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1. Legendary comedian, Gilbert Gottfried, passed away after battling a longtime illness, myotonic dystrophy. Dr. Khan is a neurologist with St. Vincent’s Medical Center answered our questions about the disease. ((00:10))

2. Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about the construction industry and better protecting workers. ((15:13))

3. Fairfield and Bridgeport have come to an agreement to help protect land during flooding events. We got the details from First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick. ((22:58))

4. Zoo Minute: We have piglets!! ((36:10))

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On Wednesday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli chatted with Yankee Institute for Public Policy analyst Ken Girardin on the latest state employee contract proposal (0:23) . Fairfield GOP State Rep. Laura Devlin joined us to talk about the current budget talks at the State Capitol (11:23).

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World-renowned violinist Alexander Markov visits the studio and shares a taste of his amazing musical gifts!

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Wayne Winston stops by the studio to discuss the fallout from the confirmation of Ketanji Brown-Jackson as the next Supreme Court Justice.

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1. After the Brooklyn subway shooting, how can people confidently get back on public transportation? Gary MacNamara, the Executive Director of Public Safety and Government Affairs at Sacred Heart University, shared how to prepare yourself for an attack and help police spot trouble. ((00:10))

2. The Fuller Foundation is looking for volunteers and donations to help those in Ukraine. Tyriece Fuller of Trammell Enterprises LLC is collaborating with the foundation. He shared the goal of their work and how you can help. ((11:55))

3. Greenwich High School is hosting its annual Safe Driving Day today. We learned from health teacher, Kathy Steiner, what’s happening and why it matters. ((20:26))

4. Science You May Not know: An updated message for aliens ((28:02))

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On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today," we aired a portion of Governor Ned Lamont's latest news conference (0:19). University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer Ken Gray talked about a subway shooting in Brooklyn, New York (11:21).

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Lisa chats with Luann de Lesseps about her time on Real Housewives and preview her upcoming concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse!

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Pop star Tiffany calls into the show to preview her upcoming show at the Wall Street Theater in Norwalk!

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Lisa talks with Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler about her book Anything But My Phone, Mom!

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1. Save The Game is a grass roots initiative to invigorate Major League Baseball and increase youth participation in the game. The initiative was co-launched by Kevin Gallagher of Pace University. We learned about Gallagher’s book, “Teach Your Kid to Hit … So they Don’t Quit,” as the genesis of the movement and what it’s all about. ((00:10))

2. Ahead of Passover, a local Rabbi is handing out more than 1,200 packages of matzah to the community. We spoke with Rabbi Shlame Landa about the effort and the meaning of Passover. ((12:03))

3. SVMC will be the first in the state to use the latest robotic technology for neurosurgery. It’s a 3D scope system that lead neurosurgeon Dr. Pedro Coutinho tells us all about. ((26:09))

4. This week is National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week and Fran Mayko of AAA shares what drivers can do to better protect construction workers. ((33:24))

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