New Westport Country Playhouse Board Chair, Athena T. Adamson, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the plan to save CT’s beloved theater. The Show Must Go On! Image Credit: fergregory / iStock / Getty Images Plus
The Lisa Wexler Show – Guitarist Arlen Roth
Arlen Roth, one of the world’s most influential guitarists and a teaching pioneer, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his latest album, Super Soul Session! and his history of touring the world and recording with artists such as Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Phoebe Snow, Levon Helm, Ry Cooder, John Sebastian, Janis Ian,…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: New Gun Arrest Numbers
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli welcomed Wallingford GOP State Rep. Craig Fishbein to chat about the latest state report on gun crime prosecutions (0:26). We also heard from foreign policy expert Sean Mirski, author of, “We May Dominate the World: Ambition, Anxiety, and the Rise of the American Colossus” (13:47). Image Credit: Getty…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Inside The Psych Ward
Psychiatrist, Dr. Christine L. Shapter, MD, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her work in commitment proceedings in psychiatric hospitals in CT. As a probate judge, Lisa Wexler works with Dr. Shapter in many of these proceedings. Dr. Shapter alerts us to the dangers of marijuana use and advises on ways she sees for us to…
Melissa in the Morning: Shades for Migraine
Migraine is one of the world’s most common health conditions and its most common neurological disease. Roughly 39 million people in the United States and 1 billion people worldwide have migraine. We spoke with a Hartford Healthcare migraine specialist about common triggers and treatments for migraine. We also learned about a new company awareness project…
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Today I want to introduce Zeus. He is a 1- year old cat with shiny black fur. He has been with us for a little over two weeks and is ready for his new home. He seems to like attention and is playful. He would make a great addition to your home. He has been…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Gun Hypocrisy From Congress
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” started with host Paul Pacelli calling out the reluctance from some members of Congress to say what needs to be said about gun violence (0:26). New Haven Independent Editor and Publisher Paul Bass updated us on a controversial move to record passenger audio on some municipal buses (13:18). Image Credit: Getty Images
The Lisa Wexler Show – Congressman Joe Courtney
Preeminent submarine expert in congress, Joe Courtney, joins Lisa Wexler to share thoughts on the Titanic submersible crisis, CT’s submarine industry, and his new Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act. Image Credit: YayaErnst / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Recruiting Paraeducators
There are about 1300 paraeducator positions open in the state of Connecticut. So, the state labor department is offering a career fair specifically for these teachers. Find out how you can become a paraeducator, what the job entails and how the state is looking to better support these workers. ((00:00)) It’s summer and your kids…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Gun Law Politics
Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week looking at President Biden’s visit to Connecticut regarding gun safety laws (0:24). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly update (13:43), while Cory Doctorow, author of, “Red Team Blues: A Martin Hench Novel, chatted about his new book that has…