Gary kicked off today's show with Investigative Journalist George Colli, who discussed Ned Lamont's tree cutting scandal, and gave us an up close look at the protests at Columbia University in NYC. Then Lee Elci from our sister station on the shoreline checked in to discuss the protestors, and what to do about them. Lastly, political strategist Liz Kurantowicz  to talk about the antisemitism on college campuses, the end of the legislative session, including the fact Dems voted against including letting police intervene if adults smoke in a car with kids.

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MAYOR SAUD ANWAR, Democrats of the 3rd State Senate District, which includes East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington and South Windsor, nominated Dr. Saud Anwar, Mayor of South Windsor, to run in a February 26 special election to fill the seat vacated by Sen. Tim Larson of East Hartford. Mayor Saud Anwar is the Democratic Candidate.

BRISTOL SENATOR HENRI MARTIN THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE'S TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. Stamford officials adopt anti-toll resolution. On pace to become Connecticut’s second largest city, Stamford wants Gov. Ned Lamont to hit the brakes on highway tolls. Tolling foes are gearing up for today’s public hearing of the Transportation Committee, with Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano, R-North Haven, reminding attendees to wear red to show their opposition. The group No Tolls CT is organizing the effort. He spoke to Brad and Paul about this