The Lisa Wexler Show – Thinking of Running For Office?

The Lisa Wexler Show – Thinking of Running For Office?

Patti Russo, Exec. Dir. of The Campaign School at Yale, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the programs available for anyone thinking of running for office or leading a campaign and why TCSYale has been so effective for women. Image Credit: Mihajlo Maricic / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa In The Morning: Connecticut’s Response To Maternity Wards Shutting Down

Melissa In The Morning: Connecticut’s Response To Maternity Wards Shutting Down

Hospitals across Connecticut have been filing requests to shut down their labor and delivery units. We want to know why and how is the state responding? Comptroller Sean Scanlon shared his insight about the problem and what officials are doing to protect families living in rural Connecticut need a hospital nearby. (0:00) Tonight, is the…

Melissa In The Morning: The Heat Goes On

Melissa In The Morning: The Heat Goes On

Connecticut schools are off to a weird start as temperatures have been so hot, they’ve had a string of early dismissal’s due to lack of an ability to keep kids cool. Dr. Brown of Griffin Health joined Melissa to get his opinion on the effects of the heat, both in and out of the classroom,…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What’s The Rush?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What’s The Rush?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli raised a few questions regarding media inquiries connected to an ongoing State Police ticket data investigation (00:28). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio joined us to chat about the latest controversy surrounding the ongoing State Pier project (12:00). Finally, Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and editor Dan Haar dropped…

Melissa In The Morning: A Look At What Killed Jimmy Buffett

Melissa In The Morning: A Look At What Killed Jimmy Buffett

Significant changes in FDA eligibility officially started at the Red Cross has recently implemented. John Godin with the Connecticut chapter explains the major changes and what it could mean for donations nationwide. He also touched on national preparedness month and what to have in your hurricane kit. (0:00) Adam’s House is a non-profit organization in…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

We don’t have these critters at our shelter that often so I am pleased to introduce you to Pepper! Our 4 year old Male Chinchilla.  Chinchillas are social creatures that require lots of attention from an owner or another chinchilla companion. They can live up to 20 years! So please keep that in mind when…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Undue Criticism for Chris Murphy?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Undue Criticism for Chris Murphy?

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured a discussion about a rather pointed Hearst Connecticut Media editorial criticizing U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (0:30). Quinnipiac University Professor of Interactive Media John Powers talked about the latest social media challenge that turned deadly for a Massachusetts boy (11:30). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by for her…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Absentee Ballot Debate

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Absentee Ballot Debate

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured more discussion about a 2019 Bridgeport absentee ballot controversy with GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson (0:33) and Rowena White, communication director for Mayor Joe Ganim’s 2023 re-election campaign (12:51). We heard from former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso with his weekly update (21:50), while Paul had a…