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Today, Lisa Wexler chats with Lauren Gardner about winning the Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award (0:00); WDUN's Martha Zoller (16:36); and Rachel Khanna, Connecticut state house 149th district winner (32:34).

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Connecticut is receiving a small piece of the 391-million-dollar settlement between Google and 40 states across the country.  Connecticut's share of the settlement is six and a half million-dollars. Our social media consultant, Krista Carnes, shared perspective on why location tracking is such a problem and how to shut it off. ((00:00))

Julie on the Job: According to Business Insider, Chick-fil-A recently tried out a three-day workweek at one of its franchises and it resulted in 100% employee retention at the manager level and a flood of new applicants. Is this a good idea and could it work for other industries? ((14:33))

A group of medical organizations warned the President that hospital emergency departments were reaching a “breaking point” as they deal with influxes of patients seeking beds that are not available. What is causing this overcrowding at our hospitals? And what can be done to fix it? Paul Seegert returned to the show to share perspective on the problem. ((27:10))

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Monday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli wondering why former President Donald Trump would have any support for a possible 2024 election run (0:30). Quinnipiac University Professor Emeritus David Cadden joined us to chat about layoffs at Amazon and other high-tech companies (10:54). We also spoke with columnist Mark Goldblatt, author of, "I Feel, Therefore I Am: The Triumph of Woke Subjectivism" (20:35).

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Today, Lisa chats with Connecticut State Senator-Elect for the 26th District Ceci Maher (0:00) and Professor Robert Blecker (13:21)

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My mom got a really simple autumn-themed tea recipe from my older brother. She shared why this is an easy, healthier, feel-good drink for the season!

On Friday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, we spoke with Journal Inquirer of Manchester Columnist Chris Powell regarding this past Tuesday's election results (0:18). We also welcomed Anthony E. Ghee, author of, "People over Politics" (10:38).

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Today, Lisa Wexler honors Veterans Day (0:00 )and also has celebrity psychic Karyn Reece live in the studio (15:30).

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We recorded your shout-outs for a special tribute for our veterans. ((00:00))

This week, we spoke every day with staff members from Homes for the Brave. In order of appearance:

Vince Santilli/Chief Executive Officer ((09:33))

Stephanie Lynam/Chief Clinical Officer ((21:37))

Tito Ortega/Case Manager ((31:12))

Ed Bellows/Employment Specialist ((38:49))

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Thursday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli had Paul wondering whether or not the state's Republican primary voters will ever nominate a candidate who can actually win (0:30). Pittsburgh radio veteran Kevin Battle broke down the recent U.S. Senate campaign between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz (9:49).

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