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Joe Aguiar had a very special guest on the program today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes joined Joe to talk about her re-election bid against challenger George Logan (0:00). Then, on this Halloween, Joe talked about a poll that got him a little hot under the collar (23:34).

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Online gambling is the fastest growing form of gambling and some teenagers are getting hooked. Diana Goode is the executive director of CT Council on Problem Gambling. She stopped by to point out the problem with sports betting and shares how to combat the problem. ((00:00))

Does Connecticut do a good enough job accommodating people with disabilities headed to the polls? The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities addresses some of the issues and share how to prepare properly for Election Day. ((13:03))

One week away from the election and we get a political outlook from Dr. Bilal Sekou at the University of Hartford. ((25:24))

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We wrapped up another week on "Connecticut Today" with news of a controversial statement from GOP gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski (0:30). SCSU Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Jonathan Wharton joined us to talk about that story and other election news (9:45). Restore Us Institute executive director Scott Cleland updated the latest regulatory issues surrounding the Internet (19:18).

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-- Chopped Meat

-- Celery

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-- Garlic, Thyme, Pepper, Cayenne 

This week, we focused on different events and changes that are coming up in a matter of days and weeks:

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Some new poll numbers for Connecticut's Fifth District U.S. House race topped Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli (0:24). GOP State. Sen. Eric Berthel joined us later on to chat about the state's growing bear problem and some possible solutions (10:20).

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You've probably seen the term "tri-demic" being tossed around in the news. It's a catchy phrase to basically bring attention to RSV cases, flu cases and covid cases. Dr. Browne talks about the trends we are seeing here in Connecticut. We also took several listener questions regarding flu and covid vaccines.

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On Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, we talked about new poll numbers pointing toward an apparent desire by Connecticut residents for some period of early voting (0:29). Quinnipiac University International Business Prof. Mohammad Elahee discussed the significance of Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (16:22). We also welcomed a call from GOP Lt. Gov. candidate Laura Devlin (30:25).

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On the Horizon: Weatherizing your home! Mitch Gross with Eversource gave us tips to prep our homes for the winter months. How can we cut down on heating costs? ((00:00))

We focused so much on the relatively new, Hartford Healthcare Ampitheater, that many miss the Total Mortgage Arena next door. Dan Onofrio of the BRBC talked about the new ownership and what's happening at the arena. ((14:36))

Workout Wednesday: studies show strength training is very helpful to people 65 and older. Amy Llinas shares why that is and how to know if your form is correct. ((25:26))

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On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli welcomed State Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy DiNardo to talk about the upcoming elections (0:23). Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Dr. Robert Marbut chatted with us about the nation's ongoing homeless and poverty problems (15:38).

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