We met the 2027 Barnum Festival Ringmaster: Nick D'Addario. Find out about the Easton Selectman and local business leader's deep connections to the festival and P.T. Barnum. 

To keep tabs on the Barnum Festival: https://www.barnumfestival.org/

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Florida’s privately run Brightline railroad was supposed to prove passenger rail could turn a profit. Instead, in 2025, it carried less than half its projected ridership and lost $127 million — plus another $114 million in interest. Now, with billions in debt and possible bankruptcy ahead, Connecticut’s rail advocates are asking: is privatization really the answer? That’s what Jim Cameron discussed in his latest article of Talking Transportation in CT Mirror.

To read his article: https://ctmirror.org/2026/08/30/floridas-failing-for-profit-railroad/

Swatting incidents are becoming more common during the school year. We spoke with Special Agent In-Charge, PJ O’Brien, and Public Affairs Specialist, Christine Jeltema, both from the FBI New Haven office, about the source of swatting calls and how to best combat them.

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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. The state is reaffirming its commitment to combating the overdose crisis and bringing attention to addiction, recovery, and overdose prevention resources. We spoke with Luiza Barnat and Christopher McClure from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to talk more about overdose statistics in the state and resources to better support addicts.

For more information:
https://ctaddictionservices.com/
https://liveloud.org/