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  • Melissa in the Morning: State of the Union

    Melissa in the Morning: State of the Union
    2026/02/25
    Following President Trump’s State of the Union address, our governor, Ned Lamont, released this statement saying in part: President Donald Trump outlined his administration’s priorities, but for too many families in Connecticut and across the country, the reality of this administration can be summed up by increased costs and unpredictability. What were the key takeaways from the address and what direct impact will it have on Connecticut residents? Sacred Heart University political professor, Dr. Gary Rose gave feedback.
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    10 分
  • Melissa in the Morning: Milford School Plans

    Melissa in the Morning: Milford School Plans
    2025/05/27
    Milford’s school district has been at the forefront of our news based on both the long-range facilities plans being discussed but also the ongoing division in the city following the Board of Alderman failing to allocate more money in the school budget to go back to the district. A new report is now outlining some major school changes that could be coming including a new high school and consolidating middles and elementary schools. We got the details from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anna Cutaia and Sue Glennon, Chair of the Milford Board of Education.

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    15 分
  • Melissa in the Morning: The Blunt Truth

    Melissa in the Morning: The Blunt Truth
    2023/01/26
    New year, new rules: we dive into the rollout of retail marijuana sales in CT. Joining the show for the first time was Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull. ((00:00))

    Actress Tori Spelling shared that her daughter suffered from a hemiplegic migraine. We asked a migraine specialist what this rare condition is and learned about current migraine therapies. ((16:14))

    Employment lawyer, Gary Phelan, talked about age discrimination in the workplace. We also debated whether its appropriate to request testing for cognitive abilities for workers depending on age. ((30:50))

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    45 分
  • Melissa in the Morning: Drought Troubles

    Melissa in the Morning: Drought Troubles
    2022/07/18
    1. Connecticut entered level two drought conditions and farmers now have more struggles on their plate. Commissioner of the Dept. of Agriculture, Bryan Hurlburt shared what the current state of dry conditions means for farmers. ((00:10)) 2. There’s a bill very close to passing which could mean big changes for unaffordable medications. Max Richtman, president of National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare gave us the details. ((12:12))
    3. Weight bias is negative attitudes, beliefs, judgments, stereotypes, and discriminatory acts aimed at individuals simply because of their weight. We heard from the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities about what Connecticut could do to better protect people who are discriminated against for their weight. ((23:08))

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    35 分
  • The Lisa Wexler Show - Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick - 2/8/22

    The Lisa Wexler Show - Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick - 2/8/22
    2022/02/08
    Lisa chats with Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick about the Stratford section of Remmington Woods and what is being done to protect it.

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    20 分
  • 510: Tony & Melissa: Will the sanitizing continue?

    510: Tony & Melissa: Will the sanitizing continue?
    2020/03/06
    1. Congressman Jim Himes addresses sanitizing on public transportation and its future. ((00:08)) 2. Tuberbulosis diagnosis in Norwalk...what?? ((07:11)) 3. What is Platform to Employment and how can it help veterans? ((10:18)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
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    17 分
  • Melissa in the Morning: Reading Legislation

    Melissa in the Morning: Reading Legislation
    2026/02/25
    A new bill is looking to improve reading skills for our students. It builds on an effort that started three years ago. Senate Bill 220 would require that schools adopt an individual reading plan for every student in grades 4 through 9 who does not meet the achievement standard for reading on annual exams. It may sound good on the surface, but is it more complicated to implement than we realize and how will we pay for it? A real reading advocate and education leader in our state, Fran Rabinowitz, weighed in on this. She is the executive director of The Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents.
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    9 分
  • CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Can We Stop Worshipping Harvard?

    CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Can We Stop Worshipping Harvard?
    2025/05/27
    Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" wondering why Harvard University should not be penalized by the Trump White House for not properly dealing with campus anti-semitism (00:35). CBS News Senior White House Reporter Jennifer Jacobs also commented on the escalating battle between President Trump and Harvard (15:37). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by with her update on all the latest negotiations at the State Capitol (18:04)

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    27 分