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Dr. Ron Clark has seen some positive signs when it comes to COVID-19. The cases have declined, but you can hear how difficult this has been for doctors and nurses. (0:00) 

DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes on the phone to talk about the problems with the state parks, since so many people are out there not properly following social distancing guidelines. (13:47)

Chaz talks about some of the times he's smoked in the past, and one of the last times he got paranoid because of it. (24:23)  

Clint Eastwood movies have been popular in Chaz's house during quarantine, and while sharing the details about "Unforgiven," AJ tries to imagine a movie without a proper narrator. (30:00) 

When will schools open back up in Connecticut? Chaz and AJ spoke with Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona about the timeline, what the first steps would look like, and what details will dictate when it could all get started. (37:12) 

In Dumb Ass News, Captain Duff calls in to talk about a man that spent days in a closed restaurant eating food and drinking booze to the tune of $5,000. (51:09)
 
Joe LaChance the weed guy gives an impromptu quiz to AJ, to see if he's a candidate for medical marijuana. (58:02)

Marilyn the nurse from Wallingford called in with an update for Chaz and AJ. She hasn't seen any evidence of things slowing down, and reveals the song they play when a COVID-19 patient recovers. (0:00) 

Mitch Hallock, The King of the Nerds, remembers Brian Dennehy, and gives thoughts on what to watch this weekend. (8:19) 

Scot Haney talks about the weekend forecast, including snow for some of us. Then, Brian Foley announces the opening of Connecticut's very first quick testing center for COVID-19 in New Haven. (21:01) 

For Winner of the Week, Chaz acknowledged all of the workers at grocery stores. Later, Bob from Ansonia talked about his wife, who works 70 hours a week at a grocery store, and helps Bob with everything else since he's disabled. (36:39) 

In news, CVS Health Senior Vice President Emmanuel Kolady further explained the quick testing center in New Haven, and what you will need to do before arriving. (49:06) 

In Dumb Ass News, Maryland has too much faith in their citizens to obey new shopping safety measures. Then, an AJ joke has unintended comedy. (58:56)

Boss Keith's Top 5 was recorded at home this week, the positive things he's learned while staying at home. The list was lost when he mispronounced "Monopoly." (1:04:37)

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker called Chaz and AJ to explain why masks are now required in public places. (0:00) 

In Dumb Ass News, a toilet paper hoarder in Australia can't sell his stash. (14:02) 

Wayne Carini from Chasing Classic Cars called in to promote a guest appearance by AJ on the show, and his thoughts on the new Corvette. (18:05) 

Mayor Mark Boughton of Danbury talks about the economic repercussions of the quarantine, and when we might see restaurants and sporting events opened again. Plus, he brags about his Mustang and challenges AJ to a race. (34:06)

Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone this morning, and explained how he's been passing his time while in quarantine; bird watching. He even added voices for the bird characters in his backyard. (47:11) 

Jimmy Koplik does not agree with experts who think concerts might not be normal again until the fall, of NEXT year. Plus, what does he think of the TicketMaster policy on returns and refunds? (55:54) 

Adam Fox of Dichello Distributors was on to talk about the cool things they have done to help out the community, from food banks to hospitals. (1:11:33) 

John from Vazzy's talked about the locations open for business, and lists all the employees in a "Goodfellas" style. Plus, how they are helping the community as well. (1:16:54)

The Top 10 shows that are getting a ratings boost, due to the quarantine. (1:24:25)

Chaz's fiancee Jennifer is a nurse, and called in this morning to explain how people are improperly wearing their masks in public. (0:00) 

Can you clean and reuse masks? Chaz and AJ had a clip from a questionable source, and AJ maybe doesn't know what an N-95 mask looks like. (5:16) 

Employment Attorney Bob Mitchell was on the phone to explain how you can still lose your job, even if you are just trying to protect yourself or your family from COVID-19. (8:03) 

Tribe member Richie called in to explain another part of the quarantine and self-isolation that might be lost on some families. He hasn't been able to see his son for almost a month, because of divorce. (19:34) 

Dr. Choi was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the first day off he's had from Yale in six weeks, and how the next step towards fighting COVID-19 is antibody treatment from people who have already recovered from the virus. (24:00) 

In Dumb Ass News, AJ received a scam call about Coronavirus, and a woman in England is in love with chandeliers. (41:29) 

Patrick from Parker Eatery and Bar was on to talk about their menu, curbside and take-out availability, and the cake the Chaz can't stop talking about. (48:04) 

Melissa was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about her brother, Dan. Dan was 30 years old, tremendously healthy with no underlying conditions, a gym owner and trainer in Norwalk, and died of COVID-19. Melissa told us how quickly the virus affected him, what the doctors told them about why a healthy person like Dan would be so affected, and how difficult it was to say goodbye.

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Rick spoke with Chaz and AJ about spending a month on a cruise ship, which went through a lot of uncertainty before returning to the United States. (0:00) 

Nik created his own factory of 3-D printers to crank out medical face shields and other necessary supplies. (14:00)

In Dumb Ass News, a Pennsylvania granny wanted her beer during quarantine, and it was covered by the local news. (22:02) 

A thief in Dumb Ass News got stuck in a pipe, which somehow turned into a long conversation about Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. (25:29)

When will the state start opening again? Will schools and students have a graduation? What should restaurants be preparing for? When are the casinos opening?

Chaz and AJ were able to ask Governor Ned Lamont about a number of COVID-19 related information. The rate of infection, how much equipment is available in hospitals to treat patients, and when things might start opening again and looking more normal. 

Tribe member Hungry Man called in this morning, after 10 days on a ventilator battling COVID-19. He talked about the doctors and nurses that helped him, and how his wife is still working to get off her ventilator. (0:00) 

Chaz and AJ give an update on Coronavirus in CT, including nearly 1,000 new cases, and audio of nurses at Yale applauding a patient leaving the ICU. (5:59) 

Trooper First Class Jeltema talked about a jerk that crashed his car, then stole a car from someone who stopped to help him, and crashed that car. Plus, Monica the Uber Eats driver says she's seen a lot of Chinese food deliveries in the state, but a survey says burrito bowls are the number one ordered in option. (18:51) 

Senator Bluementhal calls in to answers the Tribe's questions about their stimulus checks, when the money will be available, and what their eligible for. (33:43) 

What is the difference between the Spanish Flu outbreak, and the COVID-19 pandemic? Kevin Estela on the phone to explain the similarities and differences. (50:32) 

Police Officer Val Queiroga, who was on scene for the massive explosion in North Haven back in 2018, was on this morning to talk about the donation the company he's working for towards gathering PPE for first responders in CT. (0:00) 

In Dumb Ass News, a Florida woman was arrested for putting Easter eggs filled with pornography in her neighbor's mailboxes. (6:02) 

Scot Haney, who has been broadcasting from home, was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning. Last week, his cat interrupted the segment, this week it was his grandfather clock. (9:59) 

Mark Hayward of the Small Business Administration is working every day to help get the loans out to businesses that have applied. The Tribe still had some questions, and he did his best to answer as many of those as possible. (20:47) 

Bobby Valentine was on to talk about the future of baseball, what he believes is a realistic solution for Major League Baseball, and whether or not sports could happen for high school students this year. (38:03)  

Instead of Loser of the Week, Chaz and AJ flipped the script to make it all about the winners. Chaz's nomination was for Chef Jerry Reveron, who passed away this week. (45:05) 

Another nomination for Winner of the Week was called in by Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema. Sunset Technologies made a donation of 500 face shields for the state police, which is impressive considering they only have three 3-D printers, and cannot print more than 2 masks at once. (51:08) 

George Colli called in to talk about the deliveries he's been making on behalf of Bob and Amy Stefanowski, who have put around half a million medical masks into the hands of first responders. (55:06) 

Kirsten Comfort of Little Pub is the "Queen Bee" over there, and she was on to talk about the take-out and curbside pickup options they are offering. Now, they have added the Little Pub Market, selling basic grocery items that have been in short supply. (1:02:32)

Chaz and AJ had the good news and bad news out of NYC from Governor Cuomo, and Dr. Fauci thinks we're all done with shaking hands forever. (0:00) 

Marilyn, a nurse from Wallingford called Chaz and AJ to talk about the ventilator training she's getting as the hospital she works in is converting her floor to plan for the expected surge of COVID-19 patients. (11:05)  

Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick calls in to explain why the town is clamping down on non-compliant residents with $100 fines. (17:09)  

Chef Brian Lewis from The Cottage and OKO Kitchen has been helping feed the folks at Norwalk Hospital. He explained how difficult it is to keep restaurants working right now, as he couldn't keep all of them open. (23:11) 

Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick had to chastise some folks in her town, after a birthday party upset her. She was on the phone with Chaz and AJ, after they played some highlights from her enraged Facebook message. (26:49) 

Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik kept his regular Thursday call with Chaz and AJ, and is looking positively at the future of concerts. He believes there will be concerts this year, and also talked about his all-time favorite concerts in the state of Connecticut. (38:21) 

Jason Page was back on for part 2 today, explaining the crazy plan Major League Baseball has floated to try and get baseball going as early as May. (54:10) 

Chaz and AJ spoke to Samantha from Whiskey Barrel about their take out option, including a steak that you can order uncooked, so you can make it fresh on the grill. (1:02:38)