NatGeo author, Annie Fitzsimmons, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how she picked the 100 top hotels around the world for her new book. Image Credit: rebelml / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Firefighter Cancer Awareness
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Is Connecticut doing enough to support our firefighters and address the concerns of cancer-causing chemicals on scene of disasters and even in the clothing firefighters wear? We spoke with Caitlyn Pereira of the Fairfield Firefighters Association IAFF local 1426 and Pete Brown, the President of the state association of…
Melissa in the Morning: Unsportsmanlike Conduct
A Connecticut youth basketball coach allegedly rammed his car into a parent following an argument they had during a game. The way both parties acted prompted a conversation with CIAC Executive Director, Glenn Lungarini. He shared when the shift in behavior started getting so bad and how bad behavior among coaches and parents has led…
Melissa in the Morning: DOT Plans for 2025
Speeders and wrong-way driving are among the top problems we see on Connecticut highways. What was accomplished to curb the issue last year and what are goals for 2025? We spoke with Josh Morgan from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. To vote in the Snow Plow Naming Contest: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-nyLEd2juUiwJjH_abtziwwsSPGQLy1EiXUlyKOrSGxUMk01UTZXMjExT1JBWktPVU5EUUY2RjVCNy4u&route=shorturl Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: AI in the Hospital
Patients young and old can benefit from artificial intelligence being used in our hospitals. We spoke with Dr. Fred Browne from Griffin Health to learn about ‘hospital-at-home’ programs as well as AI-monitors for babies. Image Credit: Getty Images
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Unemployment Benefits For Connecticut Strikers?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” chatting about two controversial bills at the State Capitol, one of which would pay unemployment benefits to striking workers (00:44). GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson talked about that bill and also discussed a controversy regarding a state agency not cooperating with federal immigration officials (14:11). University of New…
The Lisa Wexler Show – What Happens When Kids With Autism Age Out Of State Services?
Mary Harrison, mother of a 23 year old autistic son, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her new book: Autism Grows Up Then…What? 7 Keys to Preparing Your Child’s Transition From Childhood to Adulthood (without losing your mind). Image Credit: cagkansayin / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: What’s the Deal with Greenland?
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to make Greenland part of the United States. National security educator, Rob Sanders, shared that this purchase proposal is not the first of its kind by a president and what acquiring the island would mean for America. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Avoid Tax Fraud
The January 31st deadline is coming up for employers to get their W-2 forms in. Ahead of the tax season, what steps should employees take to avoid fraud? We asked Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner, Bryan Cafferelii, and also details on an upcoming ‘Home Buying/Selling’ Seminar.To sign up for free home seminar: https://portal.ct.gov/homebuying?language=en_US Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Stone Academy Settlement
Nearly two years later, we are finally seeing a preliminary settlement following the abrupt closure of Stone Academy. What does that mean for the hundreds of local nursing students impacted? We asked Attorney General William Tong about that and his pushback on using the term “sanctuary cities” and its impact on the immigrant population in…