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It’s the day after the release of the Mueller report and we’re still unpacking its key points. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont’s been in office for 100 days. How’s he doing? In New York Governor Andrew Cuomo makes tuition free for Gold Star families. We’ll talk about these stores and more with our guests: Meena Bose, Ph.D., professor of political science, executive dean of public policy and public service programs and director, Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, Hofstra

The Baby Boomers are going through a rough time. A rollercoaster economy and skyrocketing divorce rates have led to a depressed and self-medicated generation. But the worst of it is are those who have opted to take their own lives because of the stress. What can be done to save America's largest generation? Our guests: Wizdom Powell, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and director, Health Disparities Institute, University of Connecticut Jeffrey Deitz, M.D., psychiatrist and assistant

There is great debate in Connecticut and New York about the legalization, decriminalization and sale of recreational marijuana. Lawmakers expect large revenues from retail pot, but is it moral for the government to make money off it? What about other vices that lawmakers are pushing for, like additional casinos, not to mention more taxes on everything from e-cigarettes to sugary drinks? Our guests: David Lombardo, capitol reporter, Albany Times Union Susan Haigh, state capitol and political

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut is making a case for college athletes to get financial compensation. He says universities and coaches make billions, while students don’t. But some worry that reimbursing students will hurt their academics and overall well-being. Should college athletes get paid? Our guests: Chris Murphy, U.S. senator, D-Conn. Dan Brechlin, sports editor, Hartford Courant Mark Conrad, associate professor, law and ethics, and director, sports business concentration,

State lawmakers are pushing for funding to update and expand worn-out railroad infrastructure. In order to fund it, at least in part, some in Connecticut want to reinstate highway tolls. Meanwhile, New York's budget includes congestion pricing fees for those entering southern Manhattan, with some of the revenue going toward improvements to the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North. But hasn't this been the case for decades? What is the future of our railroads? Our guests: Tom Meehan, chair, New

This week in Connecticut, gun maker Remington plans to appeal a state court ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court and hedge fund mogul Ray Dalio pledges to donate $100 million to help public education. On Long Island Governor Andrew Cuomo celebrates the property tax cap and Suffolk County clamps down on plastic pollution. Our guests: Ana Radelat, Washington correspondent; Keith Phaneuf, economic reporter, Connecticut Mirror Jack Kramer, reporter, CT News Junkie Brendan O'Reilly, real estate and

In March Trump signed an order to guarantee free speech on college campuses, threatening colleges with loss of federal research funding if they do not protect those rights. Trump cited instances of riots over conservatives invited to speak on campus, the banning of conservative speakers, and the harassment of conservative students. Our guests: Nadine Strossen, former president, American Civil Liberties Union; John Harlan Marshall II Professor of Law, New York Law School Ben Bogardus, assistant

Included in the New York State budget approved last week were measures to codify elements of the Affordable Care Act into law at the state level. This as the Trump administration continues its assault on the federal health care law. Meanwhile, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong was in federal court recently in Texas, fighting alongside Democratic state attorneys general against Republicans who want to dismantle the ACA. What steps are states taking to preserve affordable health care? Our

Connecticut and Long Island are ready to participate in the U.S. Census. Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz is finishing a tour of Connecticut to promote the count, especially in cities like New Haven and Bridgeport. Long Island launched a creative campaign last week to highlight the importance of the census. But how will both states reach out to communities that have been traditionally difficult to count? Our guests: Michelle Riordan-Nold, executive director, Connecticut Data Collaborative Susan

Native Americans struggle to preserve their culture even in 2019. A member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation on Long Island might have a solution to celebrate native cultures around the continent and build bridges with fellow Americans. Indigenous people working to reclaim their heritage on Long Island and in Connecticut, with our guests: Shane Weeks, member, Shinnecock Indian Nation ; founder, Indigenous International Harry Wallace, chief, Unkechaug Indian Nation Lance Gumbs, tribal trustee,