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Commentator David Bouchier suggests that these times demand some hard thinking.

This season on Off The Path, Davis Dunavin digs deep to explore the origins of things that are ubiquitous, Teddy Roosevelt, the tuxedo, the first video game, as well as those stories we think we already know, like the first airplane flight or stories that aren't as well-known, like the beginnings of the artist behind the Barack Obama “Hope” poster. But every single episode involves an element of surprise, an ironic twist or a fascinating connection you might not expect when the story begins.

The U.S. House passes President Trump’s domestic policy bill. Governor Lamont will sign a bill expanding protections for undocumented immigrants. There are a few items in the New York state budget that seem to make everyone happy. Plus, a look at the latest season of WSHU’s Off the Path.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “As CT legislature enters final stretch, Lamont makes a surprise visit,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Connecticut lawmakers have a budget deal. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is back from his seventh trip to Ukraine. His colleague, Senator Chris Murphy, is launching a new fundraising PAC. Plus, New York State is imposing new laws on companies that let customers buy now and pay later.

An MTA deal is preventing upgrades on the Long Island Railroad. A Bridgeport political group was cleared of allegations that they worked too closely with a politician. A Connecticut energy bill has bipartisan support. Plus, how Connecticut is trying to fix campaign corruption.

Connecticut Democrats reach an agreement with the governor on a budget. President Trump hits a roadblock in shutting down congestion pricing. How an effort to revoke visas for Chinese college students could impact schools in our region. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s Off the Path.

The first widely-played video game wasn’t Pong, or Donkey Kong, or Space Invaders. It wasn’t made by Nintendo or Atari. Instead, imagine a bunch of scruffy young nerds at MIT in 1962, given free rein over the latest computer technology. The result: Spacewar!

A new poll reveals Connecticut voters are pretty split on their feelings on the governor. One of horse racing's most prestigious events is coming to the new Belmont Park. President Trump says New Haven is not compliant with federal immigration policy. Plus, a conversation with Julian Schlossberg.

Connecticut’s legislative session ends at midnight. Connecticut lawmakers also passed their 2 year budget. Officials want Long Island residents to prepare for hurricane season. Plus, a conversation with a Connecticut singer on her new musical.