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Melissa in the Morning: Security to Combat Hate Crimes
Jun 25, 2026
10m 53s
Melissa in the Morning: Medicaid Tax Proposal
Jun 25, 2026
19m 20s
Melissa in the Morning: Task-Based Job Scam
Jun 25, 2026
11m 48s
Melissa in the Morning: Dr. Browne is Back!
Jun 25, 2026
15m 33s
Melissa in the Morning: Bridge Idea Bust?
Jun 25, 2026
17m 37s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/25/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Security to Combat Hate Crimes | Governor Lamont is donating $5 million to support Connecticut's Nonprofit Security Grant Program. What is the significance of these security grants for nonprofits and why aren’t federal funds enough to support security efforts? We asked Mike Butsch, regional director of Secure Community Network for the Northeast. | 10m 53s | ||||||
| 6/25/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Medicaid Tax Proposal | Governor Lamont proposed a new "fair share" healthcare policy aimed at large employers whose workers rely on Connecticut's Medicaid program. On the surface, this may sound like it makes sense, but from a business standpoint, is it actually UNfair and economically irresponsible? We asked CBIA president and CEO, Chris DiPentima. | 19m 20s | ||||||
| 6/25/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Task-Based Job Scam | Job hunters tricked into handing over thousands of dollars are being lured in with a new tactic: Task-based scams where they are offered high pay to “like” and “subscribe” to videos online. We got the details from Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau and how to avoid being duped.For more information: https://www.bbb.org/ | 11m 48s | ||||||
| 6/25/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Dr. Browne is Back! | After two months off air, we had Dr. Browne back on air. But that means a lot of catching up on infectious disease news. We talked about stories regarding measles, bird flu, screwworm, Ebola and more.Image Courtesy of Griffin Health | 15m 33s | ||||||
| 6/25/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Bridge Idea Bust? | Fairfield county housing developer, Steve Shapiro, has been the latest person to pitch a bridge over Long Island Sound idea. But recently, Jim Cameron who write “Talking Transportation” for CTMirror, outlined why the idea is broken, starting with the money needed for a proper study.To read Jim’s article: https://ctmirror.org/2026/06/21/shapiros-folly-part-deux-the-bridge-that-wont-die/ | 17m 37s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Can We Please Just Calm Down? | Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" highlighting a recent episode in New York City that illustrates just how fractured we've become as a society (00:29). Blogger and columnist Chris Powell joined us to talk about Gov. Ned Lamont's proposed "Medicaid Penalty" for large state employers (14:53), while Meghan Portfolio from the Yankee Institute discussed some new state EBT/SNAP card concerns (24:44) | 34m 26s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() CT Today With Paul Pacelli - A Statewide "Medicaid Penalty" For Big Employers? | Host Paul Pacelli cranked up a brand-new week on "Connecticut Today" breaking down Gov. Ned Lamont's controversial proposal to penalize large employers and non-profits whose workers may rely on Medicaid for the majority of their health care needs. Is that a step too far? (00:31) Mortgage and lending originator John DiIorio returned to the show after a few years to detail his ongoing legal battle with the State Department of Banking (13:59) | 24m 28s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() The Download: A Study on Alpha Gal Syndrome | Dr. Goudarz Moleia returns to speak about an upcoming study on this new tick-borne illness. If you'd like to participate in the study, you can find more information below.https://portal.ct.gov/caes | 14m 49s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: ShoulderCheck | The fourth annual ShoulderCheck showcase is back in July. This year, it’s moving to Sacred Heart University Martire Family Arena. We got the details from Rob Thorsen of the HT40 Foundation about this year’s event and the significance of the Shoulder Check initiative.For tickets to ShoulderCheck: https://www.shouldercheck.org/For more information on the foundation: https://www.shouldercheck.org/ht40To watch the ‘Lean on Me’ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjQGj9ba_j0 | 19m 40s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Dwight Elementary School | One school in Fairfield is getting some extra TLC thanks to the state. We spoke with Superintendent Michael Testani about Dwight Elementary School and its reconstruction plans. | 17m 32s | ||||||
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: The Lemon Law Report | Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection recovered a record-breaking $8.1 million in refunds and replacement vehicles for drivers in the latest DCP Lemon Law Program Annual Report. What is the Lemon Law report and how did Connecticut end up breaking records? We asked DCP Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli.To read the full report: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/lemon-law-program | 15m 13s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Tango Flight New Aircraft | The Tango Flight program has just completed its second airplane build in four years. The hands-on aviation education program is currently offered at Bassick High School in Bridgeport and AITE in Stamford. A group of Bridgeport students built this latest aircraft set to take off in a couple of weeks from Sikorsky Airport in Stratford. We got the details from Paul Zielinski, a mentor for Tango Flight. | 9m 45s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Domestic Violence Case | A Bridgeport man is facing murder charges for stabbing a family member to death and injuring two others. It’s the latest case of domestic violence in our state and in Bridgeport specifically. We connected with Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter to get the latest on the case and generally discuss combating domestic violence.For help: https://centerforfamilyjustice.org/ | 15m 01s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Attacking Liver Tumors | Northwell Health’s Norwalk Hospital is the first in Connecticut to perform histotripsy for liver tumors, introducing a new noninvasive cancer treatment for patients with primary or metastatic disease. We got more details about the game changer treatment from Dr. Dan Labow, chair of surgical services and a surgical oncologist in the Conn. and Hudson Valley markets of Northwell. | 16m 27s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Ghost Jobs | New York just passed a bill aimed at cracking down on “ghost jobs.” Those are jobs that don’t exist or aren’t intended to be filled by a potential employer. We talked to career strategist, Julie Bauke, about why ghost jobs even exist and how to avoid them for your future employment endeavor. | 17m 22s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() The Download: Dr. Goudarz Moleia | With ticks and tick-borne illnesses reaching record breaking numbers, Jon spoke with Dr. Goudarz Moleia, director of CT's tick-testing program to find out more. | 11m 34s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Properties | Is there new life coming to the Remington Arms site in Bridgeport and will there be new operational ownership of Pleasure Beach soon? We spoke with Tom Gaudett, the chief administrative officer for the city of Bridgeport, for the latest on both properties in the park city. | 14m 21s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Deadly TikTok Trends | Three adolescent deaths in Connecticut from apparent Benadryl overdoses sparked widespread alarm. While the Office of Child Advocate said there is not a direct link between the deaths and the TikTok trend, the Benadryl Challenge, we felt it was worth looking at this and other deadly trends tied to social media. We spoke with Attorney General William Tong about the ongoing legal fights with social media giants. | 16m 29s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: “Vacation Mind” | From a deadly bungee jump accident in Brazil to a scathing report from a deadly flash flood at a Texas camp, we wanted to talk about having a vacation mindset. What can we take away from these tragic incidents and how can we apply them to ourselves before we go away? We asked law enforcement expert, Gary MacNamara. | 18m 14s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Energy News | Governor Lamont recently unveiled a comprehensive package of utility accountability reforms designed to lower energy costs and put ratepayers first. We also saw his opponent in the primary, Rep. Josh Elliott, propose giving controls over utilities back to municipalities. For our latest energy news, we spoke to Bryson Hull, the Deputy Northeast Director for the Consumer Energy Alliance. | 17m 17s | ||||||
| 6/21/26 | ![]() The Beat & The Badge: Is Convenience Really King? | There's a rise in crimes involving third party food delivery services. This is not a conversation that will put delivery drivers out of business but it is important to talk about safety concerns with them. | 23m 09s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() Jon Kamal talks with Ben Proto | Our news reporter Jon Kamal sat down with Connecticut Republican Chairman Ben Proto, following a post by former Gubanatorial Candidate Betsy McCaughey expressing interest in his postion, he gave his thoughts on it, as well as some other points intest in the Republican Party, both local and national. | 18m 24s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() The Beat & The Badge: Take Off the Blinders | We take a look at a tragic story involving a Penn State student. A 22-year-old had his cell phone stolen and after the pursuit to get it back, things turned deadly. We talked about "taking off our blinders" to see what threats could lie ahead when something is taken from you. | 22m 48s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() Wake Up With Finch And Kane - June 14, 2026 | No description provided. | 41m 54s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() Melissa in the Morning: Success Village Clean Up✨ | community servicelocal events+3 | — | Success Village | Bridgeport | Success Villageclean-up+5 | — | 12m 47s | |
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