Dr. Browne talked about the importance of covid boosters and the aftermath. Plus, how do we report covid numbers in the hospitals?
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Lamont-Stefanowski Round Two?
Howdy …. On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul had some thoughts on Bob Stefanowski officially entering the 2022 race for governor (0:28). Mortgage lender John DiIorio joined us again to update his ongoing battle with the state Department of Banking (7:49). We also provided live coverage of President Joe Biden’s news conference (23:18).
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Classroom Disconnect On Covid-19?
On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias and Vice-President Joslyn DeLancey talked about the current concerns regarding Covid-19 in Connecticut schools (0:27). Southern Connecticut State University Economics Professor James Thorson gave us his thoughts on the growing U.S. inflation problem (15:45).
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Melissa in the Morning: Financial Anxiety
1. Three of the biggest challenges for the average couple include finances. So how do we deal with financial stress and anxiety? Julius Dudics responds. ((00:10))
2. When we enter cold snaps, are your cars ready? Fran Mayko of AAA gives us tips on how to be prepared and drive safely during the frigid months. ((09:23))
3. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti talked about redistricting, re-evaluations and Bigelow coming to the city. ((23:09))
4. Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti gave us the latest on the city and talked about why some leaders are swapping political parties. ((32:01))
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Melissa in the Morning: MLK Day
1. What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr think of today’s world if he was still here? Robert Kinney shared insight on this topic and what people should take away from this day. ((00:10))
2. Beware of fake masks and price gouging for at-home tests. Attorney General William Tong told us when this was detected and what you need to know. ((13:09))
3. Crime on the Mind: Parking Meter Scams ((22:37))
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Where Are The Highway Patrols?
On Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we welcomed back Connecticut State Police Union President Andy Matthews to talk about the current lack of highway safety in the state (0:25). Noted police advocate and attorney Lance LoRusso joined us to talk about the current wave of left-leaning district attorneys across the country (11:15).
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Melissa in the Morning: Drugs at School and Remote Learning
1. Governor Lamont addressed an overdose situation at a Hartford school. He also talked about his executive powers and remote learning. ((00:10))
2. Congressman Jim Himes says he’s not worried about redistricting and potentially losing Shelton voters. ((15:54))
3. Senator Kevin Kelly says the governor cannot have his powers extended. ((24:54))
4. Dept. of Ag commissioner, Bryan Hurlburt, talked about dairy farmers and how to support CT farms. ((39:20))
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Let’s Get Serious About Crime
On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today,” former State Senate GOP Leader Len Fasano chatted with Paul Pacelli about Connecticut’s growing crime problem and the current political disconnect at the State Capitol (0:29). Attorney Mike O’Neill from the Landmark Legal Foundation weighed-in on a U.S. Supreme vote regarding Biden White House vaccine mandates (15:15).
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Melissa in the Morning: Omicron Peak
Dr. Browne confirmed that the omicron variant is peaking and we are reaching herd immunity. Could this be a small blessing in disguise? Also, we talked about the difference between N95 and KN95 masks and how to tell if the ones online are fake.
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