INGREDIENTS:— 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt— Banana (sliced)— 2 cups of frozen pineapple chunks— 2 teaspoons of lime
Melissa in the Morning: Milk Prices and CT Farmers
We got a check in with Bryan Hurlburt who is the Commissioner of the CT Dept of Agriculture. We looked at a USDA report on milk production in the Northeast then hyper focused on Connecticut farmers and milk prices. ((00:00)) Legendary, award-winning actor, Bruce Willis, was recently diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. We spoke with dementia…
Melissa in the Morning: If You Give a Kid Some Kindness
A couple weeks ago, Melissa told you about a non-profit based in Massachusetts honoring a mother of 3 and registered nurse who died by suicide after struggling with depression for years.Six months after the passing of Annie Varney, her aunt, Barbara Buckley, teamed up with Annie’s daughters to create something beautiful out of a horrific…
Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: Pushing Back On Assisted Suicide
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli welcomed Family Institute of Connecticut head Peter Wolfgang on a recent public hearing for the latest “aid in dying” bill (0:25). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor Dr. Gary Rose took a look at the state and national political landscapes (11:34). Paul also had a few thoughts on…
The Lisa Wexler Show – New App To Identify Ticks
Congressional App Challenge Winner Antonia Kolb, a junior at The King School in Stamford, CT, and STEM mentor Dr. Victoria Schulman join Lisa Wexler to talk about DETICKT IT, her app that instantly identifies ticks via image and assesses risks of contracting tick-borne diseases. Image Credit: Ladislav Kubeš / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Stomach Bug Spreading
The CDC is warning the public about a drug-resistent stomach bug called Shigella. What is it? How common is it? How do you contract it? And if drugs don’t work, how do you cure it? Dr. Browne answers all our questions.Plus, he touched on an FBI theory that covid spread from a lab in China.…
Melissa in the Morning: Sugar Substitutes
Close to thirteen million Americans are doing the Keto diet. What’s concerning: the sugar substitutes involved in the eating plans. Dr. Andrew Wong, a primary care physician with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Westport, shares the dangers in the sugars and what YOU need to look out for. ((00:00)) Creator of Hands 2 Paws app,…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stamford’s Police Officer Of The Year
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed the Samford Police Association’s Officer of the Year, Michael Montanaro (0:28). Former Derby Fire Chief Chuck Stankye looked back at the infamous Sponge Rubber plant fire in downtown Shelton 48 years ago today (10:45). Finally, Paul had some additional thoughts regarding the continued affordable housing debate in Hartford…
The Lisa Wexler Show – PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillett
PURA Chairwoman, Marissa Gillett and Lisa Wexler discuss why Ms. Gillett was the sole dissenter in settling with Eversource , how that has allowed massive rate hikes, and her hopes on getting back some control. Image Credit: tommaso79 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Red Cross Month
For the last 80 years, March is recognized as Red Cross Month. Did you know: Every eight minutes, Red Cross volunteers respond to a disaster in the US? We spoke with John Godin from the Connecticut chapter about Red Cross volunteers and donors. ((00:00)) There are a lot of moving parts in Bridgeport’s infrastructure. Tom…