Melissa in the Morning: Middle School Mindset

Melissa in the Morning: Middle School Mindset

1. Say Something Week: Bringing Awareness to Middle Schoolers — Michaela Durand of Trumbull Schools. ((00:10))2. Republican Jayme Stevenson, a former first selectman of Darien, announced her candidacy to unseat Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat, in the 4th district. We hear her running plans. ((11:05))3. Science you may not know: Seeing inside a pyramid using…

WICC Pet of The Week

WICC Pet of The Week

Jack and his sister Jill are short haired stunning black cats. They both are about a year and a half old and have very bright colored eyes. They came into our shelter together and must go home together. They sleep, play, and seek each other out when they are nervous. Both cats are spayed/neutered and…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Why Is Everything About Race?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Why Is Everything About Race?

On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul wondered why almost every discussion about key issues like crime in Connecticut pivots back to racism (0:25). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb talked about what the heating oil market is doing in light of the coming ban on importing Russian oil (13:05). Image Credit: Getty…

Melissa in the Morning: Get Kids Thinking

Melissa in the Morning: Get Kids Thinking

1. Say Something Week: Teaching Kids to Spot the Signs — Nicole Hockley/Sandy Hook Promise ((00:10))2. We are getting a gas tax holiday but does it really make a difference in the big picture? Senator Ryan Fazio says absolutely not! ((11:32))3. Restaurant owners say they are still struggling two years after covid hit. We heard…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Wasting Time On Vaping

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Wasting Time On Vaping

On Monday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli wondered why we keep wasting time trying to outlaw flavored vaping cartridges (0:37). Melvette Hill from the CT Parent Teacher Leadership Institute discussed a push to get more people of color to run for statewide office (8:42). Dr. Richard Cravatts, author of the e-book, “Jew Hatred Rising: The…

Melissa in the Morning: Spotting the Not Normal

Melissa in the Morning: Spotting the Not Normal

1. Say Something Week: Looking for “not normal” — Lt. Jim Perez ((00:10))2. Senator Bob Duff talks about the gas tax elimination on the table up for discussion. ((16:58))3. There are public hearings today to talk about beach access and development projects near train stations across CT. ((26:49))4. Have you ever heard of the pink…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Barnum Festival Is Back

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Barnum Festival Is Back

On Friday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli spoke with 2022 Barnum Festival Ringmaster Frank Gennarini about the post-pandemic return of the festival’s annual activities (0:23). Wallingford GOP State Rep. Craig Fishbein updated the show on a big public hearing coming up at the State Capitol regarding juvenile offenders (10:12). Imager Credit: Getty Images

Cooking with Claud: Cherry Glazed Lamb

Cooking with Claud: Cherry Glazed Lamb

INGREDIENTS:-Boneless leg of lamb or any kind of lamb (4oz of lamb)– 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary crushed– Half a cup of beef broth– Whole jar of jelly preserve– Quarter cup of balsamic vinegar – 2 Table spoons of minced garlicRECIPE:1. Put lamb into a baking dish and mix all other ingredients in a bowl…

Melissa in the Morning: Restaurants Left Out

Melissa in the Morning: Restaurants Left Out

1. The Senate voted to pass a massive $1.5 trillion government funding bill that the president is expected to sign. However, money to help restaurants and the hospitality industry were left out. Congressman Jim Himes responds. ((00:10))2. Senate Republicans want the state gas tax suspended but not everyone agrees. Senator Kevin Kelly explains why it’s…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Pandemic Voting Tricks In Hartford?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Pandemic Voting Tricks In Hartford?

On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli wondered why state lawmakers are being so quick to extend some Covid-related voting regulations for this coming November’s elections (0:39). GOP State Rep. Greg Howard joined us to chat about ongoing statewide criminal justice issues (8:56). Yankee Institute of Connecticut President Carol Platt Liebau talked about the latest…