Dr. Ivette Ruiz joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her passion for working with the disabled community, and historical disadvantaged groups in the farming and agricultural space. Image Credit: Ekaterina Fedulyeva / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa In The Morning: Are We Too Connected On Social Media?
The annual open enrollment period for health insurance begins today. So what can Connecticut families expect to spend on coverage and is there any silver lining for the updated plans being offered for 2024? Local broker and owner of Macman Insurance Associates, Alan Sheketoff, weighs in on all of that. (0:00) November is Alzheimer’s Awareness…
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Good Morning! Today we have Kiwi to talk about! Kiwi is about a year and a half and a female lab mix. She flew up to us from Louisiana with a handful of her friends who have all been adopted. Surprisingly after 3 weeks she is still here with us! Kiwi can live in a…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Were There ‘Witches’ In Simsbury?
Author Kara LaBella joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her deep research into accused Simsbury witches that resulted in her compelling book based on CT legend, in pursuit of the facts. Image Credit: MilanMarkovic / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa In The Morning: It’s Nearly Time To Fall Back
The clocks are set to change on November fifth and sleep deprivation can trigger headaches or migraines. What is the connection between the two and what can we do to get into a healthy sleep rhythm? We asked headache specialist, Dr. Fred Cohen. (0:00) The most wonderful time of the year is coming. But it…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Yes, Civilians Die in Wartime
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” wondering if people understand that civilian casualties during a war are often unavoidable (00:25). Rekor Systems Senior VP Mike Dunbar talked about the use of his firm’s AI technology in local crime fighting around Connecticut (14:18) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa In The Morning: Defining Wrong Termination
The clocks are rolling back Sunday, November 5th. Are you ready to take control of your sleep schedule? Sleep medicine Dr. Steven Thau shared tips on good sleeping habits and why it matters to get enough hours in every night. (0:00) Scam Alert: Don’t be duped by scammers cashing in on the aftermath of the…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Sandy Hook Promise Co-Founder Discusses Maine’s Mass Shooting
Mark Barden, Co-Founder of Sandy Hook Promise, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the current tragedy unfolding in Maine, and ongoing everywhere in our country. Image Credit: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Melissa In The Morning: What Do You Do During A Manhunt?
Does it make a difference if states have red flag laws verses yellow flag laws? And where does mental health play into the issue of mass shootings? We got perspective from our law enforcement expert and retired Fairfield Police Chief, Gary MacNamara, about this. He also gave insight into handling national manhunts. (0:00) Starting in…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Mental Illness and Guns
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured the latest details on a mass shooting in Maine the night before (00:23). University of New Haven Criminal Justice Senior Lecturer and former FBI agent Ken Gray added his thoughts on Wednesday’s Maine shooting (14:20). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi also stopped by for his weekly…