Capitol Watch

UConn baseball coach Jim Penders sits down the Courant's Dom Amore to discuss the state of the 2017 Huskies (3:20), Penders' own playing career (6:20), his time interning for a congressman in Washington, DC (9:20) before he felt the call of coaching (12:45), Barnes' involvement in the Red Sox's simmering feud with the Orioles (23:00), some high-profile big leaguers his teams opposed in recent years (30:40), navigating the complicated issue of protecting young arms while trying to compete for championships (34:20), advancing plans for a new home field in Storrs (43:00) and the dream of a breakthrough trip to the College World Series in Omaha (46:10).

Women's beat writer Paul Doyle catches up with former UConn players turned Connecticut Sun teammates Morgan Tuck and Kelly Faris.

Men's beat writer Dom Amore joins the show to discuss his recent opus: an in-depth feature on the turmoil that has overtaken the Huskies on the heels of their first losing season in 30 years.

Mike Anthony returns to preview the Blue-White scrimmage, as well as offer a few thoughts on the death of Aaron Hernandez.

Women's beat writer Paul Doyle puts a bow on the 2016-17 season, which saw the Huskies rise above preseason expectations only to fall in shocking fashion to Mississippi State with a fifth straight national title within their grasp.

Mike Anthony returns for Part II of his debut episode, focusing on UConn's reconciliation with coach Randy Edsall and his early impressions of spring practice. Then, MassLive.com New England Patriots beat writer Kevin Duffy joins the show.

UConn football beat writer Mike Anthony joins the show to break down the Bob Diaco breakdown (Part I of a two-part conversation with Anthony).

Courant sports columnist Jeff Jacobs joins Paul Doyle for a lively, hockey-reference-laden discussion about the Huskies' quest for a 12th national championship.

Men's beat writer Dom Amore returns to recap a trying regular season, assess the legacies of the graduating seniors, preview the AAC Tournament and look ahead at baseball season, in Storrs and abroad.

You'll hear from coach Geno Auriemma to open the show, as well as sophomore Katie Lou Samuelson (8:02), as beat writer Paul Doyle reflects on the regular season and looks ahead at the Huskies' road to a 12th national title.