Joseph DeRuvo Jr. joins Lisa Wexler to share how his story of living shoeless for nearly 20 years ended up in The New York Times and his hopes that this exposure can help others. Image Credit: Rattankun Thongbun / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Long Haulers
According to the CDC, 15% of Connecticut residents who contracted covid ended up being long haulers. That’s when symptoms from covid continue disrupting a person’s life. Hearst Media recently highlighted how a good portion of long haulers are STILL experiencing these symptoms years later. We spoke with Dr. Browne about it. We also touched on…
Melissa in the Morning: Safe Storage
A 3-year-old girl in Texas gained access to a firearm and “unintentionally” shot and killed her 4-year-old sister. We talked about Ethan’s Law here in Connecticut with Senator Blumenthal and what can be done to make this a federal law. Why is there pushback and are suicide rates being considered? ((00:00)) ‘Say Something’ Week continues…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Trump Supporters Are Unmoved
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with a look at the latest poll numbers surrounding former President Donald Trump (0:19). Coalition for a Prosperous America analyst Ken Rapoza chatted with us about the growing threat to America from the Chinese government (12:31). Image Credit: Reuters
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
! Meet Peanut (orange) and Butter (tiger/white). They are both 1-year-old male brothers! We aren’t sure if they are from the same litter but are from the same home and need to go home together. Both boys are in foster now and their foster parent says that Butter is shy and took longer to warm…
Melissa in the Morning: Kids Speaking Up
As we continue ‘Say Something’ Week, we spoke with Fran Rabinowitz about teaching kids to speak up about things that are out of the ordinary. ((00:00)) March is National Nutrition Month and we continue to spot sneaky, unhealthy ingredients that can impact us poorly. Dr. Andrew Wong was back and this time tackling foods and…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Tightening the DUI Standard?
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli discussing a bill that would lower the state’s blood alcohol level for a possible DUI charge to .05 percent (0:25). Commuter advocate Jim Cameron joined us to chat about another new study aimed at the stretch of I-95 in Stamford (11:08). Image Credit: Getty Images
The Lisa Wexler Show – Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz
Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz joins Lisa Wexler to discuss proposed legislation on domestic abuse, affordable housing and aid in dying. Image Credit: Tom Leddy / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Into the Unknown
Following the national news of Silicon Valley Bank collapsing, the question remains ‘what happens to all the employees who were blindsided?’ Career strategist, Julie Bauke, shares tips for people to be prepared for the unknown so you aren’t completely left in the dark if your company folds. ((00:00)) Still recovering from the time change last…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Calming Bank Nerves
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a fresh week on “Connecticut Today” with University of New Haven Department of Economics and Business Analytics Senior Lecturer Dr. Brian Marks talking about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (0:25). Paul also had an early warning for Connecticut Republicans ahead of the 2024 election cycle (12:22). Image Credit: Getty…