The Lisa Wexler Show - Dr. Shieva Ghofrany OBGYN - 6/28/22
In the wake of the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade, Lisa talks with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany OBGYN to get the medical facts about abortion. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Natalia Kopyltsova
17m Jun 28, 2022
17m
Connecticut Today: The Former Representative And The Senate Candidate
On a Tuesday edition of "Connecticut Today," Joe Aguiar welcomed on a couple guests to the program. First, former State Representative Russell Morin joined the show to talk about a cornucopia of topics including the recent Roe V. Wade decision as well as just the state of politics altogether (0:00). GOP Senate Candidate Leora Levy got in on the conversation to talk about who she is and what she...
34m Jun 28, 2022
34m
The Lisa Wexler Show - A Different Perspective ft Wayne Winston - 6/29/22
Lisa talks with Wayne Winston about the suspect severely injured in New Haven Police custody, and the African American perspective of the overturning of Roe v Wade. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Igor Vershinsky
16m Jun 29, 2022
16m
The Lisa Wexler Show - PURA Chairman Marissa Gillett - 6/29/22
PURA Chairman Marissa Gillett calls in to update the community about their utility bills over the summer and beyond. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus s-c-s
12m Jun 29, 2022
12m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Steve Orosco State Senate 11th Dist Race - 6/29/22
Lisa chats with Steve Orosco, who's running as a republican for the State Senate 11th District seat.  Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Omelchenko Andrii
16m Jun 29, 2022
16m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Dr. Barry Baer - 6/30/22
Lisa talks with Dr. Barry Baer about anesthesia that doesn't require the use of narcotics. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus gpointstudio
15m Jun 30, 2022
15m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Jill Zarin RHONY- 6/30/22
Lisa's sister Jill Zarin drops in to discuss all the new drama on this weeks' episode. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus KatarzynaBialasiewicz
19m Jun 30, 2022
19m
Connecticut Today: John Wood
Joe Aguair welcomed John Wood to Connecticut Today. Wood is a former politician and writer in Calfornia, who came on to talk about politics, the media and just the Republican Party. Image Credit: Getty Images
17m Jun 30, 2022
17m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Kindness of Strangers ft. David Friedman - 7/1/22
Famed composer and friend of the show David Friedman leads off this weeks edition of The Kindness of Strangers. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Jarvell Jardey
25m Jul 01, 2022
25m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Martha Zoller on Roe v Wade - 7/1/22
Lisa discusses the overturning of Roe v Wade with Martha Zoller. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus zimmytws
13m Jul 01, 2022
13m
Melissa in the Morning: School Curriculum
1. Recently, some local teachers revealed school curriculum and teacher requirements have changed drastically…but how much truth is behind that? Fran Rabinowitz of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents weighed in on the conversation. ((00:10)) 2. Coming off the July Fourth weekend, how did State Police fair in responding to calls? We got the latest from Trooper First Class Pedro ...
38m Jul 05, 2022
38m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Shan Riggs Run Across America - 7/5/22
Lisa chats with Shan Riggs about running Super Marathons. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus jacoblund
16m Jul 05, 2022
16m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Leora Levy Republican for US Senate - 7/5/22
Lisa talks with Leora Levy who is running in the Republican Primary for the US Senate. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus rarrarorro
26m Jul 05, 2022
26m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop Giving Social Media A Free Ride
"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli wondered why the major social media companies keep getting a free pass on content that's often a precursor to violent acts (0:31). CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill joined us to chat about his latest op-ed on Gov. Ned Lamont using abortion rights to market Connecticut to businesses (13:09). Image Credit: Getty Images
25m Jul 05, 2022
25m
Melissa in the Morning: Summer Safety
1. Unintentional drowning and grilling fires are two of the most avoidable tragedies. But the Red Cross says they respond to these issues every summer. John Godin gave some resources to prevent the problem and updated us on blood donations. ((00:10)) 2. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores over concerns that the Chinese government c...
33m Jul 06, 2022
33m
The Lisa Wexler Show - A Different Perspective ft Wayne Winston - 7/6/22
Lisa is joined in studio by Wayne Winston to talk about the fallout after the July 4th parade shooting in Illinois. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Zachary Thomas
26m Jul 06, 2022
26m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Rome Leykin - 7/6/22
Lisa talks with double amputee Rome Leykin about the accident that caused his amputation and what his life is like in the aftermath. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Anna Gorbacheva
25m Jul 06, 2022
25m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Was He Thinking?
"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli wondered why the father of the nation's latest mass shooting suspect would have ever signed off on a form allowing his son to purchase guns (0:24). Paul was also asked by a listener for his thoughts on a disturbing video showing the theft of firearm off a dead person (11:17). Image Credit: Getty Images
19m Jul 06, 2022
19m
Melissa in the Morning: A Game Changer
1. There is a new up and coming program called Westport College Prep. (http://www.westportcollegeprep.org/) It is a postsecondary transition program for neurodiverse learners. Dr. Dawn Matera, co-founder of the Westport Day School, shared all the details about the program for special needs adults. ((00:10)) 2. Helping Hands Outreach has been around for over a decade. The creator of this organiz...
31m Jul 07, 2022
31m
Melissa in the Morning: Latest Covid Updates
New research from Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare shows those who practice intermittent fasting have a reduced risk of severe COVID-19 complications. Is there any truth to this? And we took some listener questions about covid boosters. Dr. Browne covered it all.  IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus
14m Jul 07, 2022
14m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The State's New Online Unemployment System
"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli welcomed Yankee Institute for Public Policy correspondent Marc Fitch to talk about Connecticut's new online unemployment system (0:24). Paul also talked about WNBA star Brittney Griner's continued detention in Russia (11:42). Image Credit: Getty Images
21m Jul 07, 2022
21m
Melissa in the Morning: The latest questions to Governor Lamont
1. We took questions from listeners and asked Governor Lamont for answers. We talked about state parks, oil and electricity prices, police policies, the mental help crisis line and so much more. ((00:10)) 2. Following tragedies, how much support do police get for their emotions? Gary MacNamara serves on a committee that tackles this for Connecticut officers. He shares why it's working. ((15:06)...
33m Jul 08, 2022
33m
Cooking with Claud: Crab Dip
1. Mix 16oz of sour cream and 16oz of cream cheese (at room temp) together. 2. Squeeze juice from one lemon over the mix 3. Add a dash of garlic salt, dress mixture with Worcestershire sauce 4. Add 16oz of crab sticks -- chop into 1/4 inch pieces 5. Once everything is mixed together, add some shredded cheese and shaved almonds on top. 6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until bubb...
11m Jul 08, 2022
11m
Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: Are Big Insurance Hikes Coming?
"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli spoke to State Senate GOP leader Kevin Kelly of Stratford about proposed health insurance rate hikes that could hit policy holders who bought coverage from the Access Heath CT exchange (0:34). University of New Haven Political Science Professor Dr. Matthew Schmidt talked about the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the resignatio...
30m Jul 08, 2022
30m
Melissa in the Morning: Fairfield Shooting
1. A 15-year-old Bridgeport boy is dead and a female victim is wounded following a shooting at a large party in Fairfield. Lt. Michael Paris gave us the latest on the investigation. ((00:10)) 2. Brad Pitt recently shared that he has undiagnosed facial blindness. What is that and how do you cope with it? Dr. Zara Kahn is a neurologist and gave us the details on this. ((08:14)) 3. A new program i...
30m Jul 11, 2022
30m
The Lisa Wexler Show - The Amazing Kreskin - 7/11/22
Lisa chats with The Amazing Kreskin about his gifts and his upcoming show in CT this weekend! Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus lolloj
21m Jul 12, 2022
21m
Melissa in the Morning: Parechovirus
1. A Connecticut mother shared her story of losing her newborn to a horrific illness called parechovirus. Kat Delancy told us about her son Ronan and what doctors found out too late. ((00:00)) 2. And continuing the conversation about parechovirus, Dr. Andrew Wong, a primary care physician with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Westport, informed us about the illness. What is it? How do you ...
44m Jul 12, 2022
44m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Kathy Braun - 7/12/22
Lisa is joined by Kathy Braun to discussed proposed changes to the Fairfield Town Charter. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus  KevinAlexanderGeorge
11m Jul 12, 2022
11m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Former Cult Member Spencer Schneider - 071222
Author Spencer Schneider calls in to discuss his book that details his time as a cult member in NYC. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Cemile Bingol
23m Jul 12, 2022
23m
Melissa in the Morning: Insurance Woes
1. Attorney General William Tong sought a full public hearing before the Department of Insurance to scrutinize a series of 13 rate filings from nine health insurers seeking average rate hikes of 20.4 percent for the individual market and 14.8 percent for small groups. Award-winning broker, Alan Sheketoff, answered listener questions about the fears of insurance price hikes. ((00:00)) 2. Monkeyp...
31m Jul 13, 2022
31m
The Lisa Wexler Show - A Different Perspective ft Wayne Winston - 7/13/22
Wayne Winston drops by the studio to preview the upcoming charity fashion show at The Klein this Saturday. More info here. (https://gl-es.facebook.com/events/the-klein/fashion-show-fundraiser-for-homeless-families-feat-faces-of-beauty-model-team-de/484068690178763/) Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Goran Jakus Photography
26m Jul 13, 2022
26m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Dr. Kevin Sabet, SAM Pres CEO - 7/13/22
Lisa discusses the reality of contemporary marijuana use with Dr. Kevin Sabet President and CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Osarieme Eweka
23m Jul 13, 2022
23m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: When Will Inflation Slow Down?
"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli spoke with University of New Haven Professor of Accounting, Finance and Marketing Leah Hartman on the latest inflation numbers (0:25). Paul also had a few thoughts on campaign finance limits (7:47). Author and Washington Times Online Opinion Editor Cheryl Chumley joined the show to weigh-in on the latest from D.C. (16:09) Image Credit: Getty Image
26m Jul 13, 2022
26m
Melissa in the Morning: Diabolical Covid
Doctors are warning against a new COVID-19 variant that could be more contagious than other variants we have seen so far. The new variants are the newest offshoots of the Omicron variant, and officials say they are even more contagious than previous variants. Dr. Browne says he's surprised the numbers are so high in the middle of the summer and what you should do to protect yourself.  IMAGE CR...
14m Jul 14, 2022
14m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Ted Doolittle Office of Healthcare Advocate - 7/14/22
Lisa chats with Ted Doolittle, a Office of Healthcare Advocate, about the current state of CT's healthcare systems. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Bet_Noire
25m Jul 14, 2022
25m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Vicky McCarthy Master Gardener - 7/14/22
Master gardener Vicky McCarthy calls in with tips for maintaining your garden over the summer and what to do about a possible drought. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus AlexRaths
16m Jul 14, 2022
16m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Out Of Touch Teachers?
"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli wondered whether the nation's unionized teachers are out of step with many parents (0:22). Connecticut resident and former National Review Publisher Jack Fowler talked about how some Connecticut unions might be violating a recent Supreme Court decision (11:16). Image Credit: Getty Images
22m Jul 14, 2022
22m
Melissa in the Morning: A Botched Investigation
1. Officials have determined that they will not charge a Ridgefield police sergeant with shooting and killing a black bear known as Bobbi earlier this year. Annie Hornish came back on the show to talk about the apparent botched investigation and what needs to be done to protect bears in CT. ((00:10)) 2. Primary day is August 9th here in CT. AARP came on to give updates to voting processes and w...
38m Jul 15, 2022
38m
Cooking with Claud: Mango Salsa
Mango Salsa (serves 6-8 people)   3 mangos (leave them out to soften up) -          Peel them and cut into chunks Add ½ cup of chopped onions Add fresh cilantro (1/4 cup) Add fresh lime juice (1/4 of cup or two whole limes) Add red bell pepper if you want a little kick IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus 
8m Jul 15, 2022
8m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Michael Grant running for State Rep - 7/15/22
Lisa chats with Michael Grant running for CT State Representive in the 133rd districtt. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus LindaTancs
25m Jul 15, 2022
25m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What's Next On Abortion?
On "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli wondered where the nation is headed on abortion (0:23). Author and journalist David Adams Cleveland talked about his career as a journalist covering the old Soviet Union and his new book that takes a fresh look at a famous spy case (8:01). Image Credit: Getty Images
21m Jul 15, 2022
21m
Melissa in the Morning: Drought Troubles
1. Connecticut entered level two drought conditions and farmers now have more struggles on their plate. Commissioner of the Dept. of Agriculture, Bryan Hurlburt shared what the current state of dry conditions means for farmers. ((00:10)) 2. There’s a bill very close to passing which could mean big changes for unaffordable medications. Max Richtman, president of National Committee to Preserve S...
35m Jul 18, 2022
35m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Author Peter Pitts - 7/18/22
Lisa discusses the state of the healthcare industry with Peter Pitts. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus photobyphotoboy
26m Jul 18, 2022
26m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Senator Richard Blumenthal - 7/18/22
Senator Richard Blumenthal calls in to give an update on Capitol Hill. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Becky Wright
20m Jul 18, 2022
20m
The Lisa Wexler Show - George Logan Running for Congress 5th district - 7/18/22
Lisa talks with George Logan about his platform for election to Congress' 5th District. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Karno Muji Saputra
24m Jul 18, 2022
24m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Trains Are Still Too Darn Slow
"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli chatted with "Talking Transportation" columnist Jim Cameron about one of the biggest problems still confronting the state's commuter rail system (0:36). University of New Haven Criminal Justice Lecturer Robert McDonald on gave us his thoughts on the release of the Uvalde, Texas police video in the wake of a mass shooting at an elementary school (11:25). Fin...
37m Jul 18, 2022
37m
Melissa in the Morning: New Hotline
1. The 9-8-8 national suicide prevention hotline rolled out a few days ago. We learned the need for it and how mental health is still viewed in America from brain health coach, Leigh Richardson. ((00:10)) 2. A study from the AAA Foundation of Traffic Safety shows many drivers are taking various prescriptions and over the counter meds that have the potential to impair their driving abilities. F...
34m Jul 19, 2022
34m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Dr. Michael Grasso - 7/19/22
Lisa talks with Dr. Michael Grasso about surgical procedures used to remove tumors. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Gumpanat
18m Jul 19, 2022
18m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Dave Ackert with Annie Hornish - 7/19/22
Lisa is joned by Dave Ackert with Newtown Action Alliance and Annie Hornish of the US Humane Society to discuss the shooting of a bear in Newtown by an off duty police officer. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus JMrocek
18m Jul 19, 2022
18m
The Lisa Wexler Show - CT State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey - 071922
Lisa talks with CT State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey about her platform for re-election. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Serhej Calka
20m Jul 19, 2022
20m