Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” wondering if Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy went a bit too far in recent criticism of President Trump (00:42). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar discussed action at the State Capitol and a coming visit to Connecticut by former President Barack Obama (15:30).…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” welcomed Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Executive Director and CEO Joe DeLong to discuss his recent op-ed critique of the phrase “Connecticut Values,” used by Gov. Ned Lamont (00:50). GOP State Sen. Eric Berthel talked about Democrats deciding to back away from any new homeschooling legislation (10:20). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio discussed…
Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on “Connecticut Today” wondering if the recent election of Pope Leo XIV is a direct attempt by the Vatican to influence U.S. immigration policy (00:49). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill talked about another controversy surrounding a high-ranking state official (14:47). University of New Haven Associate Professor of Accounting…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Friday’s “Connecticut Today” pointing out the arrogant disregard emanating from the State Capitol on the issue of transgender athletes in Connecticut (00:35). We heard from Family Institute of Connecticut Executive Director Peter Wolfgang (14:45) and Connecticut Catholic Conference Executive Director Chris Healy (19:57) on Pope Leo XIV’s election. Former Bridgeport…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a visit from Sacred Heart University Associate Professor of Catholic Studies Dr. Dan Rober on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever American pontiff (00:39), while Paul also had his own thoughts on the new Pope (12:08). GOP State Rep. Greg Howard – a working law…
Wednesday’s mid-week edition of “Connecticut Today” featured our regular update with Hearst Connecticut Media senior columnist and editor Dan Haar, with fresh information on a possible capital gains tax surcharge for some upper income state residents (00:52). Sacred Heart University Center for Catholic Studies Director Dr. Michelle Loris discussed the start of the Conclave to…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” looking at the previous day’s demonstration at the State Capitol regarding possible changes to homeschooling policies (00:48). Waterbury GOP State Rep. Lezlye Zupkus also weighed in on that demonstration (16:40). Columnist Chris Powell offered his thoughts on the homeschooling controversy, as well as a recent ICE arrest…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Monday’s “Connecticut Today” talking about a new tool that’s being used by local police to avoid high-speed chases, but is still being criticized by civil liberties groups. Is that criticism unfounded (00:46)? GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson talked about a hearing earlier in the day regarding homeschooling regulations in Connecticut…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday’s “Connecticut Today” highlighting a proposal to give private sector striking workers access to state unemployment funds after 14 days on a picket line (00:50). University of New Haven economics Professor John Rosen talked about the state of the economy, tariffs, and the latest U.S. job numbers (14:53). Former Bridgeport Democratic…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” asking why – even when all their desires are met – state Democrats still lash out at ICE and immigration enforcement (00:46). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi talked about the latest Park City buzz, including a change on the Bridgeport City Council (15:08). CBS News military analyst…