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Steve Leder, Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in LA, and  author of For You When I am Gone joins the show to talk about his views on life and religion.

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Former teacher and member of Norwalk Common Council Barbara Smyth joins the show to discuss the mental ramifications of imposing lock downs in our schools.

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1. Is it collecting blood money? That's the question when it comes to 17 golfers suspended by the PGA. And the true question is, will more golfers turn away from the PGA to make more money? Local announcer and sports analyst, Rob Adams, weighed in on the debate. ((00:10))

2. Group homes for addicts in recovery is controversial for Connecticut residents. Are these homes safe in residential neighborhoods with kids and do they impact property values? The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities say no. ((11:26))

3. There's a narcan training for free offered once a month in Fairfield. We got the details from Fairfield Cares. Here's the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-narcan-training-registration-337721412837

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli offered his thoughts on the first primetime hearing of the House January 6th Committee (0:33). Former Time Magazine D.C. reporter Alain Sanders also joined us the break down that hearing from various angles (8:34).

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1. Congressman Himes shared his outlook on the January 6th attack hearings, the attempted attack on a Supreme Court Justice and the PGA suspending 17 players. ((00:10))

2. For the first time, a drug targeting a protein that drives breast cancer growth has been shown to work against tumors with very low levels of the protein. Dr. Sandy Dhanjal is an oncologist with the details. ((11:50))

3. The Connecticut Chapter of the Piano Technician Guild, a Nationwide Organization of piano technicians, will be offering a community outreach to non profits to rehabilitate pianos in need. Learn how Pantochino Production, based in Milford, will be the first to benefit from this collaboration. ((21:37))

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Host Paul Pacelli of "Connecticut Today" wondered if you'll be watching televised coverage of the House January 6th Committee hearings (0:36). Sacred Heart University Department of Government Chairman Dr. Gary Rose talked about those committee hearings (8:04).  GameTimeCT high school sportswriter Sean Patrick Bowley shared his thoughts on possibly allowing Connecticut high school athletes to sign "Name, Image and Likeness" deals with sponsors (20:51).

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Founder of the Bridgeport Juneteenth celebration Cynthia Griffin joins the show to talk about her long journey to get it all off the ground.

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Lisa talks with Matthew Raimondi about the Glover Ave Development and how it will effect lower Fairfield County.

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Dr. Richard Catanzaro Chief of Behavioral Health at Northern Westchester Hospital calls into the show to talk about PTSD.

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The CDC is raising its alert level for monkeypox.  The health agency raised the alert level for the disease to level 2 on Monday and recommended that Americans wear masks when they travel.  The CDC said monkeypox cases have been reported in North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. However, according to our Dr. Browne, this is not an airborne illness...so why the warning? Also, now that more vaccines are being unloaded in the US, does that mean we need to get vaccinated against monkeypox? 

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