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Commentator David Bouchier thinks we have too many choices, except when we have too few.

How concerned should Long Islanders be about sharks this summer? Governor Hochul deploys the National Guard in response to this week’s heat wave. Fairfield residents celebrate a reform to a board that approves utility projects. And environmental advocates share findings from their study on Fire Island wastewater.

Quinnipiac! The name is well-known here in Connecticut: the river, the trail, the roads, the University, and of course the people. But how much is really known about the first people who settled along the southern Connecticut coastline? The Full Story host, Tom Kuser, spoke with historian and archeologist Jim Powers to learn more about the people of the Dawnland.

A New York law will regulate how kids use social media. Connecticut’s Athena Health Care Systems has sold five of its nursing homes. Legal challenges to congestion pricing in New York City have been thrown out by a federal judge. And the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT confronts controversy over cannabis cash and social equity,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Commentator David Bouchier looks forward to a world without secrets or lies.

A new bill would increase funds for non-profit theaters. Complaints about quality of eldercare inspire new rules for Connecticut nursing homes. George Santos may have his dismissal of charges denied. And Connecticut schools brace for the end of pandemic funding.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jessika Harkay to discuss her article, “End of pandemic funding could spell disaster for some CT schools,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

The Cricket World Cup began on Long Island over the weekend. Congestion pricing in New York has been put on pause. Connecticut’s chief public defender has been fired after 15 charges. Brookhaven gets the green light to explore how to best clean up a toxic plume. And WSHU hears from kids about misinformation online.

A look at what Connecticut environmentalists want on the agenda for the special session. Alleged Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann could be charged with another killing this week. A New Haven group helping communities with high infant mortality rates will get federal funding. And we could all probably use some more sleep -- a Stony Brook expert shares her advice.