What's going on in Connecticut politics? Elected officials and candidates join the CT Dems each week for a discussion about the issues that matter to Connecticut voters.
Nobody knows CT as well as Susan Bysiewicz. The Lt. Governor joins us to discuss the remarkable difference four years makes: detailing the Lamont-Bysiewicz record of accomplishment, helping Connecticut families under pressure from the pandemic and rising costs, defending abortion rights, and learning a thing or two from all those conversations at the doors. Also, Kevin Brown talks about his plans for representing the people of Vernon in the CT House and the power of listening.
With voting rights under attack nationwide, we talk to Connecticut’s Sec. of the State Denise Merrill about our efforts to EXPAND voting rights and the lessons of the 2020 election. We also sit down with Maryam Khan, the Democratic nominee for CT House in the March 1 special election.
Madison’s Superhero First Selectman, Peggy Lyons, joins us to chat about overcoming the multiple “once-in-a-hundred-years” crises that marked her first term, and what she will get done in her second. Listen, then go VOTE on Nov. 2!
Stratford is distressed, and needs new leadership. Immacula Cann knows how to lead a team and solve problems. Immacula talks about the challenges Stratford faces, the problem with municipal gerrymandering, and the 100-year-old woman who’s ready to help her make history.
Climate change is a big threat and traffic is a major headache for Westport residents. Jonathan Steinberg is ready to tackle both. He’s also eager to promote Westport’s arts scene and make sure downtown thrives. He joins us to talk about his campaign and the promise of making Westport better than ever.
Vernon is a purple town with a far-right Mayor. Democrat Jesse Schnoolnik is running to bring bipartisanship back to Vernon, ensure voting rights for all, and focus on economic development. He also talks with Michael Cerulli about public safety, improvement in the schools, and where you should be sure to go next time you visit Vernon.
Ted Hine was born and raised in New Milford and is ready to revitalize the town he loves. He talks transparency, teaching, taxes – and tells a story or two from his conversations at the doorsteps of New Milford voters.
In New Canaan, a small group of GOP ideologues have kicked tradition to the curb and are threatening the town’s long tradition of co-operation on the Board of Education. This year, reason is on the ballot. Penny Rashin, Janet Fonss, Fatou Niang, and Jennifer Hladick join us. Learn more at newcanaanboecandidates.com
Cromwell needs new energy, and Aigné Goldsby has it. She joins us to talk about the importance of good schools, economic development, and that promise to deliver homemade mac n cheese (to one person in particular).
Roberto Alves’ family immigrated to the US when he was 5 years old and settled in Danbury. Now, he’s running to lead the city. He discusses his vision for Danbury — its schools, its incredible diversity, and its amazing potential. Then, there’s that Trashers documentary…
Redistricting! Co-chair of CT’s redistricting committee, Rep. Gregg Haddad joins us, along with national expert Michael Li of NYU, to discuss this year’s redistricting in Connecticut (where it’s bipartisan), the process in other states (where it isn’t), how YOU can participate, and the promise of HR 1 in Congress.
We’re on the scene in the August 17 special election with candidate Alexis Gevanter, and behind the scenes of the Governor’s office with Chief of Staff Paul Mounds and Chief Operating Officer Josh Geballe.
What’s on the legislative agenda and what’s on Senator Duff’s playlist? He fills you in on both, while Nick Kapoor joins us to discuss his priorities and background as he runs in the April 13 special election in Monroe and Newtown.
As a municipal election year gets underway, we talk with Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and Veronica DeLandro, who is exploring a run for Mayor in New Britain.
US Senator Chris Murphy joins Mike for a talk ranging from US Foreign Policy to UCONN basketball, and Dave chats with CT's Presidential Electors about their experience casting two of the 306 Electoral Votes for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Election 2020: What Just Happened? Democratic strategist Joe Trippi looks back at Nov. 3 and ahead to the Georgia Senate races, while Susan Bigelow and candidate Jim Jinks discuss the election here in CT.
It's the Doddcast! Former US Senator Chris Dodd talks about the national scene, landmark legislation, and his take on the way forward. Michelle McCabe on why she was inspired to run for CT Senate, the enormous challenge of COVID recovery, and the ways CT can go even more green.
Get fired up! The great Rosa DeLauro talks with Michael about fighting to help Connecticut's people and through COVID and beyond. And CT Sen. Christine Cohen runs down the accomplishments of the legislature and what can go wrong on Long Island Sound cleanup day.
Rep. Joe Courtney and Sen. Norm Needleman on the landmark legislation they've been working on to help people in eastern CT, and an inside look at campaigning in 2020.
Politics and policy! US Rep. John Larson on the urgency of the 2020 campaign and saving Social Security, and CT Rep. Pat Wilson-Pheanious on Taking Back Our Grid, school construction, and helping constituents with crumbling foundations.
When was Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Middletown? Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz tells the story, reflects on the incredible legacy of the great Justice, and more. CT Senate candidate Jeff Desmarais discusses health care and education for western CT families and the reality of facing an opponent who promotes QAnon.
Mayor Florsheim talks about his (very) recent marriage proposal, and Sen. Kushner has tough, but fair, words for John Oliver. They also discuss the response to COVID, holding utilities accountable in the aftermath of the August storm, and serving a diverse community.
What's that in your mailbox? It's an Absentee Ballot application! Listen as Secretary of the State Denise Merrill discusses sending out 2.1 million applications this year, helping CT vote safely by mail, staffing polling locations, and defending your vote against foreign interference. Senate candidate Lisa Thomas talks about what it takes to REALLY represent eastern CT and hitting it out of the park.
CT Governor Ned Lamont speaks with Michael about the ongoing COVID emergency, attracting and retaining young workers in CT, and the greatest college basketball program in the country. Also, State Senate candidate Jorge Cabrera discusses his race in a district that's a "microcosm of America."
Tornado! Juggling! And all the political talk you crave. Rep. Jahana Hayes and CT House candidate John-Michael Parker are both former teachers whose experiences in the classroom inform their approach to legislating. Listen in as they discuss schools, the Post Office, helping their constituencies, and creative campaigning in 2020.
CT Attorney General William Tong joins CT College Dems President Michael Cerulli for a discussion of the sabotage of the Post Office, accountability for Eversource and UI, and being late for law school class when the professor is Barack Obama. Also, candidate Mary Welander chats with CT Dems' David Kostek about what makes Derby, Orange, and Woodbridge tick, the challenge of school reopening, and how the pandemic has changed campaigning.
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