Melissa in the Morning: Monkeypox

Melissa in the Morning: Monkeypox

A Massachusetts man recently contracted monkeypox. What is it? How common is it to get it? How do you get it? Dr. Browne explained it all to us. Plus, with covid numbers going up, should we go back to masking indoors? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: When Will We Stop Losing Our Minds?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: When Will We Stop Losing Our Minds?

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli is wondering when we’ll wake up and stop the latest warped, nonsensical thinking flowing through society right now concerning gender politics (0:30). Political pundit and Connecticut native Steve Turley talked about this past Tuesday’s primary elections and the current abortion debate (9:25). Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Bringing the Calm

Melissa in the Morning: Bringing the Calm

1. After the Shelton stabbing, many parents are struggling to help their kids talk about it. Stephanie Swantek of Bridges Healthcare explains how making sense of this can’t be the goal in speaking to your child. 2. Senator Richard Blumenthal talked about ghost guns and baby formula shortage.3. The prep is the worst part of a…

Melissa in the Morning: Newtown Controversy

Melissa in the Morning: Newtown Controversy

1. A trucking warehouse is being proposed for Newtown and many people are up in arms about it. We learned about the plan from the editor of the Newtown Bee.2. What does it mean to be a nurse? We spoke with Jo Ritchie from St. Vincent’s about the role and how to attract people to…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Other “White Replacement Theory”

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Other “White Replacement Theory”

Host Paul Pacelli of “Connecticut Today” pointed out the Washington hypocrisy surrounding the current “White Replacement Theory” narrative (0:34). Heritage Foundation analyst Daren Bakst talked about what’s causing the current U.S. baby formula shortage (10:31). Former Time Magazine reporter Alain Sanders recapped some of Tuesday’s big primaries across the nation (22:03). Image Credit: Reuters

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Meet Sammy and his friend Emma! Sammy has black short fur and is very sweet! He is a 8 year old neutered male and his companion Emma is 6 with white fur and has some tiger pattern. Both animals are up to date on vaccines and ready to go home together! When animals come here…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: It’s Time To Root Out The Crazies

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: It’s Time To Root Out The Crazies

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” had host Paul Pacelli wondering when law enforcement will become more proactive in rooting out potential killers (0:39). Business consultant Fred McKinney talked about the future of Connecticut’s legal marijuana sales (11:18). Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Water Quality

Melissa in the Morning: Water Quality

1. A new article highlights potential contaminants in public water. Jim Roberts, the author of the article, pointed out what homeowners should do to monitor their drinking water. ((00:10))2. Social media giants are under attacks after the alleged Buffalo shooter carried out his massacre. Krista Carnes shared the complicated nature of the algorithms. ((14:41))3. We…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Gun Violence and Mental Health

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Gun Violence and Mental Health

On “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli wondered why some obvious warning signs were missed leading up to the deadly mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York grocery store (0:35). Hartford Courant blogger Kevin Rennie talked about some mysterious text messages that may have affected the recent State Republican Party Convention (14:00). University of New Haven…

Melissa in the Morning: Aquarium in Hot Water

Melissa in the Morning: Aquarium in Hot Water

1. Seaquest has been cited again by the USDA. We learned what happened and why animal advocates are still fighting to shut it down in Trumbull and across the country. ((00:10))2. Crime on the Mind: part one of spam messages on your phone ((13:40))3. Is Europe making a big shift following the Russian attack in…