Jane Goodall Center Chair, Dr. Hannah Reynolds, a professor at Western Connecticut State University, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about honoring the remarkable Jane Goodall.
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Melissa in the Morning: Online Risk Mapping Tool
The state launched a new online risk mapping tool that allows Connecticut homeowners and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other perils to better understand their insurance needs. We got a better understanding of how to use the tool and why it can be impactful for residents from Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner, Andrew Mais.
To access the free mapping tool: https://portal.ct.gov/cid/resource-library/free-climate-risk-mapping-tool?language=en_US
To contact the CT Insurance Department: https://portal.ct.gov/cid?language=en_US
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Melissa in the Morning: General Election Coming
We sat down with Secretary of the State. Stephanie Thomas, about the upcoming general election November 4th.
For more information on voting in CT: https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/voter-fact-sheet
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Melissa in the Morning: Fire Prevention Week
This week is Fire Prevention Week and the theme for this year’s fire prevention week is safety around lithium-ion batteries in your home. Lithium-ion batteries are in just about everything including kids’ toys. The campaign stresses how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle these batteries safely. We spoke more about this with Bridgeport’s Fire Chief and Fire Marshall.
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Melissa in the Morning: National Physician Assistant Week
It’s National Physician Assistant (PA) Week and national data shows the job continues to grow in popularity. As of 2024, there are approximately 189,907 board‑certified PAs in the U.S.; a growth of 27.8% over the past five years. But what is the role of a PA and how has it evolved over time in US Health care? Jason Prevelige, a physician assistant and adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University, shared insight about PA roles and what’s so attractive about the job over other medical roles.
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Melissa in the Morning: Letizia’s Pizza
It’s October! Time to get in on their specialty pie ONLY THIS MONTH and all proceeds help Connecticut residents battling cancer. We spoke with Dennis and Danny from Letizia’s about their annual campaign and also the big news landing on the top 100 list for best pizza spots in the state!
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Military Strikes Against Alleged Drug Smugglers?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with his support for a Trump White House-authorized U.S. military strike against an alleged “narcoterrorist” boat operating in the Caribbean (00:58). CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi joined us live from the White House with more details about that Trump action against alleged drug cartels (15:17). The Yankee Institute’s Andrew Fowler dropped by to talk about his op-ed regarding a proposed state investment in the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun (18:22). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso joined us with his weekly update (29:11). We wound up the week with Thomas Wolf, author of, “Baseball in the Roaring Twenties: The Yankees, the Cardinals, and the Captivating 1926 Season.” (40:29)
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Why The Gaza War Can’t Be A Genocide
Author, law professor, CBS legal and Middle East analyst, and Distinguished University Professor at Touro University, Thane Rosenbaum joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his recently released book: Beyond Proportionality: Israel’s Just War in Gaza
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Melissa in the Morning: CT Manufacturing Report
Workforce challenges, rising costs, supply chain shifts, and policy uncertainty remain key obstacles to the growth of Connecticut manufacturing according to a new report. CBIA just released its 2025 Connecticut Manufacturing Report and found that 82% of manufacturers have difficulty finding and retaining workers. Chris DiPentima, CBIA president and CEO, shared other key takeaways from the report.
To read the full report: https://www.cbia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Connecticut-Manufacturing-Report.pdf
To learn more about the CBIA Manufacturing Coalition: https://www.cbia.com/manufacturing-coalition/
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – So … Is There An Affordable Housing Bill Anywhere?
Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Monroe/Easton/Trumbull GOP State Rep. Tony Scott to Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” to talk about the status of a rumored affordable housing bill for a possible upcoming General Assembly special session (00:49). Paul also had a few thoughts on a cryptic social media post about such a bill from a high-ranking state lawmaker (08:43). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Gary Rose talked about a new poll regarding the 2026 Connecticut Governor’s race (22:51). Finally, National Taxpayers Union Vice-President of Research Demian Brady discussed the fiscal consequences of the current partial government shutdown (32:26)
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