Synthetic Cinema International founder, Andrew Gernhard, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why he reluctantly is moving his film productions out of Connecticut.
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Melissa in the Morning: Medicaid Funding
Governor Lamont has signed a declaration enabling the Connecticut General Assembly to adopt legislation appropriating $284-million dollars to Medicaid funding. The Connecticut Department of Social Services estimated that amount needed to ensure that payments continue to be made to health care providers under this program. Not everyone is applauding the decision, including state Republicans. Senator Jason Perillo shared the worries about breaking fiscal guardrails with this decision.
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Melissa in the Morning: New Technology at Local Airports
AAA projected more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period. With many set to fly to their destinations, we asked the Connecticut Airport Authority how Bradley International Airport is preparing. We also highlighted new technology at Bradley making the airport experience better for travelers, called GoodMaps.
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Melissa in the Morning: Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden’s office announced that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. We want to understand his diagnosis better, his treatment options and the importance of consistent primary care visits for men. We spoke about these topics with Dr. Keith O’Brien, Hartford HealthCare Chair of Urology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.
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Melissa in the Morning: A Deal with US DOT
Recently, the Connecticut Department of Transportation entered an agreement with the US DOT that will mean a quicker turnaround to complete transportation projects in our state. We got more clarity on how it works and why it’s a significant deal, effective immediately, from CT DOT Commissioner, Garrett Eucalitto.
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Former President Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis
Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” wondering about the timing and details regarding former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis (00:32). CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes joined us from Washington, D.C. on the former President’s cancer diagnosis (15:22). GOP State Sen. Eric Berthel talked about the renewed the possibility of a regulated bear hunt finally coming to Connecticut (19:28)
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Estates Excluded From Probate
Lisa Wexler answers audience questions about when estates don’t have to go through probate, or only require a simplified process?
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Melissa in the Morning: CT Sports Headlines
As the WNBA Connecticut Sun basketball team kicks off the start of their season, team owners are considering selling the team and relocating it. The Mohegan Tribe recently announced it is exploring all options for the franchise’s future, including a potential sale of the team. John Pierson, sports director for News 8, weighed in on the potential decision.
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Melissa in the Morning: Hot Cars
On average, 37 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. In 2025, three deaths have already been reported. We are addressing misconceptions to knowingly leaving children or pets in a hot car with crime prevention expert, Jim Perez.
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Melissa in the Morning: Hunger in CT
Food insecurity is a reality in Connecticut. And a new report shows that out of the hundreds of food banks operating in the state, a lot of them rely on the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program. For the latest hunger stats in Connecticut and how to pull for more resources to fill the shelves of our pantries, we spoke with Jason Jakubowski, CEO of Connecticut Foodshare.
For more information: https://www.ctfoodshare.org/
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