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With the 150th anniversary of Pope Pius XII birth, Mark Riebling shares the true account of Pacelli's role in taking down Hitler.

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 opened Wednesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" looking at the start of the "YIGBY" - or - "Yes In God's Back Yard" campaign in Connecticut, a push to make it easier for Churches and other houses of worship to build affordable housing  on property they already own (00:45). Greenwich/Stamford GOP State Rep. Tina Courpas joined us the talk about that so-called "YIGBY" housing initiative (16:40). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Columnist and Editor Dan Haar weighed in on the latest corruption allegations at the State Capitol (24:07), while CBS News contributor Courtney Kealy briefed us on the U.S.-Israel military attacks on Iran (34:22)

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)

Monday's "Connecticut Today" kicked off a new week looking at the U.S.-Israeli joint attacks on Iran over the previous weekend. Paul offered his thoughts on the attacks (00:41), and we also welcomed back University of New Haven Professor of National Security Dr. Howard Stoffer to the show for his perspective (13:04). Landmark Legal Foundation Vice-President of Legal Affairs Mike O'Neill broke down oral arguments for a key U.S. Supreme Court case regarding gun ownership and marijuana use (23:53). Finally, GOP State Rep. Greg Howard had the latest from the State Capitol (30:27)

Host Paul Pacelli updated listeners on Friday's "Connecticut Today" about an emerging proposal in Hartford to implement a possible state income tax surcharge on its richest residents, a plan that's already up and running in Massachusetts, with interesting results (00:46). Former Bridgeport Democratic state Rep. Chris Caruso offered his thoughts on a controversial "emergency" bill that passed in Hartford (16:12). Southern Connecticut State University Sports Communications and Sports Marketing Instructor Len Mead talked about "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" and the continued integration of legal wagering and mainstream sports programming (25:41)

Host Paul Pacelli jump-started Thursday's edition of "Connecticut Today" telling critics of President Trump that it was more than proper for the U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey Team to accept an invitation to the State of the Union Address (00:35). New Canaan/Darien/Stamford GOP State Rep. Tom O'Dea (16:23) and former GOP State Senate Leader John McKinney explained their thoughts on a so-called "emergency" bill at the State Capitol (21:57)

Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" featured both host Paul Pacelli (00:35) and Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Columnist and Editor Dan Haar (16:52) talking about a rare, parliamentary move by majority Democrats at the State Capitol to pass a big, multi-faceted bill. We also analyzed the previous evening's State of the Union address with Southern Connecticut State University Associate Professor of Political Science and Urban Affairs Dr. Jonathan Wharton (23:46) and Quinnipiac University Professor of Political Science Dr. Scott McLean (30:29)

Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli wondering if listeners were going to listen to, or watch, President Trump's State of the Union address, or avoid the event (00:42). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about a big "emergency bill" being considered this week at the State Capitol (15:42), while CT News Junkie and Substack.com columnist and blogger Terry Cowgill commented on the national scene (27:11). CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi joined us from Washington, D.C. on tonight's State of the Union address (37:22)

Host Paul Pacelli chatted with WICC Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek on Monday's "Connecticut Today" about the previous day's blizzard, known as Winter Storm "Fern." (00:18 and 03:52)

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Thursday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if it's an insult to a member of Congress' constituents if that member - like Sen. Chris Murphy - skips the upcoming State of the Union address (00:50). We also heard the latest on Connecticut politics from former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso (14:54) and former State Senate GOP leader John McKinney (24:16). CBS News White House reporter Linda Kenyon had the latest on a possible U.S. attack on Iran (33:53), while Quinnipiac University men's and women's hockey TV play-by-play voice Phil Giubileo broke down today's women's Olympic Gold-Medal game between the U.S. and Canada (36:14)

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Greenwich / Stamford GOP State Rep. Tina Courpas to Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" regarding a public hearing the previous day on another controversial housing bill (00:42). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar talked about another controversy over the sale of Aquarion Water (10:22). CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum discussed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony, earlier in the day, in a key social media court case (21:02). Paul also a had a few thoughts on a proposed Connecticut climate "superfund" (27:57)

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" looking at a controversial state Senate bill that could drastically reduce municipal residential planning and zoning control (00:35). We also heard thoughts on that same bill from GOP State Rep. and Housing Committee member Steve Weir (16:34) and Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio (26:47). CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro also updated us on the current funding shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security (36:48)

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Host Paul Pacelli ended the week on "Connecticut Today" looking at a new poll in the 2026 Governor's race, putting former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart well ahead of Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio for the Republican nomination. The Fazio campaign says the survey is an inaccurate "push poll" (00:55). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso talked about this week's criminal penalties handed down in connection with the ongoing Bridgeport absentee ballot scandal, as well as an honor being bestowed to a controversial former Bridgeport city employee (15:55). CBS News auto industry reporter Jeff Gilbert talked about what might happen to vehicle prices after the White House announced the elimination of many clean air regulations (24:34)

On Thursday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli wondered if state lawmakers should institute a so-called "bell-to-bell" ban on cell phones in all schools statewide in the near future (00:37)? GOP gubernatorial candidate and State Sen. Ryan Fazio discussed Connecticut possibly suing New York state over ongoing energy issues, including a block on pipeline expansion (17:47). CBS News Capitol Hill reporter Taurean Small updated us on talks to keep funding the Department of Homeland Security (25:26)

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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)

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio to Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" to talk about so-called "emergency" funding at the State Capitol that evades the normal legislative process (00:44). We welcomed former GOP State Sen. Joe Markley to talk about the 2026 Connecticut gubernatorial race (08:25). CBS News Tech. contributor Ian Sherr commented on a pair of high-profile social media trials that could eventually affect Connecticut (19:49), while Paul also offered some of his thoughts on home security in light of the Nancy Guthrie missing person case (26:05)

Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on "Connecticut Today" wondering why so many people had a problem with Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny being featured for the previous day's Super Bowl half-time show (00:54). Retired FBI agent and University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lecturer Ken Gray offered his thoughts on the Nancy Guthrie missing person case (15:28). CT News Junkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by with his thoughts on President Trump and ICE (27:11). Finally, CBS News Military Analyst U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Jeff McCausland discussed the ongoing American military strikes on suspected drug running boats and the recently-expired START nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia (35:57)

Friday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli took a look at a recent CNN poll showing broad support for a standard national photo ID for federal elections (00:40). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum returned to talk about a push by state lawmakers to prevent ICE agents from wearing masks while on duty in Connecticut (16:17). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly update (21:58), and we welcomed Dr. Ashley Alker, author of, "99 Ways to Die and How to Avoid Them" (32:49)

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)

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with a Hearst Media report that many Connecticut local police agencies are sharing license plate reader data with out-of-state police and federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (00:34). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by with her weekly update, including news on the next General Assembly session and some projected utility bill increases (15:27)

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on "Connecticut Today," looking at rumblings from state Democrats about doing away with so-called "no-fault" evictions and changing rules about accessory dwelling units (00:59). Quinnipiac University Associate Professor of Law Sheila Hayre discussed this month's observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Week and more revelations about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein (16:09). CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum talked about the recent arrest of former CNN host Don Lemon and any First Amendment issues involved (24:26), while CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by to chat about a key election in Texas and what message that might send the GOP (33:17)

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Enfield GOP State Sen. John Kissel to Thursday's "Connecticut Today" for a discussion on a possible push by the General Assembly to give Connecticut teachers better free speech protections when they feel the need to speak out on issues that might anger local school boards and / or parents (00:38). Paul also opened the show wondering how and when immigration enforcement became an issue splitting the country along party lines (09:09)

Host Paul Pacelli spent most of Friday's "Connecticut Today" talking about U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon being "disinvited" from a Fairfield County elementary school (00:24). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso also dropped by with his weekly update (15:11)

A pair of bills from a veteran state House member concerning the sales of so-called "nip" bottles of alcohol caught the eye of host Paul Pacelli to start Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" (00:49). One bill would attach a ten-cent refundable deposit to every nip bottle sold in the state, while the other bill would completely ban the sale of nips in Connecticut. Southington GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson (15:23) and Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar (24:58) both chimed in on a growing controversy surrounding a veteran state lawmaker and state funding for a major non-profit agency. CBS News reporter Susie Jones joined us from Minneapolis concerning continued anti-ICE unrest (33:28)

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)

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on "Connecticut Today" looking at the past weekend's deadly shooting in Minneapolis connected to ICE protests (00:29). We also heard from CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion (16:57), University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lecturer Ken Gray (19:37), and CTNewsJunkie.com columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill on that shooting death (29:21)

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch to Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" to explain the latest twist in a controversy allegedly involving millions of tax dollars and a veteran state lawmaker (00:33). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us to chat about her recent columns (09:43), while Paul had a few thoughts at the start of the show about voter behavior in Connecticut (17:55)

Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" wondering about the disconnect many Connecticut voters have between local and national politics (00:41). State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto joined us to chat about the current state of the 2026 Governor's race (17:37). CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro talked about the latest administration position on Greenland (29:46), while Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Columnist and Editor Dan Haar discussed a recent "Top-10" list he compiled about President Trump (32:33)

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)

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" talking about former New York Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey's entrance into the 2026 Connecticut Governor's race on the Republican side (00:42). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his reaction to a controversy about a proposed drone contract with the City of Bridgeport (14:44). CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi updated us on a meeting with Venezuela's opposition leader (20:56), while columnist and blogger Chris Powell weighed in on recent anti-ICE unrest here in Connecticut and across the country (24:23)

Host Paul Pacelli used Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" to weigh in on the latest political twist in Bridgeport, involving a controversial drone contract (00:34). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar dropped by to chat about the Governor's race and the sale of a state utility (15:27). University of New Haven Associate Professor of Homeland and National Security and International Affairs Dr. Matthew Schmidt analyzed the current situation in Iran (25:52)

Host Paul Pacelli jump-started Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if the Trump Administration would get the U.S. further involved in growing unrest in Iran (00:47). CBS News Washington reporter Linda Kenyon had the latest on White House statements regarding Iran (15:21). Landmark Legal Foundation Vice-President of Legal Affairs Mike O'Neill broke down oral arguments in a big U.S. Supreme Court case regarding transgender athletes (16:58). GOP State Sen. Dr. Jeff Gordon talked about some possible tax increases facing state farmers (22:33). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio looked ahead to a coming "short session" of the General Assembly (27:50)

Host Paul Pacelli opened another edition of "Connecticut Today" urging protesters to use a bit of common sense, in light of reported injuries the night before during an anti-ICE demonstration in Hartford (00:51) Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch dropped by to talk about the latest state payroll numbers and the continuing investigation into the state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (17:35). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso had his weekly update (22:17), while we ended the week welcoming New York Times writer Ken Belson, author of, "Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural & Economic Juggernaut" (32:38)

Host Paul Pacelli started off a new week on Monday's "Connecticut Today" with his thoughts (00:35) on the previous week's ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. On that topic, we also heard from CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman (15:08), University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lecturer Ken Gray (18:56), and  CTNewJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill (29:19)

There was plenty of discussion on Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli (00:40), CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro (15:03), and Quinnipiac University Associate Professor of Law Wayne Unger (17:51) all talking about the previous day's deadly ICE-involved shooting in Minnesota. We also welcomed GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson to talk about a request from the Department of Justice to examine Connecticut's voter registration lists (26:05)

Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" featured a discussion from host Paul Pacelli on the latest figures regarding state worker pay (00:49). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Columnist and Editor Dan Haar dropped by with his weekly update, including reaction from Connecticut's Congressional delegation on the recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife (16:24). CBS News Washington reporter Linda Kenyon updated us on White House reaction to Venezuela and new Trump threats being made regarding Greenland (26:22). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Gary Rose commented on latest developments in the 2026 Connecticut Governor's race (29:35)

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with the results of a new survey on just how many people are moving into and out of Connecticut. Why does the state consistently do poorly in these types of studies and others as well? (00:49) Former FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill talked about the weekend operation to capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife from Venezuela (16:38). CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes dropped by to discuss the White House's defense of last weekend's military action in Venezuela (25:12). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio gave us her weekly update (28:25), while New Haven Independent reporter Paul Bass had more details on the ouster of former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobsen (36:31)

Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on "Connecticut Today" with analysis and opinion on the previous weekend's U.S. military raid that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife (00:51). We also heard from CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum (16:36), University of New Haven Associate Professor of Homeland and National Security and International Affairs Dr. Matthew Schmidt (23:47), Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto (31:57), CBS News Military Analyst U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Jeff McCausland (37:07), and CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill (42:04)

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new year on "Connecticut Today" by chatting with former Fairfield GOP State Sen. John McKinney about the 2026 Connecticut Governor's race and races in the General Assembly (00:35). CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro joined us from Washington, D.C. on President Trump's health and the continuing U.S. military attacks on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific (11:11). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly update (15:09)

Thursday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli talking about the message President Trump may or may not be sending by re-classifying marijuana from a "Schedule One" drug to a "Schedule Three" drug in the federal government's drug hierarchy (00:41). Former Bridgeport Democratic state Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly update, including some year-end thoughts regarding the City of Bridgeport (15:09). CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion joined us from Washington, D.C. regarding a controversial House vote connected to Affordable Care Act subsidies (23:04)

"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli discussed news that Fairfield is now the tenth state municipality to announce the coming use of automated traffic cameras. Many folks consider the cameras necessary, while others consider such systems a "big-government" intrusion on civil liberties (01:01). Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch talked about the latest controversy surrounding the state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority under former chair Marissa Gillett (14:18). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar updated us on the state employment picture and the departure of a key state marketing official (20:04). CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro also weighed in on President Trump's latest address and White House reaction to a controversial piece in Vanity Fair (28:46)

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski to Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" to update the status of his city's current water system repairs (00:55). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by to talk about a state-funded hospital takeover (10:34). CBS News Washington reporter Linda Kenyon updated us on the current status of competing bills regarding health care and a possible extension of Obamacare subsidies (21:07). We also welcomed Bill McClay, co-author of, "Jewish Roots of American Liberty: The Impact of Hebraic Ideas on the American Story" (24:08), and finally, Paul offered his thoughts on the Town of Orange and the City of Waterbury moving forward on electronic law enforcement (33:20)

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed 16th District GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson to Monday's "Connecticut Today" to chat about proposed safety and security measures for future expanded use of "no excuse" absentee ballots in Connecticut elections (00:42). Retired FBI agent and University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lecturer Ken Gray talked about this past weekend's mass shootings at Brown University and on a beach in Australia (10:40)

Host Paul Pacelli offered his thoughts on Friday's "Connecticut Today" regarding the next mandatory increase in Connecticut's minimum wage to $16.94 an hour (00:41). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso joined us with his weekly update, including his thoughts on the latest guilty verdict in the Bridgeport absentee ballot scandal (15:31), while CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman had an update regarding the U.S. seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker and what might be coming next between both nations (25:00)

Host Paul Pacelli ushered in another edition of "Connecticut Today" looking at a new report out of Boston University recommending that Connecticut cities and towns think about abandoning the traditional "last hired, first fired" plan when deciding on teacher layoffs, because of the possible negative effects on retaining teachers of color (00:43). 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band Drum Major Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Dalton stopped by to chat about the band's two performances coming up at the Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport (16:30). CBS News reporter Linda Kenyon at the White House briefed us on the U.S. seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker (24:58)

On Wednesday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli (00:32) and State Senate GOP Leader Steve Harding (16:11) talked about reports of more alleged "sham" marriages happening in Connecticut and a lack of response from majority Democrats in Hartford. Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar dropped by to chat about the state's finances and a key state Congressional race (23:32)