Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” wondering about the timing and details regarding former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis (00:32). CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes joined us from Washington, D.C. on the former President’s cancer diagnosis (15:22). GOP State Sen. Eric Berthel talked about the renewed the possibility of a regulated bear hunt finally coming to Connecticut (19:28)
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Lisa Wexler answers audience questions about when estates don’t have to go through probate, or only require a simplified process?
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As the WNBA Connecticut Sun basketball team kicks off the start of their season, team owners are considering selling the team and relocating it. The Mohegan Tribe recently announced it is exploring all options for the franchise’s future, including a potential sale of the team. John Pierson, sports director for News 8, weighed in on the potential decision.
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On average, 37 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. In 2025, three deaths have already been reported. We are addressing misconceptions to knowingly leaving children or pets in a hot car with crime prevention expert, Jim Perez.
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Food insecurity is a reality in Connecticut. And a new report shows that out of the hundreds of food banks operating in the state, a lot of them rely on the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program. For the latest hunger stats in Connecticut and how to pull for more resources to fill the shelves of our pantries, we spoke with Jason Jakubowski, CEO of Connecticut Foodshare.
For more information: https://www.ctfoodshare.org/
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It’s being called an intentional act of terrorism. The FBI says a 25-year-old man targeted a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California injuring at least four people. We talked about key takeaways from the case from Former FBI Agent, Ken Gray.
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Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Friday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if a controlled bear hunt – primarily in Litchfield County – is on the way from state officials (00:25). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Journalism Nick Pietruszkiewicz discussed the renewed Baseball Hall of Fame arguments for Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson (15:14)
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” highlighting two members of the state’s U.S. House delegation that will reportedly run for re-election, despite calls from many fellow Democrats to appeal to younger voters (00:47). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Gary Rose dropped by to chat about whether or not Gov. Ned Lamont will run for re-election next year (15:39). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum (24:22) and Landmark Legal Foundation Vice-President of Legal Affairs Mike O’Neill (30:06) broke down today’s U.S. Supreme Court arguments on possible limits to “Birthright Citizenship.”
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The WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour made its way down to Pop’s Family Restaurant in Milford this week!
We had some fantastic guests, inlcluding PEZ Candy, the Milford Prevention Council, Jay Pinto from The Milford Oyster Festival, Milford Mayor Tony Giannattasio, Democratic Mayoral Candidate Rich Smith and the Downtown Milford Business Association.
Thank you to Brown Roofing as well as Maritime Chevrolet, The Connecticut Education Association, and AARP Connecticut!
Teri Gaberman, Founder and CEO of “Berni & Murcer – Friends for Life” joins Lisa Wexler to celebrate 20 years of health after her son was diagnosed with brain cancer, and how Aaron’s friendship with former New York Yankee great, Bobby Murcer, who also had brain cancer inspired the formation of Berni & Murcer. .Bernie & Murcer – Friends for Life is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to provide emotional support, comfort, inspiration, and encouragement to children and their families with serious illnesses at all stages of their journeys – from the treatment phase, to recovery, to support during the child’s re-integration into the community.
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