Melissa in the Morning: Rock out this Holiday

Melissa in the Morning: Rock out this Holiday

1. Original and current member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Jeff Plate, talked about being part of this group and coming back to the stage after covid. ((00:10)) 2. We remember Brad Davis, a Connecticut broadcast legend. Our Paul Pacelli recalls his time co-hosting with him. ((08:59)) 3. Did you know the American Red Cross supports the…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Election Day Mask Confusion

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Election Day Mask Confusion

On Tuesday’s Election Day edition of “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto about confusion regarding mask-wearing requests at some polling places (0:37). University of New Haven Criminal Justice Professor Mike Lawlor joined us to chat about the latest public debate concerning juvenile justice in Connecticut (5:35). Image…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop Using Nazi References

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop Using Nazi References

On Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul had some pointed words for the state’s Democratic leadership after a state senator used a reference to Nazi Germany (0:35). Sacred Heart University’s Dr. Gary Rose talked about Tuesday’s Election Day landscape (12:18). GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella joined us to talk about tension between Gov. Ned…

Melissa in the Morning: Social Security Needs

Melissa in the Morning: Social Security Needs

1. A new Social Security bill could change how the COLA is configured so that it better reflects costs that seniors experience. Max Richtman of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare explains. ((00:10))2. “Marriage is for Grown Ups” ((10:32))3. Crime on the Mind: holiday security tips ((23:04))4. The state is tackling mental…

Financial News You Can Use: Social Security Strategy

Financial News You Can Use: Social Security Strategy

Russ Hackmann breaks down your questions on Social Security, including when you should decide to take it and what’s the risk that the system itself runs out of money. Image Credit: zimmytws / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Cooking with Claud: Butter Beer

Cooking with Claud: Butter Beer

Ingredients:– Cream soda (2 liter chilld)– Caramel extract or vanilla extract or maple extract (1/2 teaspoon)– Butter extract (1/2 teaspoon)– 2 Cups of heavy whipping cream– 1/2 Cup of Butterscotch topping– 1/4 Cup of powdered sugar