Mark Pazniokas, Capitol Bureau Chief, discusses the new session and Gov. Lamont's"cheerleading" State of the State. Connecticut has struggled for a long time with budgets, and a major message Lamont reinforced during his speech was stability in budgets for towns and municipalities. Was he correct? Is it the right time to get a little positive about Connecticut?

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Chris Keating, the Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief, discusses the start of the session and his predictions for the State of the State.

Sen Kevin Witkos, Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore, talks the opening day of the session. Witkos explains why he expects this to be a small start of the session, and shares his prediction for how this year's session will go.

Wesley B Renfro, Ph.D Associate Professor of Political Science Quinnipiac University, looks at President Trumps' State of the Union Address. What worked, what didn't? And were there any major surprises?

Ken Long, USJ Professor of History and Political Science, talks about the Iowa caucus and the upcoming New Hampshire primary. What roles will they have in the impeachment?

Christine Stuart, CT News Junkie, explains how a staffing shortage is pushing overtime pay through the roof in DOC, and creating a 'dangerous situation.'

Chris Powell, columnist for the Journal Inquirer, discusses how the Democrats fail at relevance; and the DCF performs a miracle, hear about it.

Dr. Andrew Salner, Medical Director at Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital, discusses Rush Limbaugh's cancer announcement.

Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz talks about the start of the session and what to expect.