Melissa in the Morning: Desmond’s Army

Melissa in the Morning: Desmond’s Army

Desmond’s Army is an animal advocacy group fighting for justice and legislative change when it comes to animal cruelty. We spoke with the organization’s president, Zilla Cannamela, specifically about the case of two German Shepherds killed in Ridgefield last year. But also, we discussed loopholes in Connecticut laws protecting animals. ((00:00)) According to Axios, some…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Norwalk River Valley Trail

The Lisa Wexler Show – Norwalk River Valley Trail

Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) nonprofit’s Interim President, Kate Throckmorton joins Lisa Wexler to discuss progress on a multipurpose 30 mile trail linking Norwalk, Wilton, Redding, Ridgefield, and Danbury that fosters increased recreational opportunities, alternative transportation, options, and a healthy lifestyle. Image Credit: Anselm Baumgart / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Don’t Take The Bait!

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Don’t Take The Bait!

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” by urging both parties to just sit and watch – quietly – if former President Donald Trump is indicted in New York (0:21). Paul also a few more thoughts on who’s winning some so-called “women’s awards (11:10). Image Credit: Reuters

Melissa in the Morning: No Longer Seasonal

Melissa in the Morning: No Longer Seasonal

Tick season never really stopped this winter. In fact, experts say we haven’t had a real break from ticks in several years. And now that tick season is a yearlong problem, there are more efforts to protect people and detect tick borne illnesses. Jessica Snajder of Partner in Lyme shared the reality of diagnoses in…

The Lisa Wexler Show – CT Filmmaker Michael Maren

The Lisa Wexler Show – CT Filmmaker Michael Maren

Connecticut writer/director Michael Maren joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his latest feature film, A LITTLE WHITE LIE, starring Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, and Don Johnson based on the book SHRIVER BY Chris Belden. Image Credit: nicoletaionescu / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Why Do People Still Drink And Drive?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Why Do People Still Drink And Drive?

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli talked about drunk driving and news of a state lawmaker involved in a DUI accident the night before (0:24). Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch talked about another growing retirement and pension problem for some Connecticut cities and towns (12:10). Image Credit: Getty Images

The Lisa Wexler Show – CT169STRONG

The Lisa Wexler Show – CT169STRONG

CT169STRONG returns by popular demand to discuss affordable housing bills, focusing on Easton, CT’s recent environmental concerns. Image Credit: mohd izzuan / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Cooking with Claud: Corned Beef

Cooking with Claud: Corned Beef

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Claud shares the best (and apparently healthiest) way to make and enjoy corned beef! IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: ‘Say Something’ about Trafficking

Melissa in the Morning: ‘Say Something’ about Trafficking

Sandy Hook Promise created the ‘Say Something’ program aimed at teaching children the importance of speaking up when something seems out of the ordinary. Data shows in four out of five school shootings, the attacker told people of their plans ahead of time. We started this week’s theme with the non-profit’s CEO, Nicole Hockley, to…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Twisted Slavery Argument

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Twisted Slavery Argument

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Paul’s thoughts on a Yale student’s suggestion for renaming a major New Haven street (0:30). Fairfield GOP State Senator Tony Hwang talked about an upcoming United Illuminating rate hike forum (13:47). Heritage Foundation analyst Jim Carofano discussed a possibly anti-Semitic “mapping” project in Massachusetts (24:52). Image Credit: Getty…