MICHAEL FREIMUTH, Executive Director Capital Region Development Authority talked to Paul and Brad about: Vaunted NCAA basketball tournament returns to unlikely home in Hartford's XL Center. Hartford's XL Center is one of 14 locations positioned to reap the economic benefits of hosting part of this year's so-called "March Madness" tournament, which annually ranks as the second-largest postseason sporting event in terms of ad revenue behind the Super Bowl.

Gary kicked off the week by catching up with the chair of the CT Young Republicans, Ken Langille. State Senator Tony Hwang joined the show to discuss the latest happenings in Hartford in the short legislative session, and Gary talked transportation with journalist James Cameron.

Ahead of yet another special election, Republican Minority Leader Themis Klarides joined Brad and Gary to talk  about the  new state reps, the issues going on, and if the Democrats can pass the toll bill.