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Michael is interested in being on television in the future, is captain for three sports teams, and was named Youth of the Year at the Boys and Girls Club of Milford. What does he have to say to his graduating class?

Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone to explain the charges against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. What is the difference between manslaughter and murder, and could the charges be changed? (0:00) 

Former Hartford Police Lieutenant Brian Foley is now with the Department of Emergency Service and Public Protection, and addressed the protests in the state over the weekend. He also was open and honest about some of the things he's seen during his career as a police officer. Plus, New Haven Register reporter Meghan Friedmann was documenting the New Haven protest that blocked I-95, and led to a pepper spray incident at the New Haven Police Department. (11:48) 

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker was on to elaborate on the protests in the city yesterday, which ended at the police department late last night. He addressed the pepper spray incident, and the protest on his front lawn from Friday evening. (32:57)  

Today also marks the opening of some other businesses, including hair salons. Jess Sassu from Jessica's Color Room in Middletown was on to explain her preparation to open today, and how she is handling keeping her employees and customers, safe. (40:23) 

Have you thought about a vacation this year? Amanda from Largay Travel has some ideas and suggestions for making a successful road trip vacation this summer. (46:27) 

Stamford Police Chief Tim Shaw was pictured over the weekend kneeling in unison with protesters. He called Chaz and AJ this morning to explain how the conversation with protest organizers led to him joining in. (1:01:16)

Even the Amish were out this weekend, joining in on protests. But, how did they learn of the protests, if they are not using technology? (1:06:19)

In Dumb Ass News, a 9-1-1 dispatcher helps a motorist find her emergency brake, when she couldn't stop her car. (1:15:29) 

Chaz and AJ are spending the next few weeks in June celebrating seniors who are missing out on their graduations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nate from Cheshire Academy set the bar high. 

Foxwoods Chairman Rodney Butler was on to talk about their plans to reopen on June 1st, adding plexiglass at tables and slot machines, and the other safety measures they've applied. (0:00)  

What songs make you the happiest? There's a list on the internet, but Chaz and AJ wanted to do better. Ashley and AJ suggested two wildly different songs by Michael Bolton and Extreme. (11:55)  

In Dumb Ass News, a man claims to be able to communicate with leprechauns, and Ashley doesn't know what a leprechaun wears. (16:15)  

Mousetrap Trivia. AJ had to identify a song by title or artist, or stick one his precious toes into a mousetrap. (19:20)

Attorney Norm Pattis was on to discuss the legal options for the UConn murder suspect, now that he's waived extradition. (29:30) 

President Trump called Chaz and AJ to talk about the SpaceX launch getting scrubbed, Joe Biden's mask, and how he's feeling after taking hydroxychloroquine. (42:02)

Chaz and AJ offered the Tribe a choice, Loser or Winner of the Week. Kat chose her wife for a winner of the week, because she built her own #D printer and has been using to make ear guards for protection from mask elastics. Plus, comedian Alyssa Goggi had another winner to nominate, and it all centered around cake. (45:45) 

Gregg Dancho from the Beardsley Zoo talked about their reopening process for June 1st, and how it will work to get everyone through safely while social distancing. He also admitted to having met Carol Baskin before, and refuses to watch "Tiger King." (55:31) 

An old AJ flubble about cheese resurfaced, and brought good feelings of life before a pandemic to the crew. (1:08:32)

The UConn murder suspect was caught in Maryland last night. Chaz and AJ played CT State Police spokesperson Christine Jeltema's press conference announcing the news. (0:00)  

Governor Lamont encountered a difficult question yesterday in New Haven, and was not let off the hook so easily. Chaz and AJ had audio of the encounter, and loved his answer at the end. (12:01) 

How would you survive in the woods with whatever you have on you, right now? Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe, and got some very surprising answers. Also, no one on the show was going to live very long with what they had on them. (17:15) 

Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema was on to explain how the manhunt for the murder suspect ended in Maryland, and what the next steps are. Plus, former Hartford police sergeant Chris Lyons was on to explain how the police approach a manhunt like this one. (34:44) 

In Dumb Ass News, a man broke into a bank to use their microwave. (53:08) 

Are we going to see any Connecticut concerts this summer? Chaz and AJ spoke to Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik about the latest. (55:43) 

A man flung poo at a burger joint, because he didn't think they should have opened up. (1:04:49)

Trapper Don was on the phone to talk about the ways to find food in the wild, if you were hiding or living in the woods. Plus, AJ shares the same mentality as a raccoon. (0:00)  

Bill Schietinger from Connecticut AMR was on to talk about the therapy dog program, and the plans to have a dog on the ambulance in the future. (12:20) 

TV and movie critic Joe Meyers talks about how the shutdown has affected movie releases, and what it might look like at theaters when things finally open up again. (23:00) 

Kevin Estela was on to talk about basic survival skills needed to survive in the woods for days at a time, and AJ tells him about his "eat out the garbage" theory. (29:00) 

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced a social media challenge recently, and was on with Chaz and AJ to explain what video submissions he's looking for. (40:55)  

Box in East Haven called in and made a flubble to rival AJ, the undisputed king. (47:08)

Chaz and AJ talked about their weekends, AJ had trouble with a friend that doesn't understand social distancing, and Chaz got a terrifying text while out alone in the woods. (0:00) 

In news, Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema answered what she could about the manhunt for a UConn student that is suspected of murdering two people. (9:00)

A dumbass is arrested in the Chicago area after grabbing a reporter during a live report and shouting a vulgar statement. (24:24) 

The weirdo house from Pittsburgh gets a walk-through with realtor Johnathan Carbutti, who was stunned by it's nondescript exterior, compared the very strange interior choices. (30:07) 

Mohegan Sun is planning to begin reopening on June 1st. President Jeff Hamilton was on with Chaz and AJ to explain the substantial measures they are planning to enact in order to keep customers and employees safe. (37:34) 

Boston comedian Will Noonan recently adopted a new puppy, Sam. He has completely taken over Will's Instagram account, and Will explains how they name "Sam" was decided. (50:36) 

Shortly after putting his face in flour, chocolate and raw eggs, AJ was talking to his mother about her big move to Florida at the end of the week. (1:01:15)

KAtie Dykes from the CT DEEP was on to talk about which beaches are open this weekend, and the rules that are in place for social distancing. (0:00) 

Karen's birthday call went off the rails pretty quickly, but involved a lot of laughs. (7:14) 

Karen's birthday celebrations continued into Dumb Ass News, with Jennifer on the phone. (12:36) 

"All on the Line" premieres tonight on Discovery, and Aldo will be in it. He was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about fishing, how to keep wild tuna, and what to expect from the show. (16:53) 

During "Winner of the Week," Chaz and AJ took some calls from the Tribe about utility workers, plumbers, farmers and American military members. (31:22) 

Do you need some tips on what to put on your hot dog this weekend? Eric Hummel from Hummel Bros. was on with some advice, and reveals the insane amount of hot dogs they make for Memorial Day weekend. (39:44) 

A man plans to marry his cat after a breakup and some time in quarantine. (49:11) 

Boss Keith's favorite weekend is Memorial Day weekend, and he was pissed that he can't do it how he wants to. (52:40) 

Chaz and AJ spoke with Art Wiknik last year on the 50th anniversary of the infamous "Hamburger Hill" battle during the Vietnam War. Art was shot, lit on fire, nearly abandoned, and yet made it to the top. He explained his journey to the top, the terrible cost of the repeated attempts to claim the hill, and the public backlash. 

Yesterday, AJ walked barefoot on sharp, tiny Legos. Today, Ashley attempted the same walk, after raising $1,000 to do so. (0:00)  

Some Ashley sound bytes make a return in Dumb Ass News, because a woman took a dart to the head during a gender reveal party. (6:32) 

Dave from Riverview Bistro was on to talk about the limited reopening of restaurants yesterday, and how quarantine affected his overhead. (10:02) 

Lieutenant LaPlante was on the phone with Chaz and AJ from the Masks for CT giveaway in Orange, then Joanne in Bridgeport thanked the show for the free giveaway, since she suffers from COPD and has been reusing the same mask for a month. (19:43)

Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to share a lot of announcements from yesterday, which included a number of cancellations and rescheduled concerts. Plus, details on how to get refunds on any tickets you have purchased through Live Nation. (27:19) 

Bob Stefanowski and Scot Haney called in from the Masks for CT giveaway in Orange, but neither of them would put on the AJ tank top. Also, President Trump talks about taking hydroxychloroquine, and a terrible Andrew Cuomo shows up. (43:14) 

In the later Dumb Ass News, AJ's sound bytes come in handy when talking about a streaker. (52:19) 

Comedian Paul Mecurio called in from NYC to talk about how strange and terrifying things were during the beginning of the pandemic, and how he's most looking forward to arguing with people in public again. (57:14)