COMPTROLLER KEVIN LEMBO, joined Brad and Paul to talk about: Connecticut legislators unveil public option for health insurance. Connecticut lawmakers are joining other states that have unveiled proposals to expand government-run health coverage, with plans to extend state health benefits to small businesses and nonprofits, and to explore a public option for individuals.

Gary welcomed back Chris Healy from the Catholic Association stopped by to talk about Title IX and the Abortion Issue, highlighting it's the Democrats who take more extreme positions than does the GOP. State Senate Republican leader Steven Harding checked in live from the Republican Convention in Milwaukee. Attorney General William Tong came in studio to talk lawsuits and mandates.

Matt Fluery from the Connecticut Science Center joined Paul to talk about what CT policies have does to stoke innovation, the role of the Science Center and current collaborations, and what must be done to keep up the momentum.