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1. There is a new up and coming program called Westport College Prep. It is a postsecondary transition program for neurodiverse learners. Dr. Dawn Matera, co-founder of the Westport Day School, shared all the details about the program for special needs adults. ((00:10))

2. Helping Hands Outreach has been around for over a decade. The creator of this organization feeding and supporting the community, has showed up every Sunday, except for two, in ten years! We shared her story and how you can get involved. ((13:17))

3. Zoo Minute: The origin of the Beardsley Zoo ((22:16))

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli wondered why the father of the nation's latest mass shooting suspect would have ever signed off on a form allowing his son to purchase guns (0:24). Paul was also asked by a listener for his thoughts on a disturbing video showing the theft of firearm off a dead person (11:17).

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Lisa talks with double amputee Rome Leykin about the accident that caused his amputation and what his life is like in the aftermath.

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Lisa is joined in studio by Wayne Winston to talk about the fallout after the July 4th parade shooting in Illinois.

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1. Unintentional drowning and grilling fires are two of the most avoidable tragedies. But the Red Cross says they respond to these issues every summer. John Godin gave some resources to prevent the problem and updated us on blood donations. ((00:10))

2. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores over concerns that the Chinese government could access sensitive user data. We got perspective on the possibility of banning TikTok from Adam Rizzieri, Cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer of Agency Partner Interactive, a digital marketing firm. ((14:19))

3. Science you may not Know: Dark Skies ((23:45))

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli wondered why the major social media companies keep getting a free pass on content that's often a precursor to violent acts (0:31). CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill joined us to chat about his latest op-ed on Gov. Ned Lamont using abortion rights to market Connecticut to businesses (13:09).

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Lisa talks with Leora Levy who is running in the Republican Primary for the US Senate.

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Lisa chats with Shan Riggs about running Super Marathons.

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1. Recently, some local teachers revealed school curriculum and teacher requirements have changed drastically…but how much truth is behind that? Fran Rabinowitz of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents weighed in on the conversation. ((00:10))

2. Coming off the July Fourth weekend, how did State Police fair in responding to calls? We got the latest from Trooper First Class Pedro Muniz. ((14:28))

3. Look before you lock. Fran Mayko of AAA talks about the dangers of leaving children or pets in hot cars this summer. ((23:37))

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To wrap a week of filling in for Paul Pacelli, Joe Aguiar welcomed Democratic Secretary of State candidate, Maritza Bond to "Connecticut Today". The two talked about her campaign, what she can bring to the state, and her views on the state of Connecticut (0:00). Joe also gave his thoughts on the Colin Kaepernick kneeling situation, six years later (11:27).

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