Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Should President Biden Do About Brittney Griner?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Should President Biden Do About Brittney Griner?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli took a look at the options the U.S. now has in trying to get Russia to release imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner (0:31). Darien/Norwalk GOP State Representative Terrie Wood talked about her candidacy for the Republican nomination in this year’s Secretary of the State race (15:00). Image Credit: Reuters

Melissa in the Morning: International Matters

Melissa in the Morning: International Matters

1. Senator Blumenthal called on his way to the Pentagon to talk about the war in Ukraine. He also talked about Nancy Pelosi’s recent trip to Taiwan and the death of an Al-Qaeda leader overseas. ((00:10))2. An afterschool program is open for registration in Bridgeport and it’s available in the summer too! We learned about…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Nothing But Political Junk Food

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Nothing But Political Junk Food

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli took a look at the state of the governor’s race and the fact that most of the issues being discussed so far lack any real substance (0:2). Attorney and law enforcement veteran Lance LoRusso talked about the continuing danger posed by progressive district attorneys in many major American cities…

Melissa in the Morning: Love Your Heart

Melissa in the Morning: Love Your Heart

Our heart health in America is projected to get much worse in a matter of years. That’s according to a new study saying cardiovascular risk factors like obesity and diabetes will increase. We spoke with cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas as an expert source to discuss the study, risk factors and solutions. ((00:00)) A new study shows…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Meet Jekyll ( black/white with a patch of brown) and Hyde (brown with a patch of black and white) , two of the newest Guinea pigs! These 2 boy are 4 months old! They came to us when their family could no longer give them the time that they needed. They are sweet boys and…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: New Primary Poll Numbers

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: New Primary Poll Numbers

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at some new numbers from an unexpected poll on the state’s GOP U.S. Senate race (0:29) Board certified anesthesiologist Dr. Keith Smith discussed what he sees as a coming health care revolution and a pushback on what many hospitals charge consumers and insurance companies for many common procedures…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: It’s Not About Just The Governor’s Race

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: It’s Not About Just The Governor’s Race

On “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli reminded listeners not to downplay the importance of the State House and Senate races this November (0:29). University of New Haven Professor of National Security Dr. Howard Stoffer gave us his perspective on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announced visit to Taiwan and the current state of U.S.-China relations (11:16).…

Melissa in the Morning: The Mind of an Annihilator

Melissa in the Morning: The Mind of an Annihilator

After a Danbury mother reportedly killed her children then took her life, we wanted to understand the mind of an “annihilator.” UNH Professor, Kevin Barnes-Ceeney, is an expert in criminal behavior in family annihilators and shares perspective on this case. ((00:00)) Shania Twain shared her struggles on stage after contracting Lyme disease. We spoke with…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stopping Wrong-Way Accidents

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stopping Wrong-Way Accidents

A lot of folks on Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli had interesting ideas on how to stop deadly wrong-way accidents on state roads (0:27). Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell talked about his latest columns and the state of the CT GOP Senate race (9:58). Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Trashy Little Mermaid

Melissa in the Morning: Trashy Little Mermaid

A nonprofit theater company is pairing up with the Maritime Aquarium to present a twist on The Little Mermaid. Find out how the effort is bringing attention to ocean pollution. ((00:00)) Congressman Jim Himes talked about a big development in fighting drug companies and lowering drug prices. ((16:17)) Calcium scoring can be a game changer…