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Friday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli took a deep dive into the controversy about handling Connecticut's growing bear population (0:23). We heard from GOP State Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes (11:27) on possible legislative action, as well as Gregg Dancho from Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (21:23).

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INGREDIENTS:

-- Frozen hashbrowns

-- 1 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese

-- pepper

-- fresh or frozen broccoli (thawed and drained)

-- Low fat milk

-- 6 eggs

Thaw hashbrowns and squeeze oil out. Spray bottom of pie plate. Shred cheddar cheese and mix with crush hashbrowns. Mold mix to the bottom of plate and bake for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Steam florrets of broccoli (2 cups) and put in bowl. Mix eggs, low fat milk, more cheese and teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Whisk together and pour into pie plate. Then put a little more cheese on top. Put in for a half hour at 425 degrees and continue to monitor.

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Elizabeth Menegon, the creator of Hands 2 Paws, came back on the show after visiting the UK for a major dog competition. Her dog rescue app launched in the US, Canada and Europe. Following her trip, she learned about the disturbing reality of overpopulations puppies outside the US and shared it on the show. ((00:00))

In honor of Women's History Month, we welcomed back a Connecticut farmer who took over her family business during a dark moment. Learn how Kies Orr of Fort Hill Farm has handled the business and brought innovation to the operations. ((15:54))

We got Congressman Himes' take on some automakers eliminating AM radios in their new electric vehicles. ((32:14))

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Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli looked at a proposed bill eliminating the state's so-called "subminimum wage" (0:27). Brookfield GOP State Sen. Steve Harding talked about a key environmental regulation bill being debated at the State Capitol (16:51). Economic analyst Dr. Nikolai Wenzel discussed President Biden's proposed budget (26:44).

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A fungus that kills more than three out of ten people that it infects in U.S. healthcare facilities is spreading rapidly.  The CDC is sounding an alarm bell about the fungus, a type of yeast called Candida auris. We asked Dr. Browne about this. Plus, the CDC says there's an uptick in Group A Strep among children. We asked about the issue and how to prevent it. 

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The governor has presented to recent proposed bills: 1) maternal health and 2) childcare options. We did a deep dive into both pieces of legislation with Governor Lamont. ((00:00))

UConn nation is erupting ahead of the men's sweet 16 matchup tonight in Las Vegas. We spoke with local sports analyst, Rob Adams, about both men's and women's basketball teams heading into a big week of games for March Madness. ((15:08))

Are college athletes also employees? This continues to be a heated debate on the national and local level. We spoke about this with attorney and law professor, Gary Phelan, about the future of paying athletes like they're on staff at a university. ((25:19))

Zoo Minute: World Bear Day today and we talk about the Andean bears back in Bridgeport. ((34:51))

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Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli highlighted a new push to implement statewide environmental policies (0:27). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb weighed in on that issue as well (10:59). We also welcomed Todd Bensman, author of, "Overrun: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History" (20:57).

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The governor recently proposed new legislation to better support expecting mothers in Connecticut. Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons testified in support of the bill and we spoke with her about it. Plus, she touched on affordable housing in the city with a new Pacific House location coming soon. ((00:00))

Bridgeport police are still investigating a deadly car collision that claimed the life of a four-year-old boy. We spoke with Chief Roderick Porter about traffic safety in the city. ((14:08))

Workout Wednesday: Why your sleeping position matters! ((21:42))

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On Tuesday, "Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli wondered about the timing and propriety of a constituent event by a pair of local legislators (0:29). We welcomed Quinnipiac University Law Professor Bill Dunlap to detail the possible arrest of former President Donald Trump on a so-called "hush money" allegation (8:19). Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto talked about a proposed change to the date of Connecticut's presidential primaries (18:43).

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Desmond's Army is an animal advocacy group fighting for justice and legislative change when it comes to animal cruelty. We spoke with the organization's president, Zilla Cannamela, specifically about the case of two German Shepherds killed in Ridgefield last year. But also, we discussed loopholes in Connecticut laws protecting animals. ((00:00))

According to Axios, some electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are eliminating AM radios from their cars, which government officials fear could put people at risk in an emergency. Paul Pacelli of Connecticut Today weighed in on the conversation explaining why it's being eliminated and whether it's a good idea. ((13:09))

There are many concerns and yet millions of people are already experimenting with the artificial intelligence ChatGPT. We asked Krista Carnes, our social media consultant, what she thinks about robots online. ((21:54))

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