Melissa in the Morning: Teachers Jumping Ship

Melissa in the Morning: Teachers Jumping Ship

A shocking new report shows 74% of Connecticut teachers surveyed are considering quitting their jobs. What can be done to retain good teachers and find new ones fast? Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the Association of CT Public School Superintendents, weighed in on the issue. ((00:00)) PETA submitted a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission…

Cooking with Claud: Cranberry Brie Poppers

Cooking with Claud: Cranberry Brie Poppers

Use a small cupcake traySpray the panPut Pillsbury crescent dough on bottom of each cupTake a scoop of cranberry sauce and a chunk of brie on top of doughAdd crushed walnuts to the top of the mixturePut the tray into the oven at 350 degrees and bake for 12 minutes or until crust is golden…

Melissa in the Morning: Ridgefield Part Two

Melissa in the Morning: Ridgefield Part Two

We spoke yesterday to Josh Abrams, the creator of Accountability for All on Youtube. After a woman was suspended for being caught on camera hitting, we spoke with First Selectman Rudy Marconi from Ridgefield about the situation. ((00:00)) Brittany Griner is officially back on US soil after spending almost a year in a Russian prison.…

Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: A Marijuana Start Date

Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: A Marijuana Start Date

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli talked about a verified start date for the state’s recreational marijuana sales (0:32). Connecticut Business and Industry Association President Chris DiPentima discussed the fallout of a lost Pentagon contract at Sikorsky Aircraft (11:35). Columbus Leadership Award winner Barbara Rogo of Bridgeport joined us to chat about her years of…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Controversial Decision

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Controversial Decision

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Host Paul Pacelli featured debate and listener calls regarding a controversial prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia (0:31), as well as expert commentary from State Department veteran and University of New Haven Professor Dr. Howard Stoffer (11:29). Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Steve Stafstrom joined us to talk about a slight…

Melissa in the Morning: No Brainer Program

Melissa in the Morning: No Brainer Program

We had the incredible opportunity to have an in-studio interview with US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery and Assistant US Attorney Patrick Caruso. We talked all about fentanyl and a program that the office will present to YOUR kids’ schools for FREE. Listen to what the program entails and if you’re interested in having this program…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop Nominating Lousy Candidates

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop Nominating Lousy Candidates

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli talking about the GOP’s latest U.S. Senate loss in Georgia (0:28). Wallingford GOP State Rep. Craig Fishbein talked about a possible delay in the implementation of Connecticut’s new “Clean Slate” law (9:30). Business consultant Carl Gould discussed the  current nationwide increase in retail theft (22:25). Image Credit: Getty…