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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli welcomed back Rino Ferrarese, the C.O.O Of CTPharma to talk about the latest with medical marijuana (0:32). We carried Governor Ned Lamont's meeting with the press (12:10) and State Senator Len Fasano called in to talk to Paul about problems with mail in ballots for the upcoming election (30:55) Image Credit: Getty Images 

1. Healthcare expert addresses the truth about why Obamacare is broken. ((00:11)) 2. Governor Lamont touches on if the travel advisory list should even exist anymore and what businesses should do to get some relief. ((13:57)) 3. Congressman Jim Himes touches on help for Connecticut veterans. ((26:11)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Paul Pacelli used Connecticut Today to showcase some good things going on around the state to help raise money. First, legendary New York Mets, Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine joined Paul to talk about the event SHU and 42 (0:43). To split up the charity, Paul spoke to Mike O'Neill from the Landmark Legal Foundation to talk about the latest with Supreme Court Nominee Ju...

1. Paul Greenwood, a former district attorney, dives into the signs of abuse and what you need to know for your loved ones' care. ((00:11)) 2. The Lt. Governor talks about an initiative to get high schoolers into voting and gives an update on the 2020 Census. ((11:24)) 3. Supporting a non-profit that helps kids across the state, we talk about the Channel 3 Kids Camp. ((17:10)) IMAGE CREDIT: iS...

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli opened up this week with some questions locally and nationally. First Paul spoke with Dan Onofrio, the President of the Bridgeport Regional Business counsel to talk about how area businesses are fairing as phase three continues in the state of Connecticut (0:31). Following Governor Ned Lamont's meeting with the press (11:30), Paul spoke with Jason Isaacson, c...

1. Congressman Jim Himes explains how two grants help people getting out of jail and their young children. ((00:11)) 2. How the pandemic has triggered addictions, and not just alcohol or drugs. ((07:21)) 3. NYC YMCA's are struggling...so what about Connecticut branches? ((13:53)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

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On Connecticut Today, Paul Pacelli got down to a very interesting question, are there football games being played by high school students despite the season being cancelled? Sean Patrick Bowley from GameTime CT and Sports Reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media joined Paul to talk these small independent football games high schoolers are playing (0:43). State Senator Kevin Kelly then joined Paul ...

1. Norwalk Hospital explains its new no-visitor policy with spike in local cases. ((00:11)) 2. Why is there close to a million dollars just "sitting" in Bridgeport not being used yet for businesses? ((07:30)) 3. Stamford teacher gives us an inside look at what in-person and hybrid learning looks like at our schools. ((15:30)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Paul Pacelli dove in head first into some much talked about topics on Connecticut Today. First, Paul spoke with Brian Lockhart, a reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media about a subject former State Representative Chris Caruso talked about yesterday: the Bridgeport City Counsel meeting (0:27). Later on, Professor Bianca Gonzalez-Sobrino, as assistant professor of sociology came on and talk to Pau...

After news broke overseas about one of the leading companies making a covid vaccine, a lot of people have more doubts than EVER to get the covid vaccine. Dr. Browne says while the process is moving quicker than ever, there's a great need and explains why you should consider getting it.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

1. Melissa presses Senator Blumenthal on the million dollars given to Bridgeport but apparently not being used for businesses. ((00:11)) 2. Tim Quin shares a true ghost story during his early reporter years before WICC. ((07:52)) 3. The BBB wants you to be careful donating to charities and not getting duped. ((16:11)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli touched on things Nationally and Locally. First Paul spoke with author Charles Denyer about the role that James Baker played in both the Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations (0:32). The moment we all waited for, Sacred Heart Professor Gary Rose gave Paul a preview of what's to come in tonight's debate (17:21). We also carried portions of Governo...

1. Shelton superintendent gives us a report card on schools, cases, bus drivers and absenteeism. ((00:11)) 2. Strategy Leaders talks about small businesses and how entrepreneurs can survive the pandemic. ((09:02)) 3. NCC professor talks about spotting propaganda and why you need to be careful about what you read. ((17:26)) 4. Cooking with Claud: Broccoli Cheddar Soup RECIPE:  1. Saute onions i...

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli touched on a very interesting subject that has seemingly taken a backseat due to all the political talk. J.D. Flynn, the editor-in-chief for the Catholic News Agency joined Paul today to talk about how Pope Francis is supporting same-sex unions in the Catholic church, and the backlash and condemnation coming from Catholic Officials (0:24). Later on in the pro...

1. Marriage consultant, Bob Donovan, explains how to like your spouse rather than just "love" them ((00:11)) 2. What are ten tips to keep our family members safe if they need care or a facility. ((08:44)) 3. Should absentee balloting stick around even after the pandemic is over? ((17:38)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli started off the final week of October with a bang! First, author Spencer Critchley joned Paul to talk about his book "Patriots of Two Nations: Why Trump Was Inevitable and How We Can Reunite" and how Trump winning the Presidency was going to happen (0:33). Following Governor Ned Lamont's meeting with the press (14:47), Paul spoke to James Michel, Chief Execut...

1. Director of OPED clarifies where the CARES Act million dollars is going for Bridgeport. ((00:11)) 2. Fairfield First Selectwoman explains why covid numbers are high in town and what's being done to curb cases. ((06:50)) 3. How do manage anxiety that stems from post election wins and losses. ((20:10)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli touched on questions locally and nationally as we move closer to Election Day. First Paul spoke with Mike Lawlor who served in Governor Dan Malloy's administration as undersecretary for criminal justice policy and planning at the Office of Policy and Management,and now is a professor of Criminology at the University of New Haven about the latest on criminal j...

1. Ski Sundown previews what the upcoming season will look like during the pandemic. ((00:11)) 2. New state grants can help local businesses according to Bridgeport Regional Business Council. ((05:55)) 3. Commissioner for the Dept. of Housing talks about compensating landlords during the pandemic. ((12:43)) 4. Lt. Governor talks about the importance of narcan knowledge. ((17:00)) IMAGE CREDIT:...

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli examined some thoughts many on one side may believe. First, Paul had attorney Anastasia Boden from the Pacific Legal Foundation on to talk about the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and what could happen (0:37). Also Dr. Fred Carstensen, a Professor of Finances at UConn talked to Paul about a new report which said it will take Connectic...

1. Senator Blumenthal claims this election has more Russian interference compared to 2016...true or overblown?? ((00:11)) 2. The difference between empathy and sympathy and WHY we need empathy NOW! ((06:08)) 3. Dr. Fred Browne looks at uptick in covid cases and why some young patients are dealing with lingering symptoms. ((13:34)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Dr. Browne looks at the uptick in covid cases in Connecticut and explains why gatherings are the biggest problem. Also, he talks about young people who get covid and have symptoms months later...why that's not so rare and nothing to dwell on necessarily.  IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli had some hard hitting moments today. To start off the show, Evan in Shelton called in to talk about the shooting in Philadelphia from the view of someone with the badge, rather than on the side of the victim (0:43). Professor John Ellis spoke about his new book which talks about a new trend that sees teachers attempting to convince students of their beliefs p...

1. Governor Lamont does his bi-weekly check-in on covid cases in CT since going up to a 6% infection rate. ((00:11)) 2. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim previews what's to come for red alert for the city. ((14:00)) 3. Stamford Mayor David Martin urges people to stop being "wise guys" ((22:16)) 4. Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling explains why phase two was delayed until now. ((30:02)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock...

Paul Pacelli dared to ask the question on Connecticut Today, why is there a lack of Foreign Affairs being talked about in this Election period? To get the answer, Paul had Fred Gedrich, a foreign policy & security analyst, on to talk about this (0:30). Later on, Bill Dunlap, a professor of law at Quinnipiac called in to talk about a recent court case that was dropped here in Connecticut that's ...

1. Milford's Health Director addresses city numbers and why restaurants can't use igloos. ((00:11)) 2. Westport's First Selectman talks about how being an epicenter in the beginning of the pandemic triggers why numbers are good in surge #2. ((08:12)) 3. Lt. Perez talks about dispatchers and why people should still call in to police. ((15:05)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli did one more before the big day, Election Day 2020. Paul had Chris Powell on from the Manchester Journal Inquirer to talk about the lack of coverage by the media on the Joe Biden campaign, as well as his thoughts on tomorrow (0:35). Later in the show we covered Governor Ned Lamont's Presser(13:35). Image Credit: Getty Image

After a long day of Election Day coverage here on WICC 600, Paul Pacelli came into Connecticut Today to discuss what happened....The Day After Election Day. First Former Democratic Chair Person Ed Marcus joined Paul to talk about his thoughts on what happened in the election (0:39). Vice President and Apparent President Elect Joe Biden gave an address to media today (11:56). Finally Sacred Hear...

1. Senator Blumenthal talks about his 2022 senate campaign and talks the future of voting. ((00:11)) 2. Big upset in District 17, Jorge Cabrera came on after claiming victory last night. ((09:35)) 3. Winter is coming, gyms are worrisome...if you want a home gym, don't get duped! The BBB gives us some great tips. ((14:23)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Post-election reactions have some people happy, but others struggling mentally and emotionally. Dr. Browne offers simple tips on self care and overcoming the depression of post-election results. Also, questions surrounding non-covid patient care in hospitals. How do Connecticut's hospitals fare? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli asked the question, what do President Donald Trump's lawsuits mean and do they hold any water? To answer this, Bill Dunlap, a Professor of Law at Quinnipiac called into the show to talk all about this (0:40). Governor Ned Lamont then made a few announcements in his meeting with the press to talk about a return to phase two in the state's reopening plan (9:11)...

1. Congressman Himes talks about voter fraud and if it is happening in this election. ((00:11)) 2. Norwalk teacher with asthma is suing the city for not allowing her to work remotely. ((07:28)) 3. Homes for the Brave talks about how to help vets find jobs and housing. ((14:54)) 4. Cooking with Claud: Baked Apples ((22:47)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Paul Pacelli came into Connecticut Today, ready to talk all about the election results as the Presidential picture started become clearer and clearer. First though, he went on a rant about the results of election, and how it's basically over (0:47). State Representative Steve Stafstrom surprised Paul with a call to give his thoughts on election day, as well some of the questions that remain in ...

1. Senator Tony Hwang talks about what's to come in January. ((00:11)) 2. Dr. Paul Wright addresses Alzheimer's Awareness Month. ((14:09)) 3. Advice from Bob Donovan on your marriage toolkit. ((19:55)) 4. Remembering Alex Trebek. ((27:30)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus