Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another week on “Connecticut Today” looking at yet another public utility rate increase request that could affect over 250,000 customers (00:31). CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane dropped by to talk about what’s left for Connecticut’s D.C. lawmakers in the current session of Congress (07:17). Author and former CIA analyst David…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with yet another report about the potentially dangerous situation at the U.S. Northern and Southern borders (00:27). CBS News reporter Chris Fox explained a major court case involving student hair styles (05:47), while “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi talked about the continuing Success Village controversy, as…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli offered his opening thoughts on the previous night’s Vice-Presidential debate (00:29). We also had further debate reaction from CBS News political reporter Allison Novello (06:39), Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar in Residence Dr. Gary Rose (12:50), and Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and reporter Dan…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” commenting on a story out of the Midwest where a non-citizen was sworn in as a police officer (00:40). Attorney, former Time Magazine Senior Reporter and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at St. Peter’s University Alain Sanders talked about the upcoming Vice-Presidential debate (06:02). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” wondering if many Americans know about the number of criminal illegal aliens currently in the U.S. (00:40). CBS News correspondent Robert Berger joined us live from Jerusalem to chat about the current tense situation in the Middle East (06:27). Yankee Institute Director of Policy…
Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another big week on “Connecticut Today” wondering if former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton went too far during a recent event in her criticism of former President Donald Trump (00:38). CBS reporter Aaron Navarro talked about covering Vice-President Kamala Harris’ White House campaign (07:40). We also welcomed Karl Weber, editor…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with disturbing numbers from a new poll measuring “climate anxiety” with young Americans (00:32). CBS News reporter Wendy Gillette explained the criminal indictments facing New York City Mayor Eric Adams (05:20), while “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi talked about the area lawyer appointed to be a receiver…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with news of another major political figure failing to “turn down the political rhetoric” in this election season (00:38). Blogger and columnist Chris Powell dropped by to discuss whether or not any books are really “banned” in Connecticut or in the U.S. (06:18). Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli started with news that New Britain’s popular Republican mayor will not run for another term and perhaps seek the governor’s office in 2026 (00:35). CBS News military analyst and retired U.S. Army Colonel Jeff McCausland analyzed the state of the Middle East involving Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah (07:08).…
Host Paul Pacelli jump-started a new week on “Connecticut Today” by pointing out the hypocrisy from some of our elected leaders when it comes to urban gun violence (00:56). University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer and former Supervisory Secret Service Agent Bobby McDonald commented on a new report regarding errors made by the agency…