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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – An End Run Around The Process?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with his thoughts on a report that Democrats won’t follow the usual procedures in nominating President Joe Biden for another term (00:41). GOP State Senator Jeff Gordon talks about growing calls for more penalties aimed at those who take part in illegal “street takeovers” around Connecticut (12:52). Veteran…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Danbury Delegate Bob Yamin Checks In Live From The RNC
Danbury delegate, Bob Yamin, joins Lisa Wexler from the Republican National Convention to provide up-to-the-minute information. Image Credit: REUTERS/Mike Segar
Melissa in the Morning: Sunscreen Ingredients
Every spring, we shout it to the rooftops: protect your skin and use sunscreen. But what ingredients are in sunscreen and how effective is sunscreen the higher the SPF is? We asked Dr. Eric Dong with Nuvance Health what ingredients to look for in a healthy sunscreen and which ingredients are a red flag in…
Melissa in the Morning: Mobile Clinic & Pharmacy
Yale introduced the first mobile retail pharmacy and clinic in Connecticut to bring health care to people at their homes in underserved communities. The project, InMOTION, is the first of its kind in the nation. We spoke with Dr. Sandy Springer, who received the federal grant to start the project. We got the details on…
Melissa in the Morning: Be Careful what you Post
In the days following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, many people took to social media to share their opinions. It wasn’t a good look for everyone, despite our laws on allowing freedom of speech. Career Strategist, Julie Bauke, shared why social media platforms can cost you a job and why you need…
Melissa in the Morning: The Connection between Moral Compass & Mental Health
Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, many on social media did not seek unity, rather, more division and attacks on the opposing party. Republican-leaning posts immediately calling the shooting a staged event done poorly by the Democratic party. And Democratic-leaning posts cracking jokes about the shooter failing to get the job done.…
Melissa in the Morning: Food Insecurity for College Students
Did you know: food insecurity is one of the biggest non-academic barriers to Connecticut college student success? According to 2023 data, 52% of CSCU students could not afford to eat balanced meals and 39% had to reduce the size of their meals because they did not have enough money to purchase more food. We spoke…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Toning Down The Rhetoric?
Monday’s busy “Connecticut Today” started a new week with host Paul Pacelli’s thoughts on turning down the heated rhetoric of the current campaign season (00:51). Quinnipiac University Law Professor John Pavia explained a judge’s decision to drop – for now – the federal classified documents case facing former President Donald Trump (11:49). University of New…
The Lisa Wexler Show – CT GOP Chair Ben Proto Checks In From The RNC
CT GOP Chair, Ben Proto, joins Lisa Wexler from the Republican National Convention to talk about changes in the GOP platform. Image Credit: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly