In the latest “Navel Gazing” podcast, Derby native and state Republican chairman JR Romano talks about what is was like to nominate Donald Trump on behalf of the Connecticut delegation during the GOP National Convention.
Romano’s brief statement endorsing Trump was named the best “roll call brag” by Slate.com. Click here for the story.
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We also get Romano’s reaction to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’ non-endorsement of Donald J. Trump July 21.
Episode guide:
1 minute, 55 seconds to 17 minutes, 17 seconds: Romano on his roll call brag, Cruz, etc.
17 minutes, 22 seconds: A review of the week’s most popular stories and an extended discussion on an “informal” proposal to build an 8‑story hotel and apartment building on Derby’s Elizabeth Street.
27 minutes: We talk about rumors surrounding the looming departure of Walmart and Adams supermarket in Derby.
29 minutes: This week in history, taken from DerbyHistorical.org!
32 minutes, 25 seconds: The Valley Indy’s most popular Tweets!
Navel Gazing, the Valley Indy podcast, is available on ValleyIndy.org, Soundcloud, and iTunes. It also airs every Monday at about 9 a.m. or so on WNHH-LP 103.5 FM, New Haven’s community radio station.
