1607: Melissa in the Morning: Don't Miss Your Appointments
1. Ovarian cancer survivor, Noreen Forde, shared her story and explained why it's essential to get to your check-up's. ((00:10)) 2. Stamford Mayor David Martin wants a one year delay a property revaluations. ((09:02)) 3. Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti can't wrap his head around why Derby won't come to the table over the new senior center. ((22:40)) 4. Counselor, Julius Dudics, helps build broken ...
38m Sep 28, 2021
38m
1608: The Lisa Wexler Show - Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr - 09/28/21
Lisa is joined by members of 5th Dimension Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. to preview their new Beatles covers and their upcoming show at the Ridgefield Playhouse! Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus carloscastilla
21m Sep 28, 2021
21m
1609: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Hello? Is Anyone Paying Attention?
On Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul wondered again if anyone is actually paying attention to what's going on in the White House (0:39). We also welcomed Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ray Andrewsen to chat about an upcoming business showcase and career fair (8:49). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio joined us the talk about the legislative deb...
29m Sep 28, 2021
29m
1610: Melissa in the Morning: Designated Pot Smoking Spot
1. Milford Mayor Ben Blake says the city found a spot for people to smoke pot. He says it's one of the worst decisions he's had to make. ((00:10)) 2. Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe gives us the latest on the Israeli flag incident during a Staples High School game last week. ((12:35)) 3. Workout Wednesday: When Arthritis kicks in, how do we stay active without hurting ourselves? ((26:22)) 4....
41m Sep 29, 2021
41m
1611: The Lisa Wexler Show - PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillette - 09/29/21
Lisa is joined by PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillette to discuss your electric bill. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus EyeLights
20m Sep 29, 2021
20m
1611: The Lisa Wexler Show - On Race ft Wayne Winston - 09/29/21
Wayne Winston calls into the show for this week's edition of On Race. What did a local lawmaker say that's gotten her in hot water? Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus JimmyLung
18m Sep 29, 2021
18m
1612: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Covid-19 Check-Up
On Wednesday's Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli, Paul welcomed back Southern Connecticut State University Biology Professor Dr. Sarah Crawford to chat about the latest Covid-19 developments (0:32). Paul also had a few thoughts on the continued push to get college athletes into unions (11:38). Image Credit: Getty Images
21m Sep 29, 2021
21m
1613: Melissa in the Morning: Breakthrough Case Theory
Dr. Browne talked about breakthrough covid cases and why having covid prior to vaccines could be a good thing in the long run. Also, what does that mean for booster shots? And he touched on hospital workers who won't get the shot; do they really get the boot? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
15m Sep 30, 2021
15m
1614: Melissa in the Morning: Afghanistan Blame
1. Senator Blumenthal hopes more clarity comes out from the hearings on Afghanistan. But he also worries how many people are ACTUALLY still stuck overseas. ((00:10)) 2. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Stephanie Swantek tells us the signs your child could be in a toxic, abusive relationship. ((11:14)) 3. Zoo Minute: Animal Eats and Diets ((20:30)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Imag...
28m Sep 30, 2021
28m
1615: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Do the Latest Crime Numbers Mean?
On Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul welcomed University of New Haven Criminal Justice Professor Mike Lawlor on the latest FBI crime statistics (0:40). With the start of legal sports gambling in Connecticut, addiction expert Dr. Lyndon Aguiar joined us to talk about compulsive sports gambling (13:37).Paul also had some thoughts on what former Fifth District Congresswoman El...
38m Sep 30, 2021
38m
1616: Cooking with Claud: Brigadeiros
Ingredients: - 1 can sweetened condensed milk - 3 tablespoons of nestle cacao - 1 tablespoon of butter Recipe: - Mix ingredients and heat in microwave or over stove - If in microwave, check minute by minute and mix IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
8m Oct 01, 2021
8m
1617: Melissa in the Morning: Worker Shortages
1. Governor Lamont talked about his executive powers and the vaccine mandates impacting staffing shortages. ((00:10)) 2. Congressman Jim Himes shared his passion and frustration over covid vaccines and the need for mandates. ((16:06)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
26m Oct 01, 2021
26m
1619: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: An Anti-Italian Social Media Campaign?
On Friday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Andre DiMino from the Italian American One Voice Coalition regarding a controversial social media campaign targeting major insurance companies from the Connecticut Citizen Action Group (0:30). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Representative Chris Caruso also checked-in on the same story (11:40). Image Credit: Getty Images
17m Oct 01, 2021
17m
1618: Financial News You Can Use: How much should you be contributing to your 401K?
Russ Hackmann talks about how MUCH people should be contributing to their 401k and if there are any smart ways to increase this when it's hard to be cutting your paycheck. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
3m Oct 04, 2021
3m
1620: Melissa in the Morning: Pumpkin Carving Guru
1. Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins found Monroe teacher, Chrissy Scarpati, to compete in season 2. We had her on the show for all the details. ((00:10)) 2. October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities gives us a report card on how CT is doing with hiring. ((10:59)) 3. Marriage consultant, Bob Donovan, shares the story of a man who lost hi...
1m Oct 04, 2021
1m
1621: The Lisa Wexler Show - Senator Blumenthal - 10/04/21
Senator Richard Blumenthal calls in to chat with Lisa about recent legislation in the US Senate. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Douglas Rissing
9m Oct 04, 2021
9m
1622: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Are We In Covid-19 Overload?
On Monday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, University of New Haven finance expert David Sacco explained the significance of the so-called "Pandora Papers" (0:33). Sacred Heart University Department of Government chair Dr. Gary Rose talked about the current legislative battles in Washington (6:12). Paul also had a few thoughts about the continued narrative from the mainstream media regar...
26m Oct 04, 2021
26m
1618: Financial News You Can Use: What funds we should be putting our money into?
Russ Hackmann talked about a 401K Roth and the confusion with then delaying taxes.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
3m Oct 05, 2021
3m
1623: Melissa in the Morning: No Child Left Behind
1. Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents, gave us a snapshot of what's left over from no child left behind and what life lesson classes remain in school. ((00:10)) 2. Facebook news has taken over, what happens since the whistleblower situation and follow up outage? ((08:22)) 3. What's the latest on Fountain Square and revaluation for the city of ...
37m Oct 05, 2021
37m
1624: The Lisa Wexler Show - Shelton Mayoral Candidate David Eldridge - 10/05/21
Shelton Mayoral Candidate David Eldridge calls into the show to discuss the race against incumbent Mayor of Shelton Mark Lauretti. Photo:  iStock / Getty Images Plus ehrlif
20m Oct 05, 2021
20m
1624: The Lisa Wexler Show - Martha Zoller WDUN - 10/05/21
Lisa is joined by Martha Zoller to discuss the Federal budget and the massive Infrastructure Bill making it's way through Congress. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus avdyachenko
22m Oct 05, 2021
22m
1625: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Enough Is Enough With Emergency Powers
On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Dr. Richard Van Dam, a Congressional candidate and critic of Dr.  Anthony Fauci, regarding Covid-19 (0:30). Later on, Greenwich/Stamford GOP State Rep. Kim Fiorello talked about her thoughts on Gov. Ned Lamont's continued Covid-19 executive powers (13:11). Image Credit: Getty Images
22m Oct 05, 2021
22m
1618: Financial News You Can Use: Target funds to invest in
Russ Hackmann talked about what funds we should be putting our money into and if there are target funds to invest in. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
3m Oct 06, 2021
3m
1626: Melissa in the Morning: Extreme Drop in Blood Donations
1. The American Red Cross says we are seeing the lowest blood donor numbers in at least six years. We also talked about fire prevention week. ((00:10)) 2. The mask mandate could leave Bridgeport as early as next week? Mayor Joe Ganim talked about that, ATVs and combating homelessness. ((13:23)) 3. After false advertisement surfaced about a city councilwoman before primary day, we spoke to Bridg...
46m Oct 06, 2021
46m
1627: The Lisa Wexler Show - On Race ft Wayne Winston and Norwalk Deputy Police Chief James Walsh - 10/06/21
Lisa is joined by both Wayne Winston and Norwalk Deputy Police Chief James Walsh for this week's edition of On Race. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Andrii Shyp
26m Oct 06, 2021
26m
1627: The Lisa Wexler Show - Westport Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker - 10/06/21
Westport Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker calls the show to discuss her race for First Selectman of Westport. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus ma_rish
22m Oct 06, 2021
22m
1628: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Connecticut's Film Tax Folly
On Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Marc Fitch from the Yankee Institute for Public Policy on the real winners and losers from Connecticut's film industry tax breaks (0:33). Local high school teacher, coach and columnist Barth Keck talked about a recent column he wrote on the effects that social media platforms are having on kids (12:00). Image Credit: Getty...
24m Oct 06, 2021
24m
1618: Financial News You Can Use: Nearing retirement? Low risk investments to consider
Russ Hackmann talked about what to do when nearing retirement and what is considered a low risk investment. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
2m Oct 07, 2021
2m
1629: Melissa in the Morning: So it WAS Facebook!
1. An internal update gone wrong? Our cyber security expert explained what happened when the Facebook outage happened and why it still seems suspect as an accident. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Blumenthal took center stage over the whistleblower hearings and gave us his input going forward with social media.  ((14:53)) 3. Howard Saffan, president of the Hartford Healthcare Ampitheater, is now eyeing fe...
37m Oct 07, 2021
37m
1630: The Lisa Wexler Show - Yale Asst Police Chief Anthony Campbell - 10/07/21
Yale Assistant Chief of Police Anthony Campbell joins Lisa to discuss recent incidents of racially charged graffiti vandalizing the New Haven campus. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus f11photo
25m Oct 07, 2021
25m
1630: The Lisa Wexler Show - Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce Matthew Mandell - 10/07/21
Matthew Mandell of the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce calls in to preview this weekend's Westport Dog Festival! Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus KalypsoWorldPhotograph
10m Oct 07, 2021
10m
1631: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Controversy In Shelton
On Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted briefly with Jim Capra, campaign manager and treasurer for Shelton Democratic Mayoral Candidate David Eldridge, on some controversial comments Eldridge made decades ago (0:50). The U.S. Supreme Court seems to be upsetting everyone. That's a good thing, according to attorney Michael O'Neill from the Landmark Legal Foundation (3:56...
26m Oct 07, 2021
26m
1618: Financial News You Can Use: Is your 401K taxed?
Russ Hackmann talked about taxes and for people that have saved in a 401k, doesn't this money eventually need to be taxed?  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
3m Oct 08, 2021
3m
1632: Melissa in the Morning: A Comment Dug Up
1. David Eldridge who's running for Shelton Mayor, responded to a racist comment made in 1992. What's the context and what are his remarks years later? ((00:10)) 2. Max Richtman talked about the ceiling debt and what it could mean for people's social security benefits. ((14:19)) 3. Congressman Himes says he will be back in Washington DC next week to vote on the debt ceiling. ((22:07)) 4. We lea...
37m Oct 08, 2021
37m
1633: Cooking with Claud: Pan Roast
INGREDIENTS: - Beef - Sweet Potatoes - Italian Seasoning - Olive Oil
8m Oct 08, 2021
8m
1634: The Lisa Wexler Show - Congressman Jim Himes - 10/08/21
Congressman Jim Himes calls into the show to discuss the massive Infrastructure Bill making it's way through the Capitol. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus rarrarorro
21m Oct 08, 2021
21m
1634: The Lisa Wexler Show - Darien First Selectwoman Candidate Tara Ochman - 10/08/21
Lisa is joined by Candidate for Darien First Selectwoman Tara Ochman to discuss her platform for election. Photo:  iStock / Getty Images Plus lemono
15m Oct 08, 2021
15m
1634: The Lisa Wexler Show - The Kindness of Strangers Ep. 8 - 10/08/21
It's back!  Lisa takes your calls and shares amazing stories about The Kindness of Strangers.  Call in every Friday at 11:30! Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus trigubova
19m Oct 08, 2021
19m
1635: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Talking CPTV, Barney and UConn Hoops
On Friday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with former CPTV programming head Larry Rifkin about his new book, "No Dead Air: Career Reflections From the TV Executive Who Saved Barney the Dinosaur From Extinction" (0:32). University of New Haven economics expert David Sacco talked about a new poll contrasting the economies of the U.S. and China (19:09). Image Credit: Reuters
29m Oct 08, 2021
29m
1640: Financial News You Can Use: The Death Tax
Russ Hackmann talks proposed changes in Washington, the death tax, and ways to actually manage what you’re paying. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
3m Oct 11, 2021
3m
1636: Melissa in the Morning: Myth Busting Cancer Risks
1. Dr. Boolbol of Nuvance Health broke down some of the fiction people believe when it comes to breast cancer risks. What's real, what's not? ((00:10)) 2. Halloween can be too much for kids with sensory issues. Springtide shared tips and tricks to make Halloween work for all kids. ((12:42)) 3. A congratulations to Chrissy Scarpati who made it to the Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins show as a ...
28m Oct 11, 2021
28m
1637: The Lisa Wexler Show - Day of the Girl Kaile Zagger - 10/11/21
Today Lisa celebrates the International Day of the Girl.  The C.O.O. of Aspire Women's Health Kaile Zagger kicks off the show! Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Handini_Atmodiwiryo
13m Oct 11, 2021
13m
1637: The Lisa Wexler Show - Day of the Girl Dr Elena Ratner - 10/11/21
Today Lisa celebrates the International Day of the Girl. Dr Elena Ratner calls in to discuss all facets of women's health from HPV to birth control. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Handini_Atmodiwiryo
14m Oct 11, 2021
14m
1638: The Lisa Wexler Show - Day of the Girl Katie Hood - 10/11/21
Today Lisa celebrates the International Day of the Girl.  Katie Hood, CEO of One Love, calls in to discuss healthy and unhealthy relationships.  Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Handini_Atmodiwiryo
16m Oct 11, 2021
16m
1639: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Stop Using Hitler References!
On Monday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on a state legislator who compared the actions of Gov. Ned Lamont to those of German dictator Adolf Hitler (0:34). We also welcomed Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Donna Goode to chat about the "soft rollout" for online gambling in the state (6:34). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris...
30m Oct 11, 2021
30m
1641: Financial News You Can Use: 401Ks And Future Taxes
Today, Russ Hackmann talks about 401Ks and future taxes IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
3m Oct 12, 2021
3m
1645: Melissa in the Morning: Who's in Control?
1. The phone or you?! Who's in control; if the answer is truly the phone, we learned how to take back over with counselor Julius Dudics. ((00:10)) 2. Part two of a conversation with educator, Fran Rabinowitz, about post graduation employment opportunities for kids with disabilities. ((13:04)) 3. We got an update on the Portrait Project in Bridgeport which highlights over 200 people from the cit...
36m Oct 12, 2021
36m
1646: The Lisa Wexler Show - CT State Rep Jonathan Steinberg - 10/12/21
CT State Rep Jonathan Steinberg calls in to discuss his candidacy for Westport First Selectman and the city's mill rate. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus JillianCain
23m Oct 12, 2021
23m
1646: The Lisa Wexler Show - CT House Minority Leader Vin Candelora - 10/12/21
CT House Minority Leader Vin Candelora joins the show to discuss a Hartford lawmaker's comments that compared Governor Lamont to Adolf Hitler. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Sean Pavone
19m Oct 12, 2021
19m
1647: Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Can Everybody Just Loosen Up?
On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, author and political humorist Chad Prather talked about his new book and the continued issue with "cancel culture" (0:43). Manchester Journal Inquirer columnist Chris Powell checked in to chat about the continued problem of "Two Connecticuts," as well as recent hearings in Washington, D.C. regarding social media (14:08). Finally, State House R...
33m Oct 12, 2021
33m