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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week discussing the brazen nature of some criminals in the area (0:24). Former Time Magazine Washington D.C. reporter Alain Sanders shared his thoughts about the latest House January 6th Committee hearing (9:44).

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Norm Pattis sent us off into the weekend with some interesting topics on "The Norm Pattis Show." He brought up the idea of wanting to play Pickleball and two callers gave us the "who, what, where, when, why and how" of the game (0:00). It was followed up with discussing one of Joe Rogan's recent topics, the homeless, where another caller called to give her thoughts on the homeless population after a trip to California (12:11).

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Lisa chats with ristina Testa-Buzzee about a new accelerated workforce program in CT Community Colleges.

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Lisa and David Friedman share your stories of kindness.

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RICE PUDDING:

- Get a medium bowl -

3 eggs lightly beaten

1/5 cups of milk

1 cup of sugar

Teaspoon of vanilla

1.5 cup of cooked rice

Handful of raisins

Handful of craisins

A dash of cinnamon

Whisk it all together – then pour all into a baking dish

Bake 325 degrees – leave in for about 20 minutes or until golden brown

SAUCE:

3 cups of raspberries

Smidge of sugar

Teaspoon of corn starch

Blend together and layer on top of rice pudding

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1. A Stratford mother is bracing for the one year anniversary of losing her son to prostate cancer. We spoke with Dr. David Ahlborn about the disease and what YOUNG MEN need to know. ((00:10))

2. Congressman Jim Himes says when it comes to abortion legislation, he'd rather take half a loaf than the whole thing. But what does the Democratic party say to that? ((14:34))

3. Helping seniors make wishes come true! Learn all about Twilight Wish CT. ((24:02))

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli talked about President Biden's Covid-19 diagnosis and how it should remind everyone of how important any vice president is to the security of the nation and the world (0:27). Federalist Senior Editor Chris Bedford joined us to chat about a controversial bill in Congress focus on the microchip industry (7:48).

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Lisa talks with Congressman Jim Himes just minutes before the House votes on a reproductive rights bill.

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In a recent study, the Foundation found nearly half of surveyed drivers reported taking a potentially impairing medication in the past month. More concerning, however, is many of these drivers weren’t warned by healthcare professionals about the medication’s impact on driving. We asked Dr. Browne why this is and what people can do to avoid impairment behind the wheel. Plus, we got the latest on monkeypox cases. 

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut resident and veteran national political strategist Dick Morris to talks about his new book, "The Return: Trump's Big 2024 Comeback" (0:37). Marc Fitch from the Yankee Institute for Public Policy explained a recent settlement behind a major labor lawsuit involving a local union (9:36). Paul also wondered what the term "Connecticut Values" really means (19:45).

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