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Probation and Pardons with Lisa Crespo Gerald, News review with Frank Recchia, and Banned Books with Victoria Woodard.

The American Lung Association just dropped its "State of Lung Cancer" report. The data looks at how lung cancer varies by state. How did Connecticut fare? Dr. Roy Herbst, lung cancer physician and expert at Yale Cancer Center gave us some key takeaways for our state.

For the full CT report:

https://www.lung.org/research/state-of-lung-cancer/states/connecticut

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It’s a decision that the nation is watching carefully today: will Texas public schools be allowed to offer Bible-based curriculum to students? CBS Reporter Chris Fox has been covering Board of Education matters in Texas for more than a decade and shared insight on the matter from both sides of the debate.

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In a world that seems ever more divided, anxious, and lonely, this holiday season cries out for someone to be a cheerleader for kindness and connection across Fairfield County and beyond. We spoke with the man considered to be the “kindness crusader” in Stamford, Rabbi Daniel Cohen. He spoke about a new initiative that’s been around for a year and how you can get involved with acts of kindness.

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Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with reports of an impending immigration policy change from the Biden White House (00:28). We heard from Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto (15:43) and former State House Republican leader Themis Klarides on the passing of former Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell (23:18). "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi wrapped up the show with the latest from the Park City (29:38)

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The Connecticut Education Association is speaking out about the nomination of Linda McMahon as the next US Education Secretary. Their biggest fear if she gets the job is that money meant for public schools with be invested instead to private schools. We asked Senator Richard Blumenthal about this.

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Following the 2024 election, some people have decided to forego spending Thanksgiving with family and friends. We wanted to equip people with a game plan to rise above being triggered by others who don’t align with your political views. Counselor Julius Dudics provided advice ahead of the holiday.

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There have been a lot of moving parts lately at Success Village between Bridgeport and Stratford. Attorney Barry Knott, the receiver overseeing the management and finances of the 924-unit complex, gave us all the up-to-date details.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the share of Americans who say they are suffering from chronic pain has jumped for the first time in years. We asked Dr. Browne of Griffin Health about that.

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Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" welcomed Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar talking about how the state's "TRUST Act" might come into play with some migrants over the next few months (00:39). CBS News correspondent Linda Kenyon had the latest on the Trump White House transition, including more on Connecticut's Linda McMahon's anticipated new role (07:36). The Yankee Institute's Andrew Fowler talked about a new report regarding the projected cost of "Green Energy" initiatives (16:04)

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