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Melissa in the Morning: The Latest Measles Outbreak

American Samoa has issued a public health emergency after an outbreak of measles has spread across the U.S. territory. This is not the first time there has been an outbreak in the area. According to a WHO report, a 2019 outbreak swept the Pacific. We spoke with Dr. Browne about how these outbreaks happen and why vaccination rates are low in parts of our country.

He also touched on researchers following claims that the covid vaccine can lead to tinnitus as well as a quick story on the UK and scabies cases.

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please Let Kids Be Kids

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli opened with a bizarre story regarding how so-called “health” issues are being taught in at least one school (0:25). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill joined us to talk about bears and more (12:56). We also featured our weekly check-in with Hearst Connecticut Media columnist Dan Harr (25:04).

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Greater Bridgeport Bar Association

Lisa Wexler is joined by Etan Hirsh, President of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, GBBA Executive Director, Cindy Nigro & GBBA Law Day Committee Chair, Kyle LaBuff to talk about the GBBA’s mission and announce why Lisa Wexler was chosen as the 2023 Liberty Bell Award recipient. Lisa will be presented with the award during the GBBA’s Law Day event on May 1, 2023.

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Melissa in the Morning: Summer Camp for Plants

It’s possibly the ONLY plant storage facility in our state taking care of people’s plants during the winter time. We met John McGinnis of Gardens at Cheshire to learn about their business model, broad clientele and why it’s so popular for people using the service year after year. ((00:00))

A Bridgeport City Councilwoman is desperate to get her family back in America. Samia Suliman says her sons and husband are stuck in Sudan because of the fighting going on overseas. Senator Richard Blumenthal outlined the conflict and his calls for their return home. Also, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, weighed in on the impact for Suliman. ((19:06))

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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today I want to introduce you to Leo! He is a 2 year old Beagle who is ready and waiting for his forever home! He is a fun pup and will let everyone that he is here, so we require a single family home to not the upset the neighbors. He seems to like other dogs but he hasn’t met any cats yet. Leo can be an anxious dog when left alone but we are working on a training plan with him to help set him up in his new home. He is an awesome office mate, he will bring me toys to toss and then lay by my feet while I am working. I think he would be perfect for folks who work from home! I love having Leo in the office but of course we would all love for his new family to come soon!

If you want to hear more about Leo or any of her friends here at CT humane visit us online at cthumane.org or give our Westport branch a call to speak to our adoption counselors.

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Official Kick Off

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli’s analysis of President Joe Biden’s reelection announcement (0:19). Brookfield GOP State Sen. Stephen Harding joined us to chat about more recent black bear encounters in his district (16:30).

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Joy Behar

Lisa Wexler finds out what Joy Behar finds funny.

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Melissa in the Morning: Termination Behavior

Three high-profile television workers are out of a job but their responses online can serve as a teaching moment for anyone entering or in the workforce. Julie Bauke shared the damage your behavior after termination can do to your future and why the higher road is the better path forward. ((00:00))

YouTube decided to eliminate some eating disorder content from its platform. We spoke with our social media consultant, Krista Carnes about the move and why it’s only one part of solving the issue with kids and their perceptions of body image. ((17:45))

AAA conducted its first environmental report sharing its goals of going electric. Fran Mayko shares more highlights from the report and how it could impact memberships going forward. ((28:30))

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Lisa On The Law

Lisa answers questions about how to handle bills in a spouse’s name after a spouse dies? And, Why people have revocable trusts, what assets go in them, and do you need to re-deed your house for a revocable trust? Also, what is a TOD at the DMV? #billsafterdeath #revocabletrusts

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Don’t We Have Better Choices?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli talked about President Biden’s likely announcement of his 2024 reelection campaign (0:23). Landmark Legal Foundation attorney Mike O’Neill joined us to talk about the current abortion pill controversy involving the federal courts. (11:47).

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