Chris Polansky
@chrispolansky.bsky.social
Public radio reporter in Connecticut. One-time Bart Harley Jarvis of the Oklahoma press corps. CUNY grad. Replacement-level infielder for the Hartford Dark Twains Sandlot Baseball Club. he/him
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy on his eight Democratic colleagues voting with Republicans yesterday: "There's no way to defend this. You are right to be angry about it. I'm angry about it."
I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy on his eight Democratic colleagues voting with Republicans yesterday: "There's no way to defend this. You are right to be angry about it. I'm angry about it."
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
Connecticut House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora: "I'm concerned for these federal agents. They're wearing masks because their families are being threatened, they themselves are being threatened. That is inhumane."
Says the idea of banning ICE from masking during arrests is "reprehensible."
Says the idea of banning ICE from masking during arrests is "reprehensible."
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Connecticut House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora: "I'm concerned for these federal agents. They're wearing masks because their families are being threatened, they themselves are being threatened. That is inhumane."
Says the idea of banning ICE from masking during arrests is "reprehensible."
Says the idea of banning ICE from masking during arrests is "reprehensible."
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Bullies gain power when their misconduct succeeds in causing righteous people to yield in the face of wrongdoing. That’s why voting for Trump's continuing resolution - without any protection against his health care cuts or his growing illegality - is a mistake.
I voted NO.
I voted NO.
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal on his no vote:
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal on his no vote:
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal on his no vote:
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal on his no vote:
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont: “Those who received their benefits should not worry about losing them. We have their back.”
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont: “Those who received their benefits should not worry about losing them. We have their back.”
Semi-Charmed Life is a dangerous karaoke song. You never know if they’re queuing up the radio edit or not so you can jump wildly into the bridge only to not have it there. Big problem.
November 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Semi-Charmed Life is a dangerous karaoke song. You never know if they’re queuing up the radio edit or not so you can jump wildly into the bridge only to not have it there. Big problem.
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"Last week, NPR’s leadership proposed testing the use of artificial intelligence to produce digital versions of radio stories, to make the middle of the editorial process more efficient."
Please DM/email/signal me if you know something about this!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/b...
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Who Wrote That Headline? Maybe a Robot.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"Last week, NPR’s leadership proposed testing the use of artificial intelligence to produce digital versions of radio stories, to make the middle of the editorial process more efficient."
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The more than 360,000 SNAP recipients in Connecticut can take a breath today. Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that the state will be footing the $72 million monthly bill to keep SNAP fully funded. The money should be back on EBT cards within 4 days.
CT governor says state will fund SNAP food benefits as federal shutdown drags on
Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the state would begin funding the full benefits for SNAP recipients after weeks of back-and-forth with the federal government.
www.ctpublic.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The more than 360,000 SNAP recipients in Connecticut can take a breath today. Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that the state will be footing the $72 million monthly bill to keep SNAP fully funded. The money should be back on EBT cards within 4 days.
Can't help hearing this as the response in a call-and-response chant a la "SHOW ME WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE"
Hard to think of anything in media that regularly brings me as much pure joy anymore as the headline in The New York Times' Trilobites section.
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Can't help hearing this as the response in a call-and-response chant a la "SHOW ME WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE"
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the state will fully fund SNAP through the month of November. Says money will reach cards within the next few days.
"I can't wait any longer" on the federal government to act.
"I can't wait any longer" on the federal government to act.
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the state will fully fund SNAP through the month of November. Says money will reach cards within the next few days.
"I can't wait any longer" on the federal government to act.
"I can't wait any longer" on the federal government to act.
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BREAKING: The Trump administration seeks an emergency pause to a court order demanding full November SNAP payments.
Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to distribute November’s full SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown. U.S.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
BREAKING: The Trump administration seeks an emergency pause to a court order demanding full November SNAP payments.
I saw a Toller puppy today and it was maybe the cutest animal I’ve ever seen. I didn’t manage a picture but it looked like this from Google image search. Can’t stop thinking about it.
November 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I saw a Toller puppy today and it was maybe the cutest animal I’ve ever seen. I didn’t manage a picture but it looked like this from Google image search. Can’t stop thinking about it.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong: “Donald Trump must fully fund SNAP—right now. He could have done this from the start. He had the funds and he had the authority, but he was willfully and cruelly choosing to starve American families for political leverage.”
November 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong: “Donald Trump must fully fund SNAP—right now. He could have done this from the start. He had the funds and he had the authority, but he was willfully and cruelly choosing to starve American families for political leverage.”
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HAPPENING NOW: Judge McConnell is sharply rebuking the Trump administration for what he said was defying his order to make full SNAP payments by Nov. 5. He has ordered USDA to make the *full* payment to states by tomorrow.
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Judge McConnell is sharply rebuking the Trump administration for what he said was defying his order to make full SNAP payments by Nov. 5. He has ordered USDA to make the *full* payment to states by tomorrow.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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White Mystic woman uses the N-word on camera, claims to be a victim of the guy who posted the video.
Via The Day of New London:
theday.com/news/809024/...
Via The Day of New London:
theday.com/news/809024/...
Local woman loses business after slur caught on video
A video, which emerged last weekend, shows Michelle Stone using the n-word during a verbal altercation with several people, at least one of whom is Black.
theday.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
White Mystic woman uses the N-word on camera, claims to be a victim of the guy who posted the video.
Via The Day of New London:
theday.com/news/809024/...
Via The Day of New London:
theday.com/news/809024/...
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Ellis: The use of force during the Trump administration's Operation Midway Blitz "shocks the conscience."
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Ellis: The use of force during the Trump administration's Operation Midway Blitz "shocks the conscience."
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The Trump administration treated anti-ICE protestors worse because of the content of their speech, in violation of the First Amendment, Ellis says.
In fact, the president and Secretary Noem have said exactly that, Ellis says.
In fact, the president and Secretary Noem have said exactly that, Ellis says.
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Trump administration treated anti-ICE protestors worse because of the content of their speech, in violation of the First Amendment, Ellis says.
In fact, the president and Secretary Noem have said exactly that, Ellis says.
In fact, the president and Secretary Noem have said exactly that, Ellis says.
John Rocker posted a 6.66 ERA his last full season in the bigs
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
John Rocker posted a 6.66 ERA his last full season in the bigs
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There’s been a lot of great reporting about resources in Connecticut (largely from @chrispolansky.bsky.social for @ctpublic.bsky.social) after the cut off of SNAP, but I kept thinking of the person clicking around these guides who was looking for a hot meal for their family right NOW. A list:
Hungry? These CT institutions can help.
CT Public compiled a list of where to find everything from groceries to hot meals — and where to donate if you are able.
www.ctpublic.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
There’s been a lot of great reporting about resources in Connecticut (largely from @chrispolansky.bsky.social for @ctpublic.bsky.social) after the cut off of SNAP, but I kept thinking of the person clicking around these guides who was looking for a hot meal for their family right NOW. A list:
I still don’t know how to feel about the mayor-elect of New York being younger than me
November 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I still don’t know how to feel about the mayor-elect of New York being younger than me