1175: Melissa in the Morning: Dr. Gifford Stops by
1. CT's Acting Commissioner of Dept of Public Health, Dr. Gifford, talked about the rollout plans and what the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will mean for Connecticut. ((00:10)) 2. Congressman Jim Himes talks about stimulus money and PPP loans. ((05:52)) 3. Senator Kevin Kelly talks about the broken parts of the public health option legislation ((12:50)) 4. Monroe First Selectman Ken Kellogg look...
30m Feb 26, 2021
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1176: The Lisa Wexler Show - Author Zibby Owens - 02/25/21
11m Feb 26, 2021
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1177: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Return To In Person Education
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli wrapped up another busy week with a can’t miss show. First, Paul spoke with Don Williams, executive director of the Connecticut Education Association, about vaccinating teachers and when we can expect to see more in-person learning as students and teachers return to classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic (0:36). Also, State House Republican leader Vin C...
19m Feb 26, 2021
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1178: Melissa in the Morning: Asking the Hard Questions
1. A human rights attorney talks about transgender and gender neutral protections in CT. ((00:10)) 2. Sen. Duff talks about marijuana legalization and religious exemptions for child vaccinations. ((10:56)) 3. Sen. Hwang talks about the opposing side of legalized marijuana and frustrations over the public health option. ((26:42)) 4. Marriage consultant, Bob Donovan, gives six ways to help keep y...
43m Mar 01, 2021
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1179: The Lisa Wexler Show - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - 02/26/21
15m Mar 01, 2021
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1179: The Lisa Wexler Show - Rita Daniels - 02/26/21
24m Mar 01, 2021
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1179: The Lisa Wexler Show - Kimberly Friedmutter - 02/26/21
25m Mar 01, 2021
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1180: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Get Lit
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli opened up the month of March with a few interesting thoughts and conversations about recreational marijuana possibly being legalized in the Connecticut, and how it might be more complicated than most people think (0:27). Next, we carried Governor Ned Lamont’s latest meeting with the media, and it sounded like some coronavirus restrictions could start to be ...
38m Mar 01, 2021
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1181: Melissa in the Morning: Anger Management
1. It's ok to get mad but how do we keep it from controlling our actions? ((00:10)) 2. Stamford Mayor talks about latest variant of covid coming from Manhattan NY. ((08:34)) 3. Stolen car parts and no tax hikes in Ansonia; the latest from Mayor Cassetti. ((17:25)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
25m Mar 02, 2021
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1182: The Lisa Wexler Show - Trista Wright - 03/02/21
22m Mar 02, 2021
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1183: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: EMT's During Covid-19
Paul Pacelli had a very special guest on "Connecticut Today." David Cochran, an EMT from Philadelphia and author, joined Paul to talk about what life is like for an EMT in times of Covid-19. He recently wrote "Behind the Mask: Untold Stories of EMS in a Pandemic," where he talks about the success, hardships and struggles of being an emergency medical technician in a hard time (0:16). Image Cre...
14m Mar 02, 2021
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1184: Melissa in the Morning: Our Voices on Mars
1. Science You May Not Know: microphones on Mars picking up sound...so how do our conversations sound on the red planet? ((00:10)) TO TEST YOUR VOICE ON MARS: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/participate/sounds/?playlist=mars&item=first-sounds-raw&type=mars 2. Lessons from Britney Spears' conservatorship: what you should know about it and who should handle your finances? ((08:57)) 3. Legal sport...
34m Mar 03, 2021
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1185: The Lisa Wexler Show - On Race ft. Wayne Winston - 03/03/21
18m Mar 03, 2021
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1186: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Solar Winds Hack
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli made it to the midway point of the week with Neil Daswani, a computer expert and author, who joined us to talk about the latest in U.S. cyber security (0:38). Paul also spoke with Republican State Representative Mike France on the status of a bill to legalize sports betting in Connecticut (14:33).   Image Credit: Getty Images
26m Mar 03, 2021
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1187: Melissa in the Morning: The skinny on J&J
1. Dr. Browne talks about the truth behind the Johnson and Johnson covid vaccine and why people should still get it. ((00:10)) 2. Where does your ticket money for the zoo actually go? ((08:53)) 3. "I'm feeling overwhelmed, are you??" How we prevent being overwhelmed. ((16:52)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
26m Mar 04, 2021
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1188: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Cooperation, Coercion, Coronavirus and Casinos
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli rolled on with some money talk. Duquesne University Professor Antony Davies, co-author of, “Cooperation And Coercion: How Busybodies Became Busybullies And What That Means For Economics and Politics,” talked about what cooperation and coercion can do in every day life. (0:45). Following Governor Ned Lamont’s latest coronavirus update (13:06), Paul spoke wit...
51m Mar 04, 2021
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1189: The Lisa Wexler Show - CT State Rep Eleni Kavros DeGraw - 03/04/21
24m Mar 04, 2021
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1190: The Lisa Wexler Show - Dr. Shanna Swan - 03/05/21
20m Mar 05, 2021
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1191: Melissa in the Morning: Pushing along or...?
1. Senator Bob Duff says the Public Option bill is still a few weeks out from a vote and needs fixing. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Tony Hwang says the public option bill is being pushed ahead for a vote and NOTHING has changed in the document. ((07:37)) 3. Service animals verses emotional support animals: The rules and definitions for people. ((17:27)) 4. Cameras and alarms are good, but how about jus...
35m Mar 08, 2021
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1192: The Lisa Wexler Show - Susan DeNisco - 03/08/21
19m Mar 08, 2021
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1193: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stuck In The Middle
A new week deserves a new episode of "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli. First, Paul spoke with security consultant and U.S. Army Veteran Adam Roosevelt about what may or may not be going on in the Middle East since the Biden Administration took over in Washington D.C. (0:32). Following Governor Ned Lamont’s latest coronavirus update with the media (13:10), Chris Herb, head of the Connecticu...
40m Mar 08, 2021
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1194: Melissa in the Morning: CHECK THE SWEATSHIRT!
1. Some great tips from social media consultant, Krista Carnes, on protecting yourself from criminals tracking your online presence. ((00:10)) 2. We all are starting to feel the fatigue, how do we cope while the pandemic is still here? ((10:11)) 3. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti wants to see more open up and wouldn't mind dropping the mask mandate soon. ((18:24)) 4. Keep it in CT: Chef Danny Trzci...
34m Mar 09, 2021
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1195: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: U.S. And Them
On "Connecticut Today," Central Intelligence Agency veteran Jack Devine joined Paul to talk about his new book, as well as Russia, Vladimir Putin and more, as the Biden Administration continues to move forward (0:44). Next, Ken Adams, a senior analyst at CDC Gaming Reports joined Paul to talk about his thoughts on the possibility of legal sports betting coming to Connecticut (15:44). Jim Camero...
40m Mar 09, 2021
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1196: Melissa in the Morning: Speaking Whale
1. Even Dory from Finding Nemo doesn't know where this whale sound is coming from! David Mestre talks about a mystery whale song. ((00:10)) 2. Dropping restaurant restrictions but keeping bars shutdown. How business owners are reacting. ((09:24)) 3. Milford Mayor Ben Blake drops a new small business video and talks back to school trends. ((17:58)) 4. First Selectman Jim Marpe talks about the an...
34m Mar 10, 2021
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1197: The Lisa Wexler Show - CT State Senator Tony Hwang - 03/10/21
25m Mar 10, 2021
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1198: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Critical Thinking In Critical Condition
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli rode through the middle of the week with Dr. Steven J. Pearlman, a local college professor and author of, "America’s Critical Thinking Crisis: The Failure and Promise of Education." He talked about how many high school and college students struggle with critical thinking and how it’s affecting their lives after graduation (0:40). Next, Garrett Sheehan, the ...
43m Mar 10, 2021
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1199: Cancer checks and covid vaccines
Dr. Browne talks about concerns over cancer screenings after getting the covid vaccine. Some local newspapers highlighted a reaction to the vaccine showing "masses" in mammograms. Should people rebook their appointments? Also, Dr. Browne gives a prediction about kids wearing masks in school come the fall. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
9m Mar 11, 2021
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1200: Melissa in the Morning: Hidden Insurance Relief?
1. Sen. Blumenthal comments on the most recent relief package and what it means for ACA subsidies. ((00:10)) 2. Local brokerage, MACMAN Insurance, comments on what this could mean for Fairfield County families qualifying for subsidies immediately. ((09:13)) 3. The BBB looks at the gift card scams out there and what you need to be aware of. ((18:00)) 4. The Beardsley Zoo gets ready for spring! (...
34m Mar 11, 2021
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1201: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Unconsidered Side Effects
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli featured Governor Ned Lamont's latest update regarding the coronavirus in Connecticut (0:40), as well as more debate about the possible state legalization of recreational marijuana. Paul spoke to a caller from Long Island who worked in respiratory therapy and may have seen some potential side effects from frequent marijuana use (19:25). Image Credit: Getty...
25m Mar 11, 2021
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1202: Melissa in the Morning: Disrespected Memorial
1. ONLY ON WICC: Melissa learned about a Trumbull mother's discovery of her fallen daughter's memorial changed and trashed. Here's the story and your reaction. ((00:10)) 2. Governor Lamont talks about covid restrictions and the public health option. ((08:22)) 3. Congressman Himes talks about new ACA subsidies as well as the claim the 9% of newest relief package only going to covid. ((27:26)) I...
37m Mar 12, 2021
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1203: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Eat Fresh...In Miami
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli ended the week with a big ol’ bang! First, attorney, author and former law enforcement officer Lance LoRusso joined Paul to talk about the settlement of a civil suit and the ongoing criminal court case against Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused in last year's George Floyd killing (0:41). Next, Wallingford/Cheshire GOP State Represe...
37m Mar 12, 2021
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1204: The Lisa Wexler Show - Alexis Harrison and Kathy Braun - 03/11/21
22m Mar 13, 2021
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1204: The Lisa Wexler Show - Listeners Sound Off On Race - 03/12/21
21m Mar 13, 2021
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1204: The Lisa Wexler Show - Author J. Randy Taraborrelli - 03/12/21
25m Mar 13, 2021
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1206: The Lisa Wexler Show - NYC Mayoral Candidate Ray McGuire - 03/15/21
26m Mar 15, 2021
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1207: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Up In Smoke
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli started off the week with a "smokin'" show. First, Paul spoke with Rino Ferrarese, president and COO of CTPharma, to talk about the latest developments concerning a recreational marijuana bill that's been debated for the last few weeks (0:44). Following Governor Ned Lamont's media update on Covid-19 (12:56), Paul spoke with Fairfield/Trumbull Republican Sta...
43m Mar 15, 2021
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1208: Melissa in the Morning: Breaking Routine
1. Seasons, clocks, jobs, families, on and on, change is inevitable! So how do we deal better? Surprisingly, it's breaking your routines more often. ((00:10)) 2. Stamford Mayor Martin talks about all the covid vaccine options across the city. ((08:30)) 3. Ansonia wants to take on the former Copper and Brass property...but who pays for the back taxes? ((16:23)) 4. Keep it in CT: Miss Dallas Shop...
32m Mar 16, 2021
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1209: The Lisa Wexler Show - Caller Matt from Stratford tells us what it's been like to be an ER nurse on the front lines of Covid - 031621
13m Mar 16, 2021
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1210: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Border-Line Questionable
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli dove into immigration, opening with Paul's thoughts on the growing problem at the Southern U.S. border with Mexico and the current Democratic messaging after years of lambasting President Trump on the issue (0:49). Next, Dr. Matt Paterna joined Paul to talk about a State Capitol protest earlier in the day against eliminating the religious exemption portion ...
39m Mar 16, 2021
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1211: Melissa in the Morning: Shelton Attacks
1. Shelton's Mayor is bringing the hammer on two volunteer firefighters accused of sex assault...but why? And what does this mean for the police dept? ((00:10)) 2. Dan Onofrio talks about CT Business Day and how businesses will adjust to eased restrictions. ((08:29)) 3. Science You May Not Know: The modern day Noah's Ark ((15:35)) 4. Fairfield celebrates one year of food drives, thanks to three...
30m Mar 17, 2021
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1212: The Lisa Wexler Show - On Race ft Wayne Winston - 03/17/21
22m Mar 17, 2021
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1213: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Life's A Circus
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli was like a carnival ... or a circus! First, Paul spoke with author Stephen Soukup about his new book, "The Dictatorship of Woke Capital: How Political Correctness Captured Big Business" regarding how the business world is being affected by the progressive, "woke" crowd (0:38). Paul also spoke with Frank Gennarini, Ring Master of the 2022 Barnum Festival, ab...
27m Mar 17, 2021
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1214: Contracting Covid after the Shots
UConn Women's Basketball head coach, Geno Auriemma, contracted covid one week after getting his second covid shot. What happened? Does that indicate a problem with the vaccine and should people think twice about getting it? The quick answer, NO! Learn more about that scenario. Plus, the latest on medical concerns around Astra Zenica's covid vaccine in 20 European countries.  IMAGE CREDIT: iSto...
8m Mar 18, 2021
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1216: Melissa in the Morning: A follow up from Trumbull
1. Melissa heard from Trumbull's First Selectwoman right after her show wrapped up March 12th. Here was the response in regards to a military memorial story. ((00:10)) 2. To recap the original story, here's what a military mom shared with Melissa about her daughter's memorial and how the town handled a remembrance plaque. ((03:10))
11m Mar 18, 2021
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1217: The Lisa Wexler Show - Jane Doe No More Donna Palomba - 03/18/21
22m Mar 18, 2021
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1217: The Lisa Wexler Show - Dorothy from Fairfield Sexual Assault in CT - 03/18/21
11m Mar 18, 2021
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1218: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Taxing Questions
"Connecticut Today" got underway with Paul's thoughts on the recent Atlanta spa shootings and how far too many people are jumping to conclusions before any final motives have been assigned to the shooter (0:41). Next, Paul spoke with Sarah Spodick, director of the Tax Clinic at the Quinnipiac University School of Law, about the federal tax deadline being moved back, as well as answering some fr...
48m Mar 18, 2021
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1219: Melissa in the Morning: Control at the Border
1. Congressman Jim Himes was pressed on immigration reform and how the US is controlling the border. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Kevin Kelly highlights how one party rule means voices aren't being heard and the future of voting in CT. ((09:56)) 3. Early Education consultant, Liz Englander, helps kids transition and their parents too! ((20:30)) 4. Cooking with Claud: Homemade Meatballs ((29:19)) IMAGE...
36m Mar 19, 2021
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1220: The Lisa Wexler Show - Jenny Hubbard Newtown Memorial Animal Sanctuary - 03/19/21
19m Mar 19, 2021
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1220: The Lisa Wexler Show - State Senator Kevin Kelly - 03/19/21
25m Mar 19, 2021
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