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Richard Robinson, chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, talks about his life, the law and the urgent need for civil discourse in our country. Our guests: Richard Robinson, chief justice, Connecticut Supreme Court Julian Ku, Maurice A. Deane Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law, Hofstra University

Farmers markets in the U.S. are a $1 billion business – and they’re growing, both in number and in the variety of products they sell. We’ll discuss how these markets boost the economies of farmers and local communities, with guests: Bryan P. Hurlburt, commissioner, Connecticut Department of Agriculture German Cutz, Ed.D., associate extension educator, College of Agrictulture and Natural Resources, Cooperative Extension System, University of Connecticut Lori Cochran, executive director, Westport

More and more towns have plans to go green when it comes to public transportation. That means hybrid or electric buses and bike sharing programs. And sustainability advocates are pushing for more. We'll take a look at clean ways to commute, with guests: Robert Brinkmann, Ph.D., vice provost for scholarship and research; dean of graduate studies; professor of geology, environment and sustainability, Hofstra University Lauren Bailey, director of climate policy, Tri-State Transportation Melissa

New York is considering giving public school students mental health days. The goal is to help students cope with increasing pressue on academics while dealing with anxiety over broader issues like school safety, climate change and mass shootings. Two states are already doing it. We'll discuss the idea with guests: Brad Hoylman, New York state senator, D- Manhattan Judy Falaro, assistant teaching professor of education, Quinnipiac University Michael Alfano, Ph.D., dean, Isabelle Farrington

There is a struggle in our region to balance affordable housing for residents with development opportunities for the real estate industry. New laws in New York, opposed by landlords and developers, give more protections to renters. But in Connecticut, Milford has put a moratorium on the state’s affordable housing requirements to encourage development. We’ll discuss what’s happening in real estate with guests: Fred Thiele, New York State assemblyman, I-Sag Harbor Sean Ghio, policy director,

Governor Andrew Cuomo has plans to curb vaping in New York and sue opioid manufacturers. And Connecticut had some key primary elections this week. We’ll bring you the results and more, with guests: Ana Radelat, reporter, Connecticut Mirror Karen DeWitt, capitol bureau chief, New York State Public Radio Kaitlyn Krasselt, statewide political reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media Davis Dunavin, reporter, WSHU

A report by the New York State Comptroller shows nonprofits are employing more people and offering more vital services, like mental health support, to communities. This is especially true on Long Island. Meanwhile, Connecticut is repeatedly accused of being bad for business. Is that true for nonprofits? We'll discuss the state of nonprofit organizations in our region, with guests: Bob Ward, deputy comptroller of budget and policy analysis, Office of New York State Comptroller Martin Cantor, Ed.D

Eighteen years after the 9/11 attacks many first responders continue to live with PTSD. Now a pilot study from Stony Brook University suggests they could face another mental health challenge...dementia. We examine that study and share your memories of September 11th, with guests: Dawn Kirchner, spouse of a first responder with severe cognitive problems post-9/11 Sean Clouston, Ph.D., associate professor, Family, Population and Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook University Gary Rose, Ph.D.,

The MTA has a new plan to streamline its operations. Supporters say the agency needs to be revamped to work more efficiently, but critics worry it could disrupt service for riders and would cut more than 2,000 jobs. We'll discuss the MTA overhaul plan with guests: Alfonso Castillo, transportation reporter, Newsday Lisa Daglian, executive director, Permanent Citizens Advisory Council for the MTA Christopher Natale, general chairman, Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Local 56 J.D. Allen, producer

Should elementary and high school students start classes later in the day? Some parents and scientists on Long Island say yes. What about so called safe spaces on college campuses? One university president in Connecticut says...let's talk about it. We will, with guests: Craig Canapari, MD, director, Yale Pediatric Sleep Center ; member, Start School Later Lauren Hale, PhD, professor, family population and preventive medicine, Stony Brook University School of Medicine ; founding editor-in-chief,

Suffolk County lawmakers vote to keep controversial red light cameras for another five years, Connecticut's attorney general says he would consider a settlement with Purdue Pharma but it will cost them, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont backs away from tolls. We’ll have these stories and more with guests: Yancey Roy, Albany bureau chief, Newsday J.D. Allen, news editor, WSHU Kyle Barr and Rita Egan, reporters, TBR News Media Dan Haar, columnist and associate editor, Connecticut Hearst

The landmark lawsuit, Sheff v. O’Neill, was meant to integrate the school system in the Hartford area. Did it work? Exploring the legacy of Sheff v. O’Neill with guests: Martha Stone, executive director, Center for Children's Advocacy Scott T. Garosshen, attorney, Horton, Dowd, Bartschi & Levesque, P.C. Elizabeth Horton Sheff, lead plaintiff on behalf of her son, Milo; co-chair, The Sheff Movement for Quality and Integrated Education Christopher Peak, reporter, New Haven Independent

How do you get your water? Is it clean? Is it safe? Local authorities talk about what they’re doing to maintain the high quality of our water supply. Our guests: Lori Mathieu, public health section chief, Connecticut Department of Public Health Stephen Terracciano, associate director, New York Water Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey Chris Gobler, Ph.D., endowed chair of coastal ecology and conservation, School of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences , Stony Brook University Steve Colabufo,

The Trump administration wants to revise federal protections for endangered species by putting a cost on each plant or animal. The White House says the changes will make spending more transparent. Ten state attorneys general have joined conservation groups in challenging an early draft of the changes, saying the revisions put more wildlife at greater risk of extinction and ignore the threat of climate change. How will the changes impact endangered animals in our region? Our guests: Karl Grossman

In advance of Labor Day, we discuss Connecticut food service workers’ call for unionization and why it’s happening now when union membership has been declining. We’ll also discuss the growing prevalence of vaping among youth and the alarming reports of vaping-related illnesses that have begun to emerge. Our guests: Alberto Bernandez, executive board member and assistant supervisor, Connecticut District, 32BJ SEIU Sal Luciano, president, Connecticut AFL-CIO Mitch Pally, CEO, Long Island Builders