We are switching gears with this episode and talking sports!

Four Democratic candidates vying to represent Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District faced off in a debate Tuesday.

In Capitol Report After Hours, Tom Dudchik and the panel discuss the CT GOP's first attack ad against Gov. Ned Lamont, kicking off 2026 with a focus on affordability and pizza. Plus, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong formally endorsed Congressman John Larson for reelection to the 1st Congressional District.

Tom Dudchik and the Capitol Report power panel have some extended conversations about election night in Connecticut and the Zohran Mamdani effect.