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Brian & Company

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Brian Shactman wakes Connecticut up with all the information you need to start your day. News, weather, traffic and sports plus, interviews with the people making the news each day. It’s the perfect way to start your day informed and entertained – Mornings with Brian & Company 5:30am-9am!

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Episodes

Brian and Company w Andy Bessette and Nathan Grube 8-8-23

August 08, 2023 14:12 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Andy and Nathan talk about the latest announcement that makes the 2024 Travelers Championship a Signature Event on the PGA Tour.

Brian and Company w Mike McGarry 8-7-23

August 07, 2023 13:37 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MB

Mike McGarry is running for Mayor of Hartford on the GOP Ticket.

Brian and Company w Jill Schlesinger 8-7-23

August 07, 2023 13:36 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MB

Jill Schlesinger checks the markets in her Monday check in

Brian and Company w Kevin Kelly 8-7-23

August 07, 2023 13:36 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MB

Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly talks about Winter Heating assistance.

Brian and Company w Greg Bordonaro 8-7-23

August 07, 2023 13:35 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MB

The CT Business Blend with The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro

Brian and Company w Ozzie Palomo 8-7-23

August 07, 2023 13:34 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MB

Ozzie Palomo from Chartwell Strategy discusses the state of the Republican Party since the Trump Indictment 

Brian and Company w Mike Anthony 8-4-23

August 04, 2023 15:32 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MB

Brian and Company w David Lightman 8-4-23

August 04, 2023 15:32 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MB

Brian and Company w Eric Coleman 8-2-23

August 03, 2023 13:52 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MB

Democratic Candidate for Mayor of Hartford Eric Coleman discusses his campaign.

Brian and Company w Ken Gosselin 8-3-23

August 03, 2023 13:52 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MB

Brian and Company w Taylor Kinzler 8-2-23

August 03, 2023 13:51 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MB

Taylor Kinzler discusses the annual Clear the Shelters event with NBC CT.

Brian and Company w John Fonfara 8-2-23

August 03, 2023 13:51 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MB

Democratic Candidate for Mayor of Hartford John Fonfara discusses his plans if he gets the nomination

Brian and Company w Scott Rosado 8-3-23

August 03, 2023 13:50 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

Scott Rosado is running for Mayor in Bristol.  He discusses his stances and plans if he were to win.

Brian and Company w Joe Courtney 8-2-23

August 03, 2023 13:49 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MB

Brian catches up with Joe Courtney as they discuss the Student Debt Relief issue

Brian and Company w Dan Haar 8-3-23

August 03, 2023 13:48 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MB

Dan Haar from CT Insider with a fascinating story about a 1.5 Million dollar house.

Brian and Company w Angela Mattie 8-3-23

August 03, 2023 13:47 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MB

Professor of Management at Quinnipiac Angela Mattie discusses CVS cutting Five Thousand Jobs.

Brian and Company w Mayor Jeff Caggiano 8-1-23

August 01, 2023 13:38 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Bristol Mayor Jeff Caggiano discusses Re-Election and updates us how the City of Bristol is doing

Brian and Company w Arunan Arumpulum 8-1-23

August 01, 2023 13:37 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MB

Hartford Mayoral Candidate Arunan Arumpulum discusses his campaign and plans

Brian and Company w Dave Altimari 8-1-23

August 01, 2023 13:37 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MB

Dave Altimari from CT Mirror did a story about CT Nursing homes and the conditions and how they have worsened

Brian and Company w Matthew Schmidt 8-1-23

August 01, 2023 13:36 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MB

Ukraine update with Professor Matthew Schmidt.

Brian and Company w Gabby Lucivero and Kevin Nathan 7-26-23

July 26, 2023 13:57 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

NBC Connecticut's Kevin Nathan and Gabby Lucivero discuss their latest Documentary about the Hartford Whalers.  From Heartbeat to Heartbreak is set to air this weekend.

Brian and Company w Christine and Salt 7-26-23

July 26, 2023 13:54 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MB

Christine and Salt from our sister station 96.5 WTIC FM stop by to discuss their review of Barbie and Oppenheimer... plus Christine saw Indiana Jones as well... Does she spend any time at home?

Brian Goes On A Rant To Start The Morning

July 26, 2023 10:34 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MB

Brian gives Matt the Option of Happy or Dismayed Brian to start the Morning.... Solid choice choosing the latter. 

Brian and Company w Erick Erickson 7-25-23

July 25, 2023 13:26 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MB

Erick Erickson is the host of the Erick Erickson show here on WTIC.  He talks about the upcoming Presidential Election in 2024

Brian and Company w Jim Bergenn 7-25-23

July 25, 2023 13:26 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

Jim Bergenn from Shipman and Goodwin discusses a judge's findings of forensic scientist Henry Lee being liable for fabricating evidence in a murder case

Brian and Company w Katie Lukas 7-25-23

July 25, 2023 13:25 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MB

Katie Lukas is The SVP of Strategy for Cronin and Company.  She discusses the new branding of Twitter

Brian and Company w Dan Haar 7-25-23

July 25, 2023 13:24 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MB

Dan Haar from Hearst Media talks the CT Motor Vehicle Tax Reform. 

Brian and Company w David Lightman 7-21-23

July 21, 2023 13:13 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MB

David Lightman from McClatchy DC checks in to discuss the latest from the Nation's Capital.

Brian and Company w Kevin Dineen 7-21-23

July 21, 2023 13:12 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Former Hartford Whalers Captain Kevin Dineen calls in to discuss Whalers Alumni Weekend at Dunkin Park with the Hartford Yard Goats.

Brian and Company w Tim Malloy 7-21-23

July 21, 2023 13:11 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MB

Tim Malloy is a Polling Analyst from Quinnipiac.  He talks about the possibility of a third-party presidential candidate in 2024

Brian and Company w Dom Amore 7-21-23

July 21, 2023 13:10 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MB

Dom Amore from the Hartford Courant remembers the Legacy of Lew Perkins

Brian and Company w Niles Talbot 7-20-23

July 20, 2023 13:13 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MB

Niles Talbot is the Head Chef at  the North House in Avon Connecticut.  He talks about the new gig and how the menu changes with the season.  He also discusses what he makes at home during the summer.... if he cooks at all.

Brian and Company w Tony Botticello 7-20-23

July 20, 2023 13:12 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MB

Tony Botticello from Botticello Farms in Manchester talks about the devastating flooding his property has taken on.

Brian and Company w Erik Davis 7-20-23

July 20, 2023 13:11 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MB

Erik Davis from Fandango previews this upcoming weekend's big movie releases.

Brian and Company w TJ Killilea 7-19-23

July 19, 2023 13:19 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MB

TJ Killilea is a Producer at NBC Boston.  He was at the No Labels event with Joe Manchin in New Hampshire.  He discusses that event and more.

Brian and Company w Barbara Fasano 7-19-23

July 19, 2023 13:18 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MB

Barbara Fasano is a NY cabaret singer.  She talks to Brian about her music and her upcoming appearance at Music Mountain

Brian and Company w Don Braden 7-19-23

July 19, 2023 13:17 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MB

Don Braden is the Musical Director for the Jazz Camp at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington.  He discusses the Jazz Festival they have coming up at the end of the month!

Brian and Company w Mark Boughton 7-18-23

July 18, 2023 13:46 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MB

State Tax Commissioner Mark Boughton talks about Connecticut tax Scofflaws owing millions. That includes Millionaires, Businesses and even the deceased.

Brian and Company w Heidi Tringe 7-18-23

July 18, 2023 13:45 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MB

Heidi Tringe is a lobbyist and a Montpelier Vermont resident.  She talks about the current conditions and flooding in Vermont and how we can help

Brian and Company w Andrew Lattimer 7-18-23

July 18, 2023 13:44 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MB

Andrew Lattimer talks about the new tax laws for CT 

Brian and Company w Lon Seidman 7-18-23

July 18, 2023 13:43 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MB

Lon Seidman explains why Smartphones will need to have replaceable batteries by 2027

Brian and Company w Greg Bordonaro 7-17-23

July 17, 2023 13:32 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MB

The CT Business Blend with the Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro.

Brian and Company w Alex Putterman 7-17-23

July 17, 2023 13:31 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MB

Alex Putterman from Hearst Media discusses the fact that Wealthy towns are dominating youth sports.

Brian and Company w Jill Schlesinger 7-17-23

July 17, 2023 13:31 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MB

Latest check on the Markets with Jill Schlesinger

Brian and Company w David Hopkins 7-17-23

July 17, 2023 13:30 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MB

David J. Hopkins is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Greater Hartford. On July 22, the Urban League of Greater Hartford and the Hartford Marathon Foundation will host a 5K Run, 1-mile Walk/Run and a FitKids Run in Hartford’s Keney Park – Move! with the Urban League of Greater Hartford Festival. 

Brian and Company w AG William Tong 7-17-23

July 17, 2023 13:29 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB

William Tong and his office has sued Stone Academy. He explains why.

Brian and Company w Sen Richard Blumenthal 7-14-23

July 14, 2023 12:58 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MB

Brian and Company w Hugh McQuaid 7-13-23

July 13, 2023 13:15 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MB

Hugh McQuaid from CTNEWSJUNKIE talks about how Connecticut saw 24 million dollars in marijuana sales in the month of June alone. 

Brian and Company w Chuck Kaiton 7-13-23

July 13, 2023 13:06 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MB

The Former Voice of the Hartford Whalers Chuck Kaiton returns to Hartford next weekend for Whalers Alumni Weekend at Dunkin Park.  He talks about the great event and some memories of the days of old... 

Brian and Company w Nick Swisher 7-13-23

July 13, 2023 13:06 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

2009 World Series Champion Nick Swisher joins Brian and Matt this morning to discuss his career, his life and Home Run Derby X coming to Dunkin Park in Hartford in August!  The Coolest Guy on the Planet! Give it a listen!

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