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.

On this Free for All Friday, Gary welcomed Take Back Connecticut's Amy Bourdon, then spoke to Republican Congressional Candidate Mike France about District 2, and Gwen Samuel talked to Gary about her organization, Vote for the Other Guy.

Saving money is always an important issue, including now when people are faced with the possibility of not having income coming in, or the threat of job loss due to the economy!  Paul Tyler called Gary Byron with some tips to help people save during these trying times.