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In this podcast episode ... They opened their doors to the public on October 12th 1996 and 30 years on they’re one of two casino resorts in the state of Connecticut. We catch up with Jeff Hamilton the President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun as they celebrate 30 years of a world at play.

On this podcast episode ... He’s back with another book showing the courage and bravery of an Afghan Combat Interpreter who helped the US military for years We talk to author Ron Farina about his new book - In Sha Allah – If God wills it.

On the podcast ... Connecticut’s State Colleges and Universities system is in a state of chaos with one scandal after another it seems of members of its leadership. We get a student’s perspective as we talk to the Student Body President and lead of the Student Government Association.

In this podcast episode ... They’ve been helping thousands of students across Connecticut get exposed to the state’s variety of work and workforce opportunities. We talk with ReadyCT about their ongoing mission to make sure every student gets an opportunity to succeed in the workplace.

In this podcast episode ... He calls himself the voice of freedom. Conservative Radio Host Lee Elci is making a run for the states 20th district. And we sit down with him to talk about why he’s decided to run for public office.

In this podcast episode ... They’ve been in business for 35 years and for almost 30 of those serving up locally brewed beer and food. We talk to David Wollner, owner of Willimantic Brewing Company  or WilliBrew, as it’s more commonly known, about his continuing business success and those famous nachos they serve.

In this podcast episode ... They’ve been making premium ice cream and serving Central and Northern Connecticut customers for years, now they’re coming to southeastern Connecticut. We talk to the owners of Frisbie's Dairy Barn about their expansion across the state and why they picked East Lyme for their sixth location.

On this podcast episode ... He’s lived the lives of several people and at 82 years old former elite cyclist Bill Humphrey’s has had heart surgery and is still going strong. We talk to him about his amazing and often crazy life and his new book containing stories of his journey’s called – What if?

On this podcast episode ... It’s 30 years this year since TWA flight 800 fell from the skies over Long Island and to-date the reason for the air disaster has remained controversial. We hear from a filmmaker and a former US Navy sailor whistleblower about a new documentary looking at the story 30 years on.

In this podcast episode ... He’s a former Food Network winner and co-owner of Sift Bake Shop that started in Mystic 10 years ago this year. We talk to Sift owner Adam Young about his career journey and the success of Sift Bake Shop and its 4 locations.

On this podcast episode ... He’s  the youngest candidate for governor in the state and he’s a Republican running unopposed. We talk to State Senator Ryan Fazio about his run for the top job in Connecticut and what are his top issues that he is campaigning on.

In this podcast episode ... He's a progressive Democrat who is turning heads in his party. We talk to candidate for Governor, Josh Elliott, as he challenges Governor Ned Lamont for the state's top job.

In this podcast episode ... He’s campaigning for a third term to continue leading the state of Connecticut. We talk to Governor Ned Lamont about what it will take to win a re-election and what he still needs to do to make the state affordable for all.

On this podcast episode ... Education financing across Connecticut has long been a talking point. Now a new Blue Ribbon Commission has been created to address long-standing funding disparities and systemic inequities across Connecticut school districts.

In this podcast episode ... Housing is a hot button issue not only here in Connecticut but across the nation But when the Federal government gets involved taxpayers can end up paying more for new housing in their area.