Melissa in the Morning: Don’t Ruin Mother’s Day

Melissa in the Morning: Don’t Ruin Mother’s Day

Scam alert! Before you pay for flower delivery, buy new jewelry or purchase that online gift, know the signs of scammers! The BBB serving Connecticut shared tips ahead of Mother’s Day to help families protect their money and secure their gifts for mom. ((00:00)) May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a crucial time to…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please Bernie…Stop

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please Bernie…Stop

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli talked about another call from VT Sen. Bernie Sanders to raise the federal minimum wage to $17/hr. (0:26). State House GOP Leader Vin Candelora joined us to chat about various issues at the State Capitol (14:00). Finally, former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly…

Cooking with Claud: Strawberry Pretzel Slab Pie

Cooking with Claud: Strawberry Pretzel Slab Pie

— Cooking spray— 4 cups of mini pretzels— 1 tbsp sugar— 3/4 cups of unsalted butter melted (1.5 sticks)— 2 bottles of instant vanilla pudding mix— 2 cups low-fat milk— 2 cups whipped topping— 1 pkg of strawberries or fresh strawberries sliced— (optional) strawberry jam, warm

Melissa in the Morning: Youth Crime in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Youth Crime in CT

In recent month, Norwalk Police have arrested nine middle schoolers for crimes including vandalism. Police Chief James Walsh told us the latest on the investigations and how the city has been actively combatting youth crime. ((00:00)) Two bills are getting a thumbs up and moving through the legislative session. The pair of bills tackles issues…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: To Boycott Or Not

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: To Boycott Or Not

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wondered if area listeners ever participated in a product or company boycott because of political or other reasons (0:38). Yankee Institute for Public Policy Director of External Affairs Bryce Chinault talked about some key bills being considered in the General Assembly (17:10). We got details about an upcoming Barnum…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Jennifer Holliday

The Lisa Wexler Show – Jennifer Holliday

Tony award winner, Jennifer Holliday, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her stardom, incredible career, and coming to CT to be the Special Guest Performer for GOODSPEED Musicals’ 60th Anniversary Gala, June 12th, 2023. Image Credit: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Melissa in the Morning: Allergies High in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Allergies High in CT

To mark Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month this May, Lawn Love ranked 2023’s Worst Cities for Grass Allergies this summer. The study authors compared 131 metro areas based on allergy risk, exacerbators, and access to detection and treatment resources. More specifically, they looked at grass pollen forecasts, allergen intensity, and lawn mowing frequency, among nine…

Melissa in the Morning: Infertility Rates

Melissa in the Morning: Infertility Rates

Last week was National Infertility Week and we wanted to do a deeper dive into the real life statistics for women trying to get pregnant. Dr. Andrew Levi of Park Avenue Fertility shared if infertility is becoming more common and if there are elements impacting the issue in today’s world. ((00:00)) A new study showed…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: You Can Make A Difference

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: You Can Make A Difference

Wednesday’s midweek “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli lauded the voters who spoke up against a controversial climate bill (0:23). Landmark Legal Foundation attorney Mike O’Neill talked about the latest from the U.S. Supreme Court (10:18). We also had our weekly update from Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar (20:30). Getty Images