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Sunday Talk

January 16, 2026

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Power & Politics

News12 Saturday at 2:30 pm/ Sunday 11:30am.

Host: Mark Sudol

Connecticut Republican Party Chair Ben Proto and Connecticut Democratic Vice Chair Jimmy Tickey discuss the issues of this year’s political races

The first debate for first selectman in Fairfield

Capitol Report WTNH 10:30am

Host: Tom Dudchik

Panel: Liz Kurantowicz, John McKinney, Joe Aresimowicz, Brandon McGee

Former New York Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey jumps into the race for Governor. What sets the Greenwich Republican apart from the other candidates looking to challenge Gov. Lamont.

Speaking of Republicans, former State Rep. Harry Arora of Greenwich is also exploring a run for Governor. Hear why he’s considering getting into the race.

The Revolution Wind projects gets back on track in New London

News 8 Political Reporter Mike Cerulli takes a look at what’s happening with campaign financing among the gubernatorial candidate slate.

Farmers and Republican legislative leaders voice their complaint over an increase in land taxes on agricultural properties in Connecticut

‘Trump Store’ closing in Vernon

WFSB 8:30 a.m.

CT ’25

Host: Eric Parker

Gov. Ned Lamont on his bid for a third term in office
CT Inspector General Eliot Prescott on investigations into incidents like the one in Minneapolis involving an ICE agent
Multi-media artist Sofia Gallisa Muriente on her exhibit on the 1983 Wells Fargo Heist at the Wadsworth

Face the Facts 10:00 AM

NBC Connecticut Host: Mike Hydeck

Rep. John Larson (D-1^st District) says his office is fielding hundreds of calls from people angry about ICE. He was among the Democrats who filed Articles of Impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem this week. A largely symbolic move, Larson tells us he still hopes it sends a message.

The new legislative session starts in a couple of weeks, and affordability will be front and center. What does that actually look like? House Minority Leader Rep. Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford) says education funding has to be included in the conversation.