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A new article out of Axios questions the effectiveness of covid booster shots. It looks like the subvariants of omicron are challenging the help of the covid vaccines. Dr. Browne spoke about why that isn't surprising but the boosters will still be crucial. Also, he talked about false negative test results and the latest recommendations for covid cases. 

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli talked about this week's brawl at Milford's Walnut Beach and some controversy coming out of the White House as well (0:36). Cable news legal analyst Lis Wiehl, author of, "A Spy in Plain Sight: The Inside Story of the FBI and Robert Hansen - America's Most Damaging Spy" joined us to chat about her new book (11:09).

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Lisa talks with Richard Cohen about his book that outlines the life of his father, a famous negotiator.

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Lisa discusses some school policies in Illinois that are troubling for many reasons with Wayne Winston.

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1. National CPR + AED Awareness Week takes place every year from June 1 – 7. During this week, The Red Cross recognizes the importance of initiating CPR and using an AED as a response to cardiac arrest. ((00:10))

2. Governor Lamont today announced that the application period for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate is now open until July 31. The Lt. Governor gave us all the details on the application process and who qualifies. ((13:59))

3. Science You May Not Know: Yale scientists created BrainEx -- what is it and why does it matter? ((27:39))

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli wondered why some alleged clues to previous violent behavior by the Texas elementary school gunman were disregarded (0:36). University of New Haven Criminal Justice Lecturer Daniel Maxwell talked about the police response to last week's mass shooting at that Texas elementary school (14:51). Attorney Mike O'Neill from the Landmark Legal Foundation updated us on the continuing investigation in a recent Supreme Court leak on abortion (25:08).  

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Martha Zoller joins the show to discuss the results of the GOP Gubernatorial Primary in Georgia, and it's implications nationwide.

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Lisa is joined by Dr. Meg Lowman to talk about her lastest work for National Geographic.

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1. Memorial Day Weekend driving statistics were the worst they've been in years! More fatalities for 2022 compared to the last three years combined. State Police shared what they think is happening and how we can combat the problems. ((00:10))

2. The gunman who attacked a school in Texas on Tuesday was able to enter the building unobstructed. We spoke about Connecticut schools and the safety measures in place...is it enough? ((18:37))

3. Earlier this year, Governor Lamont called for state involvement in finding lead paints. Find out from Dr. Andrew Wong why he believes lead poisoning is a hidden epidemic. ((31:00))

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Host Paul Pacelli started Friday's "Connecticut Today" with more details about a delayed police response to the recent mass shooting at a school in Texas (0:34). University of New Haven Political Science and National Security Professor Dr. Matthew Schmidt talked about the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine (10:19). Grace Torres, principal at St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby, talked about the continuing role of Catholic school education (20:26).

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