The Lisa Wexler Show – Inside The Psych Ward

The Lisa Wexler Show – Inside The Psych Ward

Psychiatrist, Dr. Christine L. Shapter, MD, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her work in commitment proceedings in psychiatric hospitals in CT. As a probate judge, Lisa Wexler works with Dr. Shapter in many of these proceedings. Dr. Shapter alerts us to the dangers of marijuana use and advises on ways she sees for us to…

Melissa in the Morning: Shades for Migraine

Melissa in the Morning: Shades for Migraine

Migraine is one of the world’s most common health conditions and its most common neurological disease. Roughly 39 million people in the United States and 1 billion people worldwide have migraine. We spoke with a Hartford Healthcare migraine specialist about common triggers and treatments for migraine. We also learned about a new company awareness project…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today I want to introduce Zeus. He is a 1- year old cat with shiny black fur. He has been with us for a little over two weeks and is ready for his new home. He seems to like attention and is playful. He would make a great addition to your home.  He has been…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Gun Hypocrisy From Congress

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Gun Hypocrisy From Congress

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” started with host Paul Pacelli calling out the reluctance from some members of Congress to say what needs to be said about gun violence (0:26). New Haven Independent Editor and Publisher Paul Bass updated us on a controversial move to record passenger audio on some municipal buses (13:18). Image Credit: Getty Images

The Lisa Wexler Show – Congressman Joe Courtney

The Lisa Wexler Show – Congressman Joe Courtney

Preeminent submarine expert in congress, Joe Courtney, joins Lisa Wexler to share thoughts on the Titanic submersible crisis, CT’s submarine industry, and his new Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act. Image Credit: YayaErnst / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Recruiting Paraeducators

Melissa in the Morning: Recruiting Paraeducators

There are about 1300 paraeducator positions open in the state of Connecticut. So, the state labor department is offering a career fair specifically for these teachers. Find out how you can become a paraeducator, what the job entails and how the state is looking to better support these workers. ((00:00)) It’s summer and your kids…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Gun Law Politics

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Gun Law Politics

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week looking at President Biden’s visit to Connecticut regarding gun safety laws (0:24). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly update (13:43), while Cory Doctorow, author of, “Red Team Blues: A Martin Hench Novel, chatted about his new book that has…

The Lisa Wexler Show – NYT Theater Critic Jesse Green

The Lisa Wexler Show – NYT Theater Critic Jesse Green

Author & Chief The New York Times Theater Critic, Jesse Green, joins Lisa Wexler to share thoughts on the 2023 Tony awards and the entire Broadway season. Image Credit: stu99 / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Who Killed the Bill?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Who Killed the Bill?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured CT Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch on questions being raised about a failed piece of health care legislation at the State Capitol (0:26). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi stopped by with his weekly update (11:42), while Paul had some thoughts on a visit by President Joe…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Senator Blumenthal

The Lisa Wexler Show – Senator Blumenthal

Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to talk about what the Saudi Arabia golf takeover means for America & gis goals for the CT Gun Summit with President Biden. Image Credit: REUTERS/Michelle McLoughlin