Melissa in the Morning: Learn Some-fin New about Sharks

Melissa in the Morning: Learn Some-fin New about Sharks

July 23rd kicks off Shark Week on Discovery Channel. We had a local expert shark scientist with Sacred Heart University here to answer all of our shark questions from shark attacks to what sharks are attracted to and are there topicals that turn sharks off? Find out here! ((00:00)) After a deadly blaze in Bridgeport…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today we have Cupcake!! Cupcake is a 2 month old male kitten. He is full of energy and sweet like a cupcake! He is shy at first but that passes quick. Once you call him over he is ready to play and comes to say Hi!  Kittens are cute and they do take a lot…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Trump Legal Trouble

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Trump Legal Trouble

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli started with word of more legal hurdles facing former President Donald Trump (0:27). Quinnipiac University Adjunct Law Prof. John Pavia talked about the “target letter” sent to former President Trump by a special prosecutor (12:49). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by with her weekly update (23:58). Image Credit:…

The Lisa Wexler Show – FRIENDS OF ANIMALS Against Gas Leaf Blowers & Pesticides

The Lisa Wexler Show – FRIENDS OF ANIMALS Against Gas Leaf Blowers & Pesticides

Nicole Rivard, Editor-in-Chief Media/Government of FRIENDS OF ANIMALS joins Lisa Wexler to discuss why our animals and insects would benefit from banning gas leaf blowers, all toxic pesticides, and leaving some leaves to benefit them, which benefits us. Image Credit: Rabbitti / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Aspartame Woes

Melissa in the Morning: Aspartame Woes

This month, the World Health Organization deemed aspartame a “possible carcinogen.” What are carcinogens? What are the concerns around aspartame? And how much is too much? We speak with Hartford Healthcare Medical Weight Loss Physician, Dr. Jackie Cameron. ((00:00)) The northeast has seen its fair share of flooding so far in July. The Better Business…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Changing Social Norms?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Changing Social Norms?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at a new survey surrounding the use of gender-specific pronouns in everyday life (0:27). SAG-AFTRA member and former Connecticut radio personality Jaki Lauper joined us from Los Angeles to talk about the ongoing Hollywood strike (11:46). Connecticut News Junkie columnist Terry Cowgill stopped by for his weekly segment…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Lisa On The Law

The Lisa Wexler Show – Lisa On The Law

Lisa Wexler answers a mom’s question on how to stay involved in health care decisions when kids turn18, and a question about what to expect from a class action suit from lawyers who are bringing the case. #cthealthcarerepresentative #classaction Image Credit: MIND_AND_I / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Kindergarten Age Cutoff

Melissa in the Morning: Kindergarten Age Cutoff

There’s a lot of talk around the new state law changing the requirement age month for kids to enter kindergarten in Connecticut. Starting in 2024, kids have to be five years old by September first. That’s a big shift from the former law of a January first age cut off. Education leader, Fran Rabinowitz, shared…

The Lisa Wexler Show – SAG/AFTRA Strike

The Lisa Wexler Show – SAG/AFTRA Strike

Lisa Wexler covers friend of The Lisa Wexler Show and President of the Actors’ Union, Fran Drescher’s, personal and professional history that led her to this historic moment of leadership. Image Credit: REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

Melissa in the Morning: Military Bargaining Chip

Melissa in the Morning: Military Bargaining Chip

Are politicians really trying to push their agendas using the military as a bargaining chip? It seems that way! Overnight, the House voted 221 to 213 to overturn a Pentagon policy guaranteeing abortion access to service members regardless of where they are stationed. It comes just days after the Marine Corps General stepped down leaving…