Ted Hine was born and raised in New Milford and is ready to revitalize the town he loves. He talks transparency, teaching, taxes – and tells a story or two from his conversations at the doorsteps of New Milford voters.

In New Canaan, a small group of GOP ideologues have kicked tradition to the curb and are threatening the town’s long tradition of co-operation on the Board of Education. This year, reason is on the ballot. Penny Rashin, Janet Fonss, Fatou Niang, and Jennifer Hladick join us. Learn more at newcanaanboecandidates.com

Cromwell needs new energy, and Aigné Goldsby has it. She joins us to talk about the importance of good schools, economic development, and that promise to deliver homemade mac n cheese (to one person in particular).

Roberto Alves’ family immigrated to the US when he was 5 years old and settled in Danbury. Now, he’s running to lead the city. He discusses his vision for Danbury — its schools, its incredible diversity, and its amazing potential. Then, there’s that Trashers documentary…

Redistricting! Co-chair of CT’s redistricting committee, Rep. Gregg Haddad joins us, along with national expert Michael Li of NYU, to discuss this year’s redistricting in Connecticut (where it’s bipartisan), the process in other states (where it isn’t), how YOU can participate, and the promise of HR 1 in Congress.