Melissa in the Morning: Love Letters in Wartime

Melissa in the Morning: Love Letters in Wartime

1. When local writer and producer Lisa Franco walked into an antique shop on Cape Cod eleven years ago, little did she know she would stumble upon a treasure that would change the course of her life. Lisa Franco shared her journey of writing My Dearest Darling: Letters of Love in Wartime. ((00:00)) 2. Governor Lamont…

Melissa in the Morning: International Matters

Melissa in the Morning: International Matters

1. Senator Blumenthal called on his way to the Pentagon to talk about the war in Ukraine. He also talked about Nancy Pelosi’s recent trip to Taiwan and the death of an Al-Qaeda leader overseas. ((00:10))2. An afterschool program is open for registration in Bridgeport and it’s available in the summer too! We learned about…

Melissa in the Morning: Love Your Heart

Melissa in the Morning: Love Your Heart

Our heart health in America is projected to get much worse in a matter of years. That’s according to a new study saying cardiovascular risk factors like obesity and diabetes will increase. We spoke with cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas as an expert source to discuss the study, risk factors and solutions. ((00:00)) A new study shows…

Melissa in the Morning: The Mind of an Annihilator

Melissa in the Morning: The Mind of an Annihilator

After a Danbury mother reportedly killed her children then took her life, we wanted to understand the mind of an “annihilator.” UNH Professor, Kevin Barnes-Ceeney, is an expert in criminal behavior in family annihilators and shares perspective on this case. ((00:00)) Shania Twain shared her struggles on stage after contracting Lyme disease. We spoke with…

Melissa in the Morning: Trashy Little Mermaid

Melissa in the Morning: Trashy Little Mermaid

A nonprofit theater company is pairing up with the Maritime Aquarium to present a twist on The Little Mermaid. Find out how the effort is bringing attention to ocean pollution. ((00:00)) Congressman Jim Himes talked about a big development in fighting drug companies and lowering drug prices. ((16:17)) Calcium scoring can be a game changer…

Melissa in the Morning: Banning Horse-Drawn Carriages

Melissa in the Morning: Banning Horse-Drawn Carriages

1. A bill is being introduced and if enacted, would replace horse-drawn carriages with electric ones by June 2024. Last Chance for Animals is supportive of this effort and spoke to us about it this morning. ((00:00)) 2. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is the first in the state to offer new breast cancer technology to…

Melissa in the Morning: Put out the Electric Fire

Melissa in the Morning: Put out the Electric Fire

1. An electric bus in Hamden caught fire and many fear what that means for more EV’s on the road. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards shared why these vehicles are a big concern and how firefighters need to respond. ((00:10)) 2. Governor Lamont came back on to make up his Friday interview to answer listener…

Melissa in the Morning: Tattoos in the Workplace

Melissa in the Morning: Tattoos in the Workplace

1. According to Bloomberg, “tattoos aren’t a big deal anymore for workers and employers in many industries.”  But are there certain industries where having a tattoo could keep you from landing a job? Career strategist, Julie Bauke, shared her outlook on this. ((00:00))2. An attempted mugging on Connecticut’s ritziest street. Senator Ryan Fazio commented on the event…

Cooking with Claud: Rice Pudding with Raspberry Sauce

Cooking with Claud: Rice Pudding with Raspberry Sauce

RICE PUDDING:– Get a medium bowl – 3 eggs lightly beaten1/5 cups of milk1 cup of sugarTeaspoon of vanilla1.5 cup of cooked riceHandful of raisinsHandful of craisinsA dash of cinnamon Whisk it all together – then pour all into a baking dishBake 325 degrees – leave in for about 20 minutes or until golden brown…

Melissa in the Morning: This one is for the Boys

Melissa in the Morning: This one is for the Boys

1. A Stratford mother is bracing for the one year anniversary of losing her son to prostate cancer. We spoke with Dr. David Ahlborn about the disease and what YOUNG MEN need to know. ((00:10))2. Congressman Jim Himes says when it comes to abortion legislation, he’d rather take half a loaf than the whole thing.…