CT Humane Society Pet of the Week: Rookie

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week: Rookie

Meet Rookie. He is a 4 month old dachshund mix. He came to the Connecticut Humane Society over the weekend and has really been a fun dog to be with. He seems to love attention, very playful and appropriate with kids! He would make a great addition to any home. Do keep in mind he is a puppy and will need training and some patience while he figures out how to navigate the world.  He has been around dogs and other animals but the Connecticut Humane Society would still like to introduce him to your dog if you already have one to make sure they are a good fit.  

If you think Rookie is the one for you, please visit cthumane.org to read more about Rookie and all of the available pets. If you are interested in adopting they are now doing in person adoptions from 12- 4pm.

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Melissa in the Morning: 99 Problems, but Cash Isn’t One

Melissa in the Morning: 99 Problems, but Cash Isn’t One

The governor signed a two-year, 51-billion-dollar state budget that included more than 300-million dollars invested in education. But do those dollars actually make it to the classroom? We got some perspective from Fran Rabinowitz about this. ((00:00))

A Sacred Heart University graduate is focused on protecting tow truck drivers on CT highways. We met Salena Khan and learned about her business Life on the Line promoting slow down, move over laws. ((15:07))

For the first time in over a decade, Bridgeport is bringing back its restaurant week. We get the details from BRBC President, Dan Onofrio, about the event in June and where to get a list of restaurants participating. ((23:44))

Workout Wednesday: new data shows walking can lead to better connectivity activity for your brain and memory improvement for older adults. Amy Llinas shares the best walking regiment to follow for the best results. ((32:26))

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Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: Analyzing the Trump Case

Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: Analyzing the Trump Case

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked into the federal charges now facing former President Donald Trump with University of New Haven criminal justice Professor Mike Lawlor (0:33), while Paul also had some opening comments on the former president’s continuing popularity (11:47). We also welcomed Tom McMillan, author or, “Our Flag Was Still There: The Star Spangled Banner that Survived the British and 200 Years―And the Armistead Family Who Saved It” (25:33).

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Stephanie McNeal

The Lisa Wexler Show – Stephanie McNeal

Author, journalist, Stephanie McNeal joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her deep dive into the lives of influencers in SWIPE UP FOR MORE.

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Melissa in the Morning: Farm Fresh Connecticut

Melissa in the Morning: Farm Fresh Connecticut

Connecticut learned in 15 months, one million pounds of locally grown, healthy food made it to people who rely on food pantries in our state. Commissioner of the Dept. of Agriculture, Bryan Hurlburt, talked about the significance of these findings. We also learned about resources to explore the more than 5,000 farms in our state. ((00:00))

Now that Twitter is becoming a more common place for news conferences, how do we determine if something is fact or opinion; accurate or exaggerated; credible or fake? Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, weighed in on the topic. ((15:29))

Julie on the Job: how to gain emotional intelligence and become more comfortable with social interactions at work. ((27:17))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please, Take a Breath and Relax

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please, Take a Breath and Relax

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” by discussing the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump and his defenders (0:24). Former Time Magazine D.C. reporter and Professor Emeritus Alain Sanders shared his thoughts on the Trump indictment (11:28). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill stopped by for his weekly update (23:31).

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Melissa in the Morning: Housing Bill Troubles

Melissa in the Morning: Housing Bill Troubles

We know the 2023 legislative session ended with approval for Senate Bill 998. Senator Ryan Fazio was not too keen on the bill and shared his concerns surrounding the language, especially its implications for fair housing legislation. ((00:00))

Take two: David Eldridge announced he’s throwing his hat in the ring again to run for Shelton Mayor. Why run again, what is different this go around and what are his goals for the city if he is elected? ((13:57))

According to the CDC, more than 20% of American adults have chronic pain. Are there ways to deal with the problem without medication? We spoke with Dr. Anthony Sampino about a treatment known as OMM and how it helps many people, regardless of age, to eliminate chronic pain. ((26:05))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Trump Indictment

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Trump Indictment

A jam-packed Friday edition of “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli diving into former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment with an analysis from our midday host Erick Erickson (0:37). Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang explained the new red light and speed camera law coming to Connecticut (9:25). We were joined by Wes Davis, author of, “American Journey: On the Road with Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and John Burroughs” (22:48). Finally, Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly update (34:18).

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