Melissa in the Morning: Cannabis Concerns

Melissa in the Morning: Cannabis Concerns

Is cannabis use linked to lung cancer? We asked thoracic surgeon, Dr. Brian Whang, about that and discussed other potential risks to smoking weed. ((00:00)) Shelton is considering extending its mortarium over cannabis sales and clearing properties for potential businesses. We got the latest from Mayor Mark Lauretti. ((13:31)) Fairfield’s moratorium over cannabis sales expires…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Forced Voting?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Forced Voting?

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli’s take on a bill that would mandate voting in Connecticut and fine residents who choose not to vote (0:36). Fiona Firine joined us again from the group “For Cameron” with the latest news regarding the ongoing fentanyl problem (13:27). Finally, we aired live comments from the Pentagon regarding…

Melissa in the Morning: Balloon Business

Melissa in the Morning: Balloon Business

Congressman Jim Himes gave us the latest on the spy balloon that was shot down last weekend. Did the Biden Administration fail to inform the general public better? Was the balloon floating too long? And what about the debris pickup now? Congressman Himes tackled all our questions. ((00:00)) After the governor announced his budget address,…

Cooking with Claud: Valentines Treat

Cooking with Claud: Valentines Treat

INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE FROSTING:3/4 of an 8-ounce package of cream cheese1 stick of butter3 table milk1 tea vanilla4 cups confectionary sugarred sugar add to batter OTHER INGREDIENTS:Freeze dried strawberriesBake cake separate

Melissa in the Morning: Norovirus Woes

Melissa in the Morning: Norovirus Woes

Some health experts are saying covid, flu and RSV is going away as we welcome norovirus cases. We asked Dr. Browne what that is and why there’s such a focus on this now.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Driving Standards

Melissa in the Morning: Driving Standards

We talked about wrong way drivers with law enforcement expert, Gary MacNamara, and things you should do to protect yourselves. But we also started discussing the need to retest for your license or even get refresher courses. ((00:00)) As we celebrate Black History Month, we highlighted local Christian rapper, Zabbai. He shared his story of…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Start Acting Like Adults

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Start Acting Like Adults

On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli talked about how some Republican House members embarrassed themselves during the previous night’s State of the Union Address (0:24). We also talked about Gov. Ned Lamont’s latest budget address (12:50) and got reaction from Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio to some of the governor’s proposals (30:32). Image…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Martha Wash

The Lisa Wexler Show – Martha Wash

Martha Wash, First Lady of Disco talks to Lisa Wexler about her IT’S RAINING MEN stardom and landmark 1990s lawsuit that brought significant crediting changes for all musicians. She’ll next be performing at Norwalk’s Historic Wall Street Theater, February 11, 2023 8pm. Image Credit: Evgeny Sergeev / iStock / Getty Images Plus