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Rachel Lenda - Director of Tourism, State of Connecticut talks about some of the great events coming up in Connecticut this Spring and Summer. Grab that calendar and a pen and lets make some memories!

Stephanie Abrams, President & CEO of the New England Air Museum. School break events and Space exploration and History, right here in CT

CT Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Tony Guerrera delivers an update on the latest with the agency and how it's impacting drivers, as well as April's Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Paul Petrillo, owner of Petrillo's Fairs and Festivals talks about some of the Food Truck Festivals and other spring time festivals coming up across the state.

Michael Fasulo, and Dawn Miceli of the Southington Drive-in Committee give us an updates up on the 2026 movie lineup, the hostory of the drive inn and some great events coming up this season.

Bill Flynn, Executive Director New Canaan Nature Center joins us for another week and topic. Bill talks about all the work the Nature Center has been doing in natural weed and pest control to make your yard safe and easy to care for this year. Take the easier route to enjoying your yard this season.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong delivers an update on several issues concerning housing and utilities in Connecticut.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) discusses issues concerning the first week of the U.S./Israel war on Iran.

Bill Flynn, Executive Director New Canaan Nature Center talks about spring time events and summer camps.

Maple syrup is natures liquid gold. This season is looking to be a great season. Rob Lamothe, from Lamothe's Sugar house in Burlington updates us on the season's outlook.

Governor Ned Lamont opens up on some of the issues facing Connecticut and goals he's laying out during his campaign for a third term.

Tom Andersen, Director of Communications of the Connecticut Audubon Society talks feeders in the winter and what birds are hanging around during this record setting winter.

We address the recent story of Margaret Healey, a 93-year-old Alzheimer's resident at a nursing home, who wandered off overnight on February 8, 2026, and died in the cold. Democratic State Representative Jane Garibay, Chair of the Aging Committee, and Carolyn DeRocco, the Vice President for programs and education at the Connecticut Alzheimer's Association, address several issues related to the case and disease.

Jeff Dorman of Feeding Families Foundation and Michael Pollock of the New Haven Pizza Club team up for a good cause to bring food to families dealing with hospitalizations.

Sue Frisch and Devin Willow talk about the 9th Annual Winter Weekend in Norfolk (WIN), happening Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22. For a full schedule and the latest updates, visit weekendinnorfolk.org