Melissa in the Morning: Meet Captain Jim

Melissa in the Morning: Meet Captain Jim

Captain James Morgia of Stratford, a 100-year-old WWII veteran and Silver and Bronze star winner, will ride in the Barnum Festival Great Street Parade, July 2nd as the Honorary Grand Marshal. We found out how Captain Jim earned his military honors and even heard his beautiful singing voice on air. ((00:00)) The death of a…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Affirmative Action in College Admissions is Struck Down

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Affirmative Action in College Admissions is Struck Down

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured news about a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions (0:30). We welcomed Aaron Withe, author of, “Freedom is the Foundation: How We are Defeating Woke Crazies, Teachers’ Unions, and Progressive Tyranny by Taking on the Government Unions” (16:12) and “Only in Bridgeport” blogger…

The Lisa Wexler Show – State Rep. Dominique Johnson

The Lisa Wexler Show – State Rep. Dominique Johnson

143rd district State Representative, Dominique Johnson, serving Norwalk and Westport, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss today’s Supreme Court ruling to end Affirmative Action and her insights on her first legislative session. Image Credit: travelview / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: A Check-in with Governor Lamont

Melissa in the Morning: A Check-in with Governor Lamont

Governor Lamont stopped by to catch up following the wrap up of the legislative session. We talked about a lot of topics including the baby bonds program, pot plants in homes and whether an NHL team is returning to Connecticut. ((00:00)) Ticks are getting more bang for their buck this summer following a mild winter…

Melissa in the Morning: Malaria in the Area

Melissa in the Morning: Malaria in the Area

The CDC is warning that malaria is spreading locally in the United States. Cases have been seen in Florida and Texas, the first documented cases of local transmission in 20 years. The disease is most commonly spread by mosquitoes but can also be spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, needle-sharing and from mother to fetus.…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Connecticut’s “Maverick” Governor

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Connecticut’s “Maverick” Governor

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli started with breaking news about the passing of former Connecticut U.S. Senator and Governor Lowell Weicker (0:31). Paul also welcomed Sacred Heart political science and government professor Dr. Gary Rose (13:13) and Hearst Connecticut editor and columnist Dan Haar (23:01) to chat about former Governor Weicker’s passing. We also…

Melissa in the Morning: Beyond Hot Car Danger

Melissa in the Morning: Beyond Hot Car Danger

For summer safety week, we profile the importance of never leaving a kid or pet in a hot car. Fran Mayko of AAA shared the average temperatures in a hot on a hot day, even with the windows down. ((00:00)) Retired Lt. Jim Perez shared the Connecticut law on the books prohibiting parents from leaving…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today I want to introduce Talladega a 4 month Hound mix.  He has been available for about a week and has settled nicely into our shelter. He is a southern dog from Louisiana and has a lot to say, so we suggest a single family home for this guy.  He has liked the other dogs…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Cafeteria Catholics in Congress?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Cafeteria Catholics in Congress?

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli’s thoughts on a statement signed by Third District Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro concerning abortion (0:19) and another case of some hypersensitive college students (13:23). Image Credit: Getty Images