Y CT Matters
autor: Yankee Institute
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Ep. 116: CT Artist Sculpts National Monument
Ep. 116: CT Artist Sculpts National Monument
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There are personalities behind the policies. And when we disagree, the common ground is ... conversation. Yankee Institute President Carol Platt Liebau talks with people across our state and country about the topics that are impacting YOU — and covers the human interest stories that make Connecticut unique. Join us weekly for news, policy — and a bit of fun thrown in, as well.
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- Ep. 116: CT Artist Sculpts National Monument · 24 minSabin Howard, a classical artist, has his showroom in Kent, Conn. This past September, he unveiled his latest project "A Soldier’s Journey" — a nearly 60-foot long, 38-figure…
- Ep. 115: The 2024 Connecticut Election Results · 18 minElection Day 2024 is now in the rearview mirror — but what happened? Who won, who lost? How will the election impact the 2025 General Assembly's legislative session? Andy…
- Ep. 114: How Presidential Polling Works with Gary Rose · 32 minWith the 2024 Presidential Election in its final stretch, the candidates and country are dissecting polls to glean how the race will unfold. But how do polls work? What do…
- Ep. 113: What is Ranked Choice Voting? · 37 minWhat is Ranked Choice Voting? Jason Snead, executive director of the Honest Elections Project, explains the voting process' shortcomings and how it sows more confusion in…
- Ep. 112: The Case for CT's Fiscal Guardrails · 38 minA new study by Yankee Institute and Reason Foundation, a national public policy research organization, confirms that the 2017 bipartisan financial reforms known as the “fiscal…
- Ep. 111: First in Flight: An Interview with the First Female Pilot for a Major Airline · 28 minBonnie Tiburzi Caputo, born in Ridgefield, Conn., became the first female pilot for a major airline when she was hired by American Airlines in 1973. She shares how she fell in…
- Ep. 110: Getting a Handle on Affordable Housing with Francis Pickering and David Flemming · 42 min8-30g is failing our residents. In Yankee Institute's latest study, "Getting a Handle on Affordable Housing," authors Francis Pickering and David Flemming explain how…
- Ep. 109: The State of Connecticut Sports with Joe D'Ambrosio · 24 minDan Hurley, the two-time NCAA champion coach, is staying with the UConn Huskies; Geno Auriemma signed a contract extension; the UConn baseball team made it to the Super Regional…
- Ep. 108: Defending Freedom through Venture Capitalism with Colin Greenspon · 27 min“Defending the pillars of our democracy such as free speech and capitalism.” That is part of mission statement of Narya Capital, a venture capital firm founded by U.S. Senator…
- Ep. 107: Race and Meritocracy with Andrew Quinio · 27 minThe Washington Free Beacon reported that up to half of UCLA’s medical students are failing basic tests of medical competence — and outlawed affirmative action practices are to…
- Ep. 106: What Happened in the 2024 Session with Andy Markowski · 27 minSo what happened in the 2024 Legislative Session? Andy Markowski — Yankee Institute’s advisor on government affairs and principal of Statehouse Partners — breaks down the good…
- Ep. 105: Why Paying Striking Workers is Absurd with Frank Ricci · 19 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 105The General Assembly wants to pay workers to strike? At the end of the Legislative Session, lawmakers passed a bill doing just that; however, Gov. Ned Lamont has voiced his…
- Ep. 104: Building a Life of Success with Larry Janesky Part 2 · 32 minIn this special two-part interview, Larry Janesky, owner and founder of Connecticut Basement Systems, shares his philosophy of building a successful business and his backstory…
- Ep. 103: How CT Could Have Cut State Income Tax in Half with Themis Klarides and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld · 32 minIn this debut edition of Connecticut Conversations, Yankee Institute DistinguishedFellow and former Minority Leader Themis Klarides hosts a conversation with Prof. Jeffrey…
- Ep. 102: Building a Life of Success with Larry Janesky Part 1 · 28 minIn this special two-part interview, Larry Janesky, owner and founder of Connecticut Basement Systems, shares his philosophy of building a successful business and his backstory…
- Ep. 101: How to Make Energy More Affordable with Paul Bachman · 21 minConnecticut’s people suffer from some of the highest electricity rates in the nation. Why is that? The issue stems from the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) rules. Passed by…
- Ep. 100: Fighting for Free Speech With Humor with Seth Dillon · 26 minIt’s our 100th episode! To mark the significant milestone, Carol talked with Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, a satirical news site. Known for their conservative wit and…
- Ep. 99: Who is Carol Platt Liebau? Hosted by Andy Fowler · 42 minFor 98 episodes, YI President Carol Platt Liebau has discussed Connecticut policy, politics and human-interest stories as part of the organization’s efforts to be your eyes, ears…
- Ep. 98: How Scholarships Benefit Students with Tricia Tucker · 22 minHow do scholarships benefit students? And how would a tax credit, if passed by the General Assembly, boost providing more educational access to low-income children? Tricia…
- Ep. 97: Solar and Wind Batteries' "Fatal Flaw" with Nick Pope · 26 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 97The Independent System Operator-New England (ISO-NE) is warning that the batteries pushed by blue states in the region to prepare the grid for increased solar and wind generation…
