Melissa in the Morning: Wrap up for Session 2022

Melissa in the Morning: Wrap up for Session 2022

1. We asked Governor Lamont your latest state questions and did a wrap up from the legislative session since it ended earlier this week. ((00:10))2. Lawmakers say $1.2 billion dollars could have gone back to the taxpayers if not for federal regulations. Senator Kelly says that’s not true and shared why he is disappointed with…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Will Abortion Alter The Midterms?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Will Abortion Alter The Midterms?

On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli wondered how much of an effect the new abortion controversy will have on the November elections (0:28). Author Cheryl Chumley joined us to talk about her new book, “LOCKDOWN: The Socialist Plan to Take Away Your Freedom” (9:30). We also featured Governor Ned Lamont’s comments from earlier in…

Melissa in the Morning: Roe v. Wade

Melissa in the Morning: Roe v. Wade

1. Senator Blumenthal is pressing the Supreme Court to stop from reversing Roe v. Wade. We learned what the direct change would mean for Connecticut and the country if it disappears. ((00:10))2. After the inspector general report trashed portions of Medicare Advantage plans, we spoke with a local broker to hear the other side of…

Melissa in the Morning: Tick-borne Diseases

Melissa in the Morning: Tick-borne Diseases

It’s tick season and Connecticut officials say a man in Windham County was confirmed to have contracted Powassan virus.  The disease is rare, but can attack the nervous system, causing loss of coordination, difficulty speaking and seizures. Dr. Browne told us what we need to be aware of and how to avoid a tick bite. …

WICC Pet of the Week

WICC Pet of the Week

Despereaux, Templeton, Remy- Our 3-9 month year old male rats that were purchased from a local pet store! Templeton is the most friendly and the others are being socialized with our volunteers. Rat can live 2-3 years and are very intelligent! They Thrive in groups of 2 or more so these fellows must go together. To learn more about Despereaux, Templeton, Remy, and other pets ready…

Connecticut Today: What’s The Latest Surrounding Connecticut Republicans?

Connecticut Today: What’s The Latest Surrounding Connecticut Republicans?

While Paul Pacelli was away, Joe Aguier came to play on Connecticut Today. Focusing on some local races coming up in November, Joe invited Matt Corey on to talk about what’s going on in the Republican Party ahead of some of the primaries (0:00). Peter Lumaj, US Senate Republican candidate, also joined Joe talk about…

Melissa in the Morning: Stroke Awareness Month

Melissa in the Morning: Stroke Awareness Month

1. May is National Stroke Awareness Month and we checked in with Nuvance Health neurologist, Dr. Wright about prevention and signs of a stroke. ((00:10))2. The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm in New Haven. We got the details on their smoke alarm program and why you should make a fire escape plan. ((12:4))3.…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A High Court Leak

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A High Court Leak

On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli offered his thoughts on an unprecedented leak from the U.S. Supreme Court (0:35). We also chatted about that leak with former Time Magazine reporter Alain Sanders (11:33) and Quinnipiac University Law Prof. Stephen Giles (20:45). Nathan Lewis, co-author of, “Inflation: What It Is, Why It’s Bad and How…

Melissa in the Morning: College Athlete Trend

Melissa in the Morning: College Athlete Trend

1. Several college athletes have taken their lives and mental health is being looked at for all cases. Dr. Andre Newfield with St. V’s talked about what could be happening and how to combat the problem. ((00:10))2. A New York Times article recently sounded the alarm on Medicare Advantage plans. We spoke with the President…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Free Bus Rides?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Free Bus Rides?

On Monday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli said the current policy of free rides on all CT Transit buses should be made permanent (0:32). We brought you highlights from Governor Ned Lamont’s Monday news conference (9:16). SCSU Biologist Dr. Sarah Crawford returned to the show to talk about the progress of the latest BA.2 Covid-19…