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Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday's "Connecticut Today" wondering when exactly the State of Connecticut took a lurch to the far left in how it operates and governs itself (00:50). Family Institute of Connecticut Director of Public Policy Leslie Wolfgang updated us regarding a controversial library bill being debated at the State Capitol (15:52). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso broke down the biggest local stories, including how a contentious housing bill in Hartford could affect Bridgeport (22:54). Yankee Institute blogger Andrew Fowler dropped by to chat about the state's continued difficulties in reducing electric bills (33:45) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" wondering why Harvard University should not be penalized by the Trump White House for not properly dealing with campus anti-semitism (00:35). CBS News Senior White House Reporter Jennifer Jacobs also commented on the escalating battle between President Trump and Harvard  (15:37). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by with her update on all the latest negotiations at the State Capitol (18:04) Image Credit: iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Thursday's "Connecticut Today" looking at a controversial proposal being debated in Hartford that would cripple the power of local planning and zoning commissions across the state (00:46). Yankee Institute for Public Policy head Carol Liebau (16:33) and East Haven GOP State Rep. Joe Zullo (23:05) also weighed in on House Bill 5002. CBS News Pentagon reporter Elanor Watson updated us on President Trump's acceptance of a jet from the Qatari government (31:01), while Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Scott Powell talked about our continued reliance on China for several minerals key to U.S. national defense (33:56) Image Credit: Getty Images / The Image Bank / Ryan McVay

Host Paul Pacelli kicked-off Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with word of a bill to decriminalize so-called "magic mushrooms" with the psychoactive ingredient psilocybin (00:39). National Taxpayers Union Foundation Executive Vice-President Joe Bishop-Henchman talked about the possible cost to Connecticut taxpayers if the 2017 Trump tax cuts are not renewed (15:41). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio detailed a bill that would affect zoning regulations in Connecticut by controlling local parking spaces (24:44) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" welcomed Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Executive Director and CEO Joe DeLong to discuss his recent op-ed critique of the phrase "Connecticut Values," used by Gov. Ned Lamont (00:50). GOP State Sen. Eric Berthel talked about Democrats deciding to back away from any new homeschooling legislation (10:20). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio discussed a social media bill being considered by state lawmakers (16:53), while CBS News correspondent Aaron Navarro briefed us on President Trump's trip to the Middle East and his recently-issued drug pricing Executive Order (25:24). Host Paul Pacelli also had a few thoughts on state lawmakers threatening a Connecticut business (28:16) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" looking at the previous day's demonstration at the State Capitol regarding possible changes to homeschooling policies (00:48). Waterbury GOP State Rep. Lezlye Zupkus also weighed in on that demonstration (16:40). Columnist Chris Powell offered his thoughts on the homeschooling controversy, as well as a recent ICE arrest in Middletown (23:12). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by to chat about the new "Blue Collar Caucus" (34:22), and we welcomed CBS News correspondent Linda Kenyon on a meeting at the White House between President Trump and new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (43:49) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" citing recent statements by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy on the recent record and current appeal of the Democratic Party (00:39). Yankee Institute columnist Meghan Portfolio offered her latest detailed analysis of state budget and employee raise proposals (15:10). Italian-American One Voice Coalition President Andre DiMino talked about possible Trump White House action regarding Columbus Day (24:08) Image Credit: REUTERS

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off "Connecticut Today" with his view that the $3.5 million spent yearly on text messaging for prison inmates is well worth it and should be maintained and not eliminated (00:43). Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch dropped by to chat about a proposed "soda and sweetened beverage tax" being considered at the State Capitol (15:57). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about "Tax Day 2025" in Connecticut (24:28). We also heard from CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum on two key legal actions facing the Trump White House (34:16) Image Credit: REUTERS

Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli wondering out loud if some state lawmakers are trying to put Avelo Airlines out of business, due to their impending contract with the federal government for migrant deportation flights (00:46). Yankee Institute for Public Policy President Carol Liebau joined us to talk about Gov. Ned Lamont's support for a controversial so-called "Warehouse Bill" (09:11). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar chatted with us about a possible gubernatorial candidate navigating the Trump White House policies (15:42), while CBS News reporter Linda Kenyon at the White House updated us on the latest tariff twists and turns (25:03) Image Credit: iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with his thoughts on public statements from New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and State Attorney General William Tong regarding Avelo Airlines' agreement with the federal government for deportation flights (00:43). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about a proposal to spend millions of dollars on early childhood education and care (14:32). CBS News Correspondent Aaron Navarro dropped by to talk about the latest news surrounding the Trump White House tariffs (24:07) Image Credit: iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" highlighting a push at the State Capitol to give police officers more power to stop drivers suspected of using marijuana while behind the wheel (00:36). GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella talked about Monday's public hearing regarding that proposal for extended police powers (15:36). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about the legal and monetary risks of attaching a so-called "Green Amendment" to the State Constitution (24:06) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's mid-week chapter of "Connecticut Today" wondering if society, in general, is giving legal marijuana use too much leeway and creating a far bigger problem (00:41). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by to talk about a proposal gaining steam in Hartford to help boost public-sector union membership in Connecticut (15:44). Hearst Connecticut Media senior columnist and editor Dan Haar talked about his piece on fears he heard from a Tesla driver regarding possible violence and vandalism ... if he buys a new Tesla (24:38) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with his thoughts on a Connecticut Mirror op-ed posted by Democratic State Senate leaders, reacting to recent statements from a GOP State Senate member (00:45), while State Senate GOP Leader Steve Harding offered his thoughts on that Democratic op-ed as well (14:52). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio offered her latest breakdown of state finances (20:24), while CBS News correspondent Allison Keyes had the latest on a rumored internal push by Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy to become the next Senate Democratic leader in Washington, D.C. (30:56) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli ushered in Thursday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with remarks from a major state legislative leader concerning the ongoing controversy over transgender athletes competing against biological females in Connecticut (00:55). Yankee Institute for Public Policy President Carol Liebau dropped by to discuss a new report detailing Connecticut state employee overtime pay and the alleged use of so-called "overtime spiking" (15:39). "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi talked about possible charter revision in Bridgeport and more short tempers on the City Council (23:32). We welcomed former Time Magazine Senior Reporter and Professor Emeritus of political science at St. Peter's University Alain Sanders to chat about Tuesday night's Presidential address and the future for Democrats (36:59) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio on Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" to chat about a big environmental bill being considered at the State Capitol (00:30). Blogger and columnist Chris Powell weighed in on the big stories in Connecticut, including the recent supervised release of a convicted cannibal killer (11:50). CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi previewed President Trump's address to Congress (21:27) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio on a set of "emergency bills" being proposed at the State Capitol and another proposal forcing cities and towns to set up police and fire department pension plans (00:24). Paul also had a follow-up to the controversy surrounding the impending release of cannibal killer (09:31) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

A new Yankee Institute report highlighted that the state is spending $1.3 billion dollars for immigration assistance. We wanted to understand exactly where those dollars are going and who loses out because of this spending. We asked state minority leader, Senator Steve Harding. Image Credit: Getty Images

Host Paul Pacelli returned to "Connecticut Today" on Tuesday with his thoughts on a bill to ostensibly prevent so-called "book bans" in the state, which don't actually exist (00:35). CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen updated us on the confirmation hearings for Kash Patel to head the FBI under the Trump White House (07:57). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio detailed her new analysis of state employee contracts going back to former Gov. Dan Malloy's administration (11:35) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with his opinion that Connecticut needs to approve a limited bear hunt for public safety reasons (00:44). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about the possible implementation of user fees and/or taxes on owners of electric vehicles (14:58). Quinnipiac University Immigration Law Professor Sheila Hayre joined us to discuss the current controversy between a "sanctuary city" and a "welcoming city" (22:49), while CBS News reporter Robert Berger joined us from Jerusalem regarding the current ceasefire in the Middle East and President Trump's surprising proposals for a post-war Gaza (30:51) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Lindsay and Madison discuss Old New-Gate Prison, as well as why a copper mine isn't a great correctional facility, that fire isn't smart when you have limited oxygen at your disposal, and how to be both the first prison and also the worst prison all at the same time. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Yankee Institute article by Andrew Fowler 2021 Connecticut History post by Gregg Mangan 2018 Revolutionary War Journal article by Harry Schenawolf 1828 The Litchfield County Post article Atlas Obscura Colebrook Historical Society post by Bob Grigg Connecticut's Official State Website Damned Connecticut post by Ray Bendici Mainly Museums post by Sam Dinnie Make a Day of It New England article Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine documentary Old Newgate Prison & Copper Mine, East Granby page Scribd listing by Ciera Michelle Aguilar Wikipedia Send us your listener questions to bit.ly/AskYOC. Go check out our friends Heather and Dylan over at the Mountain Murders podcast, which is part of the Darkcast Network. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show.  Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms apply. You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio to Thursday's "Connecticut Today" to chat about Govenor Ned Lamont's budget address, along with rumors of a possible carbon tax targeting the state's energy consumers (00:42). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar talked about his company's purchase of the Waterbury Republican-American newspaper (08:30). We welcomed CBS News auto industry reporter Jeff Gilbert to chat about a new study looking at the connection between vehicle size and safety (18:02), while Paul also had a few thoughts about the continued fear-mongering regarding ICE raids in the state (21:08) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" opened with host Paul Pacelli looking at a new study pinning a possible expansion of the HUSKY healthcare program for migrants at up to $250 million (00:25). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by to chat about state employee union negotiations for a 2027 contract renewal (14:45) Image Credit: Getty Images / DigitalVision

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli opened with Paul talking about a proposal to lower the state's blood-alcohol DUI threshold from .08 to .05 percent (00:38). State House Republican Leader Vin Candelora talked about a push to possibly reign in Connecticut's "Trust Act" for illegal aliens (16:01). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us to chat about more early legislation being introduced in the General Assembly (22:26). CBS News correspondent Chris Fox joined us from Austin, Texas, on the Trump White House immigration enforcement push (32:56) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" reacting to a confirmation hearing for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth and his views on women in combat positions (00:32). CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined us from Capitol Hill in D.C. on those Trump Cabinet nominee hearings (14:58). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio chatted about the latest General Assembly news and notes (21:15) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" by warning folks not to expect any substantive changes or policy positions from the General Assembly regarding energy and electric rates in Connecticut (00:41). CT Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch talked about a controversy surrounding Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Chairwoman Marissa Gillett (14:42). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us to chat about this week's start of the new General Assembly session (23:17), while CBS News Correspondent Aaron Navarro updated us on the Trump White House transition from West Palm Beach, FL (31:26) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with more thoughts on a new report from State Comptroller Sean Scanlon on some questionable spending connected to the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (00:26). Also weighing in on that report: State Senate GOP leader Steve Harding (15:43), and Yankee Institute for Public Policy President Carol Liebau (22:20) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Andy Fowler, Communications Specialist for the Yankee Institute, joins us for an episode to discuss Connecticut! Although he wasn't born there, his family has roots in the state that go back to the turn of the 20th century. Garrett & Andy discuss the reputation of Connecticut, its role in the colonial period and the founding of the United States, and the importance of learning about your home state's history. They also joke about the difficulty of pinning down a defining stereotype for people from Connecticut. If you enjoy pizza, the colonial period, or Gilmore Girls, you'll enjoy hearing about the Nutmeg State.   Additional Resources: Nutmeggers: nickname for people from Connecticut Learn more about Andrew's work at the Yankee Institute here: https://yankeeinstitute.org/author/andrewfowler/ Hidden in the Oak: https://yankeeinstitute.org/category/hidden-in-the-oak/ Andrew Fowler: @afowlxc on Twitter Milford, CT: https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/ Waterbury, CT: https://www.waterburyct.org/ Hartford, CT: https://www.hartfordct.gov/Home Mystic Pizza https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystic_Pizza Gilmore Girls: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilmore_Girls Fairfield County: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairfield_County,_Connecticut Griswold Inn in Essex: https://griswoldinn.com/ (George Washington visited there.) Silas Deane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silas_Deane Yale: https://www.yale.edu/ New Haven: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven,_Connecticut Yukon Huskies: https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/mens-basketball Connecticut Compromise: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Connecticut-Compromise New England: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England More information about the lack of county governments in Connecticut: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2015/rpt/2015-R-0274.htm Connecticut's Nicknames: https://portal.ct.gov/csl/research/state-nicknames?language=en_US  or  https://connecticuthistory.org/the-storied-history-behind-connecticuts-nicknames/ Does Connecticut even have its own accent? https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-connecticut-accent-or-does-connecticut-even-have-one/  or  https://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/05/nyregion/accent-what-accent.html New Haven style pizza: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven%E2%80%93style_pizza The Stepford Wives: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stepford_Wives The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: oldest art museum in the US https://www.thewadsworth.org/ Nathan Hale: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Hale Roger Sherman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Sherman Prudence Crandall: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/prudence-crandall Father Michael McGivney, Founder of the Knights of Columbus: https://www.fathermcgivney.org/ Greenwich, CT: https://www.greenwichct.gov/ (one of the wealthiest places in the United States) Louis' Lunch: https://louislunch.com/ Pepe's Pizza: https://pepespizzeria.com/ Lobster Rolls were actually invented in Milford, CT: https://lobsteranywhere.com/new-england-style/history-lobster-roll/

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with comments from Connecticut Democratic U.S. Senator Chris Murphy on MSNBC on what he still sees as a continued threat from President-elect Donald Trump. Did Senator Murphy go too far? (00:39). We spoke to CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey from West Palm Beach, FL, on the Trump transition (12:16). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about the possibility of billions of dollars in state tax credits being reviewed in the coming General Assembly session (17:22) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" started with host Paul Pacelli talking about the continued reaction to the murder of United HealthCare's CEO and the real question that needs to be asked about health insurance costs (00:37). CBS News reporter Shawna Mizelle checked in from West Palm Beach, FL, with the latest on the Trump White House (14:30). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio also dropped by with the latest on future state spending (19:00) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with word of a Hearst Connecticut Media investigation into some discrepancies connected to recent Connecticut election results (00:52). CBS News correspondent Chris Fox, in Austin, TX, talked about a visit earlier in the day to the U.S. southern border by incoming White House Border Czar Tom Homan (16:10). We welcomed Dr. Robert Marbut, senior producer of the streaming documentary, "Fentanyl: Death Incorporated" (24:04). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by with her weekly update (34:59), while University of New Haven senior lecturer in economics and business Dr. Brian Marks explained the possible effects of trade tariffs proposed by President-elect Donald Trump (41:56) Image Credit: REUTERS

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" welcomed Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar talking about how the state's "TRUST Act" might come into play with some migrants over the next few months (00:39). CBS News correspondent Linda Kenyon had the latest on the Trump White House transition, including more on Connecticut's Linda McMahon's anticipated new role (07:36). The Yankee Institute's Andrew Fowler talked about a new report regarding the projected cost of "Green Energy" initiatives (16:04) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" talking about comments from State Attorney General William Tong regarding some likely Trump White House immigration policies (00:32). State House GOP leader Vin Candelora also offered his thoughts on the Attorney General's statements (07:59). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio detailed a push by state employee unions to preserve jobs (14:58), while CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen dropped by with the latest on the Trump White House transition (21:55) Image Credit: iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" looking at a growing controversy concerning a social media video posted after Election Day, by a public-school teacher (00:31). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by to talk about a recent public hearing regarding the possible implementation of Ranked Choice Voting in Connecticut (15:03). CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi joined us with the latest on the incoming Trump administration transition (22:03) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" reminding listeners that the U.S. is strong enough to survive any occasional political upheaval (00:45). Connecticut Inside Investigator Reporter Marc Fitch talked about the Fairfield County, big-money backer of an Election Day ballot question supporting "no excuse" absentee ballot (15:13). CBS News correspondent Alli Novelo joined us from the campaign trail in Pennsylvania (20:30), while Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by with her weekly update (24:29) Image Credit: REUTERS

"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's show talking about a controversial video posted by State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff likening former President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler (00:47), while Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto joined us with his reaction to that video (07:32). NewsMax Editor-in-Chief Chris Ruddy called in to chat about the growth of his all-news cable channel and the future of the cable news business (13:50). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about who Connecticut's Communists are honoring this year (23:55) and we were joined by Professor Frank Buckley, author of, "The Roots of Liberalism: What Faithful Knights and the Little Match Girl Taught Us about Civil Virtue" (31:47) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with some startling new numbers regarding how unaffordable the state is becoming for many residents (00:38). CBS News correspondent Jim Krasula joined us from Wilmington, North Carolina, regarding the continuing Hurricane Helene clean up (06:47). Intelligence analyst, counter terrorism specialist and former Green Beret Brian Boyd analyzed the current military situation in the Middle East (09:52), while WICC Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek updated the situation with Hurricane Milton (16:55) and Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us with her weekly update (21:47) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" commenting on a story out of the Midwest where a non-citizen was sworn in as a police officer (00:40). Attorney, former Time Magazine Senior Reporter and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at St. Peter's University Alain Sanders talked about the upcoming Vice-Presidential debate (06:02). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about her latest piece on the state's power problems (16:02) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli started with news that New Britain's popular Republican mayor will not run for another term and perhaps seek the governor's office in 2026 (00:35). CBS News military analyst and retired U.S. Army Colonel Jeff McCausland analyzed the state of the Middle East involving Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah (07:08). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about the possible reintroduction of a proposed ban on gasoline powered vehicles in Connecticut (16:36) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli started Tuesday's show wondering if we should be concerned about growing marijuana sales in the state (00:33). CBS News Jerusalem correspondent Linda Gradstein had the latest on the Israel-Hamas war and reports of exploding Hezbollah pagers (08:18). University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lecturer Ken Gray talked about the latest apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump (16:40), while Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by with her weekly update (25:32) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's show wondering why the debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice-President Kamala Harris might be the deciding factor for millions of voters (00:44). CBS News Military Analyst and retired U.S. Army Colonel Dr. Jeff McCausland talked about the state of two major wars going on right now in Gaza and Ukraine (07:17). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio discussed the state's proposed purchase of offshore wind-generated power (14:04) in an agreement with Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio had an update about the continuing controversy over the state's electric market (21:23) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut Catholic Conference Executive Director Chris Healy to talk about a state agency's recent actions regarding public comment on Connecticut's abortion regulations (00:26). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by to talk about a new investigation surrounding higher education spending in Connecticut (07:56) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli welcomed State Senate GOP leader Steve Harding (00:23) and Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio (12:16) on the continued anger regarding rising electric bills around the state. Paul also had a few opening thoughts on the issue as well (22:39) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli talked about the ongoing anger connected to many electric bills in the state with Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio (00:22). Landmark Legal Foundation Attorney and Vice President of Legal Affairs Mike O'Neill explained the current federal court battle over Title-IX (11:17) Image Credit: Comstock / Getty Images

Host Paul Pacelli returned to Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" to chat with Monroe resident Scott Pearson about his petition drive to try change the "Public Benefits" charge on electric bills for state consumers (00:27). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by with news about the State Department of Transportation (11:55), while Paul added a few thoughts on media coverage of the presidential race (20:23) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's show with news and reaction about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz being named as Vice President Kamala Harris' November running mate (00:29). University of New Haven Finance Lecturer David Sacco examined the recent turmoil in the U.S. and world financial markets (12:45). Finally, Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by to talk about the ongoing reaction to rising electric bills in the state (21:11) Image Credit: REUTERS

Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured an update on U.S. Senate passage of the "Kids Online Safety Act," co-authored by Senator Richard Blumenthal (00:38). Quinnipiac University assistant professor of interactive media design John Powers also weighed in on Senate passage of that bill (12:44). Stratford GOP State Sen. Kevin Kelly talked about the precarious state of Connecticut's "small group" insurance market (23:13). We also featured our weekly check-in with Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio (32:03) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Townhall Review - June 8, 2024 Hugh Hewitt asks Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton to share his perspective on the trial, and its implications and underlying motivations. Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson sit down with former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy to share his expert analysis on the trial's proceedings and potential legal strategies moving forward. Seth Leibsohn asks Carol Platt Liebau, president of the Yankee Institute, to offer her insights on the trial and its broader implications for American democracy. In light of President Biden's recent executive order concerning the southern border, Hugh and Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake discuss the crisis and its political implications. Dennis Prager talks with Steve Cortes, a key figure in Trump's 2016 and 2020 campaigns, about his documentary shedding light on the border crisis and its impact on national security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Seth Leibsohn talks with Carol Platt Liebau, President of the Yankee Institute for Public Policy on the guilty verdict in former President Trump's New York hush money trial, and its implications for democracy and the rule of law.

Carol Platt Liebau, President of the Yankee Institute for Public Policy & Salem National News & Public Affairs Board Member on the guilty verdict in former president Trump's New York hush money trial, Democratic lawfare, and what the conviction means for the future of the 2024 Presidential Election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of Giving Ventures, DonorsTrust Vice President Peter Lipsett talks with Darla Romfo, president and CEO of Children’s Scholarship Fund; Norton Rainey, CEO of ACE Scholarships; and Carol Liebau, president of Yankee Institute. The guests share what their nonprofits are doing to ensure every child gets a quality education no matter where […]