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Lisa is joined by Former State Rep Brian Farnen to discuss a petition involving coastal towns and the way they charge to access their beaches.

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1. It's very rare but bird flu has been detected in Connecticut. We talked to the Commissioner of the Dept. of Agriculture, Bryan Hurlburt, about the recent issue. ((00:10))

2. A new article looked at social media and the impacts it has on adults. Krista Carnes says depression and anxiety can be driven by overuse of the online world. ((11:55))

3. A Connecticut man spent two years in Ukraine teaching high school and college students. We heard about his mission work and his reaction to what's happening now. ((25:16))

4. There's a new rehab facility in Stratford for people battling cancer. Here's what you need to know. ((35:16))

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On Monday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli wondered why we're suddenly making overtures to buy oil from dictators (0:32). University of New Haven Finance and Economics Instructor David Sacco chimed in on the controversy over whether or not to cut off Russian oil imports to the U.S. (9:23). Our military and intelligence analyst Brian Boyd joined us to talk about the tactical aspects of the war in Ukraine (18:51).

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Actress Sandra Bernhard joins the show to preview her upcoming show at the Westport Playhouse this weekend.

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Natasha from Stamford rejoins the show to talk about her family's experience living through the war in Ukraine.

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Lisa continues the discussion of international politics with Dr. Howard Stoffer from the University of New Haven.

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On Friday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell on the current Ukraine-Russia situation and whether or not the world should have seen Vladimir Putin's aggression coming (0:37). We featured comments from Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the Ukraine-Russia battle situation (15:08). Dr. Diana Girnita offered some suggestions to make life easier on America's frontline doctors, including expanding the use of so-called "Direct Primary Care" arrangements (23:54).

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Lisa is joined by Dr. Alexis L. Grucela from Northern Westchester Hospital to talk about the benefits of getting a colonoscopy, and how the procedure works.

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Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, here is an angel food ice cream cake!

1. We asked our latest questions about Russia and Ukraine to Congressman Himes. One point we focused on was the 'David and Goliath' storyline playing out overseas and what that means for Putin. ((00:10))

2. What's the latest on the school construction investigation in Connecticut? Senator Kevin Kelly explains. ((15:40))

3. Governor Lamont tackled tax cuts, the latest on the school construction investigation, youth crime and a recap of his trip in Israel. ((29:27))

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