Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how effective the Iran bombing was and how Iran uses negotiating as a stalling tactic. Image Credit: REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
Melissa in the Morning: After the Veto, Now What?
This week, Governor Lamont decided to veto two pieces of legislation that passed both chambers during the 2025 session. Senate Bill 8 which would have provided benefits to striking workers after two weeks on the picket line and House Bill 5002 to address the ongoing housing crisis. We got his feedback about these decisions from…
Melissa in the Morning: NTSB Hearing
The National Transportation Safety Board hosted a hearing to address a scary situation involving a door flying off a Boeing aircraft in 2024. Thankfully, no one died in this mid-air disaster but put a target on the backs of Boeing and the FAA. What went wrong and how can the problem be avoided in future?…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Democratic Veto Tantrum
“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli welcomed Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio on Tuesday’s show to chat about the blowback aimed at Gov. Ned Lamont’s veto of a controversial housing bill earlier in the week (00:35). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Gary Rose discussed the Connecticut and national political scenes (10:36), while…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Vaping Doesn’t Help You To Quit Smoking
Professor John Pierce joins LIsa Wexler to talk about his study showing that vaping and e-cigarettes do the opposite of what they promoted – using them does not help people quit smoking. In fact using these products makes it harder to quit smoking. Image Credit: Nadzeya Haroshka / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Changes to the 988 Hotline
According to the Trump Administration, the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth starting July 17th. What are the impacts of eliminating the “press 3” option for that national helpline for this specific population of youth in America? We asked Aaron Almanza of the LGBT National Help…
Melissa in the Morning: Rep. Kara Rochelle
We checked in with Representative Kara Rochelle who represents parts of the Valley, including Ansonia. She shared her take on oversight for the city’s finances and responded to claims by Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti. We also got her reaction regarding the governor’s decision to veto both Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 5002. IMAGE CREDIT:…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What’s Next For The U.S. In The Middle East?
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli discussing the previous weekend’s U.S. military strikes on Iran’s three main nuclear sites with University of New Haven Professor of National Security Dr. Howard Stoffer (00:28) CT News Junkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by to chat about those attacks and two controversial vetoes announced by Gov. Ned…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Holding On To Legal Documents, Notaries, And Full Faith And Credit Laws
Lisa Wexler answers listener questions about how long to hold onto legal documents and when and why you need a notary in CT, and what are the full faith and credit laws? Image Credit: Wasan Tita / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Iran Attack
A surprise attack happened on three key Iranian nuclear facilities. Operation Midnight Hammer reportedly involved B-2 stealth bombers dropping massive bombs on the facilities. We’re told no Iranian soldiers or civilians were hurt in the attack. Former FBI Agent, Ken Gray, joined the show to talk about the potential success of the mission and what…