Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up a big week on “Connecticut Today” looking at more solid poll numbers for Governor Ned Lamont, despite criticism from Republicans and many progressive Democrats (00:51). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso joined us with his weekly update and reaction to those poll numbers (16:51). Quinnipiac University Associate Professor of…
Chemical neuroscientist David Olson, PhD, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about developing a new drug that could offer lasting healing for mental health disorders without unwanted side-effects and the need for considerable resources that prevent many from getting treatments offered today. Image Credit: PrathanChorruangsak / iStock / Getty Images Plus
There’s a new chief in town! Fairfield has sworn in a new chief, Michael Paris, who has been with the department for more than two decades. We asked about Chief Paris’ career and goals now that he’s the top dog in the department. Image Credit: Getty Images
Is artificial intelligence outperforming people in healthcare? Maybe a little bit; at least that’s what Yale researchers have revealed recently. We have Dr. David Rimm, a medical oncologist and researcher for Yale Cancer Center, shared more about the new findings when it comes to AI-based scoring for melanoma tumor-infiltrating immune cells. For more information: https://www.yalecancercenter.org/news-article/ai-outperforms-people-in-scoring-melanoma-tumor-infiltrating-immune-cells/…
Adrian Peeler has been released from federal prison after being granted clemency by President Biden right before he left office. The decision did not sit well with just about everyone on both sides of the aisle. We spoke with Senate Minority Leader Steve Harding about this. Image Credit: Getty Images
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…
Suzanne Miller, host of The Miller Report, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the New York City mayoral campaign after talking to the candidates. Image Credit: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
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
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
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…