Today, Lisa chats with acting Bridgeport police chief Rebecca Garcia (0:00) and D.T. Max, author of “Late Conversations With Stephen Sondheim” (20:34). Image Credit: Chalabala / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Flu in Connecticut
Connecticut had its first flu case this week. We lost a person between the ages of 50 and 59 in New London county. Dr. Browne spoke about our flu season and what you should do to best protect yourself from getting sick. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
The Lisa Wexler Show – Dr. Yafell Serulle; Gold Coast Connect; PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillett – 11/30/22
Today, Lisa chats with Dr. Yafell Serulle, Director of Neuroendovascular Surgery at Phelps Hospital and a member of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital (0:00); Randi Lehrman & Jill Halper, Gold Coast Connect/employment attorneys (18:16); and PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillett (25:11). Image Credit: gorodenkoff / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Winter Fires
Wind, fire and plugs…just a few of the many things you need to keep in mind heading into the holidays and colder months. We talk to Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards about what to do to protect yourself in your home and yard. ((00:00)) Lawmakers in Washington are working to better protect children online and…
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Our pet or pets of the week are Big Momma a 2 year old guinea pig and her baby Cleo who is 1 month old and stinking cute! They came to us as a group so you may see other siblings on the site who are also available. These two are pretty easy to handle…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Power Play In Hartford
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured comments from Paul on the previous day’s special General Assembly session at the State Capitol (0:25), as well as thoughts from Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang (12:27). Economic researcher Dr. Thomas Hogan talked about the future of crypto currency regulation (27:14). Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: The Governor is Back
We had a lot of questions for Governor Lamont post election. We asked him about the special session, hero’s pay, covid vaccines and teacher retention. ((00:00)) It’s Giving Tuesday and this year, we featured a new non-profit called The Brighter Days Foundation. We met the executive director, Kara Dooley, about how her organization helps foster…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Easing The Electric Bill Bite?
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured State House GOP leader Vin Candelora on the General Assembly’s special session and rising electric bills (0:25), while Paul also had some thoughts on a controversial rebate proposal (12:48). Southern Methodist University professor and film critic Dr. Andrew Draper joined us to talk about the recent string…
Melissa in the Morning: Special Session
This morning, lawmakers are heading into a special session to tackle the state gas tax extension, bus fares, home heating assistance programs and hero’s pay. Senator Tony Hwang shared his prediction for this session and what the future legislative session should look like in 2023. ((00:00)) A few months ago, 200 cats were found in…
Connecticut Today: The Holiday Struggles For Some Veterans
Ed Sabatino filled in for Paul Pacelli on Connecticut Today and touched on a variety of items on this Thanksgiving Eve. First, Ed spoke to Mekdela, author “Plus Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia and Social Change,” about the idea commenting on people’s weight, and why you shouldn’t (0:00). Penny Mishkin, retired Occupational Therapist…