Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” looking at the verdicts in the Kosta Diamantis corruption and bribery trial and wondering why some public officials put themselves in such compromising situations (00:47). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar also weighed in on the Diamantis verdicts and talked about a continuing…
Host Paul Pacelli wondered on Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” whether the starvation death of an 11-year-old girl – thought to have been homeschooled – should result in tighter homeschooling controls and protections (00:39). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us with her thoughts on the possibility of increased state oversight over homeschooling (14:50). Columnist and blogger…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” talking about a controversy surrounding a photo of East Hartford Democratic state Sen. Saud Anwar at a “No Kings” rally the previous weekend (00:44). Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto (06:26) and GOP State Sen. Dr. Jeff Gordon (14:23) also addressed the situation with…
Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli (00:34) and Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang (16:43) commenting on a vote earlier in the day by the Connecticut Siting Council on United Illuminating’s controversial “monopole” plan through parts of Fairfield and Bridgeport. We also chatted with CBS News Washington reporter Linda Kenyon for the…
“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s show looking at information being pieced together in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl. Will her death result in calls for more homeschooling oversight (00:59)? GOP State Senate Leader Steve Harding, of Brookfield, weighed in on that case as well (15:19). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if Democrats have a plan to reinvigorate their party’s prospects during the remaining Trump White House years (00:46). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about the current lack of details surrounding a rumored housing bill (15:11). CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi updated us on the…
Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up a busy week on “Connecticut Today” looking at the state of the Governor’s race and wondering how prospective voters are feeling about one year from Election Day (00:31). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly update, including his thoughts on recent revelations about alleged “sham marriages”…
“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli welcomed University of New Haven Professor of National Security Dr. Howard Stoffer to the program to talk about the White House peace plan aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas War and stabilizing the Middle East Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with his continued commentary on a Hearst Media series regarding some alleged sham marriages in the City of Bridgeport (00:41). GOP State Sen. Eric Berthel joined the show to chat about possible state-level remedies for marriage scams (16:32). Landmark Legal Foundation Vice-President of Legal Affairs Mike O’Neill detailed…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” highlighting a Hearst Connecticut Media story regarding allegations of questionable marriages in Bridgeport (00:40). GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson dropped by to address those same scam marriages allegations, as well as more calls for better oversight for state non-profit funding (17:18). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist…