We had some fun on Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli, as we welcomed Eric Jay Dolin, author of, “Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World” (00:24). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly wrap-up, looking at the just-concluded General Assembly session (13:08) Image…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Governor Ned Lamont’s remarks on a controversial bill that would set aside state assistance for striking private sector workers (00:29). We welcomed back Southern Connecticut State University Professor of Biology Dr. Sarah Crawford with the latest news on a possible Bird Flu pandemic (12:39). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a live update from the Capitol on the final day of the legislative session with Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar (00:29). Quinnipiac University Graduate Interactive Media and Communications Program Director Prof. John Powers joined us to talk about TikTok’s legal response to a possible…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli talked about another last-minute, so-called “rat” found in a wide-ranging budget bill at the State Capitol (00:28). We welcomed the new Independent Party of Connecticut Executive Director Chip Beckett to discuss the party’s future heading into the 2024 election cycle (12:52). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio wrapped up…
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang from the Capitol as the current legislative session winds down (00:24). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill joined us to voice his concerns about a possible weakening of the state’s Freedom of Information laws (12:23) Image Credit: iStock /…
Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured Quinnipiac University Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Ari Perez on the demolition and planned reconstruction of Norwalk’s Fairfield Avenue Bridge after an accident and tanker truck fire on I-95 (00:30). Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling also called in to chat about Thursday morning’s I-95 accident and fire (10:04).…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli welcomed Sacred Heart University Political Science Scholar in Residence Dr. Gary Rose on the current protests at many U.S. colleges and the White House response (00:22). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi also stopped by with the latest Park City buzz (11:06) Image Credit: REUTERS/Nathan Howard
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli wondered about who the so-called “external actors” are that are allegedly causing much of the current unrest on college campuses across the U.S. (00:35). Stonington GOP State Rep. Greg Howard – an active-duty police officer – talked about key votes earlier this week at the Capitol regarding marijuana…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” by asking why President Biden hasn’t made any specific public comments regarding college protests across the U.S. tinged with anti-Semitism (00:27). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb updated us on a bill pushing state consumers toward electric heating (13:22). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio detailed some the…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off another week on “Connecticut Today” wondering if the current crop of college protesters has enough class to not ruin graduation ceremonies (00:25) across the U.S. Alexis Harrison of “CT169Strong” filled us in on the latest status surrounding various zoning and development issues (12:48) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus