Melissa in the Morning: Kids in Crisis

Melissa in the Morning: Kids in Crisis

It’s officially summer and Connecticut schools are out. And while students may be celebrating the break, being out of routine can be a huge challenge, especially for pre-teens. Shari Shapiro, Executive Director of Kids In Crisis, shares the challenges that local middle schoolers face this time of year and why there’s a great need for a support system of adults.

For more information: https://www.kidsincrisis.org/

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Melissa in the Morning: Gambling Addiction in Connecticut

Melissa in the Morning: Gambling Addiction in Connecticut

New research revealed the states most likely to develop a gambling addiction, with Connecticut ranking in the top ten. Data from gambling experts at RG analyzed the average number of monthly Google searches in each state for over 100 terms related to gambling addiction. Connecticut landed in ninth place. We spoke with Diana Goode, executive director of the Connecticut Counsel on Problem Gambling, about Connecticut’s trends with addiction and resources available for help.

For more information: https://ccpg.org/ or https://responsibleplayct.org/

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Melissa in the Morning: Politics in the Workplace

Melissa in the Morning: Politics in the Workplace

We are just days away from the highly anticipated televised presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. We wanted to know if political discussion at the workplace is ever appropriate and if Connecticut has any laws on the books protecting free speech at work? Gary Phelan, employment attorney and law professor at Quinnipiac University, answered our questions and shared an example of a case in Greenwich surrounding political discussion impacting the workplace.

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Melissa In The Morning: Hamming It Up

Melissa In The Morning: Hamming It Up

As the Paul Pacelli’s week of filling in on Melissa In The Morning comes to a close, Paul welcomed John Barrett, vice president of the Woodmont Amateur Radio Association, to the program. They talked about amateur radio as a whole as well as an upcoming event this weekend!

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Melissa In The Morning: Keeping Kids Hydrated

Melissa In The Morning: Keeping Kids Hydrated

Dr. Magna Dias, the Chair of Pediatrics at Yale School Of Medicine,  joined Paul Pacelli on Melissa in the Morning to talk about how to keep your child safe as this heat wave continues to pound Connecticut.

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Melissa In The Morning: Golf Returns To Connecticut

Melissa In The Morning: Golf Returns To Connecticut

The Travelers Championship officiall tee’d off on Thursday, so it seems like a good time to bring in assistant professor of journalism in the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University, Nick A. Pietruszkiewicz, to talk to Paul Pacelli about the golf tournament, as well as what to expect if you’re going.

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The Lisa Wexler Show – How Will We Live… Forever?

The Lisa Wexler Show – How Will We Live… Forever?

Founder, President and Chief Science Officer of the Longevity Escape Velocity (LEV) Foundation, Dr. Aubrey de Grey joins Lisa Wexler to discuss life extension research around the world and how far off we are from achieving significant steps forward.

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Melissa In The Morning: Blumenthal On Boeing

Melissa In The Morning: Blumenthal On Boeing

Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal to Melissa In The Morning to talk about the latest with Boeing in terms of their mechanical issues and lawsuits.

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Miss Connecticut USA

The Lisa Wexler Show – Miss Connecticut USA

Shavana Clarke, crowned Miss Connecticut USA April 2024, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about doing pageants since age 2, being the first openly gay Miss Connecticut USA winner, being a mental health advocate after her own struggles, and moving on to the Miss USA contest.

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