CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Will Connecticut Cooperate?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Will Connecticut Cooperate?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering whether state officials will stand in the way of the federal government if the feds pursue the deportation of an 18-year-old illegal alien who almost killed two State Police troopers (01:07). GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson also weighed-in on that case (15:45). Bridgeport Charter Revision Commission Chair…

Melissa in the Morning: Energy Saga in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Energy Saga in CT

Insanely high energy prices, drama with PURA and a passed bill that doesn’t do an awful lot…there’s a lot of frustration when it comes to our utilities in Connecticut. We did a deep dive into some of the issues with Bryson Hull, the Deputy Northeast Director of Consumer Energy Alliance. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: 2026 Governor’s Race

Melissa in the Morning: 2026 Governor’s Race

More and more people seem to be interested in running for governor in Connecticut. Meanwhile, we still don’t even know what Governor Lamont is going to do. We talked about all the 2026 gubernatorial drama with News 8 Political Reporter, Mike Cerulli. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

Melissa in the Morning: Plague Infections

Melissa in the Morning: Plague Infections

A person in Arizona recently died of pneumonic plague which is a rare and severe form of a flea-borne disease. When you hear plague, usually you think of medieval times and the centuries-old Black Death epidemic. Should we be concerned that history is repeating itself? We spoke with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health about…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is The White House Hiding Something?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is The White House Hiding Something?

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Wednesday’s mid-week “Connecticut Today” wondering if a lot of people were lied to – by both parties – concerning Jeffrey Epstein’s so-called “client list” (00:38). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar discussed how the state is dealing with some federal funding cuts and a look at a…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Blaming Ned Lamont For Drug Overdose Deaths?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Blaming Ned Lamont For Drug Overdose Deaths?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with word that an influential Democratic member of the General Assembly is chiding Gov. Ned Lamont over his opposition to so-called “overdose prevention centers,” while saying that some recent overdose deaths may have been preventable if the Governor had acted differently (00:40). Blogger and columnist Chris Powell dropped…

Rosanne Cash Performing In Westport!

Rosanne Cash Performing In Westport!

Rosanne Cash, singer and songwriter best known for hits litke “Seven Year Ache” and “I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me,” joins Lisa Wexler to talk about growing up with a famous musician father, Johnny Cash, her illustrious career, and her 7/16 show at The Westport Country Playhouse. Image Credit: REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering Bill Gerber

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering Bill Gerber

Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber passed away yesterday at Yale New Haven Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for a brain tumor. In his honor, Melissa spoke to many of his fellow city and townleaders and had them send a message of what he meant to them. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: Elmo Account Hacked

Melissa in the Morning: Elmo Account Hacked

Even lovable Elmo from Sesame Street isn’t safe. Did you see recently on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Elmo’s account was hacked. A series of antisemitic posts has since been deleted but not before thousands, possibly millions saw them. We spoke with our cyber security expert, Dr. Vahid Behzadan, about avoiding an online hack.…

The Lisa Wexler Show – CCM On Affordable Housing Legislation

The Lisa Wexler Show – CCM On Affordable Housing Legislation

Joseph DeLong Executive Director & CEO of CCM, CT’s largest, nonpartisan organization of municipal leaders, representing towns and cities of all sizes from all corners of the state, with 168 member municipalities, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why CCM felt several pieces of the affordable housing bill Governor Lamont vetoed needed work to get…