Today, Lisa is joined by Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal (0:00) and Molly King, Head of School, Greenwich Academy (16:35).
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Melissa in the Morning: Who Dropped the Ball?
A Milford police officer has been placed on leave over his handling of complaints filed by a woman who later was killed, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend. We get law enforcement perspective from former Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara about protocols for domestic violence cases and could this tragedy be avoided? ((00:00))
It’s officially Hanukkah! We talk to Rabbi Shlame Landa about the traditions of the Jewish holiday. ((16:44))
Ahead of Christmas, marriage consultant Bob Donovan shares one of the best gifts of Christmas: your partner. ((28:08))
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: An Athletic Controversy
Friday’s “Connecticut Today” got underway with news of a major court decision involving the state’s transgender athletes (0:29). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio returned to the show to chat about Gov. Lamont’s proposal for state income tax relief (9:50). University of New Haven National Security Professor Dr. Olena Lennon offered her thoughts on the latest from Ukraine (19:44).
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Melissa in the Morning: After the End
A Sacred Heart University professor shared his newest novel “After the End” and how people respond to trauma or loss. ((00:00))
Two well-known television anchors are caught having an affair. Gary Phelan with Mitchell and Sheehan shares how ABC dropped the ball and what employers should be doing with relationship policies. ((16:00))
Santa Claus came back to town to take children’s questions ahead of Christmas. ((24:26))
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What’s “Middle Income?”
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured more details on Governor Ned Lamont’s push for a middle-class state sales tax cut (0:29). Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence spokesperson Liza Andrews talked about recent high-profile cases of domestic violence in the state (10:25). University of New Haven Finance Instructor David Sacco offered his thoughts on the continuing FTX fraud investigation (20:26).
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Melissa in the Morning: Antibiotic Shortage
Some parents of sick kids are scrambling with a nationwide shortage of amoxicillin. The popular antibiotic is used to treat ear infections, but doctors seem to be prescribing them for children fighting viruses. Dr. Browne shares why that’s happening and the negative aftermath of too many antibiotics in the human body.
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Melissa in the Morning: Women in Law Enforcement
We sat down with two officers from the Milford Police Department to talk about being a female in law enforcement. Plus, what’s being done to recruit and retain more women in policing? ((00:00))
Marking the Sandy Hook anniversary, Senator Blumenthal made another plea to lawmakers to put a ban on assault weapons. But what about the people who are holding those guns, what can be done for them? ((11:21))
Zoo Minute: International Monkey Day ((21:59))
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Ten Years On
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked back on the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary school attack in Newtown (0:39). Connecticut Associated Press reporter Pat Eaton-Robb offered his recollections covering the Sandy Hook tragedy (12:13). GOP State Rep. Greg Howard talked about a push from Gov. Ned Lamont to possibly reverse a “grandfather clause” affecting thousands of semi-automatic firearm owners in Connecticut (23:30). Dr. Chad Savage explained the growing use of “Direct Primary Care” (34:58).
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Sandy Hook 10 Years Later – 12/14/22
Today, Lisa was joined by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Wayne Winston on this 10th anniversary of Sandy Hook.
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Melissa in the Morning: 10 Years Later
Dan Affleck, the co-designer of the Sandy Hook Memorial in Newtown, joined the show to share his vision for the monument and park honoring the victims. ((00:00))
Bill Lavin, the founder of Where Angels Play Foundation, shared the history of his work building playgrounds and how Sandy Hook started an international movement of healing. ((16:45))
A local Connecticut man has a tradition every year to honor the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Learn how handing out cards is spreading kindness and commemorating Newtown. ((33:39))
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