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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut says the Ukrainian whistleblower complaint needs to be sent to Congress immediately. We'll speak with Senator Murphy and other experts about the developing Ukrainian crisis, the attack on Saudi oil fields, gun reform, and much more. Today's guests: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, D-Conn. Ana Radelat, reporter, Connecticut Mirror Kerri Raissian, Ph.D., assistant professor, public policy, University of Connecticut Grant Saff, Ph.D., chair and professor of global

The new education commissioner in Connecticut has a lot to manage. Keeping students safe at school, dealing with inequality and making sure the curriculum prepares students for life after school. We'll discuss education in Connecticut, with guests: Miguel Cardona, Ed.D., Connecticut commissioner of education Gwen Samuel, founder and president, Connecticut Parents Union Jeff Leake, president, and Donald Williams, executive director, Connecticut Education Association

Richard Robinson, chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, talks about his life, the law and the urgent need for civil discourse in our country. Our guests: Richard Robinson, chief justice, Connecticut Supreme Court Julian Ku, Maurice A. Deane Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law, Hofstra University

Farmers markets in the U.S. are a $1 billion business – and they’re growing, both in number and in the variety of products they sell. We’ll discuss how these markets boost the economies of farmers and local communities, with guests: Bryan P. Hurlburt, commissioner, Connecticut Department of Agriculture German Cutz, Ed.D., associate extension educator, College of Agrictulture and Natural Resources, Cooperative Extension System, University of Connecticut Lori Cochran, executive director, Westport

More and more towns have plans to go green when it comes to public transportation. That means hybrid or electric buses and bike sharing programs. And sustainability advocates are pushing for more. We'll take a look at clean ways to commute, with guests: Robert Brinkmann, Ph.D., vice provost for scholarship and research; dean of graduate studies; professor of geology, environment and sustainability, Hofstra University Lauren Bailey, director of climate policy, Tri-State Transportation Melissa

New York is considering giving public school students mental health days. The goal is to help students cope with increasing pressue on academics while dealing with anxiety over broader issues like school safety, climate change and mass shootings. Two states are already doing it. We'll discuss the idea with guests: Brad Hoylman, New York state senator, D- Manhattan Judy Falaro, assistant teaching professor of education, Quinnipiac University Michael Alfano, Ph.D., dean, Isabelle Farrington

There is a struggle in our region to balance affordable housing for residents with development opportunities for the real estate industry. New laws in New York, opposed by landlords and developers, give more protections to renters. But in Connecticut, Milford has put a moratorium on the state’s affordable housing requirements to encourage development. We’ll discuss what’s happening in real estate with guests: Fred Thiele, New York State assemblyman, I-Sag Harbor Sean Ghio, policy director,

Governor Andrew Cuomo has plans to curb vaping in New York and sue opioid manufacturers. And Connecticut had some key primary elections this week. We’ll bring you the results and more, with guests: Ana Radelat, reporter, Connecticut Mirror Karen DeWitt, capitol bureau chief, New York State Public Radio Kaitlyn Krasselt, statewide political reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media Davis Dunavin, reporter, WSHU

A report by the New York State Comptroller shows nonprofits are employing more people and offering more vital services, like mental health support, to communities. This is especially true on Long Island. Meanwhile, Connecticut is repeatedly accused of being bad for business. Is that true for nonprofits? We'll discuss the state of nonprofit organizations in our region, with guests: Bob Ward, deputy comptroller of budget and policy analysis, Office of New York State Comptroller Martin Cantor, Ed.D

Eighteen years after the 9/11 attacks many first responders continue to live with PTSD. Now a pilot study from Stony Brook University suggests they could face another mental health challenge...dementia. We examine that study and share your memories of September 11th, with guests: Dawn Kirchner, spouse of a first responder with severe cognitive problems post-9/11 Sean Clouston, Ph.D., associate professor, Family, Population and Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook University Gary Rose, Ph.D.,