Arthur Gottlieb, LCSW, CSA joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why a high percentage of adult children are estranged from their parents. Image Credit: fizkes / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Mayor Joe Ganim
We spoke with Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim about the abrupt cancellation of Soundside Music Festival. What will that mean for the city budget? Also, we asked the mayor about better training for campaign workers as more calls for cleaner elections are happening for the city. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: SHU Football
The Coastal Athletic Association Football Board of Directors has approved Sacred Heart University as the newest member of the conference. Sacred Heart will join CAA Football on July 1, 2026, and increase the league’s membership to 13. Why is this such a big deal for Sacred Heart University and the state of Connecticut? Head Coach…
Melissa in the Morning: DCF Zoom Meeting
Five months after a 32-year-old man was rescued from a Waterbury home where he was allegedly held captive, DCF spoke candidly to members of Connecticut’s Children’s Committee. On that committee and private zoom call was Shelton Senator Jason Perillo. He shared what came out of the meeting and what happens next. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: New Legislation for Aircraft
Lawmakers in Washington introduced a new piece of legislation to avoid any mid-air collisions. The Rotor Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act was presented exactly six-months after the fatal midair collision over the Potomac River. But will this legislation really make a difference and is it worth the cost? We asked retired commercial airline pilot,…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Slowing Down And Cashing In
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli looked at some early ticket numbers and revenue from a Connecticut town and a city regarding automated speeding cameras (00:35). University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lecturer Ken Gray talked about the previous day’s deadly shooting in New York City (13:55). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio returned…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Preserving Connecticut’s Farmland And Open Spaces
Aspetuck Land Trust Executive Director, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about their successes and goals in protecting CT’s farmland and open spaces, including Remington Woods in Bridgeport. and connecting us to the natural world. Image Credit: Alexander Farnsworth / iStock / Getty Images Plus
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Fiscal Slap In The Face?
Host Paul Pacelli started a new week on “Connecticut Today” by welcoming GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson to talk about the re-assignment of a high-ranking state employee after controversy over his use of a state-issued credit card (00:41). University of New Haven Associate Professor of Accounting and Taxation Dr. James Mohs analyzed the latest Trump…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Aging Gracefully With Estate Planning Attorney Denise Mortati
Attorney Denise Mortati joins Lisa Wexler for Mozaic Senior Life’s series AGING GRACEFULLY to talk about estate planning, living wills, and how to minimize time in probate. Plus they answer audience questions like what is a “duty to support” law in CT? Image Credit: designer491 /iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Reaction to Audit Findings
Earlier this month, the State Department of Education released the findings of an audit done for the city of Bridgeport. The findings reportedly identified no misappropriation of funds and provided recommendations for long-term fiscal stability. We spoke with the vice chair of the Bridgeport Board of Education, Joe Sokolovic, to get reaction on the audit…