Voice of CT

Melissa In The Morning: Don’t Be So Transparent

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, meant to bring awareness to the problem in America. And Connecticut is not excused from the issue. Local non-profit, PEHT, shared the reality in our state and signs to detect sex and human trafficking cases. (0:00)

It may be fashion forward but it’s a real crime prevention fopaux. Retired Lt. Jim Perez shares information about see-through plastic bags and coats attracting a lot of buyers. Find out why you need to avoid buying these products! (15:38)

New year, lingering problems…We got an update from Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber about major issues in town including more spending on Penfield Pavillion, the fight over UI monopoles and the aftermath of the SantaCon party at the beach last month. (26:53)

Do this ONE THING in 2024 to improve your marriage: FOCUS. What do you mean and why does that make a difference? We spoke to marriage coach Bob Donovan. (43:39)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Disruptive Protests Stop NYC Traffic

NYC District 19 Councilwoman, Vickie Paladino, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how illegal protests are disrupting everyday life.

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The Lisa Wexler Show – New Year’s Catch-Up With Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz joins Lisa Wexler to discuss some of CT’s 2024 top issues.

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Melissa in the Morning: New Year, Same Crisis

As we start this new year, there is still a major housing shortage in our state. We spoke with Renee Dobos, the CEO of Connecticut Housing Partners. CHP is an award-winning affordable housing developer and property management firm in our state. The non-profit has big goals that are attainable for the new year. Find out what they are, who needs the housing and how you can play a role in helping.

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Melissa in the Morning: Not So Luxurious Hotel Stay

A New Hampshire luxury resort is linked to two Legionnaires’ Disease cases, one of them deadly. What is it and are there things Connecticut residents should be thinking about when checking in to a hotel or rental property? We asked Dr. Browne about that. We also discussed masking protocols at health facilities and a new antibiotic to treat dangerous bacteria resistant to most current medicines.

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Try Looking At Both Sides

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli wondered if legislative bodies and protesters realize the historic causes behind the current Israel-Hamas war (00:21). And Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar joined us for his weekly update (13:22)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Claudine Gay’s Resignation

JNS.org Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Tobin, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his column on Claudine Gay’s resignation, writing that her brief stint as Harvard’s President represents: “everything that is wrong about the woke ideology dominating our culture, especially its enabling of antisemitism.”

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Melissa In The Morning: The Jimmy McGrath Foundation

The Jimmy McGrath Foundation just wrapped up its first full year of fundraising events and they have big dreams for 2024. We spoke with organization CEO and Jimmy McGrath’s father, Kevin, about a recap on 2023 successes and what’s happening in the new year. Plus, we get the details on the 2nd Annual Jim Jam. (0:00)

Science you may not Know: New data reveals what time of the day we see the most car fatalities on our highways. But why is the timeframe different state to state? We dive into this with David Mestre. (14:18)

Do you feel safe living in Connecticut? Despite what reports say about our state being one of the safest in the country, more and more residents are scared of incidents like street takeovers, carjackings, home invasions and more. We spoke with Gary MacNamara of Sacred Heart University about the importance of speaking up and testifying, especially during the legislative session. (31:33)

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Words Mean Things: Pt. II

We started 2024 on Tuesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with the latest developments – and language – surrounding U.S. border policy (00:26). Southern Connecticut State University Political Science and Urban Affairs Professor Dr. Jonathan Wharton dropped by for a chat on state and national politics (14:00) and we also welcomed Yankee Institute blogger Meaghan Portfolio for her regular weekly update (25:27)

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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

The Pet of the Week is Parsley! She’s a super fluffy white and butterscotch guinea pig. She’s an adult – though we don’t know her exact age. She too came from a situation with too many guinea pigs and a good Samaritan brought her in to find her a brand-new home. She’s going to need to live with other females or on her own as she is not spayed.

Parsley is currently in a foster home out of the Westport shelter, so an appointment is required for those interested in adopting her.