CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today we have Freya, a 5-month-old female Lab mix. Freya’s fur is black with white on her chest and white on her feet.  She is a silly fun puppy with long legs which seems to take up her whole body.  She is still young and we’re guessing she’ll be closer to 100 lbs. when she…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Housing Hysteria?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Housing Hysteria?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at whether there’s anything that can be done legislatively to address the state’s affordable housing issue (0:23). Landmark Legal Foundation analyst Mike O’Neill analyzed the student loan forgiveness case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court (13:36). Image Credit: Getty Images

The Lisa Wexler Show – Countering Online Hate Speech

The Lisa Wexler Show – Countering Online Hate Speech

Prof. Matthew Williams founded HateLab, a data center to monitor and counter online hate speech, after he was a victim of a hate crime himself. His book, THE SCIENCE OF HATE, analyzes our biases and finds solutions. Image Credit: Kagenmi / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: TikTok Diagnosing

Melissa in the Morning: TikTok Diagnosing

CBS shared a story this week that teens are using TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues. We spoke with our social media consultant, Krista Carnes, about the dangerous trend. Plus Hartford Healthcare Dr. Andrew Wong, chimed in on the conversation with some tips for people online. ((00:00)) This week, the communications team for US Senator…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Younger Workers?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Younger Workers?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured a chat with GOP State Sen. Eric Berthel on a bill expanding job opportunities for younger workers (0:22). Paul also had a few thoughts on word that the origin of Covid-19 might be coming into clearer focus (12:00). Image Credit: Getty Images

The Lisa Wexler Show – Marc E. Fitch

The Lisa Wexler Show – Marc E. Fitch

Marc E. Fitch, CT Inside Investigator Reporter joins Lisa Wexler for an in-depth conversation about his recent article, Middleman: The Costs and Benefits of Connecticut’s Retirement Program, what every business owner should know about the new state program. Image Credit: olm26250 / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Education Fails

Melissa in the Morning: Education Fails

Some schools in Bridgeport are showing very low test scores, high absenteeism rates and overcrowded classrooms. How is that possible that we have schools performing so poorly in Connecticut in 2023? Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents, comments on this reality. And Fran agreed with Melissa about bringing CPR training…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please Stop The Voting Hysterics

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please Stop The Voting Hysterics

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week taking a look at some potential plans for early voting in Connecticut (0:28). Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang talked about the proposed installation of sound barriers along some Connecticut highways (12:46). Operation Fuel Executive Director Brenda Watson updated her organization’s assistance pause (21:11). Image…

The Lisa Wexler Show – CT Punch

The Lisa Wexler Show – CT Punch

If you’ve got 10 minutes, we will give you Connecticut. This week’s CT news is about legislative proposals to regulate social media, rent caps, and early voting. We hear from philanthropist Toni Boucher. Dr. Mary Jane Minkin urges us to take estrogen during menopause. Authors James Campbell on Madoff, and James B. Stewart on Sumner…

Cooking with Claud: The Ultimate Marinade

Cooking with Claud: The Ultimate Marinade

INGREDIENTS:— 1/2 cup of Worcestershire sauce— 3 tablespoons of brown sugar— 3 tablespoons of olive oil— 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar