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The week in CT news: political polls, punitive damages, and pesky patellas

Connecticut Public Radio | By Frankie Graziano,
John Henry Smith
Published October 28, 2022 at 4:44 PM EDT
Incumbent Jahana Hayes (left) and Republican challenger George Logan appear for the Fifth Congressional District debate at Central Connecticut State University October 20, 2022.
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Incumbent Jahana Hayes (left) and Republican challenger George Logan appear for the Fifth Congressional District debate at Central Connecticut State University October 20, 2022.

Frankie & Johnny is a weekly recap of news you need to know from around Connecticut. Each Friday, Connecticut Public's Frankie Graziano and John Henry Smith take you through the headlines and get you up-to-date on the stories you may have missed — in less than five minutes. This week Frankie & Johnny explain:

  • A political poll identifying a “heated race” in Connecticut’s 5th District race between incumbent Democrat Jahana Hayes and GOP challenger George Logan.
  • How much more Infowars host Alex Jones could be ordered to pay Sandy Hook families for lies about the 2012 shooting. 
  • More bad news for UConn basketball as another husky suffers a knee injury.

Frankie & Johnny premieres Fridays at 4:44 p.m. during All Things Considered on Connecticut Public Radio.
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Frankie Graziano
Frankie Graziano is the host of 'The Wheelhouse,' focusing on how local and national politics impact the people of Connecticut.
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John Henry Smith
John Henry Smith is Connecticut Public’s host of All Things Considered, its flagship afternoon news program. He's proud to be a part of the team that won a regional Emmy Award for The Vote: A Connecticut Conversation. In his 21st year as a professional broadcaster, he’s covered both news and sports.
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