1221: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Continued War
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli opened with Paul's thoughts on New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker’s recent comments aimed at some Fairfield County towns and their current zoning laws (1:09). Next, Fiona Cullinan Firine returned to talk about her continued fight against Fentanyl in honor of her son, Cameron, and the latest issue in battling the sale and distribution of narcotics in Connecticut...
44m Mar 19, 2021
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1222: Melissa in the Morning: Hate Crime vs Mental Health Crime
1. Lt. Perez outlines why police don't categorize crimes right away and how press conferences can be the downfall of law enforcement. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Tony Hwang proves that conversations and voting in Hartford may be a bit "sketchy" ((14:22)) 3. Senator Bob Duff dives into the PURA investigation and why it's still an uphill battle with Eversource. ((25:55)) 4. Fairfield not loving the zoni...
44m Mar 22, 2021
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1223: The Lisa Wexler Show - Author Bill Boggs - 03/22/21
14m Mar 22, 2021
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1223: The Lisa Wexler Show - April from Queens College Graduations - 03/22/21
9m Mar 22, 2021
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1224: Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: Political Unity?
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli opened up a new week with lingering issues. First, Paul gave his thoughts on the current U.S.-Mexican border mess, with many Democrats condemning the situation, but not doing much about it (0:45). Next, Paul spoke with Marc Fitch from the Yankee Institute - author of the "Fitch Files" -  to talk about how "unionized" Connecticut's state government really is...
52m Mar 22, 2021
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1225: Melissa in the Morning: "Gritty City"
1. A recent NY Times article slips the word 'gritty' into the description of Shelton. Why Mayor Lauretti still found the article good. ((00:10)) 2. Part two of sketchy business in Hartford. Sen. Hwang returns with an update on zoning legislation and insurance bills. ((08:18)) 3. With scary news headlines in Atlanta and Boulder this past week, how do we overcome fear? ((24:18)) 4. Influencers ca...
43m Mar 23, 2021
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1226: The Lisa Wexler Show - Tim Shriver - 03/23/21
13m Mar 23, 2021
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1227: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Connecticut Political Power
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli touched on the power of the governor and the power of the people. First, Paul spoke with Republican State Senator Paul Formica about what’s going on at the Capitol, including majority Democrats pushing for Governor Ned Lamont to keep his emergency powers for at least another month or so (0:31). Paul also chatted with former lieutenant gubernatorial candidat...
22m Mar 23, 2021
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1228: The Lisa Wexler Show - Matt Mandel Zoning Environmental Issues - 03/23/21
27m Mar 24, 2021
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1229: Melissa in the Morning: Fight the Hate
1. Westport is efforting to protect Asian Americans living and working in town. ((00:10)) 2. Work is happening at a former funeral home in Milford and city residents could get a free tree for your yard! ((08:38)) 3. Bridgeport is getting a lot of money from the American Rescue Plan, how will it be spent? ((16:14)) 4. Science You May Not Know: Get a new body ((29:34)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Get...
37m Mar 24, 2021
37m
1230: The Lisa Wexler Show - Amy LaRusso Found Dog Story - 03/24/21
14m Mar 24, 2021
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1231: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Moral Theology Of The Catholic Church
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli dove into religion, with Dr. Kevin Miller, a professor of Moral Theology, talking about Pope Francis' recent comments regarding "blessing" same-sex unions in the Catholic Church (0:32). Paul also spoke with Wallingford/Cheshire GOP State Representative Craig Fishbein about a myriad of topics, including Bridgeport possibly getting it's own casino (11:22). I...
20m Mar 24, 2021
20m
1232: New findings on Long Haulers and Covid
Dr. Browne shared new information that "long haulers" are reversing covid complications after getting the vaccine. Long Haulers refers to young, healthy people, ages 20-50, getting covid and keeping symptoms well past beating the virus. Now, new studies show the vaccine is eliminating those lingering symptoms. Also, a check on the latest variant of covid first detected in New York, now here in ...
7m Mar 25, 2021
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1233: Melissa in the Morning: Let's Talk Gun Laws
1. Sen. Blumenthal admits we are not investing in mental health and blames the stigma around it. ((00:10)) 2. Crime Prevention Expert, Lt. Perez, suggests ways to use early intervention to stop potentially dangerous people in future. ((11:41)) 3. Dr. Lee Forest deals with psychiatric facilities across CT and shared why some psychologists turn away new patients if guns are in the home. What impl...
38m Mar 25, 2021
38m
1234: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: When The Chips Are Down
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli played its cards right on Thursday. Paul took a call from a listener in Bridgeport about the current problem at the southern U.S. border with Mexico and immigration as a whole (0:48). Next, Paul spoke with Washington Times Online Opinion Editor Cheryl Chumley about President Joe Biden's first official news conference since being elected (9:26). Following Go...
49m Mar 25, 2021
49m
1235: The Lisa Wexler Show - Alexis Harrison Zoning Issues - 03/25/21
14m Mar 25, 2021
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1235: The Lisa Wexler Show - Charles From Naugatuck Birthday Shout Out - 03/25/21
10m Mar 25, 2021
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1236: Melissa in the Morning: Who's being left out?
Melissa asked your questions for Governor Lamont. What's the latest on the mansion tax? Why are we potentially facing a gas tax and is it worth it? Now that NY has approved legal marijuana, is CT that much closer to passing it?  But on top of hot button topics, Melissa started the interview talking about Republican lawmakers and if their voices are actually being heard in Hartford... IMAGE CRE...
18m Mar 26, 2021
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1237: The Lisa Wexler Show - No More Police in Schools? One Officer Speaks out - 03/26/21
19m Mar 26, 2021
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1238: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Local vs National Unemployment
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli ended the week on a serious note. First, Paul spoke with Quinnipiac University Economics Professor Mark Gius about the latest unemployment numbers showing unemployment around the country declining, while numbers in Connecticut are increasing. Why? (0:30). Paul also spoke with Shelton GOP State Representative Jason Perillo about the latest controversy regard...
19m Mar 26, 2021
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1239: Melissa in the Morning: Executive Orders & Legal Marijuana
1. Sen Bob Duff defends the governor extending his executive powers and why it's more than just an exclusion of voices.  2. Sen. Tony Hwang anticipates legal marijuana but fights that it contradicts what lawmakers want for other drugs.  3. Human Rights attorney, Spencer Hill, looks at digital discrimination and what you may not know applying for a job online.  4. Bob Donovan, marriage consultan...
35m Mar 29, 2021
35m
1240: The Lisa Wexler Show - State Senator Tony Hwang - 03/29/21
23m Mar 29, 2021
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1241: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Aimin' For Your Guns
A new week means a new crop of issues for Paul Pacelli to talk about on "Connecticut Today!" First, Paul gave his thoughts about Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy's push for new federal gun control legislation in the wake of recent mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado (0:31). We also carried Governor Ned Lamont’s latest coronavirus update (10:47).    Image Credit: Getty Images
31m Mar 29, 2021
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1242: Melissa in the Morning: Are you mad??
1. Julius Dudics dives into anger and how to stop from yelling. ((00:10)) 2. Stamford Mayor Martin talks about reaching hard to reach populations for the covid vaccine. ((08:37)) 3. Ansonia Mayor Cassetti addresses the high percentage of positivity next door in Derby and what that means for his city. ((17:20)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
23m Mar 30, 2021
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1243: The Lisa Wexler Show - Defending Animals in Court Attorney Ken Bernhard - 03/30/21
19m Mar 30, 2021
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1243: The Lisa Wexler Show - CT State Rep Stephanie Thomas - 03/30/21
26m Mar 30, 2021
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1243: The Lisa Wexler Show - Dr. Shieva Ghofrany - 03/30/21
11m Mar 30, 2021
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1244: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Cross County Conflict
On "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke to a radio buddy of his, Joel Mahan, about the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, 40 years ago on this date (0:42). Later on, Greenwich Republican Town Committee Chair Dan Quigley spoke to Paul about the ongoing war of words between Fairfield County officials and municipal leaders in Hartford and New Haven (16:39), with accus...
30m Mar 30, 2021
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1245: Melissa in the Morning: Embrace Holy Week
1. Rabbi Kormis explains how no matter your faith, it's the answer to hope and unity today. ((00:10)) 2. Science You May Not Know: the moon saved our economy! ((09:25)) 3. People apparently want to buy up commercial property in Bridgeport, but there's not much available...why? ((16:52)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
26m Mar 31, 2021
26m
1246: The Lisa Wexler Show - On Race ft. Wayne Winston - 03/31/21
19m Mar 31, 2021
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1247: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Incom(e)ing Taxes!
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli took a hard look at something that was born 30 years ago and has annoyed many since ... the Connecticut State Income Tax. Paul invited Ken Girardin, an analyst from the Yankee Institute for Public Policy. to talk about a new study he's authored looking at the tax over three decades (0:42). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Representative Chris Caruso calle...
32m Mar 31, 2021
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1248: Melissa in the Morning: Lyme Disease and Covid Vaccines
1. ONLY ON WICC: Apparently people dealing with lyme are having TERRIBLE reactions to the covid vaccine...why? Dr. Browne explains. ((00:10)) 2. Sen. Blumenthal is investigating WHY the White House said nothing to elected officials about the J&J vaccine problem in Baltimore. ((07:59)) 3. Zoo Minute: The Red Panda ((15:30)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
23m Apr 01, 2021
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1249: Melissa in the Morning: Recognizing Autism
1. Melissa shares her brother's story for World Autism Awareness Day and why more people need to be advocates. ((00:10)) 2. Early Education Consultant, Liz Englander, talks about kids watching the news and why we need to address uncomfortable topics with them. ((09:07)) 3. Senator Kevin Kelly talks about public hearings and the division in Hartford. ((17:17)) 4. Cooking with Claud: Bunny Go-Kar...
36m Apr 02, 2021
36m
1250: The Lisa Wexler Show - Opera Singer Dr. Tiffany Renée Jackson - 04/02/21
23m Apr 02, 2021
23m
1250: The Lisa Wexler Show - Near Death Experience of Karen Jamali - 04/02/21
20m Apr 02, 2021
20m
1251: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Hardball
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli on WICC600 - Fairfield County’s home for New York Yankees baseball - spent some time talking about Major League Baseball's decision to move its annual All-Star Game out of Atlanta to a location TBD. When a caller brought it up, Paul gave his two cents on the matter (0:46). Paul also welcomed Smoke Wallin, chairman and CEO of Vertical Wellness, to chat more ...
51m Apr 02, 2021
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1252: Melissa in the Morning: Needing an ID to vote
1. Senator Bob Duff says there's little to no proof of voter fraud in CT so why require ID's now? ((00:10)) 2. Senator Tony Hwang debunked that statement citing recent issues in local elections in Bridgeport. The conversation continued on needing an ID. ((14:29)) 3. Criminal law attorney George Welch doesn't think our police accountability law is strong enough or moving fast enough...why? ((30:...
41m Apr 05, 2021
41m
1253: The Lisa Wexler Show - Is Our Local Government Lying About Zoning Laws? - 04/05/21
25m Apr 05, 2021
25m
1253: The Lisa Wexler Show - Dan Wisneski Trumbull Equity Diversity and Inclusion Task Force - 04/05/21
24m Apr 05, 2021
24m
1254: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Tipped Off
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli was back in full swing with Paul taking a swing at the UConn Women’s NCAA semi-final game! Paul gave his thoughts about the general overreaction to Arizona Women’s Basketball Coach Adia Barnes, who was seen mouthing something and making a "hand gesture" after her squad defeated UConn in the Final Four (0:56). Governor Ned Lamont gave the first of his twice-...
33m Apr 05, 2021
33m
1255: Melissa in the Morning: Women in the Workplace
1. Lt Gov addressed women in the workplace and how CT is trying to up numbers for women in the job force.  2. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti talks about high school clinics and an update on Fountain Square 3. Counselor, Julius Dudics, talks about the power of silence and not being afraid of being alone.  4. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, talks about the importance of cleaning out and r...
35m Apr 06, 2021
35m
1256: The Lisa Wexler Show - Former Trumbull Council Member Joe Gerics - 04/06/21
21m Apr 06, 2021
21m
1256: The Lisa Wexler Show - Georgia Radio Host Martha Zoller on New Voter Laws - 04/06/21
18m Apr 06, 2021
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1257: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Picket Your Battles
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli wondered whether boycotts of states, businesses and/or products over political issues really work. All this stemming from Major League Baseball's controversial decision to pull this season's All-Star Game out of Atlanta, Georgia (0:36). Paul then spoke with LeeAnn Doucat from Informed Choice CT about what’s next with proposed legislation to eliminate the St...
17m Apr 06, 2021
17m
1258: Melissa in the Morning: Everything Bridgeport!
1. Mayor Joe Ganim talks about the effort behind "Make the Shift" -- recruiting officers for the police department during controversial times.  2. BRBC President, Dan Onofrio, digs deeper into the Hornblower/Boatworks deal and what it means for the city. 3. FORE!! Let's head to Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course open all season and now, inviting R2D2 to the green...what??? 4. Science You May Not Kno...
34m Apr 07, 2021
34m
1259: The Lisa Wexler Show - On Race ft Wayne Winston - 04/07/21
21m Apr 07, 2021
21m
1260: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Hard Talk
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli touched on the controversial and emotional topic of assisted suicide. Peter Wolfgang, executive director of the Family Institute of Connecticut, spoke to Paul about  some pending legislation that would legalize the practice in Connecticut (0:37). Paul also talked to Wallingford/Cheshire GOP State Representative Craig Fishbein about what’s going on up at the...
33m Apr 07, 2021
33m
1261: Melissa in the Morning: Theories from Millennials
1. Dr. Browne addresses the biggest reasons why people in their 20's and 30's don't get the vaccine and debunks false theories. ((00:00)) 2. Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about Sikorsky aircrafts, GPS problems for trucks and a call to shut down fake covid news on social media. ((16:03)) 3. Zoo Minute: It's National Zoo Lovers Day! ((25:48)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
34m Apr 08, 2021
34m
1262: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Messin' Up The Joint
On a pre-weekend edition of "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Dr. Jonathan Wharton, a professor at Southern Connecticut State University, about how Connecticut might be dropping the ball with its slow-go approach on legalized,  recreational marijuana (0:49). Following Governor Ned Lamont's meeting with the press (11:00), Paul spoke with Alexis Harrison, who helped organiz...
39m Apr 08, 2021
39m
1263: Melissa in the Morning: Governor Lamont Stops By
1. Governor Lamont takes your questions surrounding the gas tax, migrant children concerns and middle class taxpayers. ((00:10)) 2. Dr. Gifford talks about the UK variant of covid and more testing in CT. ((15:59)) 3. Congressman Jim Himes talks about gun laws and if we need more focus on mental health. ((25:00)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
38m Apr 09, 2021
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