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Lisa chats with Author Susan Tyler Hitchcock about her new book.

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1. Seaquest has been cited again by the USDA. We learned what happened and why animal advocates are still fighting to shut it down in Trumbull and across the country. ((00:10))

2. Crime on the Mind: part one of spam messages on your phone ((13:40))

3. Is Europe making a big shift following the Russian attack in Ukraine? University of New Haven professor, Bradley Woodworth, says yes and shared why it matters to the US. ((27:14))

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University of New Haven Professor John Rosen joined "Connecticut Today" to talk about allegations of price gouging from Congress aimed at big oil companies (0:22). Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell checked in for his monthly look at Connecticut politics (13:49).

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1. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is offering to increase education spending by 500-thousand-dollars in the upcoming fiscal year. This comes after continuous battle over the city budget. City Council President Aidee Nieves gave us the latest on the controversy. ((00:10))

2. Two weeks ago, President Biden announced more aid to Ukraine. Congressman Himes told us what's in the package and separately, touched on the baby formula shortage. ((14:34))

3. Grants are coming into Connecticut for the nursing workforce. Marcia Proto, the Executive Director of CT Center for Nursing Workforce, Inc., shared the news and what it will mean for nurses numbers. ((24:11))

4. The Stratford EMS is holding an open house this weekend. Why you should check it out. ((37:34))

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On "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli wondered if the big oil companies are guilty of price gouging during the present spike in inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine (0:20). Southern Connecticut State University Political Science Prof. Jonathan Wharton added his perspective on the continuing abortion controversy (8:04).

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Laura Mosher, master gardener and Darien volunteer for invasive vine removal, stopped by to chat with Lisa today!

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Former Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson stopped by the Lisa Wexler Show today to talk about her run for Congress to unseat Jim Himes.

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1. As we continue to talk about Mental Health Awareness Month, we touched on college campuses and law enforcement officials. Gary MacNamara with Sacred Heart weighed in on both. ((00:10))

2. Democrats tried and failed on Wednesday to push forward legislation to guarantee abortion rights nationwide. The bill was authored by Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal, who was also the lead sponsor. Senator Blumenthal responded to this. ((14:52))

3. Zoo Minute: Veterinary care at the Beardsley Zoo ((25:03))

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On "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli broke down a statement from Bob Stefanowski regarding the national controversy on abortion (0:34). Quinnipiac University Law School Professor Tim Ronan weighed in on this week's guilty verdict in the Richard Dabate murder trial (12:02). Sacred Heart University Department of Government and Politics Chairman Dr. Gary Rose also joined us for his monthly update on Connecticut politics (22:18). 

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Lisa talks with Carter Bays, Co-Creator of How I Met Your Mother, about his new book!

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