CT Today With Paul Pacelli – How Do We Increase Absentee Ballot Security?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – How Do We Increase Absentee Ballot Security?

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” provided further discussion on the Bridgeport absentee ballot probe with host Paul Pacelli (00:22) as well as Stratford GOP State Senate leader Kevin Kelly (10:50). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by as well for her weekly update (22:07) Image Credit: REUTERS/Linda So

Melissa In The Morning: Wagering New Locations

Melissa In The Morning: Wagering New Locations

The state opened its newest sports betting venue in Hartford and another one is set to be announced in Bridgeport soon. We thought it was a great time to check in with the CT Counsel on Problem Gambling. Find out why they are seeing an influx of calls and who seems to be struggling with…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Another Bridgeport Controversy

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Another Bridgeport Controversy

We started a busy new week on “Connecticut Today” where host Paul Pacelli talked about the latest absentee ballot controversy in Bridgeport (00:26). We also heard from “Only in Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi (12:13) and former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso (23:43) on the same news. CT News Junkie and Substack columnist Terry Cowgill…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Westport Police Chief On Carjacking

The Lisa Wexler Show – Westport Police Chief On Carjacking

After a high-profile Westport carjacking where thieves followed a resident into his garage, assaulted him and stole his car, Westport PD Chief Foti Koskinas joins Lisa Wexler to review the case, the laws governing what police can and can’t do, and the public’s questions about holding offenders accountable. Image Credit: djedzura / iStock / Getty…

Melissa In The Morning: Road Etiquette 101

Melissa In The Morning: Road Etiquette 101

Crime on the Mind: Driving etiquette 101 with Lt. Jim Perez. We got answers to common questions about the rules of the roadways in Connecticut. (0:00) The school year is already underway, and some schools have detected mold in buildings. We spoke with Natural Home Solutions about how to detect mold, how it works and…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli: Would You Live at a Mall?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli: Would You Live at a Mall?

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at new plans to possibly convert a building at the Connecticut Post Mall into apartments (00:25). We welcomed Loren Grush, author of, “The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts” (12:12). And Chris Caruso offered up his latest thoughts as well (24:41) Image Credit: iStock /…

Melissa In The Morning: Prisoner Swap With Connecticut Connections

Melissa In The Morning: Prisoner Swap With Connecticut Connections

Congressman Jim Himes gave us the latest details on a massive prisoner swap. One of the people impacted is from right here in Weston, CT. (0:00) Sixteen current and former staffers of the Jimmy Fallon show say it’s a toxic work environment to be in. Employment attorney, Gary Phelan, shared his insight into why more…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli: Another DACA Standoff

CT Today With Paul Pacelli: Another DACA Standoff

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Quinnipiac University Law Professor Sheila Hayre on the latest legal ruling regarding the controversial DACA program and its possible effect on about 11,000 undocumented migrants in Connecticut (00:35). Landmark Legal Foundation Attorney Mike O’Neill explained the theory behind an impeachment push by House Republicans…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Fight Food Insecurity

The Lisa Wexler Show – Fight Food Insecurity

Nancy Coughlin, CEO of P2P, a non-profit providing essential resources to help Fairfield County residents get on a path toward economic stability, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about what’s going on in September for Hunger Action Month, and P2P’s October 20th benefit luncheon, featuring author Andrea Elliott. Image Credit: kuarmungadd / iStock / Getty Images…