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  • CT Today With Paul Pacelli - A "War" On The Homeless?

    CT Today With Paul Pacelli - A "War" On The Homeless?
    Aug 5 2025
    Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" criticizing some state Democrats for their response to a new Trump White House Executive Order regarding policy changes around the nation's homeless problem (00:37). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about where some of the money from the "Passport to Parks" fee ends up (15:08). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Kimbery Przeszlowski talked about Tuesday night's observance of this year's "National Night Out" (23:28)

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    35 m
  • Melissa in the Morning: Milford School Plans

    Melissa in the Morning: Milford School Plans
    May 27 2025
    Milford’s school district has been at the forefront of our news based on both the long-range facilities plans being discussed but also the ongoing division in the city following the Board of Alderman failing to allocate more money in the school budget to go back to the district. A new report is now outlining some major school changes that could be coming including a new high school and consolidating middles and elementary schools. We got the details from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anna Cutaia and Sue Glennon, Chair of the Milford Board of Education.

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  • Melissa in the Morning: The Blunt Truth

    Melissa in the Morning: The Blunt Truth
    Jan 26 2023
    New year, new rules: we dive into the rollout of retail marijuana sales in CT. Joining the show for the first time was Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull. ((00:00))

    Actress Tori Spelling shared that her daughter suffered from a hemiplegic migraine. We asked a migraine specialist what this rare condition is and learned about current migraine therapies. ((16:14))

    Employment lawyer, Gary Phelan, talked about age discrimination in the workplace. We also debated whether its appropriate to request testing for cognitive abilities for workers depending on age. ((30:50))

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  • Melissa in the Morning: Drought Troubles

    Melissa in the Morning: Drought Troubles
    Jul 18 2022
    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 Social Security and Medicare gave us the details. ((12:12))
    3. Weight bias is negative attitudes, beliefs, judgments, stereotypes, and discriminatory acts aimed at individuals simply because of their weight. We heard from the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities about what Connecticut could do to better protect people who are discriminated against for their weight. ((23:08))

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  • The Lisa Wexler Show - Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick - 2/8/22

    The Lisa Wexler Show - Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick - 2/8/22
    Feb 8 2022
    Lisa chats with Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick about the Stratford section of Remmington Woods and what is being done to protect it.

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  • 510: Tony & Melissa: Will the sanitizing continue?

    510: Tony & Melissa: Will the sanitizing continue?
    Mar 6 2020
    1. Congressman Jim Himes addresses sanitizing on public transportation and its future. ((00:08)) 2. Tuberbulosis diagnosis in Norwalk...what?? ((07:11)) 3. What is Platform to Employment and how can it help veterans? ((10:18)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
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  • Melissa in the Morning: Latest BOE Meeting

    Melissa in the Morning: Latest BOE Meeting
    Aug 6 2025
    This week, there was an in-person special meeting of the Board of Education in Bridgeport. It comes after the recent release of an audit conducted by the State Board of Education. What came out of the special meeting and did the audit miss key items for the city? We asked Vice Chair of the Bridgeport BOE, Joe Sokolovic.

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  • CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Can We Stop Worshipping Harvard?

    CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Can We Stop Worshipping Harvard?
    May 27 2025
    Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" wondering why Harvard University should not be penalized by the Trump White House for not properly dealing with campus anti-semitism (00:35). CBS News Senior White House Reporter Jennifer Jacobs also commented on the escalating battle between President Trump and Harvard (15:37). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by with her update on all the latest negotiations at the State Capitol (18:04)

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    27 m
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