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.

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.

Another hot topic on the docket for the upcoming session is the pot debate. Senator John Kissel called to weigh in about the whole ordeal and how Republicans plan to approach it.