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Melissa in the Morning: Anchor Role Diminishing?
CBS Evening News’ Anchor, Norah O’Donnell, announced she is leaving the anchor chair to go back to a reporter role after the 2024 election wraps up in November. The announcement serves as another example of the journalism trends constantly changing, putting into question whether anchors are still considered the face of a network. We got…
Melissa in the Morning: Caregiver Support
Caregivers are considered the unsung heroes of our community. And while professional caregivers face many challenges in their field, it can be an even bigger challenge when a caregiver is working with a loved one. According to national statistics, 45% of those caring for a spouse or parent reported stress compared with 35% for another…
Melissa in the Morning: DOT Check-In
We spoke with the CT Department of Transportation communications director, Josh Morgan. He shared why the state is now posting signs with the total roadway fatalities this year to change driver behavior. Plus, he gave the heads up on events you should know about. To sign up for the Public Meeting on proposed Greenwich Rt.…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A No News Conference Campaign?
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” started a new week with host Paul Pacelli wondering if Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign can run all the way to November without a news conference (00:31). Commuter advocate Jim Cameron dropped by to talk about the legendary “New Canaan Club Car” (13:11), while intellectual property attorney Kristen Roberts discussed the controversial…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Sen. Henri Martin On CT’s Census Mistakes
Senator Henri Martin, district 31, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the recent discovery of several census mistakes and how they affect CT. Image Credit: hapabapa / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Connecticut Farms
August 5th is National Oyster Day. It also lands in the midst of National Farmers Market Week. Connecticut has a thriving farming industry and we wanted to acknowledge them today. Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt with the Department of Agriculture highlighted our 5,000+ farms employing 22,000 people and contribute $4 billion dollars to the state’s economy. For…
Melissa in the Morning: The SEAL Swim
More than 300 Navy SEALs, veterans, and first responders will complete a challenging swimming, running, and training course this upcoming weekend. The annual New York City SEAL Swim is happening this Saturday. For all the details and where the funds collected for the event are going, we spoke with Geoff Leard, Director of Partnerships &…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Would You Vote For An Artificial Intelligence President?
Host Paul Pacelli had some fun wrapping up another week on “Connecticut Today” with artificial intelligence expert Professor Pedro Domingos, author of, “2040: A Silicon Valley Satire,” in a discussion about whether Americans would ever elect an “A.I.” president (00:31). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by for his regular update (12:28), while Paul…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Test Your Water, Especially Wells!
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