The Full Story

The federal government is in a partial shutdown. And now that the Democrats are in power in the House, they’re in a standoff with the Trump administration. What’s the solution? Today on The Full Story : Democratic Congressowman Rosa DeLauro , who's represented the 3rd Congressional District since 1991 Scott McLean , professor of political science at Quinnipiac University, who's teaching a class this week in Washington, D.C.

We are just about at the holiday break. Many of us won't be getting on an airplance but still need ideas about what to do and where to go with friends and family. Today on The Full Story we'll first get tips from the directors of Connecticut and Long Island's Tourism Commissions. Then, we'll talk about that one gift we all desperately want this holiday season...sleep. Our guests: Kristen Jarnagin, president and CEO of Discover Long Island Randy Fiveash, director of the Connecticut Office of

Republicans in our region were not happy with the results of the midterm elections. Democrats will have firm control in Hartford and Albany in the new year. Where does this leave the Republican Party? Today on The Full Story : Rosa Correa, longtime Bridgeport resident and activist who says she remains a loyal Republican but that the party must repudiate President Trump J.R. Romano, head of the Connecticut Republican Party John Jay LaValle, chairman of the Suffolk County Republican Committee

Bishop Lawrence Provenzano, who traveled from Long Island to the U.S.-Mexico border to aid the migrant caravan, is back on the show. He’ll be discussing his trip and how he plans to continue to help the migrants. Then, we'll learn the latest on efforts to legalize recreational marijuana in Connecticut. Finally, we'll discuss how to cope with holiday stress. Today's guests: The Right Reverend Lawrence C. Provenzano, eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island Paul Kirchberg, executive

The Sandy Hook school shooting happened six years ago today, December 14. The tragedy stunned our comunities, and the world. Today's guests: Mark Barden, father of victim Daniel Barden, founder and managing director of Sandy Hook Promise Pat Llodra, former Newtown first selectwoman Jeremy Stein, executive director of Connecticut against Gun Violence Sean Scanlon, state representative for the 98th District - Branford and Guilford

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes has represented Connecticut’s 4 th Congressional District since January 2009. He just won his re-election bid, and now that the Democrats are in the majority, he is expected to have a larger role on the national stage.

Gridlocked roads, delayed trains and rising fares make being a commuter in Connecticut and Long Island a challenge, to say the least. What's being done to help ease the life of the commuter? Today on The Full Story, Ron speaks with: Joe Sculley, president of the Motor Transportation Association of Connecticut Toni Boucher , outgoing Connecticut state senator and co-chair of the Transportation Committee Jim Cameron, founder of the Commuter Action Group Joe McGee, vice president of policy and

Back in the day, Bridgeport, Connecticut’s largest city, was one of the most vibrant cities in the country. From manufacturing to the arts, Bridgeport was magnificent. But after World War II, the city faltered. Can Bridgeport restore its former glory? Ron sits down with Mayor Joe Ganim to talk about what the future may hold for Bridgeport.

The suburbs are getting old. Young people are leaving Connecticut and Long Island for more vibrant cities. What does that mean for our area? What are the economic implications? How can we meet the real needs of our seniors? Find out today on The Full Story. Our guests: Steven Hernandez, executive director of Connecticut’s Commission on Women, Children and Seniors Christy Kovel, director of public policy for the Alzheimer’s Association , Connecticut chapter Doug McCrory , Connecticut state

Should Connecticut and New York legalize recreational marijuana? Supporters say it could bring in robust revenue that would help to resolve the state’s deficit. But opponents warn against jumping on the marijuana bandwagon. They say there are health implications...safety concerns...insurance costs...and that it just sends the wrong message to young people. Ron gets to both sides of the argument with today’s guests: Sam Tracy and Matt Simon, directors of the Connecticut Coalition to Regulate