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Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday's "Connecticut Today" wondering how Democrats still don't understand why Donald Trump was elected again last month (00:34). Blogger Chris Powell joined us to talk about the continuing problems of violence and poverty in the state's cities and the legacy of the late Governor M. Jodi Rell (09:39). University of New Haven Professor of National Security Dr. Howard Stoffer detailed the fall of Syria's government over the weekend (18:45)

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In a groundbreaking development to better delivery of cancer care in Connecticut, the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center has been designated as the first Care Partner of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the United States. So, what does this mean for cancer patients in Connecticut? We spoke with Bill Jennings, Hartford HealthCare Fairfield Region President, and Dr. Christopher Iannuzzi, the Chair of the Oncology Department at Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent’s Medical Center Cancer Institute.

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Jim Perez shared some concrete examples of police departments answering the call effectively and others falling short to help their communities.

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Conversation with Author Diane Parrish about her first book "Something Better" and about the banning of books in the US with her and Victoria Woodard.

On this week’s show, Mike chats about the week that was with State Rep David Rutigliano, State Senator Stephen Harding, State Comptroller Sean Scanlon, State Senator James Maroney.

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week on "Connecticut Today" by looking at a recent study committee vote that could bring Connecticut one step closer to using ranked-choice voting - on a limited basis (00:40). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Law Wayne Unger dropped by to analyze a federal court ruling that could put the social media app TikTok out of business in the U.S. (14:02), while University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lecturer Ken Gray talked about the investigation into the shooting death of a healthcare executive in Manhattan (22:30)

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Santacon events are common throughout the nation, including in Fairfield in recent years. And while Fairfield University students look forward to the beach event, neighbors aren’t the biggest fans. We spoke with First Selectman Bill Gerber about the problems that stem from this.

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Speeding continues to be a huge problem on Connecticut highways and lawmakers are trying to figure out how to combat the issue effectively. Investigative reporter, Jeff Derderian learned about one proposal bringing tougher penalties to offenders, including jail time.

For the full story: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/connecticut-state-police-dot-cracking-down-on-super-speeders/

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It’s a real effort to deck the halls at the White House and we learned out of 300 volunteers, one Connecticut woman was chosen to help decorate this year! We spoke with Glastonbury resident, Kerin Smollen, who applied and was chosen to help decorate the White House this year. Here is her story.

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's show with comments about unionized professors and their reactions to a new report examining the finances of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (00:50). CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen joined us from West Palm Beach, Florida, with the latest on the Trump White House transition (17:02). Landmark Legal Foundation Attorney and Vice-President of Legal Affairs Mike O'Neill explained a major case before the U.S. supreme Court concerning medical treatment for transgender youths (24:42), while "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi dropped by with the latest Park City buzz (31:47)

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