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Mango Salsa (serves 6-8 people)

3 mangos (leave them out to soften up)

-          Peel them and cut into chunks

Add ½ cup of chopped onions

Add fresh cilantro (1/4 cup)

Add fresh lime juice (1/4 of cup or two whole limes)

Add red bell pepper if you want a little kick

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1. Officials have determined that they will not charge a Ridgefield police sergeant with shooting and killing a black bear known as Bobbi earlier this year. Annie Hornish came back on the show to talk about the apparent botched investigation and what needs to be done to protect bears in CT. ((00:10))

2. Primary day is August 9th here in CT. AARP came on to give updates to voting processes and what topics matter to Connecticut voters. ((14:16))

3. Easton's volunteer EMS Department is in dire need of a new building. Chief Jon Arnold told us why. ((23:15))

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli wondered whether the nation's unionized teachers are out of step with many parents (0:22). Connecticut resident and former National Review Publisher Jack Fowler talked about how some Connecticut unions might be violating a recent Supreme Court decision (11:16).

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Master gardener Vicky McCarthy calls in with tips for maintaining your garden over the summer and what to do about a possible drought.

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Lisa chats with Ted Doolittle, a Office of Healthcare Advocate, about the current state of CT's healthcare systems.

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Doctors are warning against a new COVID-19 variant that could be more contagious than other variants we have seen so far. The new variants are the newest offshoots of the Omicron variant, and officials say they are even more contagious than previous variants. Dr. Browne says he's surprised the numbers are so high in the middle of the summer and what you should do to protect yourself. 

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli spoke with University of New Haven Professor of Accounting, Finance and Marketing Leah Hartman on the latest inflation numbers (0:25). Paul also had a few thoughts on campaign finance limits (7:47). Author and Washington Times Online Opinion Editor Cheryl Chumley joined the show to weigh-in on the latest from D.C. (16:09)

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Lisa discusses the reality of contemporary marijuana use with Dr. Kevin Sabet President and CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana.

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Wayne Winston drops by the studio to preview the upcoming charity fashion show at The Klein this Saturday. More info here.

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1. Attorney General William Tong sought a full public hearing before the Department of Insurance to scrutinize a series of 13 rate filings from nine health insurers seeking average rate hikes of 20.4 percent for the individual market and 14.8 percent for small groups. Award-winning broker, Alan Sheketoff, answered listener questions about the fears of insurance price hikes. ((00:00))

2. Monkeypox cases have been confirmed in Connecticut but what are the risks for you to be aware of? Bridgeport's health director shared information on it. ((15:15))

3. Science you may not Know: Reusable rocket parts ((23:27))

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