Melissa in the Morning: Gambling Addiction in Connecticut

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

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…

Melissa In The Morning: Hamming It Up

Melissa In The Morning: Hamming It Up

As the Paul Pacelli’s week of filling in on Melissa In The Morning comes to a close, Paul welcomed John Barrett, vice president of the Woodmont Amateur Radio Association, to the program. They talked about amateur radio as a whole as well as an upcoming event this weekend! Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa In The Morning: Keeping Kids Hydrated

Melissa In The Morning: Keeping Kids Hydrated

Dr. Magna Dias, the Chair of Pediatrics at Yale School Of Medicine,  joined Paul Pacelli on Melissa in the Morning to talk about how to keep your child safe as this heat wave continues to pound Connecticut. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa In The Morning: Golf Returns To Connecticut

Melissa In The Morning: Golf Returns To Connecticut

The Travelers Championship officiall tee’d off on Thursday, so it seems like a good time to bring in assistant professor of journalism in the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University, Nick A. Pietruszkiewicz, to talk to Paul Pacelli about the golf tournament, as well as what to expect if you’re going. Image Credit: USA TODAY…

Melissa In The Morning: Blumenthal On Boeing

Melissa In The Morning: Blumenthal On Boeing

Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal to Melissa In The Morning to talk about the latest with Boeing in terms of their mechanical issues and lawsuits. Image Credit: Reuters

Melissa In The Morning: Stealing From The Secret Service

Melissa In The Morning: Stealing From The Secret Service

Over the weekend, someone robbed a secret service agent at gun point. So to talk about it, Paul Pacelli welcomed Bobby McDonald from the University of New Haven to Melissa in the Morning to talk about it, as well as other stuff with the secret service. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa In The Morning: Who’s Paying Dan Hurley

Melissa In The Morning: Who’s Paying Dan Hurley

Paul Pacelli welcomed one his regulars in the afternoon, Dan Haar from Hearst CT Media, to Melissa In The Morning. They talked about Dan Hurley’s return to UConn and who will be fronting the bill. Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Melissa In The Morning: Jim And Pam In Real Life

Melissa In The Morning: Jim And Pam In Real Life

Julia Bauke joined Paul Pacelli as he filled in on Melissa in the Morning to talk about office romances and even had some stories both on a local level (one of Paul’s friends) and a more national scale. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa In The Morning: Social Media Warning Labels

Melissa In The Morning: Social Media Warning Labels

Paul Pacelli welcomed John Powers, Assistant Professor of Interactive Media and Design and Director to Melissa in the Morning to talk about Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s demand for warning labels for social media websites. Image Credit: Getty Images