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Pat Sasser, founder of NoTollsCT.org, talks about how frustrated CT voters can act now to change the balance of power in Hartford. He also explains how to help Cathy Hopperstad get elected as state rep from Manchester, and then Cathy calls in to say thanks.
Greg Gutfeld says the federal government should just put the economy on a holding pattern, and turn it back on in a month. But Todd wonders how that protects liberty or fights for small government. Then there's the interview by Savannah Guthrie with Dr. Anthony Fauci! Later in the show we're joined by Amy Stefanowski, wife of Bob, who talks about "The Gift Card Project" that she and a friend started. After, we talk with Patrick Sasser who shares a bit of inspiring news - an outpouring of charity, as he and others helped deliver 400,000 free N95 masks to Connecticut hospitals.
There is literally so much to talk about today! Lisa walks us through what happened at the Democratic debate last night in Las Vegas, with newcomer Mike Bloomberg, and chats with Patrick Sasser of "No Tolls CT" to update us on the Governor's backing down on tolls -No Tolls CT Activist PATRICK SASSER discusses the Governor's decision (0:25:00 - 0:38:35)
On Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke to Patrick Sasser from NoTollsCT about the latest in the toll dilemma, later on he spoke to Jim Cameron who writes the Getting There columns for Hearst Media to talk about the latest with tolls as well. Paul also welcomed LeeAnn Ducat from Choice CT to talk about the latest with a vaccination situation going on in the state.
The tolls debate is back, thanks to an unprecedented plan by lawmakers. Chaz, obviously, had lots to say about the plan and Patrick Sasser caught us all up on the most recent toll discussion meetings (0:00) Dumb Ass News - the gravity broom internet trend is for dumb asses who believe everything they read on social media...like AJ (10:53) Attorney Peg Sheahan shares a story about the time she was robbed by a child while working at a bank (15:36) Dr. Patty Ann analyzes AJ's word association (22:36) Lieutenant David Hartman from Wilton talks about being part of a group of officers climbing Mount Kilimajaro for the Special Olympics (26:30)
On Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke to Patrick Sasser from No Tolls CT and Senator George Logan about the possible tolls vote coming up. Ilya Feoktistov, author of "Terror In The Cradle of Liberty: How Boston Became A Center For Islamic Extremism," talked about how a mosque in Boston may be an epicenter of terrorism.
Your daily commute in CT could soon cost you - the plan to install tolls has heated up once more. Jackie investigates how we got to this point and what the future might hold for drivers - and their pocketbooks - in the state. Guests - Chris Keating of the Hartford Courant and Patrick Sasser of NoTollsCT.org
Closing out the week on Connecticut Today, Paul gives his thoughts and takes calls on the incident in the Thursday Night NFL game involving Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph. Then, Patrick Sasser, of No Tolls CT, rejoins the program to discuss the latest on tolls. Quinnipiac Law professor John Pavia calls in to give an update on the impeachment situation. And, State Sen. Kevin Kelly chimes in for his weekly spot. Segments Myles Garrett: (0:34 - 13:52) Patrick Sasser: (13:53 - 22:07) John Pavia: (22:08 -38:56) Kevin Kelly: (38:57 - 44:27)
Connecticut Republican Party Chair J.R. Romano speaks with Patrick Sasser from the grassroots group NoTollsCT about electronic tolls and the Democrats AstroTurf efforts to bring back tolls to Connecticut.
Patrick Sasser from NoTollsCT.Org joined Brad and Paul to talk about yesterday's vote on the toll proposals
Patrick Sasser on the 3 toll bills pushed through by Connecticut lawmakers (0:00), Super Attorneys Hugh Keefe and Tara Knight help the Tribe and Street Pete with his neighbor's tree hanging over his yard (12:12), the KISS farewell show this weekend, and the time Jimmy Koplik wound up in handcuffs because of pyrotechnics (26:53), Andrew Krause's brother-in-law Brendan calls in to respond to yesterday's segment about their uncomfortable living situation (37:06), and Dumb Ass News - elderly Long Island woman accidentally calls a car dealership for help with her new scale (47:27).
Patrick Sasser joined Brad and Paul to talk about the fight against tolls
Connecticut tolls fight with Patrick Sasser (0:00), which new Connecticut taxes will affect the morning show (12:26), more drunk audio from the New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade (26:13), former Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara talks about the Pam roast (32:20), Dumb Ass News - moron leaves baby at the terminal, after boarding a plane and taking off (34:26). Image: Joe_Potato / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Chaz rants about tolls with Patrick Sasser (0:00), Sports - UConn senior night, Celtics win, Demi Lovato knocks out Jay Glazer's tooth (13:32), AJ's crazy lottery theory (17:12), R. Kelly goes crazy (28:00), Boss Keith breaks down the Michael Jackson HBO special (37:20), Jimmy Koplik talks R. Kelly and Michael Jackson (48:58), "Atlas" on the phone worked on an R. Kelly tour for five years (1:01:32), Shawn the Marine with a story about saving a man from a fire (1:04:58), the New Haven St. Patrick's Day parade girls (1:16:13).
Patrick Sasser on fighting against Connecticut tolls today (0:00), AJ is giving up bread for Lent, Chaz is torn between alcohol and meat (11:47), Jay from West Haven has cystic fibrosis, and called in after talking to President Trump (25:12), Connecticut State Troopers Kelly Grant and Dimitrie "Bogey" Bogiatzopoulos in studio (36:14), Dawn and Dr. Patty Ann talk about selling well-worn shoes (50:36), the King of the Nerds Mitch Hallock talks about the new "Game of Thrones" trailer (59:13), and Dumb Ass News - Russian man leaves hospital for cigarette with axe stuck in his back (1:08:32).
Patrick Sasser on how to fight tolls in Connecticut (0:00), the Tribe's encounters with celebrities (13:45), Dumb Ass News - bringing the dead back to life (34:18), and Lt. Joe Murgo and Sgt. Joe Mulhern of East Haven PD (37:51).
Patrick Sasser joined Brad and Paul to give us an update on the fight against tolls
Patrick Sasser joined Brad and Paul to talk about the latest with their fight on Tolls
Patrick Sasser from NoTollsCT.Org called Brad and Paul to give an update
Patrick Sasser from NoTollsCT.org joined Brad and Paul to talk about their grassroots campaign
Patrick Sasser, a small business owner of a local trucking company, is part of a group organizing a protest in Stamford on Saturday morning, against proposed tolls, a hike in the gas tax and a tire tax. In this interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Sasser talked about the protest and also how tolls would impact small business. Podcast photo credit: chombosan / iStock / Getty Images Plus