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Lisa talks with Wayne Winston about the abortion bill that has passed the CT State House.

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1. During domestic violence awareness month, we talk about the support given to kids in our area through programs like Camp Hope and Pathways to Hope. ((00:10))

2. After baby formula shortages and recalls in recent months, here's what parents with little ones should know! ((12:06))

3. Science You May Not Know: NASA and UConn team up ((20:05))

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On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul reasoned that it's probably a good time to stop screaming at each other about Covid-19 masking (0:32). University of New Haven Professor Charles Morgan joined us to talk about the mental state of Russian President Vladimir Putin (8:59). Heritage Foundation Senior Policy Analyst Preston Brashers shared his thoughts on the state and fairness of the American tax system (21:30).

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Lisa talks with Dr. Dwayne Smith and Professor Adam Scobie of Housatonic Community College about the recent grant they received and how it will be used.

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In honor of Earth Day on the horizon, Lisa chats with Dr. Sylvia Earle about her latest book.

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1. In recent years, CT lawmakers have put laws in place to better protect domestic violence victims. Angela Schlingheyde, Center for Family Justice’s Director of Civil Legal Services and Criminal Court Advocacy, shared while this is good news, we don't need more laws, we need more education. ((00:10))

2. We hear about pilot burnout post pandemic – and now another industry is making headlines...veterinarians! Dr. Kristy in Fairfield shared his experience and why many are feeling it. ((12:47))

3. For Parkinson's Awareness Month, we learned more about the diagnosis, early detection and treatment. ((20:04))

4. A pair of Olympic swimmers are coming to Connecticut this weekend! We spoke to Olympian, Elizabeth Beisel about her records and upcoming trip to Darien. ((31:40))

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On Monday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, we spoke with R.J. Hauman from the Federation for American Immigration Reform on next month's scheduled repeal of "Title 42" at the U.S. Southern border (0:26). GOP State Rep. Holly Cheeseman - ranking member on the General Assembly's Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee - joined us to chat about the proposed Connecticut state employee contract (12:29).

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Lisa is joined by Jeffrey Sonnenfeld to discuss a list that he's compiled of companies that have or haven't stopped doing business with Russia.

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Chris Curran of CarePatrol joins the show to discuss options in senior care in CT.

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1. This week, we tackle domestic violence awareness month, Deb Greenwood of the Center for Family Justice shared the statistics of cases in Connecticut and what triggers a perpetrator to become abusive. ((00:10))

2. It's allergy season! Allergy specialist, Dr. Hemmers of St. Vincent's Medical Center, talks about the season and why covid complicates matters. ((13:20))

3. There's a public hearing today over state worker contracts. We heard from both Senators, Bob Duff and Tony Hwang, about the matter at hand. ((20:43))

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