Comptroller Sean Scanlon joins Lisa Wexler to talk about combating the stigma of mental health, especially among first responders who are most affected by suicide. Image Credit: Reinhard Krull / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Mayor Dorinda Borer
We spoke with West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer about the attempted drowning crime that happened at a local beach. The mayor shared the latest about rescuers’ response time and the aftermath recovery. She also shared details from her recent visit with the mother of the children at the hospital. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Recognizing ‘Not Normal’
Two toddlers are on the road to recovery at Yale after their father allegedly tried to drown them at a West Haven beach. The twin victims are alive because of the brilliant, quick action done by a patrol officer. We spoke with law enforcement expert, Gary MacNamara, about the importance of recognizing not normal and acting on…
Melissa in the Morning: School to Camp Shift
Most of the year, parents rely on school to keep their kids on schedule and have “free help” so they can work. When summer arrives, the shift from school to camp or daycare creates a lot of issues for employees needing to adjust their schedules. Spencer Hill from the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Border Blind Spot
Host Paul Pacelli ushered in Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with a discussion about the present-day Democratic Party’s tone deafness on immigration (00:36). Barnum Festival Executive Director Charlie Carroll talked about the recent passing of former Festival Ringmaster Frank Genarrini and a new award that will carry his name (13:25). Finally, CT NewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill…
The Lisa Wexler Show – How Are Norwalk Students Doing?
Dr. Alexandra Estrella, Superintendent of Norwalk Schools, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the current state of Norwalk Public Schools, language programs for multi-language students, and cell phones in schools. Image Credit: dolgachov / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: PACT Program Expansion
PACT is a state program that pays for community college for Connecticut students. A new state law will now expand PACT to include students who are enrolled in a post high school transition program. State Senator Ceci Maher, who was instrumental in this legislative change, shares who will benefit from this and how much money…
Melissa in the Morning: Kids in Crisis
It’s officially summer and Connecticut schools are out. And while students may be celebrating the break, being out of routine can be a huge challenge, especially for pre-teens. Shari Shapiro, Executive Director of Kids In Crisis, shares the challenges that local middle schoolers face this time of year and why there’s a great need for…
Melissa in the Morning: Gambling Addiction in Connecticut
New research revealed the states most likely to develop a gambling addiction, with Connecticut ranking in the top ten. Data from gambling experts at RG analyzed the average number of monthly Google searches in each state for over 100 terms related to gambling addiction. Connecticut landed in ninth place. We spoke with Diana Goode, executive director of the…
Melissa in the Morning: Politics in the Workplace
We are just days away from the highly anticipated televised presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. We wanted to know if political discussion at the workplace is ever appropriate and if Connecticut has any laws on the books protecting free speech at work? Gary Phelan, employment attorney and law professor…