Grammy winning Sophie B. Hawkins joins Lisa Wexler to talk about Westport and her upcoming performance at The Westport Country Playhouse of her new musical “Birds of New York” 6/25 at 7pm.
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Melissa in the Morning: Not just a Bridgeport Problem
The big story this week:
Four arrests were made related to absentee ballot fraud in the 2019 election for mayor of Bridgeport. All four suspects are accused of violating state laws related to the handling of absentee ballots. Following the news, one politician highlighted that shady elections are NOT just a Bridgeport issue. Bob MacGuffie shared his insight on this. He is the Connecticut Republican endorsed candidate to run against Incumbent Democrat, Jim Himes for congress in Connecticut’s 4th District.
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Melissa in the Morning: Board of Ed Brokenness
Last week, we learned about a Bridgeport Board of Education meeting that abruptly ended after a disagreement surrounding the superintendent’s evaluation. Days later, another meeting was held and it seemed like some board members were steam rolled over during a critical vote. We asked the Board Chair, Christine Batiste-Perez, what happened in these meetings and does it set a bad precedent moving forward?
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Needless Death
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured Paul’s thoughts on a career criminal who allegedly killed a senior citizen in a recent car accident (00:34). Quinnipiac University Professor Angela Mattie talked about a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on the availability of an abortion-inducing medication (13:41) Finally, “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi stopped by for his weekly update (25:26)
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Mitigating The Effects Of Wind Turbines On Wildlife
National Wildlife Federation lead climate and energy policy advisor, Shannon Heyck-Williams, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how CT’s move to renewables affects our wildlife.
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Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour: Silver Star Diner!
Welcome Back to the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour! Our next stop was the Silver Star Diner In Norwalk! Melissa rolled out the red (and white) carpet for local icons like Stew Leonard Jr and Mayor Harry Rilling, the Maritime Aquarium and the local fire and police departments
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Kudos To Governor Lamont’s Common Sense
“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s midweek show with his thoughts on a veto from Governor Ned Lamont (00:33) of a controversial strikers’ aid bill. Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar talked about that veto, as well as charges recently filed against four individuals connected to the 2019 Bridgeport Democratic mayoral primary (13:30). Landmark Legal Foundation attorney Mike O’Neill also dropped by to chat about the recent increased scrutiny of the U.S. Supreme Court (24:13)
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Medicare/Medicaid Need To Know Benefits
Ron Rubano, Medicare Consulting and Sales Representative, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the Medicare and Medicaid benefits people are not aware they can get at all or more of.
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Melissa in the Morning: The “Big Goof-Up”
We learned about the discovery of the Washington Rochambeau Trail in Newtown and its rich history dating back to the days of George Washington. However, this registered historic trail is apparently set to be developed. How can that be? We investigated the situation and spoke with Dave Akert. He is leading the fight to protect the land and push the town to reverse course on its plans.
See the Online Petition Here: Petition · Keep Historic Reservoir Rd/Rochambeau Trail on July 15th – Newtown, United States · Change.org
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Melissa in the Morning: Election Fraud Arrests
Four arrests have been made related to absentee ballot fraud in the 2019 election for mayor of Bridgeport. The suspects, including Vice chair of the Democratic Town Committee, Wanda Geter-Pataky and city Councilman Alfredo Castillo, are all accused of violating state laws related to the handling of absentee ballots. Andrew Brown from CT Examiner was one of the first reporters to break the news this week. He joined the show to talk about his extensive investigative work in the case and gave his opinion on whether the 2023 absentee ballot case will see consequences soon too.
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