Gary chatted with journalist Chris Powell about some of the issues facing the state of CT, including a number of journalists who are leaving media to work in government. The State Rep Mitch Bolinsky joined the program to discuss his work on the aging committee and a Democratic effort to stop crisis drills, Frank Tavera from the Palace Theater updated us on  shows coming to CT.. and finally, Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz called in to discuss her Social Connections efforts to eradicate mental health in CT, and also talked about jobs, crime and other issues CT is dealing with.

Bob Stefanowski calls in to discuss his recent op-ed regarding the job Ned Lamont is doing so far.

Lots of questions persist about unemployment, and NBC's Chief of Investigative Reporting Len Besthoff joined Gary to talk about it.