Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli wondered if legislative bodies and protesters realize the historic causes behind the current Israel-Hamas war (00:21). And Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar joined us for his weekly update (13:22) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
JNS.org Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Tobin, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his column on Claudine Gay’s resignation, writing that her brief stint as Harvard’s President represents: “everything that is wrong about the woke ideology dominating our culture, especially its enabling of antisemitism.” Image Credit: jorgeantonio / iStock / Getty Images Plus
The Jimmy McGrath Foundation just wrapped up its first full year of fundraising events and they have big dreams for 2024. We spoke with organization CEO and Jimmy McGrath’s father, Kevin, about a recap on 2023 successes and what’s happening in the new year. Plus, we get the details on the 2nd Annual Jim Jam.…
We started 2024 on Tuesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with the latest developments – and language – surrounding U.S. border policy (00:26). Southern Connecticut State University Political Science and Urban Affairs Professor Dr. Jonathan Wharton dropped by for a chat on state and national politics (14:00) and we also welcomed Yankee Institute blogger Meaghan Portfolio…
The investigation into a large explosion last week in Bridgeport could take months to complete. The blast last Friday at Tradebe Environmental Services injured three people and rocked a nearby residential neighborhood. We got the very latest on the incident and aftermath from Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards. (0:00) Connecticut State Police certainly didn’t take…
Help Our Military Heroes had an incredible year helping service men and women get outfitted vans for their war injuries. Laurie Hollander, CEO and Founder of the organization, shared the success of 2023 and goals for the new year. (0:00) Did you know the stretch between Christmas and New Years brings an uptick in heart…
Several scientists are sounding the alarm after cases of an infection known as zombie deer disease have spread to 32 states. The deadly brain parasite, which is formally named chronic wasting disease, causes symptoms including loss of coordination, weight loss, lethargy, and uncontrolled drooling. The disease mainly infects deer, elk, and moose. U.S. officials started…
Ahead of New Years weekend, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter shared tips and warnings to keep you safe this holiday. (0:00) Before we head in to 2024, we take a look back at some of the biggest Connecticut business stories of 2023. And Dan Onofrio of the BRBC shares advice for refocusing and restarting jobs…
Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up “Connecticut Today” for 2023 on Friday talking about the mainstream media’s description of what’s going on at the U.S. Southern Border (00:19). We also got our weekly update from former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso (14:32) Image Credit: iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus
Viveca Morris, Research Scholar & Executive Director, Law, Ethics & Animals Program at Yale Law School, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her initiatives at Yale to create bird friendly buildings after extensively researching the devastating amount of birds that perish due to collisions. Image Credit: PeterPolcz / iStock / Getty Images Plus