Podcast appearances and mentions of Ned Lamont

Current Senator and Governor hopeful Ryan Fazio discusses the latest from his campaign and how he plans to defeat Governor Ned Lamont in November.

Governor Ned Lamont comes in studio to discuss the campaign, his current race against Josh Elliot, Education issues, the expensive living in the state of Connecticut and more.

Connecticut is taking a different approach. While many states have moved to restrict access to the ballot, Connecticut expanded voting access by passing its own John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act and implementing no-excuse absentee voting. At the same time, state leaders have found themselves responding to federal immigration enforcement, protecting access to schools and public services, and addressing rising costs for residents. In this episode of The Margin, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont joins Jen Taylor-Skinner to discuss the state's efforts to strengthen voting rights, resist federal voter-roll requests, protect immigrant communities, and increase civic participation. They also discuss Connecticut's high electricity costs, the regulation of utility companies like Eversource, and what states can realistically do to make life more affordable for residents. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Lamont argues that states have an important role to play in protecting democratic participation and ensuring that residents feel invested in their communities. Follow @electorette on YouTube and Instagram, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for more political midterm coverage, election analysis, and nuanced discussions that go beyond the headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Elliot seems to be trending in the right direction in the Democrat Race for Governor against Ned Lamont. He has reached another milestone, and he discusses that with us today.

Governor Ned Lamont has announced an additional $320 million investment in Connecticut's Early Childhood Education Endowment! Jon covered the press conference yesterday, and you can find out more about how to qualify at http://www.ctoec.org/early-childhood-education-endowment

Host Paul Pacelli used Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" to look at an upcoming Democratic gubernatorial primary later on this year and whether or not we could see a major upset (00:32). Former GOP state legislator Joe Markley also offered his thoughts on that race (15:03), and we wrapped up the show with Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio's report on Connecticut's teachers' unions (25:35)

Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday's "Connecticut Today" talking about Governor Ned Lamont's reaction to an Eversource rate increase request, highlighting the pay structure for the company's CEO (00:42). We were also joined by conservative pundit Red Jahncke from "The Red Line" blog (13:28), Mike Mastroni, founder of the Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation (22:39), and Quinnipiac University Criminal Justice Teaching Instructor Diane Langlan-Wortz regarding recently-enacted state laws concerning the rights of crime victims (29:30)

"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli welcomed GOP State Sen. Heather Somers to Thursday's show to talk about a White House tax credit initiative that could help some Connecticut students, if Gov. Lamont chooses to participate. What's he waiting for? (00:34). Former state Senate GOP Leader John McKinney wrapped up last weekend's nominating conventions and looked ahead to state primaries and Election Day in November (09:47). Also, Paul had some thoughts on the latest rate increase request from Eversource (19:31)

Governor Ned Lamont's signature on a bill legalizing "No-Excuse" absentee ballots in all future Connecticut elections was the lead topic for Paul Pacelli on Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" (00:41). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us to chat about the contentious battle for the U.S. House in Connecticut's First Congressional District and how organized labor is reacting (13:32). Author and Substack.com blogger Mark Tapson talked about rising immigration and cultural tensions in Great Britain (22:05)

Josh Elliott earned the 15% needed to primary Governor Ned Lamont on the Democrat side for Governor. He got 25% and he talks with us about the process, the weekend, and the task at hand!

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" looking at yet another bill signed by Gov. Ned Lamont targeting ICE operations here in the state. Is this really needed, or just an act of desperation approaching the November elections (00:38)? Northford / Wallingford / North Haven / East Haven GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella joined us to chat about a controversial gun bill at the State Capitol targeting a specific make and model of handgun (16:39). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by for her weekly update, with an assertion that many state employees may have violated their contract on May Day (21:30)

Former Director of Communications for Governor Ned Lamont and current candidate for State Senate for the 28th district, Rob Blanchard, stopped by the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Stamford / Greenwich GOP State Rep. Tina Courpas, who's been named to Gov. Ned Lamont's Education Funding Commission. How do we re-vamp and / or update the formula that's used to determine how much state education funding goes to each municipality (00:53). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar dropped by to talk about the big state stories, including some good news for Bridgeport (08:21). CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum analyzed a new case being brought against former FBI chief James Comey, as well as action taken by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Voting Rights Act (15:51). Finally, Paul had some thoughts on politics - and stress - in Connecticut (23:08)

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Friday's "Connecticut Today" talking about a new Blue-Ribbon Commission announced by Gov. Ned Lamont to look at how the state's public education is funded (00:29). Blogger and columnist Chris Powell joined us to chat about the Governor's proposal (15:31), while CBS News White House reporter Linda Kenyon dropped by with the latest news regarding the U.S. and Iran (25:58)

Health care affordability, Connecticut's economy, and workforce development are front and center on this episode of CBIA BizCast. CBIA Policy Director Grace Brangwynne joins host Amanda Marlow to discuss the defeat of legislation allowing small businesses to form association health plans. Association Health Plans allow small businesses to come together, pool their risk, and purchase affordable, high quality health insurance through a trade association or local chamber of commerce. Marlow was also joined by CBIA Foundation director Dustin Nord to break down new economic data and highlight the foundation's newly released Connecticut Workforce & Education Strategy Blueprint. The episode also features a portion of a conversation between Nord, former U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Electric Boat's Willie Barber, and Economic Leadership's Kat Saunders highlighting the blueprint. And the episode highlights a recent news conference on a push to expand the R&D tax credit to pass-through entities at Burke Aerospace. The event included Gov. Ned Lamont, Burke president and CEO Brittany Isherwood, DECD commissioner Dan O'Keefe, and CBIA president and CEO Chris DiPentima. Episode Highlights Small Business Healthcare • What are Association Health Plans? • Why did the legislation fail? • What's next for small businesses and their employees? Economic Update • Connecticut added 5,300 jobs in January • Connecticut's economy expanded 2.4% in 2025—12th fastest in the country Workforce Blueprint • Release of CBIA Foundation's Connecticut Workforce & Education Strategy Blueprint • Panel discussion on strengthening high school-to-career pathways, aligning education and industry needs, and overcoming fragmentation in Connecticut's workforce system • Panelists include: o Miguel Cardona, former U.S. Secretary of Education o Willie Barber, Electric Boat o Kat Saunders, Economic Leadership R&D Tax Credit for Small Business • News conference highlighted efforts to expands Connecticut's R&D tax credit to pass-through entities • 6% credit helps small firms invest in innovation and jobs • Supports small business growth in Connecticut 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.

Should the state of Connecticut get into the student loan business? That's what host Paul Pacelli asked on Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Gov. Ned Lamont offering up to $10 million to replace Trump White House federal loan cuts (00:46). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Management Dr. Don McAulay discussed the announced sale and move of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun to Houston (16:16). Hartford Courant columnist Kevin Rennie talked about his story on a growing controversy at the State Office Building (21:37), while Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio discussed what bills have a chance to become law at the Capitol (29:30)

Thursday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli looking at the first version of a bill at the State Capitol that would lay out more specific rules and regulations for thousands of homeschooled students in Connecticut (00:33). That bill is already generating a lot of opposition. Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso (15:46) and former GOP State Senate Leader John McKinney (22:48) weighed in on recent line-item vetoes from Gov. Ned Lamont

Host Paul Pacelli got Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" underway with word that a law change at the State Capitol might give Connecticut restaurants and bars the ability to sell cannabis-infused beverages alongside alcohol (00:58). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association President Chris Herb explained how crude oil and gasoline prices might be affected by unrest in the Middle East. Chris also offered a look at the possible consumer costs of a potential state-level climate "superfund" (10:58). State House GOP leader Vin Candelora dropped by to talk about a threatened line-item veto from Gov. Ned Lamont (19:37). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio broke down some key bills she's following at the Capitol (24:12). Finally, CBS White House reporter Linda Kenyon had the latest on the U.S.-Israeli joint attacks on Iran (35:01)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.