Connecticrats: The CT Dems Podcast

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#32: The (first 34) Verdicts Are In & Candidate Aaron Zimmer Jun 21, 2024

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This week, the panel considers the effect of the many, many guilty verdicts handed to the CT Republicans' favorite candidate in a New York courtroom. Plus, we chat with Aaron Zimmer, candidate for the CT State Legislature and host of the podcast The 107 (which you should listen to next!)

#31: Every Vote Matters & Mayor Roberto Alves Apr 18, 2024

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Newly-elected Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves joins us to reflect on his first few months leading the Hat City and the challenges mayors face. Plus, the panel looks at close elections and the big difference a few votes can make.

#30: Primary Thoughts & Treasurer Erick Russell Apr 04, 2024

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This week, we take a look at the results of our Presidential Primary, look back on some predictions from last September about the GOP field, and hear from Treasurer Erick Russell about Connecticut's progress and financial health, baby bonds, and his first year in office.

#29: Early Voting Comes to CT & Rep. Christine Palm on the Climate Protection Act Mar 28, 2024

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CT votes EARLY for the Presidential Primary and we're back with all the info on that, a few bills before the state legislature, and an in-depth talk with Rep. Christine Palm about the Climate Protection Act.

#28: Thinking Nationally, Acting Locally Sep 11, 2023

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Comptroller Sean Scanlon joins us from the road. We also look at efforts to ban books, discuss the importance of local elections (see: the effort to ban books), and predict the fate of GOP Presidential candidates (including one you never heard of).

#27: Book Bans, a Budget, and Bob (Duff) Jun 16, 2023

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Voting rights! Red Lights! Witchcraft! We look at some of the legislation passed this term, shine a spotlight on the book-banning efforts we're fighting in CT, and talk with CT Sen. Bob Duff of Norwalk.

#26: Tennessee You At the Polls Apr 21, 2023

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New year, new format! Mike and Dave welcome Grace to the team as they discuss the GOP own-goal in Tennessee and the implications of expelling sitting legislators, Early Voting in Connecticut, and what to do about Earth Day.

#25: Joe Courtney and Lisa Thomas Oct 26, 2022

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It's Eastern CT Day on the podcast (with ghost stories!) Congressman Joe Courtney, who knows a thing or two about close elections, chats with Mike about the urgency of 2022 and the work he's done for Connecticut's second district. And CT Senate candidate Lisa Thomas talks with Jesse about the value of face-to-face conversations when it comes to both solving problems and winning votes (even if the voter lives in Illinois). joecourtney.com lisaforstatesenate.com

#24: Jahana Hayes and Paul Honig Oct 20, 2022

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Life informs legislating for both US Rep Jahana Hayes and CT Senate candidate Paul Honig. On this week's episode, Rep. Hayes talks about her path to Congress, her approach to the job, and the urgency of this election. And Paul Honig discusses advocating for legislation as his "on-ramp" to running, his experiences talking to thousands of voters, and what he learned by building a net-zero energy house.

#23: Sean Scanlon and Eva Bermúdez Zimmerman Oct 12, 2022

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On the road edition! Comptroller candidate Sean Scanlon joins Mike for a wide-ranging chat as they drive from Stamford to UConn (!), and CT Senate candidate Eva Bermúdez Zimmerman calls in from the road to talk about putting her history of activism and action to work for NW Connecticut.

See: seanforct.com | eva4senate.com

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