Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to talk about President Biden stepping down from his campaign and Kamala Harris stepping in. Image Credit: REUTERS/Michelle McLoughlin
Melissa in the Morning: The Dark Web vs. The Deep Web
Did you know the deep web and the dark web are two different things? We got a definition of the two and how to protect ourselves from going down the rabbit hole of deception from Crime Prevention Expert, Jim Perez. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: The Ultimate Software Update Fail
Last week, a software update for Microsoft cloud services completely failed grounding planes, blocking news stations from broadcasting, preventing banks from accessing vital systems and more across the globe! Days later, there are still lingering problems. How do we avoid this in future? We spoke with our cybersecurity expert, Dr. Vahid Behzadan. Image Credit: Reuters
Melissa in the Morning: Connecticut Insurance Commissioner
We met Andrew Mais, President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and Connecticut’s Insurance Commissioner. We talked about his role in the state and asked about expensive health insurance plans. Will the prices ever drop, and will more carriers enter the marketplace? Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: President Biden Drops Out
President Biden joins a short list of US presidents who opted not to run for reelection. This will be the first election since 1976 that there will not be a Bush, Clinton or Biden included on the ticket. We got reaction from Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes and asked if he would back Kamala Harris as…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Stop Living In A Fantasy Land
Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another busy week on “Connecticut Today” with a few thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s GOP Convention acceptance speech the previous evening (00:27). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso talked about a key endorsement he just made for an upcoming State Senate primary in the 22nd District, encompassing Trumbull,…
The Lisa Wexler Show – What Is The “Please Be Kind!” Campaign Spreading Across Connecticut?
Community Volunteers United founder, Ken Engelman, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why he created the “Please Be Kind!” campaign and how it is spreading throughout CT. Image Credit: Heidi Patricola / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
It’s not just your cell phone; lithium-ion batteries are used in basically any item you plug in to charge. From power tools and gardening tools to electronics and vehicles, these dangerous batteries are used for convenience. Unfortunately, there still isn’t a way to put a lithium-ion battery fire out or a way to prevent those…
Melissa in the Morning: Summer Reading
According to state data from the 2022-23 school year, 54% of Connecticut’s total grade 3 level was not achieving on grade level on the Smarter Balance Assessment. Dr. Melissa Hickey, the state literacy director, explains the impact of reading to your kids as early as birth and how to better expose your kids to reading. Image…
Melissa in the Morning: Street Takeovers
Reckless driving, drifting, and car stunts: what if you were stuck in a street takeover? Street takeovers are dangerous; blocking emergency vehicles, terrorizing residents and damaging property, but the police cannot punish those accountable. Senator Paul Cicarella, who represents the 34th district, discussed the bills never taken up for a vote to improve the situation,…