State Representative, Lucy Dathan, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the continuing gas car ban controversy.
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Melissa In The Morning: Return To Toyland
An unknown and potentially deadly contagious canine respiratory illness has now been detected in dogs in 14 states, including Connecticut. Fairfield veterinarian, Dr. John Kristy, shares more on this mysterious illness, which dogs are more at risk and what dog owners need to look out for. (0:00)
As you know, Governor Lamont nixed the vote on an electric vehicle mandate proposal this week. So, what did the committee talk about instead and what does this mean for the 2024 legislative session? We asked Senator Kevin Kelly of Stratford, who’s one of the fourteen members on the bi-partisan committee. (7:51)
Science you may not Know: missing cicadas in Connecticut. David Mestre explains the mystery surrounding this insect and how Connecticut is responding. (23:32)
Toy stores are thriving despite online shopping trends. How is that possible? We asked Dan Onofrio from the BRBC about that. And we talked about changing the date for Giving Tuesday to better benefit non-profits in Connecticut. (38:07)
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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
A sweet kitty named Trinity.
- She’s a 2-year-old spayed female who came to us from animal control. She’d been abandoned and brought to CHS so that we could help her find a perfect new home
- She’s a ragdoll cat, which means she has a beautiful distinct coat and blue eyes
- Her coat is semi-long and needs regular maintenance. It’s short now due to severe matting that needed to be shaved off of her, but when it grows back, she’ll need her new person to brush her regularly
- She’ll need to be the only pet in her new home
- Trinity is a quiet and reserved cat and would prefer to live in a peaceful home
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Common Sense Prevails
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli took a closer look at the next phase in the battle over internal combustion engine vehicle sales in the state (00:32) while chatting with GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella, a member of the State Regulations Review Committee (14:31). We talked to Stonington First Selectwoman Danielle Chesebrough who was reelected this year as a member of the “Forward Party” (25:56) and spent a few minutes with Yankee Institute blogger Meaghan Portfolio (34:21)
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Melissa In The Morning: The 16-Day Challenge
There is an EMS worker shortage here and across the country. In fact, a federal study projected a need for 40,000 more full-time emergency medical personnel from 2016 to 2030. We checked in with Easton Volunteer EMS to hear about worker qualifications and got an update on the New Building Project. (0:00)
We are in the midst of a 16-day challenge addressing domestic violence. Deb Greenwood from the Center for Family Justice shared statistics on the problem in our state and shared how you can be part of the solution. (15:46)
Julie on the Job: What should workers do if management refuses to stop widespread harassment and misogynist behavior in the workplace? (31:13)
“Why you gotta be so rude?” Rudeness is a problem in our society and we want to curb that problem. Counselor, Julius Dudics, shares the impact of practicing humility. (43:54).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Chrissy Metz
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – An Unrealistic EV Deadline?
“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli returned from vacation and chatted with Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio about a controversial plan to prohibit the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in Connecticut by 2035 (00:30). We also checked in with CTNewsJunkie and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill who had a few thoughts about a famous Connecticut resident with a national profile (14:20)
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The Lisa Wexler Show – What Is The Horse Island Sustainable Building Project?
David Heiser, Director of Student Programs, Yale Peabody Museum, joins Lisa to discuss what the regenerative building project is on Horse Island.
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Melissa In The Morning: Another Shooting In Vermont
One of the three Palestinian American students who were shot in a possible hate crime in Vermont is a student at Trinity College in Hartford. We spoke about the crime in one of the safest cities in the country with the top television news station in Vermont. Dom Amato, Assistant News Director with WCAX-TV, shared reaction from the state and the latest on the investigation. (0:00)
November 30th is Native American Equal Pay Day. But why the focus on Native American women specifically? And what, if anything, is Connecticut doing to address the disparity? We spoke with Spencer Hill from the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities about it. (9:35)
Tomorrow, Connecticut lawmakers will decide whether to ban gas-powered vehicles by the year 2035 in our state. It’s a controversial proposal prompting more questions than answers. Chris Herb with the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association weighed in on the conversation. (22:45)
Crime on the Mind : Shopping safety 101. Whether it’s in person or online, crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, shares how to avoid being a target of theft during the shopping frenzy season. (37:36).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Turkey And Politics With Toni Boucher
Newly elected First Selectwoman of Wilton, Toni Boucher, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about Thanksgiving cooking and the priority agenda for Wilton.
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