Y CT Matters

Nov 19 2024 116 ep. 25 mins
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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

Nov 19 2024 23 mins  
Sabin 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 massive bronze sculpture depicting an American soldier’s call to duty, from home to the Western Front, during the First World War. The sculpture has become the centerpiece of the National World War I Mem

Ep. 115: The 2024 Connecticut Election Results

Nov 07 2024 17 mins  
Election 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 Markowski, principal of Statehouse Associates, joins the conversation to share his insights.

Ep. 114: How Presidential Polling Works with Gary Rose

Oct 29 2024 32 mins  
With 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 pollsters ask? How do pollsters ask questions? How can we trust a poll's findings? Yankee Institute President Carol Platt Liebau is joined by Gary Rose, a Professor and Scholar in Residence at Sacred Heart Univer

Ep. 113: What is Ranked Choice Voting?

Oct 15 2024 36 mins  
What 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 elections. Learn more about the Honest Elections Project here: https://honestelections.org/

Ep. 112: The Case for CT's Fiscal Guardrails

Oct 01 2024 38 mins  
A 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 guardrails” have saved Connecticut more than $170 million since enacted and, if kept intact, can save the state $7 billion over the next 25 years. The report, titled The Case for CT’s Fiscal Guardrails:

Ep. 111: First in Flight: An Interview with the First Female Pilot for a Major Airline

Sep 17 2024 27 mins  
Bonnie 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 love with flying and the challenges of breaking the sex barrier in a male-dominated field.

Ep. 110: Getting a Handle on Affordable Housing with Francis Pickering and David Flemming

Sep 03 2024 42 mins  
8-30g is failing our residents. In Yankee Institute's latest study, "Getting a Handle on Affordable Housing," authors Francis Pickering and David Flemming explain how municipalities and developers across Connecticut have had to grapple with the state statute, and how it can be reformed to reduce housing costs. Read the full study here.

Ep. 109: The State of Connecticut Sports with Joe D'Ambrosio

Jun 14 2024 23 mins  
Dan 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 of the College World Series; and the WNBA Connecticut Sun is off to a great start. A lot is happening in Connecticut sports. Joe D’Ambrosio — a sportscaster known as the “Voice of the Huskies” — j

Ep. 108: Defending Freedom through Venture Capitalism with Colin Greenspon

Jun 07 2024 27 mins  
“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 J.D. Vance and Colin Greenspon. Greenspon joins Y CT Matters to discuss the organization’s philosophy and the importance of protecting democratic ideals. Learn more about Narya here.

Ep. 107: Race and Meritocracy with Andrew Quinio

May 31 2024 26 mins  
The 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 blame. Andrew Quinio, an Equality & Opportunity Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, provides insights into the legality of affirmative action in California, and how using race instead of merit n