On this episode of Politics Unusual, Robert Moses digs into a heavy week of national security and local celebration.

First, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joins to discuss the escalating conflict with Iran and the fallout of the DHS partial shutdown. Plus, he breaks down the long-awaited rate cut coming to Connecticut electric bills.

Then, we shift gears to the pitch. Justin Brannan, Governor Hochul’s Senior Director of Major Event Operations, stops by to explain New York’s massive World Cup 2026 playbook—including new 4:00 AM closing times for bars, simplified permits, and how the state is turning local neighborhoods into global fan zones.

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