1447: The Lisa Wexler Show - Bridgeport Superintendent Michael Testani - 07/02/21
Lisa invites Bridgeport Superintendent Michael Testani on the show to explain the decision to cut volunteer programs out of the school budget. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus  smolaw11
21m Jul 02, 2021
21m
1448: Melissa in the Morning: Health Insurance in CT
1. Comptroller Kevin Lembo outlined costly health insurance coverage in CT and why he still believes the public option is the best bet for the state. ((00:10)) 2. How do we overcome self-esteem issues? A new study shows 20% of high schoolers fall into depression based on self-esteem problems. Julius Dudics addressed it and explains how to overcome it. ((14:01)) 3. Following a deadly motorcycle ...
30m Jul 06, 2021
30m
1449: The Lisa Wexler Show - Who Will Fill Alex Kasser's Empty Seat CT State Rep Harry Arora - 07/06/21
Who Will Fill Alex Kasser's Empty Seat? CT State Rep Harry Arora joins the show to state his case. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Bet_Noire
11m Jul 06, 2021
11m
1449: The Lisa Wexler Show - Listeners Sound Off On Defunded Volunteer Program - 07/06/21
Kelly and Howard call in to voice their unfettered opinion about the defunding of a popular volunteer program in Bridgeport's Public Schools. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Anna Valieva
18m Jul 06, 2021
18m
1450: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Protesting the National Anthem...Again
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli returned from the Independence Day break with “Old Glory” front and center. Paul offered a few thoughts about another alleged protest during the National Anthem, and if people getting frustrated is the desired effect that protesters are aiming for (1:05). Next, Paul spoke to Dr. Jonathan Wharton, associate professor of political science at Southern Connecti...
37m Jul 06, 2021
37m
1451: Melissa in the Morning: Choose Westport
1. First Selectman Jim Marpe broke news on the show about a new initiative called "Choose Westport." What the marketing push is about for new businesses and potential workers. ((00:10)) 2. We talk everything Milford with Mayor Ben Blake. We talked about west nile detection in the city, illegal fireworks and downtown movie nights. ((08:20)) 3. The Lt. Governor is in Greenwich today! Learn more a...
22m Jul 07, 2021
22m
1452: The Lisa Wexler Show - Republican Candidate for Empty State Senate Seat Leora Levy - 07/07/21
Republican Leora Levy makes her case for the empty State Senate seat special election this Saturday. Photo:  iStock / Getty Images Plus Jacqueline Nix
15m Jul 07, 2021
15m
1452: The Lisa Wexler Show - Pastor William McCullough on Cancelled Volunteer Program in Bridgeport - 07/07/21
Pastor McCullough joins the show to give his take on the defunding of Read Aloud Day in Bridgeport.   Photo:  iStock / Getty Images Plus sevenstockstudio
12m Jul 07, 2021
12m
1452: The Lisa Wexler Show - On Race ft Wayne Winston - 07/07/21
Wayne Winston joins Lisa for this week's edition of On Race.  Why did Bridgeport's Public Schools really defund a popular volunteer program? Photo:  iStock / Getty Images Plus Drazen Zigic
21m Jul 07, 2021
21m
1453: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Demanding Answers On Juvenile Crime
On "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Wallingford/Cheshire GOP State Rep. Craig Fishbein about a petition signed by Republican lawmakers calling for a special legislative session to deal with increased juvenile violence and personal property crime, including car theft (1:04). Next, Paul spoke with Fairfield GOP State Senator Tony Hwang about a push to extend Governor Ned L...
32m Jul 07, 2021
32m
1454: Delta variant symptoms
Dr. Browne continues the conversation about covid and the Delta Variant. New reports show spotting symptoms aren’t as easy to spot compared to previous covid strain. So, what should we be looking for?
7m Jul 08, 2021
7m
1455: Melissa in the Morning: Vaccines Overseas
1. Senator Blumenthal addresses how American workers or students in other countries can get access to the vaccine? ((00:10)) 2. Dr. Joshua Marcus of Norwalk Hospital talks about new neuroendovascular and heart care with new biplane angiography system. ((08:50)) 3. How do you know if your child is in an abusive relationship or being taken advantage of by a peer or god forbid a family friend or ...
23m Jul 08, 2021
23m
1456: The Lisa Wexler Show - Republican Candidate for Empty State Senate Seat Ryan Fazio - 07/08/21
Republican Ryan Fazio joins the show to state his case in the run up to the special election this Saturday for Alex Kasser's now empty State Senate seat. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Rawf8
11m Jul 08, 2021
11m
1456: The Lisa Wexler Show - University of Bridgeport President Danielle Wilken - 07/08/21
Lisa chats with the new President of the University of Bridgeport Danielle Wilken to discuss the new direction of UB. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Chinnapong
18m Jul 08, 2021
18m
1457: Melissa in the Morning: I guess we're having a parade!
1. Melissa asked Governor Lamont if we could have a ticker tape parade for essential and frontline workers in CT...he gave the thumbs up! He also spoke about important state topics like covid vaccines, Tropical Storm Elsa and legal weed. ((00:00)) 2. Mitch Gross with Eversource says he hears the concerns from lawmakers but insists a lot has changed for the utility since Isaias. ((13:36)) 3. Con...
25m Jul 09, 2021
25m
1458: Angel Food Cake
INGREDIENTS: 1.5 cups of egg whites 1.5 cups of sifted powdered sugar 1 cup of all purpose flour 1.5 teaspoons of cream of tartar 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1 cup of granulated sugar RECIPE: 1. Mix flour and powdered sugar in a separate bowl -- put egg whites in a separate bowl 2. Add cream and vanilla to eggs then mix until soft peaks appear 3. Add in granulated sugar until it all becomes stiff pe...
6m Jul 09, 2021
6m
1459: The Lisa Wexler - Unaffiliated Candidate for State Senate John Blankley - 07/09/21
 Unaffiliated Candidate for the empty State Senate seat John Blankley calls into the show sate his case for special election. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Bolsunova
13m Jul 09, 2021
13m
1459: The Lisa Wexler Show - Fairfield State Rep Cristin McCarthy-Vahey - 07/09/21
Fairfield State Representative Cristin McCarthy-Vahey joins the show to discuss environmental issues facing CT. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Mihajlo Maricic
19m Jul 09, 2021
19m
1459: The Lisa Wexler Show - Bridgeport BOE Chairman John Weldon - 07/09/21
Bridgeport Board of Education Chairman John Weldon calls in to explain why Read Aloud Day in Bridgeport Public Schools was cut from the budget. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus DONGSEON_KIM
25m Jul 09, 2021
25m
1460: Melissa in the Morning: What's Killing the Birds
1. The CT Audubon Society is warning people about bird feeders and baths after songbirds are found dying in nearby states. ((00:10)) 2. Senior advocates are pushing for Medicare to cover dental, hearing and vision costs...but who's going to pay for it? ((08:46)) 3. Marriage consultant, Bob Donovan, talked about marital friendship and how to get it back if you lost it. ((17:09)) IMAGE CREDIT: i...
26m Jul 12, 2021
26m
1461: The Lisa Wexler Show - CT State Rep Jason Rojas - 07/12/21
State Representative Jason Rojas joins the show to discuss Governor Lamont's use of emergency powers and the potential effect of legal marijuana in CT. Photo: OJO Images Paul Bradbury
16m Jul 12, 2021
16m
1461: The Lisa Wexler Show - True Crime in CT and Schizophrenia Vince Granata - 07/12/21
Lisa chats with author Vince Granata about his schizophrenic brother who murdered their mother in CT. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus unomat
12m Jul 12, 2021
12m
1462: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Shut Up Bernie Sanders
Coming off of an eventful weekend, "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli returned with Paul's thoughts about Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and his comments regarding the "Billionaire Space Race" between Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson (1:01). Next, Paul spoke to Mark Fitch from the Yankee Institute for Public Policy about a variety topics going on in Hartford, including rising tension betwe...
37m Jul 12, 2021
37m
1463: Melissa in the Morning: Trolls on Social Media
1. Krista Carnes talks about trolls on the internet and why they aren't banned for life from platforms. Plus, why are younger generations relying on social media for their news? ((00:10)) 2. When you obsess over something, how do you pull back and even recognize it could be an issue? Julius Dudics gives us advice. ((15:00)) 3. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti talks about masks in school and pot in t...
30m Jul 13, 2021
30m
1464: The Lisa Wexler Show - LPGA Superstar Annika Sorenstam - 07/13/21
LPGA Champion Annika Sorenstam joins the show to chat about her upcoming visit to CT and about her journey through women's professional golf. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Ivan-balvan
12m Jul 13, 2021
12m
1465: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Happened In New Britain?
On "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with University of New Haven Criminal Justice Prof. Mike Lawlor on the push to improve the state's juvenile justice system in the wake of a hit-and-run death in New Britain involving a juvenile with multiple arrests. (0:55). Next, Paul welcomed David Griffith, senior research and policy associate at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, to chat ab...
36m Jul 13, 2021
36m
1466: Melissa in the Morning: It's getting hot in here...
OSHA addressed workers dealing with the heat. What do construction workers need to do in excessive heat? ((00:10)) The American Red Cross says our country is seeing a severe blood shortage and donations are needed more than ever. Why they say you should think about giving. ((09:15)) Local Bridgeport business owner, Jonathan C. Marcus, has been selected as a top five finalist in the UPS Store ...
24m Jul 14, 2021
24m
1467: The Lisa Wexler Show - On Race ft Wayne Winston - 07/14/21
Lisa is joined by Wayne Winston for this week's edition of On Race.  What is Critical Race Theory?  Does it belong in our schools? Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Ridofranz
22m Jul 14, 2021
22m
1468: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: No Guts On Juvenile Justice
Paul Pacelli showed some guts on "Connecticut Today," unlike many local lawmakers. Following his thoughts on rising crime in Connecticut (0:51), Paul spoke to Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell on the current controversies surrounding the state's juvenile justice system (9:07). Paul also welcomed conservative writer, comedian, producer and YouTube host Judd Dunning aboard to ...
33m Jul 14, 2021
33m
1469: Melissa in the Morning: Mandating the Vaccine
1. Dr. Browne talks about hospitals mandating all healthcare workers to get the covid vaccine. ((00:10)) 2. Budget cuts and layoffs could mean a big blow to the 9-11 museum in NYC. Sen. Blumenthal is now digging into the issue. ((10:41)) 3. Our cyber security expert talked about ransomware attacks and mitigation options. ((19:39)) 4. Welcoming to Bridgeport the first Film Fest next weekend. Her...
35m Jul 15, 2021
35m
1470: The Lisa Wexler Show - Carol Platt Liebau - 07/15/21
Carol Platt Liebau of the Yankee Institute joins Lisa for a conversation about Governor Ned Lamont's extension of emergency power. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus ChrisBoswell
26m Jul 15, 2021
26m
1470: The Lisa Wexler Show - Real Housewives of New York's Jill Zarin - 07/15/21
Former Real Housewives of New York star Jill Zarin joins the show to discuss the racial controversy plaguing the show. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Ponomariova_Maria
24m Jul 15, 2021
24m
1471: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Juvenile Vandalism
On "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul had the latest info on suspected juveniles brazenly tearing up and vandalizing Waterbury's Library Park earlier in the week (0:48). Next, Paul spoke to Dr. Gary Rose, chairman of the department of government at Sacred Heart University, about all things political, both state and national (6:57). Finally, Jim Cameron, commuter correspondent and "Gett...
29m Jul 15, 2021
29m
1472: Roast Beef and Gravy
INGREDIENTS: -- Olive oil -- 2-3 lbs of roast beef -- 2 beef bouillon cubes -- Worcestershire sauce -- Dried basil -- 1/2 cup flour -- 1 cup of water RECIPE: 1. Cook roast beef in olive oil until brown on all sides 2. Crush beef bouillon cubes and put into pan. 3. Mix together worcestershire sauce, basil, water and flour and add to the pan until it boils. 4. Add meat back to the gravy and leav...
6m Jul 16, 2021
6m
1473: Melissa in the Morning: Vaccine Advertising
1. Congressman Jim Himes addressed covid numbers going up and why people should get the vaccine. But is there a better way to handle negative propoganda around the shot? ((00:10)) 2. Senator Kevin Kelly talked about the approval of the emergency powers for the governor and why there are bigger implications behind the decision. ((10:51)) 3. Monroe First Selectman Ken Kellogg responded to the out...
35m Jul 16, 2021
35m
1474: The Lisa Wexler Show - Yale Assistant Police Chief Anthony Campbell - 07/16/21
Yale Assistant Police Chief Anthony Campbell joins the show to share the story of how his family has been the victim of gun violence. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus MattGush
22m Jul 16, 2021
22m
1474: The Lisa Wexler Show - Listener Rich from Bridgeport - 07/16/21
Rich from Bridgeport reacts to Lisa's conversation with Yale Assistant Police Chief Anthony Campbell. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus welcomia
14m Jul 16, 2021
14m
1475: Melissa in the Morning: Taxpayers Paying a Boatload
1. Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick is furious with the former CFO of the town. Why she says taxpayers are paying the price for crimes they didn’t commit. ((00:10)) 2. The Maritime Aquarium is hosting a “Sensory Friendly Evening” next week. What does that mean and why make the extra effort? ((14:14)) 3. Police are being trained to handle situations with people who have special need...
46m Jul 19, 2021
46m
1476: The Lisa Wexler Show - Dr Adam Stern Psychology and Medicine - 071920
Author Dr. Adam Stern joins the show to discuss the state of modern Psychology and Medicine. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus ChrisGorgio
28m Jul 19, 2021
28m
1477: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Disinformation Dozen
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli featured no disinformation, but we did tell you about the so-called "Disinformation Dozen,” a small group of anti-vaxxers trying to spread false information about the Covid-19 vaccines (0:50). Next, Paul welcomed Seth Frantzman, author of, "Drone Wars: Pioneers, Killing Machines, Artificial Intelligence, and the Battle for the Future," to talk about the ide...
45m Jul 19, 2021
45m
1478: Melissa in the Morning: What's REALLY happening with Para's?
1. Stamford Mayor David Martin admits that some paraprofessional positions were cut for kindergarten classes in the district. But there are also a lot of para jobs available? What's the deal? ((00:10)) 2. More than 60 percent of Americans say they have experienced loneliness prior to the pandemic. So how do we combat the problem? Julius Dudics says it starts with being authentic. ((10:21)) 3. 1...
27m Jul 20, 2021
27m
1480: The Lisa Wexler Show - Avi Kaner, Co-Owner, Morton Williams Supermarkets - 072020
Avi Kaner discusses the decision of Morton Williams Supermarkets to end selling Ben & Jerry's products. Image Credit: Siewwy84 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
12m Jul 20, 2021
12m
1481: The Lisa Wexler Show - Jason Coombs, Bridgeport Film Festival - 072020
Jason Coombs was on to discuss the first annual Bridgeport Film Festival, July 23-25. Image Credit: Rawf8 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
18m Jul 20, 2021
18m
1479: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Why Is Gas Still So Expensive
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli drove into the sunset on this Tuesday afternoon with Jay Hakes, author of, "Energy Crises: Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Hard Choices in the 1970s," who talked about the continued high gas prices (0:32). Dr. Anthony Santella, professor of Health Administration and Policy and director of the Doctorate of Health Sciences program for the School of Health Sciences a...
24m Jul 20, 2021
24m
1481: Melissa in the Morning: Upgrades to Sikorsky Airport
1. A 7-million dollar grant will bring upgrades to Bridgeport's Sikorsky Memorial Airport. Dan Onofrio of BRBC talks about the possibility of the airport becoming more commercial in future. ((00:10)) 2. Westport is bringing in dozens of new businesses! First Selectman Jim Marpe shares how the town is attracting new businesses and making more improvements for visitors. ((12:32)) 3. Milford Mayor...
28m Jul 21, 2021
28m
1482: The Lisa Wexler Show - Anna Bybee-Schier Fairfield Patch - 07/21/21
Anna Bybee-Schier of Fairfield Patch calls in to breakdown the legal proceedings regarding contaminated land in Fairfield. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Zolnierek
12m Jul 21, 2021
12m
1482: The Lisa Wexler Show - Nominee for State Senate Alexis Gevanter - 07/21/21
Democratic Nominee for State Senate Alexis Gevanter joins the show to discuss the issues affecting Connecticut today. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Tashka
16m Jul 21, 2021
16m
1482: The Lisa Wexler Show - On Race ft Wayne Winston - 07/21/21
Lisa is joined by Wayne Winston for their weekly discussion about race and diversity. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus wildpixel
20m Jul 21, 2021
20m
1483: Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: Will Metro-North Improve?
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli was riding the rails with Stamford's Jeffrey Maron, vice-chairman of the Connecticut Commuter Rail Council, about what’s going on with Metro-North and whether the line's service is getting any better (0:35). Following that, Paul gave his thoughts on Metro-North, especially when it comes to basic passenger safety (13:19).   Image Credit: Getty Images
19m Jul 21, 2021
19m
1484: Melissa in the Morning: And how MUCH will that Cost?!
1. Senator Richard Blumenthal talked about the importance of improving Metro North. He says it's something he believes needs more funding in the latest jobs package...but how much is that going to cost? ((00:10)) 2. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Southwestern CT needs your help to collect school supplies for kids. Here's a link to their wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12OZFOTFMRBG...
16m Jul 22, 2021
16m