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Power & Politics: Dangers of AI; 'Pay The People!' author John Driscoll; Former Budget Deputy Kosta Diamantis flees the country

State Sen. James Maroney and author and University of Connecticut Health's Board of Directors Chairman John Driscoll join the show this week.

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Sep 19, 2026, 4:25 PM

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