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Melissa In The Morning: Anger Management

National statistics show 10% of Americans have trouble controlling their own anger. 25% worry about how angry they sometimes feel. 20% have ended a relationship or friendship with someone because of their anger. 60% agree that people in general are getting angrier. Counselor, Julius Dudics, gave us insight on anger management and tips on keeping your cool when you’re triggered. (0:00)

This week is Teen Driving Awareness Week. AAA’s Alec Slatky shared what ALL drivers should be thinking about, regardless of age. Plus, he talked about the massive uptick in deer strikes on roadways. Find out what you can do to protect yourselves. (16:13)

Is the middleman manager at your workplace feeling the pinch? Or is the middleman manager feeling insignificant? In either case, we need to help these roles adjust. We asked Julie Bauke about it during Julie on the Job. (30:41)

Students at University of Bridgeport have launched a new business. It’s called Purple Knights Coffee Company. Find out from the company president and CEO, Shiv, all about the product. Also, hear from the business professor, Tim Raynor, where the idea of a student-run business came from and the goal of it. (43:39).

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Ballot Matter Goes To Court

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli discussing the current legal tussle surrounding absentee ballots in Bridgeport (00:27) along with additional comments on the ballot situation from Southington GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson (12:54). CT News Junkie and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill stopped by for his weekly update (25:15)

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – An Update on the Middle East

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli discussing the current conflict between Israel and Hamas with State Department veteran Dr. Howard Stoffer from the University of New Haven (00:26). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi stopped by to chat about the latest legal developments in the ongoing Bridgeport absentee ballot case (11:53)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – How CT Courts Handle Domestic Violence Cases

Retired Judge Thomas Colin joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his unique experience, having presided over both family and criminal court, that gives him a deep perspective on domestic violence.

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Melissa in the Morning: Beware of “Sliders”

1. “Sliders” are targeting drivers across the nation and you need to protect yourself! What is a slider and how do I make myself less of a target? Crime Prevention Expert, Jim Perez, shared the trends happening out west and making their way to the East Coast and how you can avoid the problem. (0:00)

2. Amid the alleged ballot box stuffing lawsuit playing out in court, we continue to focus on the Bridgeport mayoral election. Lamond Daniels will be on Line F on election day. He shared his campaign platform, vision for education, and plans to restore government trust in the Park City if elected to be the next mayor. (13:12)

3. Every two years, Fairfield CARES conducts surveys to see if middle and high schoolers are abusing substances like alcohol, marijuana and vaping. Program Director, Cathy Hazlett, shared the data that proves substance abuse among teens is on the decline. However, mental health challenges are on the rise. (28:45)

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Melissa In The Morning: Will U.S. Troops Get Involved With The Israel-Hamas Conflict?

This Sunday starts the Medicare Open Enrollment period in Connecticut. What has changed with the plans and how can people prepare? We spoke with our medicare expert, Bob Vontell. (0:00)

Overnight, Israel ordered an evacuation notice to Palestinians living in Gaza ahead of a massive counterattack against Hamas. We got a check in with Congressman Jim Himes about whether US troops will soon get involved and how our country is reacting to what’s happening in the Middle East. (13:00)

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and we want to know what our state is doing to hire more people with special needs. We spoke with the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Aging and Disability Services about resources available and an upcoming disability resource fair to help more people. (24:08)

David Pia is running as the Republican nominee for First Selectman of Trumbull. But his ticket is different than most politicians in 2023. He unofficially created what’s called “United For Trumbull,” teaming up with two town leaders: one a democrat and one, an unaffiliated. We asked him about this plan to run and why this approach seems to resonate with voters. (41:08)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Live Update From Israel

Longtime Westport resident Bonnie Brooks, now living in Israel, calls Lisa Wexler to update her on the spirit in Israel amidst the atrocities felt around the world.

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Melissa In The Morning: One Year Later In Bristol

Today marks the one-year anniversary of losing Lt. Dustin Demonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy after an ambush attack. We learned about the CT Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation and its work honoring the fallen in our state. We spoke with retired Watertown Police Chief, John Gavallas, who is also the Chairman of the foundation’s board of directors. (0:00)

An unexpected tragedy happened on a Connecticut high school football field. A 15-year-old player became unresponsive at practice and died later that day. Glenn Lungarini of the CIAC responds to the incident and reiterated the state’s focus on student athlete safety. (13:45)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 20% of people with disabilities, including those with autism, are employed in the US. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we highlighted a new Autism Speaks program meant to help people with autism find employment and encourage employers to hire people on the spectrum. President and CEO of Autism Speaks, Keith Wargo, explained the issue at hand and what the new program will do to help. (25:13)

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Melissa In The Morning: The Latest With The Three Vaccines

Melissa In The Morning welcomed back Dr. Browne from Griffin Health to talk about some of the latest with the vaccines for COVID, The Flu and RSV, including a few listener questions.

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Startling Report About Connecticut

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli talked about a new report concerning thousands of young people in the state (00:30). We carried a portion of National Security Council spokesman John Kirby’s news conference regarding the escalating violence in the Middle East (13:25). Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and editor Dan Haar dropped by for his weekly chat (24:16)

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