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WICC The Voice of ConnecticutCT Today With Paul Pacelli - The National Guard In Los AngelesHost Paul Pacelli opened another new week on "Connecticut Today" with his thought that there's nothing wrong with National Guard troops being sent to Los Angeles to help quell anti-ICE violence (00:46). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum analyzed a possible legal challenge to President Trump's National Guard deployment to Los Angeles (15:18). Yankee Institute for Public Policy President Carol Liebau talked about last week's end to the General Assembly session (21:15), while CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill discussed the possibility of a third term for Gov. Ned Lamont (29:03)
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WICC The Voice of ConnecticutCT Today With Paul Pacelli - Connecticut Needs A Full-Time LegislatureHost Paul Pacelli opened a new week on "Connecticut Today" wondering - as state budget talks run up against another deadline - if Connecticut lawmakers should be in Hartford on a full-time basis to avoid bad lawmaking (01:08). Trumbull GOP State Rep. Dave Rutigliano dropped by to chat about the latest news regarding state budget talks in Hartford (14:47). Commuter advocate and columnist Jim Cameron talked about his latest column, detailing the state's potential loss of millions of dollars through vehicles being improperly registered out-of-state (21:09). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill had some thoughts on the recent Trump White House...2025-06-0242 min
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutCT Today With Paul Pacelli - An American Pope To Influence U.S. Immigration Policy?Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on "Connecticut Today" wondering if the recent election of Pope Leo XIV is a direct attempt by the Vatican to influence U.S. immigration policy (00:49). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill talked about another controversy surrounding a high-ranking state official (14:47). University of New Haven Associate Professor of Accounting and Taxation Dr. James Mohs commented on the latest Trump White House tariff news concerning China (25:44). CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi dropped by with the latest on the controversy over a reported gift of a jumbo jet from Qatar to President Trump (33:44)
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WICC The Voice of ConnecticutCT Today With Paul Pacelli - Criticizing A New Police Tool?Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Monday's "Connecticut Today" talking about a new tool that's being used by local police to avoid high-speed chases, but is still being criticized by civil liberties groups. Is that criticism unfounded (00:46)? GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson talked about a hearing earlier in the day regarding homeschooling regulations in Connecticut (14:58). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill on media personalities venturing into politics (24:26), while CBS News Washington correspondent Nikole Killian had the latest on the fate of the 2017 Trump tax cuts with the present Congress (36:24)
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WICC The Voice of ConnecticutCT Today With Paul Pacelli - Are More Highway Speed Cameras On The Way?Host Paul Pacelli ushered in a new week on "Connecticut Today" looking at a proposal to possibly increase the use of automated speed cameras on the state's major highways as soon as next year (00:57). Sacred Heart University Associate Professor of Catholic Studies Dr. Dan Rober talked about the upcoming conclave to select a new Pope (14:56). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by to chat about President Trump and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (26:07). Former University of New Haven Sports Information Director Eric McDowell talked about the passing of Bridgeport native and legendary Connecticut coach Frank "Porky" Vieira (35:40...2025-04-2846 min
Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for DemocracyStanding Strong for Diversity, Tackling Medical Debt, Republicans Say No To Trump and Yes To DemocracyIn this episode of "Good News for Lefties," host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of uplifting stories that highlight progressive victories and initiatives across the nation. From New York's unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, to a bipartisan effort in Congress to rein in presidential trade powers, and a groundbreaking deal to alleviate medical debt for millions, this episode is packed with good news for the left. We also explore innovative conservation efforts for endangered species, legislative advancements in housing rights, and a significant legal victory for a woman facing unjust charges after a miscarriage...2025-04-0814 min
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutCT Today With Paul Pacelli - Maybe Connecticut Is Out Of Touch?Host Paul Pacelli ushered in a new week on Monday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if the anti-Trump protesters all across the state the previous weekend were out of synch with the rest of the country (00:35). CBS News reporter Zak Hudak (15:15) and University of New Haven Finance Lecturer David Sacco (19:40) both shared their thoughts on the impending Trump White House tariffs. CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by with his take on the rising profile of CT Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (28:31)
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WICC The Voice of ConnecticutCT Today With Paul Pacelli - Did Sen. Chris Murphy Go Too Far?Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy went too far in calling the Trump White House an "arm of the Kremlin" (00:45). Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto talked about Sen. Chris Murphy's opposition to the Trump White House foreign policy (14:23). GOP State Senate leader Steve Harding talked about a request for the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the ongoing Bridgeport absentee ballot scandal (22:15). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill returned to the show after dealing with hip replacement (30:13)
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The Colin McEnroe Show‘Citizen Observers’ share their voting stories from around the stateOn Election Day we do a show where we ask people across Connecticut to do a simple thing: Go vote in your town before 1 p.m. Then call us between 1 and 2 p.m. and tell us how it felt, what you saw, whom you spoke to. Say whatever you want to say about the experience of voting. This hour we hear from Citizen Observers about their experiences at the polls. GUESTS: Lara Herscovitch: Singer-songwriter-poet, performer, advocate, former CT State Troubadour, and children’s book author Logan Tomlinson: Student at the University of New Hampshire Kat...2024-11-0549 min
Where We LiveThe state of gun reform in Connecticut and beyondThere have been more than 80 mass shootings in the U.S. so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. But gun violence isn’t just limited to mass shootings. Every day, hundreds of Americans are shot in murders, suicides, and more. In Connecticut, there are some of the strongest gun laws in the U.S. Yet gun violence continues to rock communities across the state. While Governor Ned Lamont has put forward a comprehensive and ambitious gun safety agenda, Second Amendment groups are already pushing back. This hour, we examine the state of gun reform in Co...2023-03-0149 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerJustin Farmer, Abdul Osmanu, and Mariam Khan Build the JAM Coalition in HamdenIn a special edition of the Be the Change podcast, three young politicians talk about their coalition in Hamden. Justin Farmer, Abdul Osmanu, and Mariam Khan, known as "JAM," share what they have heard while door-knocking, why they stayed in Hamden after graduation, and why their bond is special.CTNewsJunkie Listener is our podcast channel where we are broadcasting interviews and/or audio news stories. Our first podcast series is called Be The Change, and is hosted by reporter Emily DiSalvo, who plans to interview the young people who have run for office or otherwise work in...2021-10-1444 min
Where We LiveLawmakers On Coronavirus, Schools, Race And VaccinationsA recent Connecticut Mirror report found a big drop in the number of students enrolled in school in Connecticut. How has the pandemic hurt students, and how can state lawmakers help? One of the leaders of the General Assembly Education Committee joins us. Meanwhile, the leader of the Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus says he is trying to dispel vaccination myths and get more Black and Hispanic residents interested in getting COVID-19 shots. Guests: State Sen. Douglas McCrory -- representing parts of Hartford, Bloomfield, and Windsor; and Co-chair of the General Assembly Educat...2021-03-1749 min
Where We LiveLawmakers On Coronavirus, Schools, Race And VaccinationsA recent Connecticut Mirror report found a big drop in the number of students enrolled in school in Connecticut. How has the pandemic hurt students, and how can state lawmakers help? One of the leaders of the General Assembly Education Committee joins us. Meanwhile, the leader of the Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus says he is trying to dispel vaccination myths and get more Black and Hispanic residents interested in getting COVID-19 shots. Guests: State Sen. Douglas McCrory -- representing parts of Hartford, Bloomfield, and Windsor; and Co-chair of the General Assembly Educat...2021-03-1749 min
Where We LiveGeneral Assembly In Motion Despite PandemicThe General Assembly session is getting interesting, as lawmakers trot out their proposals. But this year does not resemble a normal session. COVID-19 rules keep lawmakers at arms length from each other, and from lobbyists and the public. Today we talk to House Speaker Matt Ritter about how much lawmakers will be able to get done. Are they doing the right thing by extending the governor’s emergency powers? And is now the time to start phasing out a religious exemption to school vaccination requirements? Guests: Rep. Matt Ritter -- Connecticut House Speaker and Sta...2021-01-2749 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerJessica Weaver: Newington's School Board Finds A Way Forward Through The PandemicJessica Weaver, a member of the board of education in Newington, returns to the podcast to discuss the decisions the Newington school board has had to make regarding school reopening, plans for graduation ceremonies, and potential long-term effects of the pandemic on education.
–Emily DiSalvo
CTNewsJunkie Listener is our podcast channel where we are broadcasting interviews and/or audio news stories. Our first podcast series is called Be The Change, and is hosted by reporter Emily DiSalvo, who plans to interview the young people who have run for office or otherwise work in politics.
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CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: State Sen. Will Haskell and West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor Talk Climate ChangeIn the latest episode of "Be the Change," state Sen. Will Haskell returns to the podcast to talk about the importance of tackling climate change, a global issue, on a local level. Additionally, West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor, who recently won a national climate change award, shares what her city is doing to help.
CTNewsJunkie Listener is our podcast channel where we are broadcasting interviews and/or audio news stories. Our first podcast series is called Be The Change, and is hosted by reporter Emily DiSalvo, who plans to interview the young people who have run for...2021-01-1428 min
WTIC Public AffairsFace CT 12/27/20Year-in-review of the news with Christine Stuart of CTNewsJunkie.com and Ken Dixon of Hearst Connecticut Media2020-12-2723 min
The WheelhouseThe Wheelhouse: Electoral College Vaccinates DemocracyConnecticut’s first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. What does this moment represent in the battle against the virus? Electoral college votes have been cast in the state, and around the country, again confirming Joe Biden’s presidential win. Will Republican voters believe that Biden was victorious? Guests: Dr. Jonathan Wharton -- Associate Professor of Political Science and Urban Affairs at Southern Connecticut State University and Interim Associate Graduate School Dean (@PreppyProf) Christine Stuart -- Owner and editor in chief of Connecticut News Junkie and a reporter for NBC Connecticut. (@ctnewsjunkie) Colin Mc...2020-12-1649 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerMiddletown And Its Small Businesses Get Creative to Survive COVID-19Main Street in Middletown is home to nearly 200 independent businesses and restaurants. It’s no secret that COVID-19 has caused economic strife for establishments like these.
In the latest episode on CTNewsJunkie Listener, Middletown Mayor Ben Florsheim, a Be the Change guest, as well as several business owners weigh in on getting creative to help the thriving downtown area survive the pandemic.
–Emily DiSalvo
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(The music in these podcasts came royalty-free from BenSound.)2020-12-1114 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview With Rajan DoeringRajan Doering is a junior at Quinnipiac and also is the first guest on Be the Change who lost the race he set out to win.
Doering ran for school board in his hometown of Wallingford and we discuss why he thinks he lost, the importance of being involved in local government, and why he believes we should do away with divisive political discussion.
–Emily DiSalvo
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(The music in these podcasts came royalty-free from BenSound.)2020-12-1021 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview with Adelina Cirikovic, Avon Board of Assessment AppealsAdelina Cirikovic is a member of the Avon Board of Assessment Appeals as well as a sophomore at Quinnipiac University. She talks about her time on the board, being a young conservative woman on a college campus, and the importance of bipartisanship.
–Emily DiSalvo
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(The music in these podcasts came royalty-free from BenSound.)2020-11-3000 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview With Jared ToddJared Todd is the first non-elected official to be featured on Be the Change. As director of external affairs for the lieutenant governor, Todd works with constituents and helps to plan events. He shares why working with Susan Bysiewicz is his dream job.
–Emily DiSalvo
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(The music in these podcasts came royalty-free from BenSound.)2020-11-1800 min
Steady Habits: A CT Mirror PodcastWhat 2020 Means For The Future Of Elections In ConnecticutMore than a week after the 2020 election, it’s fair to ask, “what just happened?” The results point to deep divisions within both parties, and in many states, including Connecticut. We saw historic voter turnout, aided by special “pandemic rules” that made mail-in voting a reality for the first time here. But we still saw long lines at polling sites, and in some states new restrictions on the number of polling places. We’ve heard calls for “unity,” both across the political divide, and within political parties, while others continued pointing fingers of blame for unexpected losses. And, we’ve seen shifts on...2020-11-1235 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview With Tyler Flanigan of the Wethersfield Town CouncilTyler Flanigan is serving on the Wethersfield Town Council while studying at the University of Connecticut. Flanigan talked about his dream to make living in Connecticut more affordable, why he loves Wethersfield, and his uncertainty about where his career will take him next.
–Emily DiSalvo
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(The music in these podcasts came royalty-free from BenSound.)2020-11-1100 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview With Jessica Weaver of the Newington School BoardToday on Be the Change, Jessica Weaver, a 22-year-old member of the Newington Board of Education, discussed her passion for financial literacy and gender equity, her views on Joe Biden and her many plans for the future.
–Emily DiSalvo
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(The music in these podcasts came royalty-free from BenSound.)2020-10-2800 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview With New Britain Mayor Erin StewartToday on Be the Change, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart talks about her Republican identity, tackling homelessness during COVID-19 and balancing motherhood with being a mayor.
–Emily DiSalvo
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(The music in these podcasts came royalty-free from BenSound.)2020-10-2100 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview With Justin Farmer of the Hamden Legislative CouncilJustin Farmer, 25, is currently serving on the Hamden Legislative Council. He ran for the District 17 state senate seat this year but lost to Jorge Cabrera in an August primary. Farmer discusses how he became "radicalized" into running for office and what it means to be an "activist" politician.
–Emily DiSalvo
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CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview With Middletown City Councilman Ed Ford Jr.Councilman Ed Ford Jr. of Middletown knew he was meant to be involved in politics ever since he ran for vice president of his senior class at Middletown High. After that, he served on the Board of Education and now at age 23, he's on the city council hoping to bridge the partisan divide on issues that both parties can agree on.
(The music in these podcasts came royalty-free from Ben Sounds.)
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The WheelhouseThe Wheelhouse: CT To Review Vaccines, Halloween SafetyAmid signs of public distrust in a quick vaccine release, Governor Ned Lamont says the state will review any COVID-19 innoculation for safety and effectiveness. A member of Connecticut’s congressional delegation tests positive for coronavirus. And how will Halloween be different during the pandemic? Guests: John McKinney -- Former Republican State Senate Minority Leader (@SenatorMcKinney) Christine Stuart -- Owner and editor in chief of Connecticut News Junkie and a reporter for NBC Connecticut. (@ctnewsjunkie) Join us on Twitter! (@wnprwheelhouse)Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee om...2020-09-2349 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview With New Haven Alder Eli SabinEli Sabin, a New Haven city alder representing a district that is 60% Yale University students, is a Yale student himself. He is also director of the Connecticut Progressive Caucus. We talk about issues related to affordable housing and how it relates to desegregation, and why he loves New Haven so much. (The music in these podcasts came royalty free from Ben Sounds.)
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CTNewsJunkie ListenerElection 2020: An Interview With Connecticut State Senate Candidate Kim HealyKim Healy is running for state Senate in Connecticut against incumbent Will Haskell. She is hoping to bring a common sense, fiscally responsible vision to the Capitol. Her experience as an accountant and longtime volunteer in the town of Wilton have given her the background to talk with community members about issues that matter to them. In this podcast, Healy discusses her plans if elected, the importance of civil political discussion, and the role of police. (The music in these podcasts came royalty free from Ben Sounds.)
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CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview With Connecticut State Senator Will HaskellWill Haskell started running for office even before he graduated from college. Once elected to Connecticut's state Senate, the 24-year-old pushed for affordable college, improved transportation, and climate-friendly policies. On Be The Change, Haskell talks about being a young person in politics, his plans if re-elected, and his hopes to one day attend law school. (The music in these podcasts came royalty free from Ben Sounds.)
#BeTheChange #Election20202020-09-0138 min
Steady Habits: A CT Mirror PodcastGOP Chaos, Weird Conventions, and a Chance to Change Connecticut’s Voting HabitsThe Republican convention starts today, and it’ll be interesting to see if it’s anywhere near as weird as the Democratic convention last week. With no live audience because of Covid-19, the convention played even more like a scripted TV show than these events had already become. And with no big, live event to go to, Connecticut’s Democratic delegates didn’t gather with their colleagues from around the country - they socially distanced in an otherwise empty Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford. This episode - we’ll talk with CT Mirror Capitol Bureau Chief Mark...2020-08-2443 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview With Middletown CT Mayor Ben FlorsheimFirst up on #BeTheChange with Emily DiSalvo, a conversation with Mayor Ben Florsheim of Middletown, CT.
Elected in 2019 at the age of 27, Florsheim is one of Connecticut's youngest politicians. Florsheim, who attended Wesleyan University, is originally from the Midwest.
In today's episode, we discuss why he chose to stay in Middletown after college, leadership during the pandemic, racial justice, and his plans for the future.
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The WheelhouseThe Wheelhouse: Disputed Decisions On Police, Back To SchoolThe state Senate is considering a police accountability bill that cleared the house last week. Meanwhile, parents, teachers, and students are making difficult decisions about going back to school during the pandemic. Robert Cotto, Junior -- Trinity College Director of Urban Educational Initiatives and Educational Studies lecturer (@RobertCottoJr) Keith Phaneuf -- State budget reporter at the Connecticut Mirror (@CTMirrorKeith) Christine Stuart -- Owner and editor of Connecticut News Junkie (@ctnewsjunkie) Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Coline McEnroe Show and a columnist for Hearst Connecticut (@colinmcenroe)Support the show: http...2020-07-2949 min
The WheelhouseThe Wheelhouse: Connecticut Lawmakers Talking About Policing, RaceThis week on the Wheelhouse, we compare some of the proposals on the state level in Connecticut, in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Should the focus of a special session be on making law enforcement more just for people of color? Or should larger issues also be considered? Will a special session actually happen? State GOP lawmakers are involved in lawsuits challenging the coronavirus actions of some Democratic Connecticut officials. Guests: Mark Pazniokas -- Capitol Bureau Chief for the Connecticut Mirror (@CTMirrorPaz) John Henry Smith -- Connecticut Public Radio’s host...2020-06-2449 min
The WheelhouseThe Wheelhouse: Distance Learning Continues In ConnecticutParents have gotten news they were expecting about continued distance learning, but it’s still going to be a rough two months. Most states in the nation had already made this decision, including Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. This hour, we talk about what this will mean for students and educators, and how schools might plan to reopen in the fall. Also, in Connecticut black residents are dying from COVID-19 in higher numbers per capita than white residents. So what is the state doing to get more testing to vulnerable communities? And some...2020-05-0649 min
Walk Softly ChildrenCooking EggsThe following episode, as well as In the Cards, draw from the following articles:Missing Girls’ Cold Cases Turn 50, 45, Respectively, This Week, Chris Dehnel, July 24, 2018Cold Case Squad Investigating 40 Year Old Missing Girl Cases Has Leads, David Owens, April 14, 2016, Hartford Courant http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-tolland-missing-girls-0415-20160414-story.html Defrosting Cold Cases – The Vernon Tolland Three, Alice De Sturler, June 25, 2018 (website) https://defrostingcoldcases.com/?s=vernon+tolland Remembe...2020-05-0359 min
The WheelhouseThe Wheelhouse: Klarides Departs, What Does The Future Hold For Murphy?Some Connecticut residents including Trump supporters protested this week in their cars against the coronavirus shutdowns. The Connecticut General Assembly’s regular session is kaput, but lawmakers may return in a special session. Another GOP leader will say goodbye... But not forever. The state’s presidential primary has gotten delayed again, and now is the same day as the primaries for state offices. Connecticut US Senator Chris Murphy's foreign policy chops lands him a national profile. Guests: Christine Stuart -- C-T News Junkie editor-in-chief (@ctnewsjunkie) Dr. Jonathan Wharton -- Professor of Political Science and Urban Affairs at Sout...2020-04-2249 min
The WheelhouseThe Wheelhouse: Wash Your Hands. And Vote.This week, we sort through the results from the latest round of Democratic presidential primaries in Michigan and five other states. Coronavirus has already postponed rallies and threatens to limit campaign activity at a key stage in the contest. We will look at the response to the virus across the country, and in Connecticut, where it is officially a public health emergency. GUESTS: Bill Curry - Political analyst, former Democratic nominee for governor, and advisor in the Clinton White House (@billcurryct) Christine Stuart - CT News Junkie Editor (@CTNewsJunkie) Colin McEnroe - Host of The Colin McEnr...2020-03-1147 min
Talk of ConnecticutChristine Stuart on Brad and Paul 4-4-19CTNewsJunkie's Christine Stuart joined Brad and Paul to talk about how Lawmakers Look To Ban Solitary Confinement Again.2019-04-0405 min
Behind the StoriesHow to Succeed in Hyperlocal NewsUConn Journalism finds out the story behind three successful hyperlocal news sites in Connecticut: CTNewsJunkie, We-Ha.com and NewCanaanite.com.
UConn senior Ryley McGinnis interviewed Michael Dinan of NewCanaanite.
UConn senior Amanda Cabral talked with Ronni Newton of We-Ha.com.
UConn senior Madison Geerlof interviewed Doug Hardy of CTNewsJunkie.2019-02-2218 min
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