Melissa in the Morning: Local Tea Brews

Melissa in the Morning: Local Tea Brews

There are two new brews on store shelves, thanks to a new collaboration between Fairfield’s Bigelow Tea Company and Branford’s Stony Creek Brewery. We spoke to Cindi Bigelow of Bigelow Tea about the idea behind this project and what the brews taste like! ((00:00)) Double duty: we spoke with both Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today for the Pet of the Week we have Artemis! She is a 3 year old spicy but fun cat! All our cats here are spayed/neutered as well as up to date on vaccines before we send them to their forever home. Artemis came to us from one of our animal control partners, like many…

Melissa in the Morning: Breaking the Stigma

Melissa in the Morning: Breaking the Stigma

After the tragic death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, we talk about the stigma surrounding mostly men in America: don’t feel and suppress your struggles. Morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, tackles the issue of suicide prevention and how to better support guys. ((00:00)) The holiday rush is underway and we have the latest stats from AAA.…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Trump Indictment?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Trump Indictment?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli had the latest on recommended criminal charges from Congress against former President Donald Trump (0:33). Sacred Heart University professor of Political Science Dr. Gary Rose also offered his thoughts on the House January 6th Committee’s actions (11:30). Former acting U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner Mark Morgan talked about…

Melissa in the Morning: Who Dropped the Ball?

Melissa in the Morning: Who Dropped the Ball?

A Milford police officer has been placed on leave over his handling of complaints filed by a woman who later was killed, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend. We get law enforcement perspective from former Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara about protocols for domestic violence cases and could this tragedy be avoided? ((00:00)) It’s officially Hanukkah! We…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: An Athletic Controversy

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: An Athletic Controversy

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” got underway with news of a major court decision involving the state’s transgender athletes (0:29). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio returned to the show to chat about Gov. Lamont’s proposal for state income tax relief (9:50). University of New Haven National Security Professor Dr. Olena Lennon offered her thoughts on the…

Melissa in the Morning: After the End

Melissa in the Morning: After the End

A Sacred Heart University professor shared his newest novel “After the End” and how people respond to trauma or loss. ((00:00)) Two well-known television anchors are caught having an affair. Gary Phelan with Mitchell and Sheehan shares how ABC dropped the ball and what employers should be doing with relationship policies. ((16:00)) Santa Claus came…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What’s “Middle Income?”

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What’s “Middle Income?”

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured more details on Governor Ned Lamont’s push for a middle-class state sales tax cut (0:29). Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence spokesperson Liza Andrews talked about recent high-profile cases of domestic violence in the state (10:25). University of New Haven Finance Instructor David Sacco offered his thoughts on the…