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Storm Aftermath, State Politics, and the Constitution with Sen. Blumenthal

Season 2026, Ep. 7.8

Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the aftermath of CT's recent storm damage, Graham Platner, what democratic socialism means to CT politicians, and the emoluments clause.

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