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.

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On today's show, Amy Bourdon from Take Back CT talked about the growing Muslim population around the world, and here in the US. We are on pace to be a Muslim dominated country by 2060. Then Red Jahncke made his return to the show, and talked about the protests around the country in support of Palestine. Finally, J Michael Waller, author of Big Intel: How the CIA and FBI Went From Cold War Heroes to Deep State Villians. talked to Gary about how we got to this point.

Ahead of the Transportation bill hearing on Friday, Rep Chris Davis joined Brad and Gary to talk about what to expect, and if there's to be a public hearing.