Monday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli discussing the previous weekend’s U.S. military strikes on Iran’s three main nuclear sites with University of New Haven Professor of National Security Dr. Howard Stoffer (00:28) CT News Junkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by to chat about those attacks and two controversial vetoes announced by Gov. Ned Lamont (10:19)
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Lisa Wexler answers listener questions about how long to hold onto legal documents and when and why you need a notary in CT, and what are the full faith and credit laws?
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A surprise attack happened on three key Iranian nuclear facilities. Operation Midnight Hammer reportedly involved B-2 stealth bombers dropping massive bombs on the facilities. We’re told no Iranian soldiers or civilians were hurt in the attack. Former FBI Agent, Ken Gray, joined the show to talk about the potential success of the mission and what it now means in the aftermath for the US.
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As we enter the third day off Raul Valle’s trial, what can the general public takeaway from this devastating case? Valle is accused of stabbing and killing Fairfield Prep student, Jimmy McGrath, outside of a house party in Shelton back in May 2022. We spoke with Gary MacNamara about laws on the books for people who host house parties and allow underage drinking.
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Following the attack on Iran, US officials worry about Iran’s counterattack; mostly with cyberattacks. We spoke with crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, about what to do to harden your online presence and avoid a cyber crime.
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Social media is flooded with advertisements for popular obesity medications. But how do consumers avoid being scammed into purchasing knockoff versions that may not be effective or even safe? Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided to prohibit mass compounding of some weight loss medications, but it could confuse people more than ever about their options. Dr. Andrew Wong of Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Primary Care gave us clarity on this.
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A possible veto of a controversial housing bill by Governor Ned Lamont was a big topic on Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli. We welcomed 35th District GOP State Senator Dr. Jeff Gordon (00:47) and former Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso (11:18) to chat about that bill. Fiona Firine, from the non-profit group “For Cameron,” returned to the show to talk about the status of overdose deaths in Connecticut (21:03). Paul also had some thoughts early in the show about social media comments from Connecticut Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy regarding President Trump’s impending decision on any American involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict (32:33)
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Bridgeport City Council Member, Maria Pereira, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about a solar farm proposed on 46 acres of Remington Woods that would open the door for further development on the Bridgeport side.
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Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli jumped right into a tough decision facing President Trump: should the U.S. military take part in operations to cripple Iran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon? (00:38). University of New Haven Associate Professor of Homeland and National Security, Political Science, and International Affairs Dr. Matthew Schmidt dropped by to discuss that issue as well (14:49). Hearst Connecticut Media senior columnist and editor Dan Haar talked about covering former President Barack Obama’s visit to Connecticut on Tuesday night (24:55)
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Mayor Laura Hoydick joins Lisa Wexler to talk about growing up in Stratford, her political career accomplishments and future goals, her role as CCM President and CCM’s request for Governor Lamont to veto HB 5002, and why she is running for Stratfor Mayor again.
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