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.

Author of Embracing the Abyss: A True Story of Unknowingly Becoming Part of a Fraud Scandal, Receiving a Presidential Pardon, and Being Surprised by a Spiritual Awakening, John Smith, joined Brad and Paul to talk about the book

 Jim Moutinho, is a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC), Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICAADC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Founder of Advanced Treatment Solutions LLC. He talked to Brad and Paul about seasonal depression