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Host Paul Pacelli took a look at the latest twist in the 2026 race for Governor on Thursday's "Connecticut Today" (00:33) and also welcomed former State Senate Republican Leader John McKinney's thoughts on the race as well (16:11). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Law John Martin stopped by to chat about this week's decision from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding parts of the Voting Rights Act (26:01)

St. Vincent's Medical Center Comprehensive Stroke Center just earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, raising the bar in patient safety and quality of care in Fairfield County! Jon got a behind the scenes look!

Carly from Levitt Pavilion joined Melissa to wrap up the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour stop in Southport Diner.

HI, He's Lee Ganim, That Garden Guy on WICC and he joins Melissa on the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about the show and Ganim's Garden Center in Fairfield

Earth Day may have passed BUT Fairfield still has some Earth Day festivities going on! So we talked about them at the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!

Melissa welcomed Mark Barnhart, the Director of Community & Economic Development for Fairfield, to talk about a couple events coming up!

Fairfield First Selectperson Christine Vitale joined Melissa at the Southport Diner for the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about all things Fairfield!

On Melissa In The Morning, we love to support our non-profits. So it was only natural to welcome Capalbo Strong on the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour.

Hey Tone! Get Over Here, it's time for your interview on the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! Melissa and Tony talked about bringing the diner tour to the Southport Diner and his connection to our friends at the Andros Diner

Justin from the Fairfield Fire Department conquered his fear and came on the air as part of the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!

Michael Testani, the Superintendent of Schools in Fairfield, made a stop at the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about the changes at school as we get closer to the homestretch!

Former Director of Communications for Governor Ned Lamont and current candidate for State Senate for the 28th district, Rob Blanchard, stopped by the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!

Melissa welcomed a local teacher from our partners at the Connecticut Education Association to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour.

Melissa welcomed former Westport First Selectperson and candidate for State Comptroller, Jen Tooker, to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!

Well this is certainly one way to start the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! Melissa started the tour in the van outside of the Southport Diner! She gave a rundown of the guests for today's show AND some of the behind the scenes for the diner tour! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Stamford / Greenwich GOP State Rep. Tina Courpas, who's been named to Gov. Ned Lamont's Education Funding Commission. How do we re-vamp and / or update the formula that's used to determine how much state education funding goes to each municipality (00:53). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar dropped by to talk about the big state stories, including some good news for Bridgeport (08:21). CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum analyzed a new case being brought against former FBI chief James Comey, as well as action taken by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Voting Rights Act (15:51). Finally, Paul had some thoughts on politics - and stress - in Connecticut (23:08)

We spoke with Stacie Morgain Lewis and Julie Foldesi about their upcoming shows at the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport. 2MotherPluckers The Musical is also benefiting local non-profits like Sterling House in Stratford. For tickets and more information: Home | 2Motherpluckers ...a Musical Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

National statistics show suicide touches more and more youth athletes in recent years. Here in Connecticut, we lost Hayden Thorsen, a Darien High School hockey player, who died by suicide in 2022. His legacy launched the HT40 Foundation and the Shoulder Chek showcase was born. We spoke with Rob Thorsen, Founder and Executive Director of the HT40 Foundation and the annual Shoulder Check showcase. The 4th annual Shoulder Check showcase is July 30th at Sacred Heart University Martire Family Arena. For more information and to buy tickets: https://www.shouldercheck.org/

A recent article in CTMirror revealed more truth surrounding a non-profit scandal involving a state Senator. Doug McCrory is being investigated to learn how he helped direct millions of dollars in state grants to organizations in his district. CTMirror reviewed thousands of internal records from the nonprofit and interviewed seven former Blue Hills employees and contractors and we spoke with reporter, Andrew Brown, about what was learned. For Andrew’s article: https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/26/doug-mccrory-blue-hills-civic-association/

The Stamford Board of Education unanimously chose Dr. Adrian Talley to take on the role as the new superintendent July first. Outgoing superintendent, Dr. Tamu Lucero, announced last summer she accepted an education role in Africa and is set to leave at the end of this school year in June. We asked John Corcoran, President of the Stamford Education Association, about this transition in power and how collaboration will be paramount with new leadership.