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Host Davis Dunavin previews his upcoming adventure at sea! Among other things, you’ll hear about quite a few pirates in this series, which is why we decided to call it Off the Plank.

Governor Hochul announces a plan to connect MacArthur Airport to the LIRR station in Ronkonkoma. Governor Lamont looks to expand access to pre-K programs. New York lawmakers are not happy with a revamp of the state’s home healthcare system. The winner of this year’s Westminster Dog Show calls our region home. Plus, New Haven celebrates the Lunar New Year.

Commentator David Bouchier suggests a natural way to cope with the winter blues.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Keith Phaneuf to discuss his article, “Lamont’s commitment to CT’s fiscal ‘guardrails’ is being tested,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Connecticut housing advocates say this is the year the affordable housing crisis needs to be addressed. Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s hoping to protect the New York doctor who prescribed birth control to a patient in Louisiana. Governor Ned Lamont proposes more money for special education in Connecticut. Plus, the preparations made for Lee Zeldin as the new head of the EPA.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong challenges Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order. Live poultry markets on Long Island are set to shut down for a week in the hopes of curbing bird flu. It’s almost National Pizza Day – New Haven’s celebrating! Plus, election experts say one program is changing the game in New York State elections.

Democrats on Long Island sue their county executive over what they say is a militia. Connecticut lawmakers and utility companies butt heads over the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. National Grid workers and union reps work to avoid a strike. Plus, trade concerns both the US and Canada still have despite a pause on threatened tariffs from Donald Trump.

Nassau County officials say their police will work with ICE. United Way of Greater New Haven receives almost $1 million to support early childcare. Bald eagles are getting spotted in Connecticut. Plus, a look from the CT Mirror on Governor Lamont’s budget before it’s released tomorrow.

Suffolk County police look at changing their human trafficking investigations. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy was up at 3 a.m. talking on the floor to oppose President Donald Trump’s nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong says the state will commit to protecting gender-affirming care. Plus, the ski jump world cup hosted at Lake Placid start today.

Football captain, Rhino Rhinehart is in trouble. He punched a fellow student. Now Rhino is in his high school’s counseling group so he can stay on the football team. He’s surprised to find The Group a source of support. But his connection with them also lands him in the middle of a tragic school incident. How will Rhino find his way through it? Well, WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum read this book for young readers. Here's her review.