Today, Lisa is joined in studio by Chris Curran of CarePatrol to talk senior care.
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Melissa in the Morning: Teachers Jumping Ship
A shocking new report shows 74% of Connecticut teachers surveyed are considering quitting their jobs. What can be done to retain good teachers and find new ones fast? Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the Association of CT Public School Superintendents, weighed in on the issue. ((00:00))
PETA submitted a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission over Seaquest for unfair business practices, noting that members of the public—including children and other guests in Trumbull—have been bitten and injured at the aquarium chain. Michelle Sinnot of PETA shared why this is the next step to shut the company down. ((14:28))
After a brutal domestic violence killing in Milford, many are asking what more can be done? Deb Greenwood of the Center for Family Justice shared what victims should do besides filing for protective orders and restraining orders. ((32:30))
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Cooking with Claud: Cranberry Brie Poppers
Use a small cupcake tray
Spray the pan
Put Pillsbury crescent dough on bottom of each cup
Take a scoop of cranberry sauce and a chunk of brie on top of dough
Add crushed walnuts to the top of the mixture
Put the tray into the oven at 350 degrees and bake for 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown
Melissa in the Morning: Ridgefield Part Two
We spoke yesterday to Josh Abrams, the creator of Accountability for All on Youtube. After a woman was suspended for being caught on camera hitting, we spoke with First Selectman Rudy Marconi from Ridgefield about the situation. ((00:00))
Brittany Griner is officially back on US soil after spending almost a year in a Russian prison. Congressman Jim Himes shares if the prisoner swap was worth it. ((17:16))
A new Alzheimer drug is in testing phases now but could be a game changer. We spoke with a Hartford Healthcare doctor about it. ((28:51))
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Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: A Marijuana Start Date
Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli talked about a verified start date for the state’s recreational marijuana sales (0:32). Connecticut Business and Industry Association President Chris DiPentima discussed the fallout of a lost Pentagon contract at Sikorsky Aircraft (11:35). Columbus Leadership Award winner Barbara Rogo of Bridgeport joined us to chat about her years of experience around greater Bridgeport (22:39).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Shelly Freeman Of The YIVO Institute; The Laramie Project – 12/9/22
Today, Lisa chats with Shelly Freeman, Chief of Staff of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research (0:00) and director Jams Luongo and actor Arnella Ten Meer of the Laramie Project production this weekend in Westport (24:50),
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Controversial Decision
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Host Paul Pacelli featured debate and listener calls regarding a controversial prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia (0:31), as well as expert commentary from State Department veteran and University of New Haven Professor Dr. Howard Stoffer (11:29). Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Steve Stafstrom joined us to talk about a slight delay surrounding the implementation of Connecticut’s “Clean Slate” bill (21:53).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Chris Sarandon And Chris Ruggiero – 12/8/22
Today, Lisa chats with Chris Sarandon about his new podcast Cooking By Heart (0:00), then she’s joined by Chris Ruggiero ahead of his Christmas concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse on December 15 (14:30).
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Melissa in the Morning: No Brainer Program
We had the incredible opportunity to have an in-studio interview with US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery and Assistant US Attorney Patrick Caruso. We talked all about fentanyl and a program that the office will present to YOUR kids’ schools for FREE. Listen to what the program entails and if you’re interested in having this program at your school district, call 203-821-3700. ((00:00))
A Ridgefield town employee is suspended and facing a criminal charge after she hit a man recording video of her with a file folder. Police were called to Ridgefield Town Hall last week after the YouTube creator conducting what he called a First Amendment audit was hit by the female employee. We spoke with that creator, Josh Abrams, who is the owner and operator of Accountability for All, to hear his side of the story. ((15:28))
Milford police say the woman allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend, had a restraining order and protective order out against him. Former Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara talked broadly about the case and if more could have been done to protect the victim and her children. ((32:48))
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop Nominating Lousy Candidates
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli talking about the GOP’s latest U.S. Senate loss in Georgia (0:28). Wallingford GOP State Rep. Craig Fishbein talked about a possible delay in the implementation of Connecticut’s new “Clean Slate” law (9:30). Business consultant Carl Gould discussed the current nationwide increase in retail theft (22:25).
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