Melissa in the Morning: Common Social Security Questions

Melissa in the Morning: Common Social Security Questions

1. Social Security field offices in southern Connecticut don’t appear likely to open until March 30 or later. That means getting good information on even the most commonly asked questions isn’t available. Webster Phillips with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare answers your questions. ((00:10)) 2. The Holiday Inn is up for…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Are There More Problem Gamblers?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Are There More Problem Gamblers?

On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we spoke with Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Diana Goode on whether or not online sports and casino gambling is creating more problem gamblers (0:36). University of New Haven Associate Professor Dr. Matthew Schmidt talked about the current standoff between the U.S. and Russia involving Ukraine…

Melissa in the Morning: Fake News? Don’t Be Fooled!

Melissa in the Morning: Fake News? Don’t Be Fooled!

1. It’s National News Literacy Week and we tackle disinformation. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, talks about misinformation being spread online. ((00:10))2. Nuvance Health is one of a selected few sites in the United States enrolling participants in a study evaluating the ketogenic diet in people with advanced pancreatic cancer. Dr. Richard Frank tells about…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Are We Afraid Of?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Are We Afraid Of?

On Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul wondered why so many Democrats speak “carefully” about crime and criminals (0:35). Intelligence analyst and counter intelligence expert Brian Boyd analyzed the rising tension between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine (8:20). State House GOP leader Vin Candelora talked about Gov. Ned Lamont’s request for an extension…

Melissa in the Morning: Overcoming an Affair Part One

Melissa in the Morning: Overcoming an Affair Part One

1. Depending on what studies you look at, the fact remains that infidelity happens to a lot of couples. So, can you overcome an affair in your marriage? Bob Donovan shares his biggest lessons in 15 years counseling couples. ((00:10))2. Both sides of the aisle: Senators Bob Duff and Tony Hwang gave us their perspectives…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A UConn Expert On Covid-19

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A UConn Expert On Covid-19

On Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul welcomed back Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine Dr. David Banach to chat about the current Covid-19 situation (0:36). Yankee Institute for Public Policy reporter Marc Fitch had an update on the latest political stories from Hartford (11:04). Paul also had…

Melissa in the Morning: Cold Cases

Melissa in the Morning: Cold Cases

1. Lisa Dadio is a former police lieutenant and has a background in forensics and cold cases. We asked her about high profile cases in CT and how police handle them. ((00:10))2. Congressman Jim Himes talked about voting rights and at-home covid test kits being sent out across the US. ((16:16))3. Senator Kevin Kelly talk…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please Stop Lying About “Voting Rights”

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please Stop Lying About “Voting Rights”

On Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul felt the need to vent about the lunacy surrounding the current “voting rights” debate in Washington (0:34). Connecticut Business and Industry Association VP of Government Affairs Eric Gjede joined us to talk about the financial stability and viability of the state’s new paid family and…

Melissa in the Morning: Run Number Two

Melissa in the Morning: Run Number Two

1. Bob Stefanowski is officially running for governor again. What’s different this time around? ((00:10))2. Senator Blumenthal is back from the Ukraine. What he learned overseas and how will Russia respond? ((10:46))3. Zoo Minute: What’s the biggest vulture and did you know there’s one at the Beardsley Zoo? ((18:10)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus