Episodes

  • Meta Found Negligent: A Mother Speaks Out After Daughter’s Suicide

    Meta Found Negligent: A Mother Speaks Out After Daughter’s Suicide
    Mar 25 2026
    In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, we speak with Enfield mother Tammy Rodriguez, whose daughter Selena died by suicide in the summer of 2021. Tammy has taken legal action against Meta and Snapchat, seeking accountability for the role social media may play in young people’s mental health. She discusses why she chose to speak out, the challenges of taking on major tech companies, and what she hopes will change. This episode discusses suicide and may be difficult for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988.
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    15 mins
  • What Went Wrong With This Year’s Flu Vaccine? + Flu Shot Myths Explained

    What Went Wrong With This Year’s Flu Vaccine? + Flu Shot Myths Explained
    Mar 20 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ulysses Wu from Hartford Healthcare to break down what really happened with this year’s flu vaccine. While headlines may suggest it “didn’t work,” the reality is more nuanced. The flu shot did protect many people—but its effectiveness was somewhat blunted due to how this year’s flu strains evolved.
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    10 mins
  • "My Client is Innocent"

    "My Client is Innocent"
    Mar 13 2026
    This week on Say More with NBC Connecticut, we’re speaking with the attorney for Kimberly Sullivan. She is accused of holding her stepson captive for 20 years in their Waterbury home. He goes by “S” and says he was kept in an 8-by-9-foot room, allowed out only once per day for up to two hours. He says he was given two sandwiches and two small bottles of water each day. Last year, at 31 years old, he says he set a fire in the room in an attempt to gain his freedom. Police say that at 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed just 68 pounds. He details some pretty horrible abuse accusations about his stepmother. She denies those claims, and her attorney tells us his client is innocent. Listen now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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    15 mins
  • "I Made It out": The Story of a Sex Trafficking Survivor

    "I Made It out": The Story of a Sex Trafficking Survivor
    Mar 2 2026
    She was never kidnapped. She wasn’t locked in a basement. The door to her family’s home in New Haven was always open. So how did a 19-year-old girl from a supportive household end up spending more than two decades in sex trafficking? In this episode of Say More with NBC Connecticut, Monica shares her harrowing journey as a survivor who says her path into “the life” didn’t begin with force — but with addiction. She also talks about resources available in our state for people in similar situations. If you or someone you know may be experiencing trafficking, confidential help is available 24/7 through the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or by texting BEFREE (233733).
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    31 mins
  • Weight-Loss Drugs Explained

    Weight-Loss Drugs Explained
    Feb 19 2026
    This week on Say More with NBC Connecticut we’re joined by a Yale doctor and leading expert on weight-loss medications — who also wrote a book with Oprah Winfrey — for an honest conversation about the drugs changing the way we think about obesity and health. We talk about: • What medications like GLP-1s actually do • The side effects no one wants to discuss • “Food noise” and what it means for daily life • How these drugs intersect with body positivity, stigma, and self-image
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    28 mins
  • Breaking down the Mimi Torres-Garcia case

    Breaking down the Mimi Torres-Garcia case
    Feb 5 2026
    This week on Say More with NBC Connecticut we're talking the Mimi Torres-Garcia case. Why is the woman who posed as Mimi on a virtual call with DCF not facing charges? Are there legal concerns when it comes to conducting virtual calls? A local lawyer is breaking is all down and answering the questions you've been asking.
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    26 mins
  • The reality of human & sex trafficking in Connecticut

    The reality of human & sex trafficking in Connecticut
    Jan 29 2026
    Human and sex trafficking often happen in plain sight — and in Connecticut, state police are working behind the scenes to stop it. In this episode of Say More with NBC Connecticut, we sit down with a Connecticut State Police sergeant who serves on a specialized task force dedicated to identifying, investigating, and dismantling human and sex trafficking operations across the state. He explains how these crimes operate and the warning signs the public should be aware of. We also discuss the realities of trafficking in Connecticut, common misconceptions, and what communities can do to help prevent exploitation before it happens.
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    17 mins
  • All things Olympics with Gabby Lucivero

    All things Olympics with Gabby Lucivero
    Jan 22 2026
    Sports reporter Gabby Lucivero talks all things Olympics with Amber Diaz before she heads to Italy to cover the 2026 Games. She also talks about getting restaurant recommendations from Geno Auriemma.
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    9 mins