Power & Politics
Host: John Craven
Does CT need more AI regulation?: State Sen. James Maroney (D-Milford)
Minimum Wage Debate: John Driscoll (UConn Health board chair and former health care CEO, author of the new book, “Pay the People!”)
ALSO: “Kosta La Vista, baby.” Former state budget deputy Kosta Diamantis skips the country to avoid prison. And Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s “Clash with Kash” on Capitol Hill
CT ’26
Host: Eric Parker
Quinnipiac University Computer Science Professor Chetan Jaiswal, Ph.D. on Growing Concerns about Artificial Intelligence
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon
CT Insider’s Dan Haar on New SHU/WFSB/CT Insider Gubernatorial Poll, Noise Cameras to detect loud vehicles
Face the Facts 10:00 AM
Could a “kill switch” help stop a rogue AI program before it causes real damage? Rep. Joe Courtney (D-2nd District) says lawmakers are already working on proposals to put new safeguards on artificial intelligence, including a way to shut down AI systems that go wrong.
People in Connecticut may see double-digit increases in their health insurance premiums next year. Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock), a doctor, says the state’s rate approval system is “off the rails” and argues consumers need a bigger voice.
Republican outlook 2026:
Tim Herbst, former candidate
NFL coverage Connecticut connection:
Laura Rutledge ESPN
