Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What’s Next On Abortion?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What’s Next On Abortion?

On “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli wondered where the nation is headed on abortion (0:23). Author and journalist David Adams Cleveland talked about his career as a journalist covering the old Soviet Union and his new book that takes a fresh look at a famous spy case (8:01). Image Credit: Getty Images

Cooking with Claud: Mango Salsa

Cooking with Claud: Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa (serves 6-8 people)3 mangos (leave them out to soften up)–          Peel them and cut into chunksAdd ½ cup of chopped onionsAdd fresh cilantro (1/4 cup)Add fresh lime juice (1/4 of cup or two whole limes)Add red bell pepper if you want a little kick IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty…

Melissa in the Morning: A Botched Investigation

Melissa in the Morning: A Botched Investigation

1. Officials have determined that they will not charge a Ridgefield police sergeant with shooting and killing a black bear known as Bobbi earlier this year. Annie Hornish came back on the show to talk about the apparent botched investigation and what needs to be done to protect bears in CT. ((00:10))2. Primary day is…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Out Of Touch Teachers?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Out Of Touch Teachers?

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli wondered whether the nation’s unionized teachers are out of step with many parents (0:22). Connecticut resident and former National Review Publisher Jack Fowler talked about how some Connecticut unions might be violating a recent Supreme Court decision (11:16). Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Diabolical Covid

Melissa in the Morning: Diabolical Covid

Doctors are warning against a new COVID-19 variant that could be more contagious than other variants we have seen so far. The new variants are the newest offshoots of the Omicron variant, and officials say they are even more contagious than previous variants. Dr. Browne says he’s surprised the numbers are so high in the…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: When Will Inflation Slow Down?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: When Will Inflation Slow Down?

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli spoke with University of New Haven Professor of Accounting, Finance and Marketing Leah Hartman on the latest inflation numbers (0:25). Paul also had a few thoughts on campaign finance limits (7:47). Author and Washington Times Online Opinion Editor Cheryl Chumley joined the show to weigh-in on the latest from D.C.…

Melissa in the Morning: Insurance Woes

Melissa in the Morning: Insurance Woes

1. Attorney General William Tong sought a full public hearing before the Department of Insurance to scrutinize a series of 13 rate filings from nine health insurers seeking average rate hikes of 20.4 percent for the individual market and 14.8 percent for small groups. Award-winning broker, Alan Sheketoff, answered listener questions about the fears of…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Meet Gideon! This 5 year old male, black with white cat! He is neutered and up-to-date with vaccines and just as important a complete Ladies man! When The volunteers come in for their shift many first ask If Gideon is still here. Of course, we want all our animals to get adopted and into their…

Melissa in the Morning: Parechovirus

Melissa in the Morning: Parechovirus

1. A Connecticut mother shared her story of losing her newborn to a horrific illness called parechovirus. Kat Delancy told us about her son Ronan and what doctors found out too late. ((00:00)) 2. And continuing the conversation about parechovirus, Dr. Andrew Wong, a primary care physician with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Westport, informed…

Melissa in the Morning:  Fairfield Shooting

Melissa in the Morning: Fairfield Shooting

1. A 15-year-old Bridgeport boy is dead and a female victim is wounded following a shooting at a large party in Fairfield. Lt. Michael Paris gave us the latest on the investigation. ((00:10))2. Brad Pitt recently shared that he has undiagnosed facial blindness. What is that and how do you cope with it? Dr. Zara…