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Russ Hackmann breaks down for Melissa everything you need to know about social security.

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On Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul repeated his assertion that members of the General Assembly deserve better pay and more realistic working deadlines (0:36). Courtesy of the Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com), we aired part of an announcement by state Democrats touting major workers' rights bills for the current legislative session (9:47). Finally, Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio checked in with his thoughts on a possible state contracting scandal (16:06).

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Lisa chats with Milford Mayor Ben Blake about affordable housing, light pollution and more!

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1. A procedure lowers the risk of stroke. Dr. Lorenz explains what the watchman procedure is and the significance to this medical advancement at St. Vincent's. ((00:10))

2. Run for Governor 2022: We met Republican candidate, Susan Patricelli Regan ((10:46))

3. How do we better advocate for our kids? Stephanie Swantek of the Be Safe Project gives us advice. ((24:42))

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The governor has ordered the state mask mandates for schools to drop at the end of February. Dr. Browne commented on what this really means and the use of masks in schools. 

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Russ Hackmann explains if once you start receiving social security if that amount is locked in.

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On Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul wondered again why career criminals - many with mental health issues - are allowed back on the streets over and over again (0:36). Sacred Heart University Government Professor Dr. Gary Rose joined us to talk about the latest state and national political news (10:00). Courtesy of the Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com), we aired comments from State House GOP leader Vin Candelora on a possible controversy in the Lamont administration (22:47). 

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Wayne Winston drops by the studio for this week's edition of On Race.

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Lisa is joined by Gretchen Carlson to discuss her experience with harassment in the workplace.

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1. Remington Arms agreed to a 73-million-dollar settlement with nine families of Sandy Hook Elementary School victims. Atty. Alinor Sterling is co-counsel on the case and shared the bigger picture from this settlement. ((00:10))

2. February is heart disease awareness month and today wee focused on women. Dr. Menendez is a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist at Nuvance Health. ((13:03))

3. Science you may not Know: Xenobots...Robots built with living parts! ((22:30))

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