Podcast appearances and mentions of Ned Lamont

Following President Trump's State of the Union address, our governor, Ned Lamont, released this statement saying in part: President Donald Trump outlined his administration's priorities, but for too many families in Connecticut and across the country, the reality of this administration can be summed up by increased costs and unpredictability. What were the key takeaways from the address and what direct impact will it have on Connecticut residents? Sacred Heart University political professor, Dr. Gary Rose gave feedback.

Gov. Ned Lamont updates on state plans and safety during the latest winter storm.

In this episode of the CBIA BizCast, Amanda Marlow sits down with CBIA policy chief Chris Davis to break down the start of the 2026 General Assembly Session, Gov. Ned Lamont's State of the State address, key legislative proposals, and what business leaders—especially small businesses—should be watching closely in the weeks ahead. The episode also features highlights from a conversation between Davis and a bipartisan panel of lawmakers that included Sen. Christine Cohen (D-Guilford),  Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven), Rep. Jack Fazzino (D-Berlin), and Rep. Tami Zawistowski (R-East Granby) at CBIA's Jan. 29 Economic Summit + Outlook. Episode Highlights, Topics What's New in the 2026 Legislative Session Overview of early session priorities and the Lamont's budget proposals Why a proposal to extend R&D tax credits to pass-through entities could boost investment, job growth, and business retention in Connecticut Concerns about Lamont's proposal to pay for a one-time rebate for families making under $400,000 Legislative proposal eliminates the sales tax on energy costs for small businesses Support for proposals to lower healthcare costs including a renewed pus for Association Health Plans and support for tax credits tied to ICHRA health benefit accounts Efforts to expand workforce readiness and career pipeline programs Highlights from Legislative Panel Lawmakers' views on affordability: healthcare, childcare, housing, and higher education Workforce transportation including first-mile/last-mile and microtransit solutions The importance of trades, manufacturing careers, and early exposure for students Headlines You May Have Missed Environmental permitting reform proposals Labor committee bills resurfacing from past sessions New data on Connecticut's labor force and population trends The CBIA BizCast is made possible through the generous support of Google. Subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts. Please rate the podcast and leave us a review—we appreciate your support! And be sure to give us your feedback and share guests you'd like to hear from by emailing bizcast@cbia.com.

The Courant's Chris Keating joins us to discuss the upcoming political races including a crowded 1st District Race. Also, Erin Stewart put out her first Ads in her hopes to defeat Governor Ned Lamont.

Connecticut Citizens Defense League's Holly Sullivan joins Cam with details of Gov. Ned Lamont's bill targeting the sale of Glocks and other striker-fired pistols, along with news about a brand new firearms conference for New England 2A activists.

Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's mid-week edition of "Connecticut Today" wondering why there's a constant debate about education funding in Connecticut. What's the breaking point for state taxpayers? (00:47). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Columnist and Editor Dan Haar dropped by to chat about the growing election year tax-and-spending battle at the State Capitol (16:17). Columnist and blogger Chris Powell joined us for his monthly visit to talk about Gov. Ned Lamont's tone at his recent State of the State Address (25:38). CBS News Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion briefed us on the current ongoing negotiations to fund the Department of Homeland Security (36:17)

We did a breakdown of the State of the State address with Governor Ned Lamont. We wanted more details on his proposals for free school meals, a $200 rebate and potentially breaking down the public benefits charge.Image Courtesy of Melissa Sheketoff

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with his thoughts on a proposal from state Senate Democrats to prevent local and federal law enforcement officers from wearing facemasks while on duty (00:38). Former State Senate GOP leader John McKinney offered his thoughts on Gov. Ned Lamont's State of the State Address on Wednesday (14:56). CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman briefed us on an anticipated "reboot" for some aspects of immigration enforcement (24:35)

Governor Ned Lamont's annual State of the State Address - and some of his controversial comments regarding ICE agents in Connecticut - topped Wednesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli (00:41). Connecticut State Senate GOP Leader Steve Harding (15:37) and Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar (22:55) also weighed in on that address. CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro checked in from Washington, D.C. on a call from President Trump to "nationalize" U.S. elections in the future (31:56)

Governor Ned Lamont stops by to discuss the opening day of the session and talk the growing question of affordability in the state of CT.

Host Paul Pacelli opened "Connecticut Today" wondering if a new policy proposal from Gov. Ned Lamont was floated to simply mollify the progressive wing of the Connecticut Democratic Party (00:38). State Senate GOP Leader Steve Harding dropped by to chat about a growing controversy surrounding a powerful Hartford Democrat and millions of dollars in non-profit funding (15:25). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso checked in with his weekly update (21:22), and CBS News reporter Kati Weis briefed us on a key legal case involving the Ten Commandments in New Orleans (31:19)

State Senator Ryan Fazio is running for the Republican Nomination for Governor here in Connecticut. He talks about his plan and how he says the Democrat Party and Ned Lamont has failed the people of Connecticut.

Host Paul Pacelli highlighted another new survey on Tuesday's "Connecticut Today," showing the state's continued difficulty in creating a business-friendly environment (00:37). State House GOP Leader Vin Candelora talked about Gov. Ned Lamont's about-face connected to state farmer property taxes (14:57), while Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by with her weekly update (22:48)

Connecticut is releasing millions in state funding to improve 2-1-1 services and support homelessness prevention efforts.  Governor Ned Lamont announced two-point-six million dollars will increase call capacity for the state's 2-1-1 helpline.  Additionally, the governor said six-point-eight million dollars will go to support homeless services, including responding to homelessness. We welcome back to the show Lisa Tepper Bates, President and CEO, United Way of Connecticut, which operates 2-1-1.To learn more and apply for a 2-1-1 job: https://www.ctunitedway.org/

Allen covers the Trump administration’s suspension of five East Coast offshore wind leases on national security grounds, and the wave of lawsuits from developers like Equinor and Ørsted calling the reasoning pretextual. Plus Bill Gates-backed startup Airloom showcases its low-profile turbine design at CES 2026, and Brazil opens consultation on curtailment compensation for renewables. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes’ YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Five major offshore wind projects sit idle today. Billions of dollars in equipment. Thousands of workers. All waiting. President Trump has made no secret of his feelings about wind power. He has called offshore wind a scam. He has said these projects cost too much. He has compared them unfavorably to natural gas. Big ugly windmills, he calls them. His administration has moved aggressively to stop them. First came executive orders suspending federal approvals. Then stop-work orders on projects already under construction. In December, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management took the boldest step yet. It suspended the federal leases for five East Coast projects. The reason given: national security risks identified by the Department of War in recently classified reports. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum explained that wind turbine blade movement can interfere with radar systems. He pointed to vulnerabilities created by large-scale projects near population centers. The companies building these projects see it differently. Empire Wind called the reasoning hollow and pretextual. In court filings, the company pointed to statements from the Secretary of Interior and the White House. The real motivation, they argued, relates to the administration’s opposition to offshore wind energy. Not national security. Politics. These are not small projects. Empire Wind is sixty percent complete. Four billion dollars invested. Nearly four thousand workers employed during construction. When finished, it would power half a million New York homes. Its parent company, Norwegian energy giant Equinor, says it has coordinated closely with federal officials on national security reviews since twenty-seventeen. It has complied with every requirement. Revolution Wind is eighty-seven percent finished. A five billion dollar venture between Danish company Ørsted and Global Infrastructure Partners. The project went through more than nine years of federal review before approval in twenty-twenty-three. National security considerations were comprehensively addressed, the company says. Workers sat waiting on the water when construction was halted in August. A federal judge allowed them to resume in September. Now they’re stopped again. Both companies warn that the ninety-day suspension will likely result in cancellation. Offshore wind construction depends on highly choreographed specialized vessels. Complex sequencing. Narrow weather windows. You cannot simply pause and restart. Dominion Energy has also filed suit over its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. The company calls the suspension arbitrary and capricious. The legal battles are piling up. In December, a federal judge in Massachusetts declared an earlier stop-work order illegal. Seventeen states had sued. New York Attorney General Letitia James led the coalition. As New Yorkers face rising energy costs, she said, we need more energy sources, not fewer. Wind energy is good for our environment, our economy, and our communities. She called the administration’s actions a reckless and unlawful crusade against clean energy. Four East Coast governors issued a joint statement. New York’s Kathy Hochul. Massachusetts’ Maura Healey. Connecticut’s Ned Lamont. Rhode Island’s Daniel McKee. Coastal states are working hard to build more energy, they said. These projects have created thousands of jobs. They have injected billions in economic activity into our communities. The National Ocean Industries Association is calling for an end to the pause. Offshore wind improves national security, says president Erik Milito. It shifts economic, infrastructure, and geopolitical advantages to the United States. The Interior Department has declined to comment on the lawsuits. Meanwhile, at CES twenty-twenty-six in Las Vegas, a different kind of wind power is making news. A startup called Airloom is showcasing a radical new turbine design. Backed by Bill Gates. No towering blades reaching for the sky. Instead, a low-profile system about sixty-six to ninety-eight feet high. Picture a loop of adjustable wings traveling along a track. More roller coaster than windmill. The company claims forty percent less material. Forty-seven percent lower cost. Eighty-five percent faster deployment. They say projects can be built in under a year instead of five. And unlike traditional turbines, these can go places conventional wind farms cannot. Remote islands. Mountainous terrain. Near airports. Even military bases. Places where spinning blades would be impractical. The company broke ground on a pilot site last June. Commercial demonstrations are planned for twenty-twenty-seven. Down in Brazil, the government is tackling a different wind energy challenge. What happens when you generate more power than the grid can handle? Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has opened a public consultation. The question: how should wind and solar generators be compensated when their output gets curtailed? The government wants to balance legal certainty for investors against excessive costs for electricity consumers. Stakeholders have until January sixteenth to weigh in. So there you have it. The near future of US offshore wind will be decided in court rooms over the next few weeks. The curtailment of Brazilian renewables will be bandied about in January. And a Bill Gates supported wind company is going to try it’s hand at power remote locations. I hope you had new year’s celebration. 2026 is going to be an interesting ride. And that’s the wind energy news for the 5th of January, 2026. Join us tomorrow for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont discusses the Trump administration's suspension of offshore wind farm leases, which includes a farm that was intended to power thousands of Connecticut homes. Lamont elaborates on his opinion of the suspension and how it will affect energy prices in Connecticut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Shactman and Christopher Keating discussed the challenges of energy prices in Connecticut, with a focus on the nuclear option proposed by Governor Ned Lamont. Lamont is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors (AMRs) due to their faster construction times compared to traditional nuclear plants. However, the process is complex and lengthy, with significant regulatory hurdles and public feedback required. Additionally, Keating highlighted the impending staffing crisis in the Connecticut State Police, with 174 troopers eligible to retire by 2027, posing a significant loss of experience and expertise.

From housing, taxes, public benefits and sham marriages, we covered as many state topics as we could with Governor Ned Lamont. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson to Tuesday's  "Connecticut Today" on what might be coming up next in the General Assembly after the signing of a revised housing bill by Gov. Ned Lamont (00:28). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us to chat about stability and funding for the state's Affordable Care Act exchange (11:27)

Host Paul Pacelli ushered in Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" looking at the national and world debate over U.S. military strikes targeting alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific (00:45). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio - a declared candidate for Governor - talked about a recent suggestion to remove the controversial "public benefits" charge from Connecticut utility bills (16:04). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio discussed her reading of an affordable housing bill recently signed by Gov. Ned Lamont (22:55)

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary Jeffrey Beckham will be stepping down from his position at OPM effective December 5, 2025. We talked to WTNH political reporter, Mike Cerulli, about the significance of this announcement. We also talked about former Mayor Erin Stewart officially running for Governor. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

The state legislature will be meeting next week in a special session.  Governor Ned Lamont says the session will be to finalize housing legislation – and potentially create a 500-million-dollar contingency fund to help cover possible losses of federal funding. But we focused on the housing bill which remains a mystery. We asked Senator Jeff Gordon, Ranking Senator on the Planning and Development Committee. Image Credit: Getty Images

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed noted national columnist Red Jahncke to Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" to chat about a new study commissioned by the Yankee Institute and the Nutmeg Research Initiative. It looks at the long-term economic impact of Connecticut State Police overtime pay (00:49). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar dropped by to talk about the state's top stories, including the ongoing PURA saga and some new poll numbers regarding Gov. Ned Lamont (11:08). Paul had a few thoughts about U.S. healthcare and the ongoing partial government shutdown (20:45). CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi updated us on a Trump administration announcement regarding drug pricing (36:31) Image Credit: iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" looking at some new poll numbers from the University of New Hampshire regarding Governor Ned Lamont's current job approval rating and his prospects for a possible re-election (00:30). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio discussed what she's hearing about ongoing state employee union contract talks with Gov. Ned Lamont's office (14:15) Image Credit: REUTERS / USA TODAY Sports

Host Paul Pacelli chatted with State Senate GOP leader Steve Harding, of Brookfield, regarding what's next for state power consumers regarding PURA - the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - after several major controversies (00:42). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum explained the recent grand jury indictment of former FBI Director James Comey (10:37). CTNewsJunkie.com columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill offered his thoughts on a plan to save the WNBA's Connecticut Sun using state employee pension money (16:21) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Governor Ned Lamont talks about the ongoing fight to keep the CT Sun here in the state of CT.

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut Business and Industry Association President and CEO Chris DiPentima to Wednesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" regarding a new CBIA survey of Connecticut business owners (00:39). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar talked about the state's ongoing standoff with the Trump White House, and how Gov. Ned Lamont might delicately navigate that situation (10:59). Earlier in the show, Paul wondered if Connecticut should eventually move towards "open" primaries as a way to bolster turnout (22:05) Image Credit: Getty Images / OJO Images

In this episode of Black in Classic, we face the facts behind the headlines — from Connecticut to the Middle East.Governor Ned Lamont tries to calm nerves after a tense legislative session and looming budget questions. Immigration tensions rise as advocates rally in New Haven, while in California, ICE drama reaches new levels with protests, and Senator Padilla is forcibly removed from a news conference. And overseas, the stakes get deadly: Israel launches strikes on Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure as the region braces for what's next.Politics, policy, and protest — it's all here.

The terrific man behind Terrificon is back! That's right, we welcome Mitch Hallock to talk all things Terrificon 2025, as he prepares for the convention's milestone 10th anniversary celebration at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino from August 8-10. Mitch discusses how his Big Fedora Marketing is bringing more guests, more surprises, and more fun to Connecticut's premier comic convention for this anniversary year, and shares his journey from comic fan to creating what has become the largest gathering of comic book creators in New England. We explore the convention's growth since its 2012 launch, the significance of Governor Ned Lamont's official proclamation declaring August 8-10 as "Terrificon Days" in Connecticut, and what fans can expect from this year's lineup of artists, writers, actors from popular films and TV shows, cosplay contests, and special anniversary programming. Mitch also opens up about the challenges and rewards of producing a major comic convention, his vision for maintaining Terrificon's reputation as one of the country's premier "real comic cons," and how the convention continues to serve as a cornerstone event for comic book culture in the Northeast.Buy tickets (now!) and see all the guests, panels, and more at terrificon.com! They're also all over social including @ItsTerrifiCon on X and @terrificon_ct on Instagram.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar to Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" to chat about another progressive push against a possible third term by Gov. Ned Lamont, the latest state economic and housing numbers, and more possible challenges to a senior member of the state's Congressional delegation (00:41). We also welcomed Adam Kissel, author of, "Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation," to chat about the latest battles involving Columbia and Harvard Universities and the Trump White House (11:24) Image Credit: REUTERS

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up a big week on "Connecticut Today" looking at more solid poll numbers for Governor Ned Lamont, despite criticism from Republicans and many progressive Democrats (00:51). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso joined us with his weekly update and reaction to those poll numbers (16:51). Quinnipiac University Associate Professor of Journalism and Chair of the Journalism Department Ben Bogardus analyzed an announcement by CBS that the network is ending "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (26:06). Former Time Magazine Senior Reporter and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at St. Peter's University Alain Sanders discussed the current controversy surrounding the Trump White House at the Jeffrey Epstein case (32:52) Image Credit: REUTERS

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with word that an influential Democratic member of the General Assembly is chiding Gov. Ned Lamont over his opposition to so-called "overdose prevention centers," while saying that some recent overdose deaths may have been preventable if the Governor had acted differently (00:40). Blogger and columnist Chris Powell dropped by to chat about the growing effort by some progressive Democrats to get Gov. Ned Lamont to step aside in 2026 (15:33). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio predicted what could happen in an upcoming General Assembly special session on housing (23:33) Image Credit: Getty Images / Connect Images

Josh Elliot announced last week his intent to run for Governor against Ned Lamont. He joins us to discuss the why now question and what his plans are if he is elected.

Farmers in Connecticut and beyond are being impacted by federal funding cuts. In May, the USDA made cuts to programs that help fund farms and food banks. More recently, the USDA recently cut DEI programming. This included programs on urban forestry, equitable land access and environmental justice. But we could see increased spending for other farm programs in the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Today, we speak to those working in the agricultural industry around our state. Last week, Governor Ned Lamont signed the CT Farm Bill. We’ll talk about what that means for farmers. GUESTS: Bryan Hurlburt: Connecticut Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bonnie Burr: Department Head and Assistant Director of the Extension at the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut Juan Pablo Yepes Tobón: Windham Community Food Network Coordinator Freedom Gerardo: Founder/Co-Owner of the Seamarron Farmstead, LLC Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off another week on "Connecticut Today" talking about mounting pressure on Governor Ned Lamont by some of his fellow Democrats to raise taxes on Connecticut's wealthiest individuals (00:50). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio dropped by to discuss a controversial move regarding a build out of EV charging infrastructure around Connecticut (16:47). University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer and former Supervisory Secret Service Agent Bobby McDonald reacted to a new report regarding errors made by the Secret Service connected to an assassination attempt targeting President Donald Trump last year (23:12). CBS News reporter Olivia Rinaldi discussed President Trump's announcement of proposed tougher sanctions on Russia (30:08) Image Credit: iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus

Kevin Rennie joins us to discuss Ned Lamont and how he may have an uphill climb for a third term.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont speaks on where he sees the future of the Democratic party given the rise in popularity in politicians like NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and President Trump. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" - heading into the Independence Day weekend - wondering how listeners would react to a new Gallup Survey on American pride (00:47). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso checked in with his weekly wrap-up, including his thoughts on a lot of sniping from Democrats aimed at Gov. Ned Lamont (15:54). CBS News correspondent Aaron Navarro joined us from D.C. with reaction to the Congressional debate and voting on a massive spending and tax bill (28:45), while National Taxpayers Union Foundation Executive V.P. Joe Bishop-Henchman talked about the state tax implications of that same bill (31:12). Finally, we welcomed Gary Baum, author of, "In Pursuit of Beauty: A Novel," based on the cosmetic surgery world (38:02) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with his support for a reported push by officials to set up speed enforcement cameras on some state highway stretches (00:42). Rocky Hill/Wethersfield Democratic State Rep. Kerry Wood talked about her involvement with a group of moderate Democratic State House members supporting a possible re-election bid by Gov. Ned Lamont (14:40). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by with her weekly update (22:02), while CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes updated us on the Senate passage of a major tax and spending bill (30:40) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on "Connecticut Today" wondering why New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and other progressives constantly bash and lash out at billionaires (00:39). State Senate GOP Leader Steve Harding talked about the re-appointment of Marissa Gillett by Governor Ned Lamont to head the state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (15:05). Landmark Legal Foundation Vice-President of Legal Affairs Mike O'Neill dropped by to chat about the key decisions handed down last week by the U.S. Supreme Court (24:18) Image Credit: REUTERS

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Thursday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if a startling primary win in New York City earlier in the week should worry the Democratic Party establishment here in Connecticut and Governor Ned Lamont (00:45). Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto talked about the latest political news and a pair of controversial vetos from Gov. Ned Lamont (12:41). GOP State Senator Dr. Jeff Gordon detailed the latest controversy surrounding the state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - PURA (22:47), while CBS News military analyst U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Jeff McCausland discussed the ongoing intelligence reviews of last weekend's U.S. military strikes in Iran (29:54) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if an election result just a few miles away in New York City signals a major shift in the Democratic Party (00:43). Southern Connecticut State University Political Science and Urban Affairs Professor Dr. Jonathan Wharton joined us to talk about that Big Apple race, along with the latest on Gov. Ned Lamont and President Trump (15:37). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar dropped by to chat about a couple of controversial vetoes by Gov. Ned Lamont and rumors of another possible GOP gubernatorial candidate (26:37) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli welcomed Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio on Tuesday's show to chat about the blowback aimed at Gov. Ned Lamont's veto of a controversial housing bill earlier in the week (00:35). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Gary Rose discussed the Connecticut and national political scenes (10:36), while CT Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch talked about the latest chapter in an ongoing Bridgeport political investigation (19:45) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Monday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli discussing the previous weekend's U.S. military strikes on Iran's three main nuclear sites with University of New Haven Professor of National Security Dr. Howard Stoffer (00:28) CT News Junkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by to chat about those attacks and two controversial vetoes announced by Gov. Ned Lamont (10:19) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

A possible veto of a controversial housing bill by Governor Ned Lamont was a big topic on Friday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli. We welcomed 35th District GOP State Senator Dr. Jeff Gordon (00:47) and former Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso (11:18) to chat about that bill. Fiona Firine, from the non-profit group "For Cameron," returned to the show to talk about the status of overdose deaths in Connecticut (21:03). Paul also had some thoughts early in the show about social media comments from Connecticut Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy regarding President Trump's impending decision on any American involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict (32:33) Image Credit: REUTERS

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" chatting about a union protest aimed at Gov. Ned Lamont's threatened veto of a bill making striking workers eligible for unemployment compensation after two weeks on picket lines (00:43). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio also commented on that same bill and union reaction to a roving billboard supporting that veto (14:55). CT State House GOP leader Vin Candelora detailed the continuing efforts at the Capitol behind a controversial housing bill (22:51) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" criticizing some area politicians and media outlets for insinuating that peaceful, lawful protesting in Connecticut is somehow being threatened by the Trump White House (00:46). Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti dropped by to chat about recent controversies surrounding his city's finances (15:16). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar described a push by some left-leaning Democrats against a 2026 re-election run by Gov. Ned Lamont and the latest on a controversial housing bill (24:12). CT169Strong's Maria Weingarten talked about a statement released by majority State Senate Democrats in Hartford about that housing bill (35:11) Image Credit: REUTERS

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with remarks from State Attorney General William Tong and Gov. Ned Lamont regarding the deployment of National Guard and U.S. Marine troops to Los Angeles (00:52). Landmark Legal Foundation Vice-President of Legal Affairs Mike O'Neill talked about the likely challenges to President Trump's deployment of military personnel to Los Angeles (16:38). Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Executive Director and CEO Joe DeLong talked about this year's General Assembly session and a controversial housing bill that Gov. Ned Lamont is threatening to veto (23:00). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about ongoing issues for Connecticut electric customers and last week's conclusion of the General Assembly's session (28:30) Image Credit: REUTERS

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy surveys the chaos and corruption in Trump World.Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont details how he’s navigating Trump’s aggression toward blue states.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing criticism for what some see as her operating like President Donald Trump's personal attorney, despite pledging to be independent and vowing to never let politics factor into her decisions during her confirmation hearing. President Trump's tariffs and budget are causing alarm for many states,, forcing The House Budget Committee to try again to pass his "Big Beautiful Bill" after right wing Republicans helped sink it on Friday. Connecticut  Gov. Ned Lamont joins The Weekend to discuss the his concerns about the bill.