The Lisa Wexler Show – Will Remington Woods Become A Solar Farm?

The Lisa Wexler Show – Will Remington Woods Become A Solar Farm?

Bridgeport City Council Member, Maria Pereira, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about a solar farm proposed on 46 acres of Remington Woods that would open the door for further development on the Bridgeport side. Image Credit: Fahroni / iStock / Getty Images Plus

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What Should President Trump Do About Iran?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What Should President Trump Do About Iran?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli jumped right into a tough decision facing President Trump: should the U.S. military take part in operations to cripple Iran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon? (00:38). University of New Haven Associate Professor of Homeland and National Security, Political Science, and International Affairs Dr. Matthew Schmidt dropped by…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick Is Running Again

The Lisa Wexler Show – Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick Is Running Again

Mayor Laura Hoydick joins Lisa Wexler to talk about growing up in Stratford, her political career accomplishments and future goals, her role as CCM President and CCM’s request for Governor Lamont to veto HB 5002, and why she is running for Stratfor Mayor again. Image Credit: BrandtDiLauro / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Surge in Overdose Deaths in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Surge in Overdose Deaths in CT

A new report revealed Connecticut is experiencing a surge in fatal and non-fatal overdoses across the state. Between May 16 and June 6, 2025, there have been 61 suspected fatal overdoses statewide, with noticeable clustering along the I-91 and I-95 corridors. We wanted to speak with Kids in Crisis. Connecticut Kids In Crisis provides emergency…

Melissa in the Morning: Women and Excessive Drinking

Melissa in the Morning: Women and Excessive Drinking

A new Yale study suggests drinking harms women’s brains faster than men’s. Dr. Yasmin Zakiniaeiz, one of the study authors and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, shared key takeaways from the study. For the full study: https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/alcohol-use-disorder-harms-the-brains-immune-system-earlier-in-women/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Summer Scams

Melissa in the Morning: Summer Scams

We had our monthly check-in with Dept. of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli. We talked about new protections laws that passed during the legislative session as well as summer scams to look out for. Image Credit: Getty Images

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Promised Veto Coming From Gov. Lamont?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Promised Veto Coming From Gov. Lamont?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” chatting about a union protest aimed at Gov. Ned Lamont’s threatened veto of a bill making striking workers eligible for unemployment compensation after two weeks on picket lines (00:43). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio also commented on that same bill and union reaction to a roving billboard supporting…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Humans Still Outthink AI, With Reason

The Lisa Wexler Show – Humans Still Outthink AI, With Reason

Professor Melanie Mitchell joins Lisa Wexler to talk about what AI systems are trained on, what AI agents do for humans, energy costs for AI, the understanding we use AI systems in all parts of life now, and what jobs will still be relevant in the near future? Image Credit: WANAN YOSSINGKUM / iStock /…

Melissa in the Morning: Latest Dulos Case Update

Melissa in the Morning: Latest Dulos Case Update

Kent Mawhinney pleaded guilty to interfering with police in the case surrounding the disappearance and presumed death of Jennifer Farber Dulos. Mawhinney is the former lawyer and friend of Jennifer’s late, estranged husband, Fotis Dulos. We spoke with legal expert, Attorney Bill Bloss, about the lesser charge and what happens now with the case? Image…

Melissa in the Morning: Alex Jones Back in the News

Melissa in the Morning: Alex Jones Back in the News

A new report claims conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones, was hiding money to avoid paying the families of Sandy Hook School victims. Attorney Chris Mattei who represents the families gave us the latest on this. Image Credit: Reuters