Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: Are Big Insurance Hikes Coming?

Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: Are Big Insurance Hikes Coming?

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli spoke to State Senate GOP leader Kevin Kelly of Stratford about proposed health insurance rate hikes that could hit policy holders who bought coverage from the Access Heath CT exchange (0:34). University of New Haven Political Science Professor Dr. Matthew Schmidt talked about the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister…

Cooking with Claud: Crab Dip

Cooking with Claud: Crab Dip

1. Mix 16oz of sour cream and 16oz of cream cheese (at room temp) together.2. Squeeze juice from one lemon over the mix3. Add a dash of garlic salt, dress mixture with Worcestershire sauce4. Add 16oz of crab sticks — chop into 1/4 inch pieces5. Once everything is mixed together, add some shreddded cheese and…

Melissa in the Morning: The latest questions to Governor Lamont

Melissa in the Morning: The latest questions to Governor Lamont

1. We took questions from listeners and asked Governor Lamont for answers. We talked about state parks, oil and electricity prices, police policies, the mental help crisis line and so much more. ((00:10))2. Following tragedies, how much support do police get for their emotions? Gary MacNamara serves on a committee that tackles this for Connecticut…

Melissa in the Morning: Latest Covid Updates

Melissa in the Morning: Latest Covid Updates

New research from Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare shows those who practice intermittent fasting have a reduced risk of severe COVID-19 complications. Is there any truth to this? And we took some listener questions about covid boosters. Dr. Browne covered it all.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: A Game Changer

Melissa in the Morning: A Game Changer

1. There is a new up and coming program called Westport College Prep. It is a postsecondary transition program for neurodiverse learners. Dr. Dawn Matera, co-founder of the Westport Day School, shared all the details about the program for special needs adults. ((00:10))2. Helping Hands Outreach has been around for over a decade. The creator of this…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Was He Thinking?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Was He Thinking?

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli wondered why the father of the nation’s latest mass shooting suspect would have ever signed off on a form allowing his son to purchase guns (0:24). Paul was also asked by a listener for his thoughts on a disturbing video showing the theft of firearm off a dead person (11:17).…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Meet Honey Comb and Fruit Pebbles! They are 3 month old female kittens! Like all our cats they are spayed and up to date on their vaccines.  These gals came to us from one of our local TNR ( Trap Neuter Return)  partners. It is that time of year so kittens are coming in by…

Melissa in the Morning: Summer Safety

Melissa in the Morning: Summer Safety

1. Unintentional drowning and grilling fires are two of the most avoidable tragedies. But the Red Cross says they respond to these issues every summer. John Godin gave some resources to prevent the problem and updated us on blood donations. ((00:10))2. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop Giving Social Media A Free Ride

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop Giving Social Media A Free Ride

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli wondered why the major social media companies keep getting a free pass on content that’s often a precursor to violent acts (0:31). CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill joined us to chat about his latest op-ed on Gov. Ned Lamont using abortion rights to market Connecticut to businesses (13:09). Image Credit: Getty Images