Congressman Jim Himes returns to The Lisa Wexler Show to talk about local airport noise pollution, why CT is experiencing more of it and what we can do about it. Image Credit: Andrew Harrer/Pool via REUTERS
The Lisa Wexler Show – Why Your Brain Tricks You Into Thinking Everything Is Worse
Experimental Psychologist/journalist, Dr. Adam Mastroianni, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the scientific studies behind his The New York Times guest essay, Your Brain Has Tricked You Into Thinking Everything Is Worse. Image Credit: CIPhotos / iStock / Getty Images Plus
The Lisa Wexler Show – Never Too Old For Basketball
CT Women’s Senior Basketball Club coach and player, Brenda Westberry, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about Connecticut’s winning senior women’s basketball teams heading to Nationals, with the oldest player age 86, and Brenda, 59, the youngest. For more information visit: https://www.ctsrwomensbasketball.com Image Credit: samart Boonprasongthan / iStock / Getty Images Plus
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Today I want to introduce Sunny, a 2 year old American pitbull mix. Sunny came to us from one of our animal control partners. Sunny was with them for a good part of a year. We often try to see if we are able to help our partners by offering medical services or taking animals…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Two More Big SCOTUS Decisions
Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up a very busy week on “Connecticut Today” with news of two more U.S. Supreme Court rulings (0:32) that we also got additional analysis on from Supreme Court pundit Mike O’Neill (12:09). We welcomed Leon Wagener, author of, “The Hunter Elite: Inside America’s Secret Force Against Terror” (21:25), as well as…
Melissa in the Morning: Meet Captain Jim
Captain James Morgia of Stratford, a 100-year-old WWII veteran and Silver and Bronze star winner, will ride in the Barnum Festival Great Street Parade, July 2nd as the Honorary Grand Marshal. We found out how Captain Jim earned his military honors and even heard his beautiful singing voice on air. ((00:00)) The death of a…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Affirmative Action in College Admissions is Struck Down
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured news about a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions (0:30). We welcomed Aaron Withe, author of, “Freedom is the Foundation: How We are Defeating Woke Crazies, Teachers’ Unions, and Progressive Tyranny by Taking on the Government Unions” (16:12) and “Only in Bridgeport” blogger…
The Lisa Wexler Show – State Rep. Dominique Johnson
143rd district State Representative, Dominique Johnson, serving Norwalk and Westport, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss today’s Supreme Court ruling to end Affirmative Action and her insights on her first legislative session. Image Credit: travelview / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: A Check-in with Governor Lamont
Governor Lamont stopped by to catch up following the wrap up of the legislative session. We talked about a lot of topics including the baby bonds program, pot plants in homes and whether an NHL team is returning to Connecticut. ((00:00)) Ticks are getting more bang for their buck this summer following a mild winter…
Melissa in the Morning: Malaria in the Area
The CDC is warning that malaria is spreading locally in the United States. Cases have been seen in Florida and Texas, the first documented cases of local transmission in 20 years. The disease is most commonly spread by mosquitoes but can also be spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, needle-sharing and from mother to fetus.…