Voice of CT

Melissa in the Morning: Addressing CT’s Housing Crisis

It’s no secret; we have a severe housing crisis in our state. We don’t have enough housing for young professionals starting their post graduate career or for aging seniors needing to downsize but not necessarily in need of assisted living. We also are dealing with essential workers living far from the municipalities they serve because it’s so unaffordable to live here, especially in Fairfield County. So what can be done about it? We met Renee Dobos, CEO of Connecticut Housing Partners, about their non-profit, its mission and how to better tackle the issue at hand.

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Vindictive Politics?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a few thoughts from Paul on a continuing controversy regarding Gov. Ned Lamont’s nominee for the State supreme Court (0:27). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill joined us for his weekly check-in (16:24), and Heritage Foundation analyst Joel Griffith talked about the current showdown over raising the nation’s debt limit (27:38).

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Melissa in the Morning: The Opioid Crisis

A Connecticut father lost his son to an opioid overdose and created a non-profit to spread awareness. It’s called Tears From Heaven. We learned all about it from founder Sinco Steendam and got a preview of the Four Corners challenge coming up June first. ((00:00))

Could Connecticut see a return of professional hockey to Hartford? Governor Lamont is meeting with the NHL this week about the potential relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to the XL Center. We spoke with our sports expert, Rob Adams, about the talks and how likely it is that the NHL sends us a team. ((14:39))

We are just days away from Memorial Day weekend and travelers are going to be out in FULL FORCE on the roads and in the air. Fran Mayko from AAA has new data on where people are going, how much things are costing and what you need to be prepared with ahead of time. ((30:56))

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Connecticut Today: A Look Into What’s Going On In Hartford

Joe Aguiar filled in for Paul Pacelli on Connecticut Today, as Paul filled in for Melissa. He welcomed Bob Duff, Majority Leader of the Connecticut State Senate, to talk about what’s going on in Hartford, as well as some issues that he feels that the Republican Party is shooting themselves in the foot on (0:00). Next, Barth Keck of CT News Junkie came on to talk about media literacy and artificial intelligence (16:21). Finally, Chris Caruso, former Democratic member of the House of Representatives, called in to give his thoughts on all things local, statewide and even national (31:58).

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What’s The Bridgeport Buzz?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” featured our regular check-in with www.OnlyInBridgeport.com blogger Lennie Grimaldi (0:41). Sacred Heart University History Prof. Dr. David Thompson discussed the current debt ceiling controversy in Washington (9:42). Twenty-six-year CIA veteran Daniel J. O’Connor talked about his new book, “A True American Patriot,” as well as current world events (20:10). Paul also talked about an idea to change work requirements for some federal assistance programs (32:35).

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Melissa in the Morning: Animal Cruelty in CT

Two recent cases this month of animal cruelty brings a question about oversight for in-home rescues and dealing with a mental health crisis. We spoke with UNH professor of forensic science, Virginia Maxwell, about these crimes and what can be done to combat the problem. ((00:00))

About 1 in 50 children are diagnosed with a peanut allergy. That’s why news of a promising skin patch exposing toddlers to peanuts is being called a game changer. We spoke with allergist, Dr. Phillip Hemmers, about the patch and get a better understanding of developing a peanut allergy. ((14:55))

Menthol cigars continue to kill tens of thousands of people a year. We spoke with Delmonte Jefferson, Executive Director of the Center for Black Health and Equity, about the problem and why the FDA needs to ban the product immediately. ((27:56))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Missing Out On Billions?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured our weekly check-in with Hearst Connecticut columnist and Senior Editor Dan Haar, who talked about a Yale study on the state’s less-than-stellar investment strategy (0:47). Family Institute of Connecticut Director of Public Policy Leslie Wolfgang briefed us on a controversial bill making its way through the General Assembly (11:45), and we got an additional Capitol update from Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang (23:28). Paul also had a few thoughts regarding the increasing propensity to demand that some people apologize for things that were said and done years ago (34:57).

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Senator Richard Blumenthal

Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to discuss what’s on the mindblowing AI horizon and what’s already here!

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Melissa in the Morning: Regulating Artificial Intelligence

Earlier this week, the CEO of ChatGPT, testified on Capital Hill practically begging for regulation over free open A.I. We spoke with our cyber security expert, Vahid, about the hearing and whether the request for oversight is promising or sketchy. ((00:00))

Bridgeport city officials are hoping the FAA will give a thumbs up to the CT Airport Authority to take over operations of Sikorsky without buying it out. We got Dan Onofrio’s opinion on the matter. He is the president of the BRBC. ((12:36))

Science you may not Know: Are humans impacting the brains of dogs? ((23:42))

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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

It is my pleasure to introduce you to Tyson! Male Terrier mix with hair to impress! Tyson is 8 years old and compact size. He may be a bit older but he is full of energy! He would do great in a house or apartment. His foster said he seems to like dogs and everyone he meets so if you are looking for a small walking buddy we think Tyson is perfect for you!

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