Financial News You Can Use: Getting A Financial Checkup
Russ Hackmann explains the #1 to do now for a financial checkup, and what impact that could have on long term financial security. Image Credit: relif / iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m Dec 13, 2021
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Melissa in the Morning: Volunteer Firefighter Snapshot
1. We compared the town of Orange to the city of Derby when it comes to volunteer firefighter numbers. How can one be thriving yet the other is struggling with recruits? We got both perspectives. ((00:10)) 2. Ahead of Christmas and New Years, here are tips to managing the holidays with children on the autism spectrum. ((17:03)) 3. Being Santa’s helper may not be best when it comes to pets und...
37m Dec 13, 2021
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Public Input On Juvenile Justice
On Monday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, we chatted with Wallingford GOP State Rep. Craig Fishbein on various juvenile justice public forums being held around the state (0:23). Derby Fire Commissioner Gary Parker joined us to talk about the current shortage of volunteer firefighters in Connecticut (9:29). Image Credit: Getty Images
21m Dec 13, 2021
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Financial News You Can Use: Retirement Income Planning
Russ Hackmann breaks down more about getting a financial checkup, and how to set up consistent retirement income. Image Credit: Yozayo / iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m Dec 14, 2021
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Melissa in the Morning: Sandy Hook Promise
Nicole Hockley is the co-founder and CEO of Sandy Hook Promise. After losing her son, Dylan, during the Newtown tragedy 9 years ago, we learned about the purpose of the foundation and how it doesn't just tackle gun violence.  IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus
18m Dec 14, 2021
18m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Commemorating the Sandy Hook Tragedy - 12/14/21
Lisa remembers the shooting that took place 9 years ago at Sandy Hook Elementary School and takes your calls on school safety and gun law reform. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus RoschetzkyIstockPhoto
28m Dec 14, 2021
28m
The Lisa Wexler Show - David Brant Aspetuck Land Trust - 12/14/21
David Brant of Aspetuck Land Trust joins the show to give good news about the Weston/Westport forest area. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus RomoloTavani
12m Dec 14, 2021
12m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Sam Gaydos - 12/14/21
Lisa chats with Sam Gaydos about her rising stardom in the arena of cheerleading. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus amysuem
12m Dec 14, 2021
12m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop Using Sandy Hook For Talking Points
On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on using the tragic 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School attack as a political talking point (0:33). We also carried - courtesy of the folks at The Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com) - Governor Ned Lamont's remarks on the state's current Covid-19 situation (5:29). Finally, University of New Haven Criminal Justice Professor...
30m Dec 14, 2021
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Financial News You Can Use: Setting Up A Tax Plan
Russ Hackmann continues discussing with Melissa about checkups that listeners should be doing, and how to set up a proper tax plan. Image Credit: Cn0ra / iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m Dec 15, 2021
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Melissa in the Morning: The Fight to Increase Medicaid Reimbursement Rate
1. Money was given the green light to increase pay for workers helping seniors on Medicaid. But six months later, nothing has happened. We get the details from State Senator Kevin Kelly. ((00:10)) 2. How do we talk to our kids about trauma without creating fear in them? Counselor Julius Dudics gave us some tips. ((13:33)) 3. A big chunk of money is going towards offshore wind in Connecticut. ...
36m Dec 15, 2021
36m
The Lisa Wexler Show - On Race ft Wayne Winton - 12/15/21
Wayne Winston in studio for this week's edition of On Race. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Angelina Bambina
25m Dec 15, 2021
25m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Chef Bill Taibe - 12/15/21
Westport Chef Bill Taibe joins Lisa to share stories and recipes from his culinary journey. Photo: Image Source Photo_Concepts
26m Dec 15, 2021
26m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Are We Serious About City Crime?
On Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell on recent controversy surrounding local police departments (0:39). University of New Haven Professor Matthew Schmidt explained the current tension between the U.S. and Russia regarding Ukraine (13:07). Courtesy of The Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com), we carried remark...
32m Dec 15, 2021
32m
Financial News You Can Use: Checking Finances In The New Year
As the year winds down, Russ Hackmann explains the importance of checking up on your finances. Image Credit: utah778 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m Dec 16, 2021
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Melissa in the Morning: Covid Boosters and Pandemic Ending
Dr. Browne took our latest covid questions including getting a booster then getting tested for coivd; is there a risk? We also picked his brain about if the pandemic really will end in 2022. IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus
15m Dec 16, 2021
15m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling - 12/16/21
Lisa is joined by Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling to chat about his upcoming term in office. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus ehrlif
19m Dec 16, 2021
19m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Keeping An Eye On Covid-19
On Thursday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, we carried -  courtesy of The Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com) - Governor Ned Lamont's latest update on state's Covid-19 situation (0:26). Former Time Magazine Senior Reporter Alain Sanders joined us to comment on the current talks between the White House and Congress on a social spending bill (6:19). Image Credit: Getty Image
17m Dec 16, 2021
17m
Financial News You Can Use: Preparing For 2022
Russ Hackmann recaps all the things to know about financial security heading into the new year - risks and fees, setting up retirement income, setting up a tax plan, and more. Image Credit: smshoot / iStock / Getty Images Plus
3m Dec 17, 2021
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Melissa in the Morning: Covid Card
1. Governor Lamont talked about the covid vaccine QR code card, social media threats and climate change initiatives. ((00:10)) 2. Congressman Jim Himes responds to reports of Senator Blumenthal speaking at a communist party award ceremony. ((14:48)) 3. Our cyber security expert talked about online gaming dangers and using WIFI while traveling. ((23:07)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus
38m Dec 17, 2021
38m
The Lisa Wexler Show - The Kindness of Strangers Ep. 15 - 12/17/21
Lisa is joined by our own Melissa Sheketoff in this weeks' The Kindness of Strangers. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus madsci
16m Dec 17, 2021
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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Carpenters' Connecticut Roots
On Friday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with Chris May, co-author of, "Carpenters: The Musical Legacy" (0:37). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb joined us to chat about some controversy surrounding electric heat pumps (14:42). Image Credit: Retuers
24m Dec 17, 2021
24m
Financial News You Can Use: Will 2022 Be Another Good Stock Market Year?
Russ Hackmann heads into the holidays thankful for a good stock market year, and looking at what experts say is the outlook for 2022. Image Credit: Igor Kutyaev / iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m Dec 20, 2021
2m
Melissa in the Morning: A Deep Dive into CTE
1. What is CTE? How can we detect it? And how do you live with it? Dr. Carl Nissen does a deep dive into the cognitive brain disease and the signs to look out for. ((00:10)) 2. Glenn Lungarini of CIAC talks about how to keep young athletes safe from head blows and what to do to help kids avoid getting CTE. ((13:52)) 3. Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick addresses the latest Yankee In...
43m Dec 20, 2021
43m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Sierra Club Jhoni Ada - 12/20/21
Lisa chats with the Sierra Club's Jhoni Ada about conserving Remmington Woods in Bridgeport. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Martins Vanags
15m Dec 20, 2021
15m
The Lisa Wexler Show - CT Representative Tim Ackert - 12/20/21
CT State Representative Tim Ackert joins the show to talk about employment and Covid restrictions in CT. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus JJ Gouin
16m Dec 20, 2021
16m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Is Your Genetic Information Out There?
On Monday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with State House GOP Leader Vin Candelora on concerns regarding the rollout of Connecticut's "vaccine passport" program (0:32). Courtesy of The Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com), we carried Governor Ned Lamont's latest Covid-19 briefing (11:05). Connecticut Food Association President Wayne Pesce commented on the recent uptick in ret...
33m Dec 20, 2021
33m
Financial News You Can Use: What Lies Ahead For The Stock/Bond Mix
Russ Hackmann breaks down what's happening with the bond market, and what to expect in the new year. Image Credit: Maria Vonotna / iStock / Getty Images Plus
3m Dec 21, 2021
3m
Melissa in the Morning: Regionalizing or lack thereof…
1. Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti is steaming that a merger between Ansonia and Derby seems to be a no-go. What he’s threatening in the new year if something doesn’t change. ((00:10)) 2. Fairfield CARES is pairing up with liquor stores to start more conversations about underage drinking. Learn why Fairfield numbers are alarming compared to the country. ((08:46)) 3. The power of parenting can be...
40m Dec 21, 2021
40m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: America Battles the Omicron Variant
On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke to former Time Magazine Senior Correspondent Alain Sanders regarding President Biden's address to the nation on Covid-19 (0:26). Southern Connecticut State University Biology Professor Sarah Crawford outlined the latest medical information on the Covid-19 Omicron variant (10:34). Image Credit: Getty Images
22m Dec 21, 2021
22m
Financial News You Can Use: The Job Market And Inflation
Russ Hackmann breaks down the post-COVID job market, and what might happen with inflation in the new year. Image Credit: ablokhin / iStock / Getty Images Plus
3m Dec 22, 2021
3m
Melissa in the Morning: Blastoff on Christmas
1. At a mind boggling $10 Billion, the James Webb Telescope, NASA's most expensive and most complex space telescope ever built, is set to launch from a spaceport on Christmas morning. We get the details from David Mestre in Science You May Not Know. ((00:10)) 2. Following the Yankee Institute fiscal health report, the author addresses concerns from towns and cities that did not get good markin...
37m Dec 22, 2021
37m
Financial News You Can Use: 401Ks Replacing Traditional Pensions
Russ Hackmann concludes his discussion about 2021, and why it's actually good for many that things have shifted from traditional pensions to 401K plans. Image Credit: AndreyPopov / iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m Dec 22, 2021
2m
Melissa in the Morning: "I think I've made it clear"
1. Senator Blumenthal addresses the backlash after attending an awards ceremony run by a communist party. ((00:10)) 2. Zoo Minute: adopting animals for the holiday and what to know ahead of time. ((09:18)) 3. Meet the weekend music men on WICC! Get to know Rob Ray and Chris Williams. ((17:15)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
33m Dec 23, 2021
33m
Melissa in the Morning: Vaccines and Testing
Dr. Browne answered our questions about covid vaccines, at home testing and latest on the omicron variant.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
19m Dec 23, 2021
19m
Melissa in the Morning: “He’s a Bully”
1. After what looks like a failed attempt to merge Derby and Ansonia schools, we find out why Derby is not for the proposal. Chair of BOE, Jim Gildea, shared what this truly means for Derby schools and how it makes the Ansonia Mayor look. ((00:10)) 2. More and more schools are debating metal detectors following Hamden’s decision. Fran Rabinowitz weighs in on the conversation. ((16:34)) 3. Crim...
39m Dec 27, 2021
39m
The Lisa Wexler Show - New Haven Public Health Director Maritza Bond - 12/27/21
Lisa talks with New Haven Director of Public Health Maritza Bond about the current infection rates in CT. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus julief514
20m Dec 27, 2021
20m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Senator Richard Blumenthal - 12/27/21
Senator Richard Blumenthal joins the show to discuss the Federal response to the current Covid 19 surge and about TikTok. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus YayaErnst
18m Dec 27, 2021
18m
Melissa in the Morning: Teens Self-Diagnosing
1. TikTok has videos leading teens down a rabbit hole to determine if they suffer from different disorders. We talked to our social media consultant about this concern and how to clean out your online platforms in the new year. ((00:10)) 2. Why do people procrastinate? Counselor Julius Dudics talks about the problem with procrastination and how to break down the cycle. ((14:29)) 3. Shelton an...
31m Dec 28, 2021
31m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Student Lucas Johnson on Remote Learning - 12/28/21
Local student lucas Johnson joins the show to talk about remote learning and coronavirus restrictions in our schools. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus OlgaKhorkova
20m Dec 28, 2021
20m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Martha Zoller - 12/28/21
Lisa is joined by Martha Zoller for their last chat of 2021. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Patrick Daxenbichler
14m Dec 28, 2021
14m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Thomas Dudchik - 12/28/21
Thomas Dudchik of CTCapitolReport.com calls in to remember the past year of legislation passed in CT. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus ChrisBoswell
14m Dec 28, 2021
14m
Melissa in the Morning: Recap 2021
1. We take a look back at the highs, lows and in-betweens on Melissa in the Morning this past year. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Blumenthal touched on airline industry returns and how to better protect non-profits working overseas. ((06:38)) 3. This week we celebrate Kwanzaa! We learned about the traditions from civic activist, Wayne Winston. ((14:06)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
32m Dec 30, 2021
32m
Melissa in the Morning: Top Cases of 2022
1. There are seven big cases pending in Connecticut that need your attention in 2022. Legal expert, Bill Bloss, touched on the significance of these cases and why delays in court are causing problems. ((00:10)) 2. As we enter a new year, there are two resolutions Lt. Jim Perez has for you. ((16:27)) 3. Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick gave us a covid check-in. ((27:48)) IMAGE CREDIT...
39m Jan 03, 2022
39m
The Lisa Wexler Show - State Senator Will Haskell - 01/03/21
Lisa is joined by State Senator Will Haskell who has a very important announcement. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus illstudio
11m Jan 03, 2022
11m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Here Comes The Special Master
On the first 2022 edition of "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with State House GOP leader Vin Candelora for an update on Connecticut's stalled redistricting process and the role of a "special master" (0:26). We also heard from State Health Commissioner Dr. Manish Juthani on the latest Covid-19 numbers (12:30). Image Credit: Getty Images
21m Jan 03, 2022
21m
Melissa in the Morning: Travel Troubles?
1. Did you know AAA is also made up of travel agents? It may be a good resource during covid travel times. Fran Mayko explains. ((00:10)) 2. Is hoarding genetic or emotionally triggered? Counselor Julius Dudics told us the signs of hoarding and how to overcome the problem. ((15:16)) 3. Do you want to become unstuck in life? Find support through Unstuck, thanks to Cindy and Lauren. ((23:45)) The...
33m Jan 04, 2022
33m
The Lisa Wexler Show - Dr. Erol Fikrig - 1/4/22
Dr. Erol Fikrig joins Lisa to discuss a Lyme Disease vaccine that may help CT residents avoid getting Lyme Disease. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Smileus
18m Jan 04, 2022
18m
The Lisa Wexler Show - CT Attorney General William Tong -1/4/22
Lisa is joined by CT Attorney General William Tong to discuss the Sackler Family settlement. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus utah778
28m Jan 04, 2022
28m
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Pitching Tax Relief
On Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, we aired remarks from State Senate GOP Leader Kevin Kelly of Stratford on a Republican tax reform proposal (0:36) and Governor Ned Lamont on continuing Covid-19 guidance for Connecticut's schools (5:59), with audio from both courtesy of The Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com). We also aired remarks from President Joe Biden on the nat...
28m Jan 04, 2022
28m