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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – More National Guard Troops In American Cities?

Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on “Connecticut Today” with his thoughts on the possibility of the Trump White House dispatching additional National Guard troops to back up ICE agents in many Democratic-leaning cities (00:38). Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch updates the current controversies surrounding PURA – the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (15:37). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill discussed the start of the Kosta Diamantis corruption trial (23:31)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – Jane Goodall’s Legacy

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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SchmoozaPalooza 2.5

Join us for SchmoozaPalooza 2.5 brought to you in partnership by the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, October 29, 2025 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Trumbull Marriott Shelton, 180 Hawley Lane in Trumbull.

More info and Registration

SchmoozaPalooza is back with lots of opportunities to network! It is all about business in action and making connections.

This premier tabletop tradeshow highlights some of the best from the Greater Bridgeport, Monroe, and Valley region. Local businesses across every industry showcasing their must-have products and services. And, for an added treat, attendees can indulge in Eats & Treats all around the exhibit hall – highlighting some of our region’s culinary gems.

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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