A candidate for the 5th District in the state, Rueben Rodriguez joined Gary to talk about why he decided to run and why he thinks he's the best choice.

PETER WOLFGANG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FAMILY INSTUTUTE OF CONNECTICUT, spoke to Brad Davis about Lawmakers Celebrate Reproductive Freedom with New Legislation. On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, a bipartisan group of lawmakers held a press conference in support of legislation that keeps with Connecticut’s tradition of reproductive freedom. Some of the legislation builds on maternal health initiatives, such as Medicaid reimbursement for doula services and a woman’s right not to be discriminated against by her employer for asking for a quiet and private place to express breast milk for up to three years. Another proposal would exempt breast feeding supplies from sales taxes.

President Trump is ramping up his efforts to make a public case for his border wall as the partial government shutdown is now in its third week, delivering a prime-time address Tuesday night and a visit to the border Thursday.  Audrea Taylor joined Brad and Paul to talk about it.