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"Connecticut Today" wrapped up September chatting with new Barnum Festival Ringmaster George Estrada (0:30). On the political side, host Paul Pacelli talked about a prominent state lawmaker's push for a future African-American candidate for governor or lieutenant governor (8:59). GOP Lieutenant Gov. candidate Laura Devlin called in to chat from the campaign trail (19:28).

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Joe Aguiar talked transportation and politics today. First, Joe spoke to columnist Jim Cameron about his latest article and all things transportation (0:00). Also he spoke to Dr. Aaron Lewis, the Libertarian Party candidate for Governor, to talk about his campaign and what we need to know about him (19:35).

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TFC James White shares the latest with D.A.R.E. program in schools following covid and the increase in drug abuse. 

Ahead of the holidays, Stratford fire chief Jermaine Atkinson shared fire safety tips and how the town was a leader in helping people hard of hearing. 

Yom Kippur is next week and we learn all about it from Rabbi Shlame Landa. 

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Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli welcomed University of New Haven Tuscany Campus Dean Dr. Kevin Murphy to chat about controversial new Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (0:23). Paul also had a few thoughts on the shenanigans at the State Capitol in Hartford (10:36).

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Joe Aguiar took to the mic today to talk with perennial GOP candidate Peter Lumaj about the Republican Party and some of the consistent mistakes they make when talking with candidates (0:00). Joe also spoke with Green Party Candidate Michael Oretade about his campaign and what he hopes to accomplish in his race (17:45).

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We knew flu season would come back full force, but is it as bad as it used to be? Dr. Browne says there may be some forgetfulness in remembering what the flu is. Also, we talk about this year's flu shot and testing for flu. 

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Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured coverage of Hurrican Ian hitting Florida (0:38) with WICC Chief Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin discussing the storm's technical details (10:32). Former Texas GOP Sen. Phil Gramm talked about his new book, "The Myth of American Inequality: How Government Biases Policy Debate" (18:01). Fiona Cullinan Firine from the group "For Cameron" talked about an annual fundraiser to raise awareness about fentanyl deaths and addiction (27:33).

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Joe Aguiar rolled out the red carpet today for the Independent Party. From Brooke Cheney talking about gun safety (0:00) to Dr. Chip Beckett, who's running for Lieutenant Governor on the Independent line (11:35) to Independent candidate for Congress Michelle Bothelo (22:43) and Dan Newmyer, a political strategist who used to represent the Republican Party, but now does work with the Independent Party (1:05:48).

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Bridgeport is one step closer to finding the next top cop. Mayor Joe Ganim shared the timeline of what happens next with the three final candidates and how you can weigh in on the next chief. ((00:10))

Connecticut is looking to go more electric. We spoke with CT Electric Car and took basic listener questions on electric vehicles. ((18:17))

Sound on Sound got mixed reviews from visitors. We spoke the president of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council to weigh in on both sides of the festivals. ((31:50))

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Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured a lively discussion about the widening "gender gap" in Connecticut politics, in particular when it comes to statewide elections (0:30). Cato Institute author Marian Tupy joined is to chat about his new book, "Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet" (19:08).

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