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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is There A Push To Ground Avelo?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli wondering out loud if some state lawmakers are trying to put Avelo Airlines out of business, due to their impending contract with the federal government for migrant deportation flights (00:46). Yankee Institute for Public Policy President Carol Liebau joined us to talk about Gov. Ned Lamont’s support for a controversial so-called “Warehouse Bill” (09:11). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar chatted with us about a possible gubernatorial candidate navigating the Trump White House policies (15:42), while CBS News reporter Linda Kenyon at the White House updated us on the latest tariff twists and turns (25:03)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Connecticut Housing Funds Available

Seila Mosquera-Bruno, CT Housing Commissioner, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about CT’s Time To Own program, plus other opportunities for home and home improvement state funding.

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Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Schools

A superintendent search now on hold and the search for a company to conduct a financial audit underway; two big headlines for the Bridgeport school district. We spoke about the moving parts for Bridgeport schools with interim superintendent, Dr. Royce Avery.

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Melissa in the Morning: Governor Lamont

Governor Lamont joined us for the latest on legislative moves happening up in Hartford during the legislative session. We talked about DCF and oversight for homeschool children, backlash towards Avelo Airlines, a potential nursing home strike in the state, high utility costs and state investments in non-profit organizations.

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Melissa in the Morning: Senator Somers

A bill that would regulate the controversial deep fake images that are created by AI got unanimous approval in the Judiciary Committee. Senator Heather Somers created that legislation and talked about what happens next.

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Should Local Politicians Criticize A Private Business?

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with his thoughts on public statements from New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and State Attorney General William Tong regarding Avelo Airlines’ agreement with the federal government for deportation flights (00:43). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about a proposal to spend millions of dollars on early childhood education and care (14:32). CBS News Correspondent Aaron Navarro dropped by to talk about the latest news surrounding the Trump White House tariffs (24:07)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – David Baldacci’s Newest Novel!

Acclaimed author David Baldacci joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his latest bestselling novel STRANGERS IN TIME, ahead of his Westport Library book launch event.

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Melissa in the Morning: Nursing Home Worker Strike Looming?

After contracts expired for thousands of homecare and nursing home workers, there are talks about a possible strike. We spoke with Rob Baril, President of SEIU 1199NE, a union that represents 30,000 caregivers between Connecticut and Rhode Island. He shared the demands of these workers and the potential for a strike in the future.

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Melissa in the Morning: The Alien Enemies Act

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a partial victory to President Trump that allows the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members. At issue in the case Alien Enemies Act, a controversial law that allows for the detention and deportation of foreign nationals from countries actively invading the United States. We spoke with CBS Legal analyst, Thane Rosenbaum, about the court’s decision and whether the Alien Enemies Act is archaic and unethical, especially when we are not at war with Venezuela.

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Melissa in the Morning: Patience over Panic

The tariff talks from the Trump Administration continue to spark worries and fear-based headlines across the country. But what is the history of tariffs in the country and are we overreacting before knowing all the facts? We got perspective on this from Professor Jim Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance, marketing, and taxation at UNH.

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