utilities after cyberattacks disrupted systems in at least seven states. State officials say no Connecticut water system has reported an attack, but they acknowledge they don't know how many systems use the equipment targeted. To talk more about this, we chatted with Evan Allard, Director of the Connecticut Intelligence Center which is part of the state Department of… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943394.mp3?modified=1787232378&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Chronic Absenteeism Report](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943393) _2026-08-20 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ More Connecticut students are making it to class. State data shows chronic absenteeism fell for the fourth straight year, with 16.4% of students missing at least 10% of the school year. That’s down from a pandemic peak of 23.7%. We got key takeaways from Ajit Gopalakrishnan, Chief Performance Officer for the Connecticut State Department of Education. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943393.mp3?modified=1787232329&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Covid Vengeance?](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943392) _2026-08-20 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ COVID infections are rising or likely rising in all 50 states, according to the CDC. Health experts say the latest summer wave could peak in early September. Wastewater data also shows COVID levels have more than doubled since July, with the South and West currently seeing some of the highest levels. We asked our infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne, about the latest data and what that means… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943392.mp3?modified=1787232309&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Mid-Air Collision](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943391) _2026-08-20 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ A deadly midair collision is under investigation in Pennsylvania. A small Cessna 150 struck a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter on Wednesday night near Carlisle Airport. The plane’s pilot was killed. Two state troopers aboard the helicopter were injured but are expected to recover. The FAA and NTSB are investigating what caused the crash. We checked in with retired commercial airline pilot from… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943391.mp3?modified=1787232237&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [The Download: Back to School Nerves w/ Dr. Joe Schippa](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943045) _2026-08-19 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Child Psychologist and former school administrator Dr. Joe Schippa spoke with Jon about how to navigate your child's fears about back to school season, as well as your own! [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943045.mp3?modified=1787160241&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [The Download: A 15 Year Old Milford Game Designer!](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943043) _2026-08-19 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ 15 year old Milford High School student has released his first game! Pixel Harvest is now available for download (link below) and Jon spoke with him about how he turned a hobby into a profit! fischerboyyy.com [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943043.mp3?modified=1787160055&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: National Aviation Day](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942926) _2026-08-19 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Today is National Aviation Day and Connecticut has a lot to celebrate. From Igor Sikorsky developing the world’s first practical helicopter in Stratford, to Pratt & Whitney engines powering commercial airliners and military aircraft, the state has helped shape the way the world flies. We spoke with Len Roberto Jr with the Connecticut Air and Space Center in Stratford about Connecticut’s rich… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942926.mp3?modified=1787145738&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: CT Licensing Report](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942925) _2026-08-19 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Earlier this month, the Department of Consumer Protection released its Licensing Report for 2025. We spoke with DCP Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli about the significance of this report and some highlights from it. We also touched on the process to get licenses and whether penalties are strong enough for bad actors with important work-related licenses. For the full report:… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942925.mp3?modified=1787145704&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Living with the Bears](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942924) _2026-08-19 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Thousands of human-bear conflicts are reported each year and follow a long-term increasing trend. While greater numbers of conflicts take place in the western half of CT, residents report issues with bears across the state. Incidences of bears entering or breaking into homes occurred in 18 different municipalities statewide in 2025. We wanted to talk more about this with Jason Hawley, Supervising… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942924.mp3?modified=1787145658&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UAphMIE7BmEX) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Melissa in the Morning: Tech in Schools](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942923) _2026-08-19 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Connecticut is expanding its guidance on technology use in schools. The State Board of Education now recommends bell-to-bell restrictions on students’ personal devices. The new guidance also addresses classroom screen time. We asked Milford Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ana Cutaia, about how the district is researching tech instruction and learned about a new initiative called Log Off and Lock In… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942923.mp3?modified=1787145545&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Not Just Hair](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942492) _2026-08-18 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ About 2% of people worldwide will experience alopecia areata at some point in their lifetime. In the U.S., an estimated 700,000 people currently have alopecia areata, according to a large population study. We spoke with Julie Rachel who shared her story about being diagnosed with Alopecia as a teenager and the importance of learning more about the auto-immune disease. To register for The Walk for… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942492.mp3?modified=1787061343&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Clancy Trial Takeaways](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942487) _2026-08-18 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ The Lindsay Clancy murder trial is currently underway in Massachusetts, where the prosecution has just rested its case and the defense has begun presenting its arguments. The case centers on the tragic events of January 24, 2023, when 36-year-old Lindsay Clancy strangled her three young children. We got legal perspective from Marisa Bellair and Steven Errante at LTKE Law Firm. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942487.mp3?modified=1787060367&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Back to School Pictures](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942485) _2026-08-18 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Back-to-school photos are a fun tradition, but the Better Business Bureau says parents should think twice before posting. We spoke with Kristen Johnson of the BBB to learn more about this and better protect kids before they go back to school. For more information: https://www.bbb.org/all/back-to-school [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942485.mp3?modified=1787060331&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Supporting Police in CT](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942484) _2026-08-18 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ A deadly shooting in Hartford has left one person dead and four others wounded. Investigators are working to determine what led to the shooting, as they continue searching for answers and any possible suspects. But besides the alarming nature of this case, it also highlights a bigger issue with holding businesses more accountable and better supporting police across the state. We talked about it… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942484.mp3?modified=1787060315&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Historic Flooding Impact](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942483) _2026-08-18 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Today marks the two-year anniversary of the historic flooding event that devastated parts of Connecticut. On August 18th, 2024, torrential rain overwhelmed roads, homes and businesses, with some communities seeing record-breaking rainfall in just hours. The deadly storm left a lot of clean-up with the damage reaching an estimated 300 million dollars. We looked back at infrastructure impact from… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942483.mp3?modified=1787060283&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: ALPR’s in Milford](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940352) _2026-08-17 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Milford is putting the brakes on plans to expand its network of Flock license-plate cameras. The city has enacted a moratorium while officials take a closer look at privacy concerns, data collection, and how the technology is being used. The pause gives the city time to consider what rules should govern the cameras moving forward. We spoke with Milford Alderman, Andy Fowler, about the ongoing… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940352.mp3?modified=1786972784&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Concerns around Manresa Island](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940351) _2026-08-17 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Opposition is growing for proposals surrounding Manresa Island in Norwalk. Some neighbors are pushing back on potential plans that could greatly impact traffic, noise and pollution. We spoke with Jess Vonashek, the executive director of Manresa Wilds, to address those concerns. For more information: https://www.manresawilds.org/ [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940351.mp3?modified=1786972544&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Melissa in the Morning: Water Rescue](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940350) _2026-08-17 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Nine people had to be rescued from the breakwater at Bridgeport’s Seaside Park. This happened yesterday afternoon after the rising tide left them stranded. We spoke with Bridgeport acting Fire Chief Mark Cody about the situation and water safety in general. [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8940350.mp3?modified=1786972496&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [WHYBW- Telluride Horror Show (Feat. Scott Schalchlin)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/nighthawks/episodes/2026-08-17T04_39_33-07_00) _2026-08-17 · Nighthawks · Nighthawks' Podcast_ WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? Joining the regular co-hosts is special Nighthawks guest- Scott Schalchlin, host of the podcast Observations From Life . Scott and Matt tell Trevor about their respective experiences at the Telluride Horror Show last October, for a very special What Have You Been Watching episode. Discussed in this episode: Good Boy Man Finds Tape Shelby Oaks Flush Fuck My Son… [Listen](https://nighthawks.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-17T04_39_33-07_00.mp3?_=1786966779.17850797) ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WT10MwzUeK7F) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [The Beat & The Badge: Immunity Deals](https://audioboom.com/posts/8938286) _2026-08-16 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ A judge has cleared the way for a retrial of Raul Valle in the deadly stabbing of Fairfield Prep student James McGrath. Valle was acquitted of murder last year, but the jury deadlocked on four lesser charges. When you look back on the first trial, something still doesn't sit right with a lot of people...two other teens got immunity deals. How do immunity deals work, why are they offered, and how… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8938286.mp3?modified=1786440844&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Results From Primary Day 2026](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939888) _2026-08-14 · WICC · WICC The Voice of Connecticut_ Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" looking at the previous night's primary results, which included an easy win for incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont and an upset win for former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin (00:34). ABC News Campaign Reporter Gaby Vinick dropped by to chat about some other key national primaries (14:16), while Hearst Connecticut Media's Dan Haar offered his thoughts on… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8939888.mp3?modified=1786738611&sid=4994425&source=rss) ## [Beloved Village Diner in Milford, Pennsylvania, a 1956 gem, has been vandalized](https://rolandopujol.substack.com/p/beloved-village-diner-in-milford) _2026-08-14 · Rolando Pujol · The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol_ The Village Diner as seen during my most recent visit in June. (Rolando Pujol) One of the roadside treasures I love sharing on my Instagram is the Village Diner in Milford, Pennsylvania. It’s a 1956 Mountain View diner that is lovingly maintained by its proud owner, Maria Wall, who has become a friend. So it was disheartening to learn that, sometime between closing time on Wednesday evening and… ## [Just In: Manor Delicatessen in Woodhaven, Queens, to close after over 100 years](https://rolandopujol.substack.com/p/just-in-manor-delicatessen-in-woodhaven) _2026-08-07 · Rolando Pujol · The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol_ The shop is a living tie to the area's Teutonic past - and a lost neighborhood name. ## [Just in: McDonald's to bring back Fried Apple Pies for limited time](https://rolandopujol.substack.com/p/just-in-mcdonalds-to-bring-back-fried) _2026-06-16 · Rolando Pujol · The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol_ It's the first wide release of the pies since they were dropped in 1992 over health concerns ## [Historic Dairy Queen sign destroyed in storm](https://rolandopujol.substack.com/p/historic-dairy-queen-sign-destroyed) _2026-06-07 · Rolando Pujol · The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol_ The sign sat atop the Dairy Queen in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, for decades ## [You're invited: New York Sign Museum benefit!](https://rolandopujol.substack.com/p/youre-invited-new-york-sign-museum) _2026-05-16 · Rolando Pujol · The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol_ We are bringing together New York’s biggest champions of design and history this June. ## [An ode to Pizza Hut Classics, Dairy Witch hangs up her broom, Muffler Man moves to NYC suburbs](https://rolandopujol.substack.com/p/an-ode-to-pizza-hut-classics-dairy) _2026-05-10 · Rolando Pujol · The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol_ Plus, many more headlines from the American roadside ## [Carvel showcases 3 legacy stores to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its Flying Saucer treat](https://rolandopujol.substack.com/p/carvel-showcases-3-legacy-stores) _2026-03-20 · Rolando Pujol · The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol_ Carvel will be selling the ice-cream sandwiches for 75 cents a pop on Friday. ## [Episode 162: The 2026 Loosey-Goosey Oscar Watusi](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/nighthawks/episodes/2026-03-14T03_30_30-07_00) _2026-03-14 · Nighthawks · Nighthawks' Podcast_ Once again it’s time for a glamorous strut on the red carpet, outside the Nighthawks conceptual diner, to talk about Hollywood’s most prestigious night. Oscar Czar and Nighthawks house band musician Cameron Maris, Nineteen Cent Feast , is back for a very informal discussion of the Oscar horserace in 2026. The precious metal humanoid is back at it again and there’s a whole new roster of movies to… [Listen](https://nighthawks.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-03-14T03_30_30-07_00.mp3?_=1773484246.17714198) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YXEN7LbcWtLD) _2026-03-14 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [WHYBW Play Dirty, V The Miniseries, One Battle After Another, Bugonia, The Long Walk, The Haar](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/nighthawks/episodes/2026-02-10T03_17_33-08_00) _2026-02-10 · Nighthawks · Nighthawks' Podcast_ WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? Pull up a seat in the Nighthawks booth and grab a heaping helping of pod-fodder. Play Dirty– A new Shane Black movie...seemingly out of nowhere V The Mini Series- A rewatch of the 80s miniseries draws comparison to modern day. On Battle After Another- An accessible Paul Thomas Anderson movie, but is it a movie to love? Bugonia - Does Yorgos Lanthimos do justice… [Listen](https://nighthawks.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-02-10T03_17_33-08_00.mp3?_=1770722257.17684042) ## [Episode 161: Stranger Things SSN 5 (Feat. Terry Flemings)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/nighthawks/episodes/2026-01-31T05_36_51-08_00) _2026-01-31 · Nighthawks · Nighthawks' Podcast_ A warning to the wary listener, there be spoilers here. From the Nerds at Night podcast- Terry Flemings joins the Nighthawks at the Diner for a stripped-down reaction episode discussing the finale season of Stranger Things. Ten years ago, the Nighthawks actually felt the need to advocate for Season 1 of Stranger Things, a little plucky show that they really wanted people to watch. Now, with a… [Listen](https://nighthawks.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-01-31T05_36_51-08_00.mp3?_=1769866617.17670491) ## [WHYBW- The Black Phone 2, Shelby Oaks, Voodoo Macbeth, The Powers of Darkness Podcast, The Witcher- SSN 4](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/nighthawks/episodes/2026-01-21T23_53_59-08_00) _2026-01-22 · Nighthawks · Nighthawks' Podcast_ WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? Pull up a seat in the Nighthawks booth and grab a heaping helping of pod-fodder. Black Phone 2– The Grabber is back, and this time he's killing you in your dreams. A little too Freddy? Maybe. Shelby Oaks- Part Found Footage, part finder of footage, all horror. Vodoo Macbeth- An academic experimental film, chronicling the groundbreaking production of Macbeth… [Listen](https://nighthawks.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-01-21T23_53_59-08_00.mp3?_=1769068445.17666185) ## [A night at Chez Napoléon, Manhattan's soon-to-shutter French classic | Subscriber Extra](https://rolandopujol.substack.com/p/a-night-at-chez-napoleon-manhattans) _2026-01-16 · Rolando Pujol · The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol_ Plus, California theater to be demolished; rent hike shutters Brooklyn pizzeria; and Bojangles returns to NYC after almost 40 years ## [Historic Taco Bell in Lafayette, California, closes, leaving only 6 Mission-style franchises](https://rolandopujol.substack.com/p/historic-taco-bell-in-lafayette-california) _2026-01-15 · Rolando Pujol · The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol_ Meanwhile, the oldest surviving location will celebrate its 60th anniversary later this month. ## [Chez Napoléon, a link to the Gallic culinary past of Hell's Kitchen, will say au revoir Jan. 31](https://rolandopujol.substack.com/p/chez-napoleon-a-link-to-the-gallic) _2026-01-13 · Rolando Pujol · The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol_ Plus, catch up with the Retrologist Roadside Roundup ## [Episode 160: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (MONSTEMBERFEST)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/nighthawks/episodes/2025-12-29T22_54_44-08_00) _2025-12-30 · Nighthawks · Nighthawks' Podcast_ We sliced our way through THANKSGIVING (2023), we got absolutely SCROOGED (1988) for Christmas, and now we're going to let the ball drop in Manhattan for New Year's Eve as the Nighthawks pop the champagne and caviar for GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH (1989). Rounding out our spooky holiday offerings we bring you a movie that absolutely isn't set during New Year's Eve, but has BIG New Year's Eve vibes-… [Listen](https://nighthawks.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-12-29T22_54_44-08_00.mp3?_=1767077690.17643722) ## [Episode 159: SCROOGED (MONSTEMBERFEST)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/nighthawks/episodes/2025-12-19T23_59_18-08_00) _2025-12-20 · Nighthawks · Nighthawks' Podcast_ A classic Christmas time-travelling ghost story, told in five staves, becomes an 80s-drenched "modern" film told in three acts: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol from 1843 becomes Dick Donner's SCROOGED from 1988. Join Matt and Trevor in the Nighthawks diner, order up a cup of hot mulled wine, and chat with us about the classic tale of the redemption of Ebeneezer Scrooge and how it was reimagined… [Listen](https://nighthawks.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-12-19T23_59_18-08_00.mp3?_=1766217566.17632494) ## [Episode 158: Eli Roth's THANKSGIVING (MONSTEMBERFEST)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/nighthawks/episodes/2025-12-08T05_36_51-08_00) _2025-12-08 · Nighthawks · Nighthawks' Podcast_ Matt and Trevor are deep in the Holiday leftovers as they serve themselves a diner slice of pumpkin pie along with an appropriately themed holiday horror film in the Nighthawks’ MONSTEMBERFEST! The holidays are a time for family, togetherness, mercy, charity, blood and guts as we remind our listeners that spooky movies aren’t exclusive to Halloween! This time around, we have Horror director Eli… [Listen](https://nighthawks.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-12-08T05_36_51-08_00.mp3?_=1765201017.17624815) ## [Episode 157: The Godfather (1972)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/nighthawks/episodes/2025-09-30T14_52_40-07_00) _2025-09-30 · Nighthawks · Nighthawks' Podcast_ Sit down to cannoli and espresso at The Nighthawks Diner, as the co-hosts parse one of the greatest films of the 70s. Written by the man who wrote Superman The Movie, directed by the man who directed Bram Stoker’s Dracula, starring the man who would star in The Island of Doctor Moreau, and co-starring at least one guy from The Irishman; this is the quintessential family mob drama that you can’t… [Listen](https://nighthawks.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-09-30T14_52_40-07_00.mp3?_=1759269175.17547124) ## [Episode 156: War of the Worlds (2025)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/nighthawks/episodes/2025-09-13T23_03_16-07_00) _2025-09-14 · Nighthawks · Nighthawks' Podcast_ In 2018 the Nighthawks took a deep granular dive into the 1938 radio adaptation of War of the Worlds , that famously made Orson Welles a household name and (allegedly) scared some undetermined number of people into thinking that the United States was being invaded by an outside force. In 2020, a movie was made based on the same Public Domain story that sought to imagine the end of the world, not… [Listen](https://nighthawks.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-09-13T23_03_16-07_00.mp3?_=1757829805.17530644)