Does it seem like there are a lot of bears in Connecticut? It's hard to have a conversation this summer without someone mentioning they spotted a bear. While most of us are in awe of the size and majesty of these animals, most of us don't know much about bears. In light of this weekend's closing of Sessions Woods, now might be a good time to talk about what's already on everyone's minds.
Next, Connecticut's senior U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is the final member the Connecticut Congressional Delegation yet to determine how he'll vote on the Iran nuclear deal. He said it's one of the most consequential votes he'll make as a senator and he wants to get it right. There's no shortage of pressure from groups with competing interests on him including, a former senator who is dead set against the deal, Jewish groups split right down the middle, and President Barack Obama, who said we'll be in far worse trouble if the deal fails.
Lastly, RenéZografos traveled the world over six years to find out what the world thinks of Americans. Do you want the good news first or the bad news?
GUESTS:
- Paul Rego - Wildlife biologist with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stephanie Rivkin - Resident of Berlin, Connecticut who encountered two bears at Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area
- Richard Blumenthal - U.S. Senator from Connecticut
- René Zografos - Author of Atractive Unattractive Americans: How the World Sees America
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Colin McEnroe and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.
