Cannabis retailer, Budr, is looking to open a new location at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Good idea or bad for surrounding businesses? We got perspective from Bridgeport Regional Business Council President, Dan Onofrio. (0:00) Officials say a new COVID-19 variant is on the rise this holiday season. The CDC says cases of the…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli started with news about a major abortion rights blitz planned by the White House (00:31). National Catholic Reporter columnist and Sacred Heart University fellow Michael Sean Winters talked about new guidance from the Vatican and Pope Francis regarding same-sex couples (13:09). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about…
Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the U.S. Coastguard scandal and answer caller questions on scams and out-of-control cable costs. Image Credit: REUTERS/Michelle McLoughlin
As we round out 2023, what does Connecticut consider to be some big wins? Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz shared her perspective and influential bills taking effect in 2024. (0:00) How do we find peace in a stressful season of the year? Counselor Julius Dudics shares tips to overcome holiday stress and enjoy the time of…
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli welcomed Italian American One Voice Coalition President Andre DiMino to talk about the media’s portrayal of New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (00:29). CT NewsJunkie and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill checked in with his weekly thoughts (11:33) and Paul talked about some questionable rhetoric from former President Donald Trump (26:00)…
Eastern Connecticut State University President, Dr. Elsa Núñez joins Lisa Wexler to discuss free speech on college campuses. Image Credit: PeopleImages / iStock / Getty Images Plus
More and more places of worship are at risk of attacks. Connecticut has released five million dollars to help facilities heighten security measures. Sen. Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on the Bonding Subcommittee of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, explained how the money can help and who can benefit from it. Here’s a link to…
Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another busy week on “Connecticut Today” with a few thoughts on the successful use of license plate readers around the state to help police solve cases (00:26). We welcomed Steve Babson, author of, “Forgotten Populists: When Farmers Turned Left to Save Democracy” (14:19) and former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris…
Representative Jim Himes explains why his surveillance bill is questioned, and his thoughts on immigration. Image Credit: Andrew Harrer/Pool via REUTERS
In a world so divided and it feels like hate is spread much more than love, one non-profit is being recognized for promoting non-violent, racial and social justice. Find out about the Chick Rosnick Boxing Club and why the state is recognizing it in January. (0:00) How do you create positive screen time for your…