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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 Heath Grossman 3-28-24

March 28, 2024 14:28 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MB

What do you do if you win a big lottery prize?  Heath Grossman from Johnson Brunetti has some tips 

Brian and Company w David Borges 3-28-24

March 28, 2024 14:27 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MB

UConn is in the Sweet 16 against the team they beat for the championship last year.  David Borges from CT Insider breaks it down.

Brian and Company w Kiersten Todt 3-28-24

March 28, 2024 14:27 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MB

Kiersten Todt worked for Joe Lieberman.  She talks about the first time she met him and what how it was working with the Former Senator.

Brian and Company w Gov Ned Lamont 3-28-24

March 28, 2024 14:26 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MB

Gov Ned Lamont remembers Former Senator Joe Lieberman

Brian and Company w Tim Malloy 3-28-24

March 28, 2024 14:25 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MB

Latest Quinnipiac Poll Results with Tim Malloy

Brian and Company w Themis Klarides 3-27-24

March 27, 2024 14:44 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Themis Klarides stops by for the hour to discuss government issues and even a little baseball!

Brian and Company w Greg Carpenter 3-27-24

March 27, 2024 14:43 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MB

Greg Carpenter from our sister station in Baltimore 101.9 WLIF discusses the Key Bridge Collapse.

Brian and Company w Jeff Sonnenfeld 3-27-24

March 27, 2024 14:42 - 6 minutes - 6.43 MB

The Dean of the Yale School of Management Jeff Sonnenfeld updates us on CT's investment performance

Brian and Company w Mayor Jeff Caggiano and Police Chief Brian Gould 3-27-24

March 27, 2024 14:41 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Bristol Mayor Jeff Caggiano and Outgoing Police Cheif Brian Gould talk about the chief retiring and where the Bristol Police goes from here.

Brian and Company w Michael Coyne 3-26-24

March 26, 2024 13:39 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MB

Michael Coyne is the Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law.  He talks to Brian about the latest in the Trump Trials. 

Brian and Company w Chris Keating 3-26-24

March 26, 2024 13:38 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MB

The Courant's Chris Keating discusses his latest piece about CT Lawmakers wanting to ban non disclosure agreements.

Brian and Company w Greg Bordonaro 3-26-24

March 26, 2024 13:37 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MB

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

Brian and Company w Eric Hummel 3-26-24

March 26, 2024 13:37 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MB

Eric Hummel from Hummel Brothers talks about the business and how to get your hands on their great Easter Hams.

Brian and Company w Rep Jahana Hayes 3-25-24

March 25, 2024 13:11 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

5th District Congresswoman Jahana Hayes discusses her campaign, the government shutdown and what her plans are if she is elected to another term.

Brian and Company w Sen. Julie Kushner 3-25-24

March 25, 2024 13:10 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MB

Sen Julie Kushner talks with Brian about the Senate Bill for Minimum wage for restaurant servers.

Brian and Company w Jill Schlesinger 3-25-24

March 25, 2024 13:08 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MB

Jill Schlesinger talks the markets and what's to come with your money

Brian and Company w Dom Amore 3-25-24

March 25, 2024 13:08 - 8 minutes - 8 MB

The Hartford Courant's Dom Amore talks about his lengthy sit down with Coach Geno Auriemma

Brian and Company w Sarah Willen 3-25-24

March 25, 2024 13:07 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MB

Sarah Willen is a Professor of Anthropology at UConn.  She discusses her journals from the covid lockdown.

Brian and Company w Gov Ned Lamont 3-22-24

March 22, 2024 13:22 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MB

Governor Ned Lamont talks with Brian about the NCAA Tournament as well as the possibility of getting a NHL team back in the state!

Brian and Company w David Lightman 3-22-24

March 22, 2024 13:21 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MB

David Lightman from McClatchy DC updates us on the latest from DC

Brian and Company w Mike Crispino 3-22-24

March 22, 2024 13:20 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MB

Mike Crispino is the Play by Play announcer for the UConn Men's Basketball team.  He discusses the Huskies quest to back to back titles.

Brian and Company w LeAnne Rusgrove 3-22-24

March 22, 2024 13:20 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MB

LeAnne Rusgrove from Parkside Cafe in Bristol discusses how the changing of wages will impact restaurant owners

Brian and Company w Scott Dolch 3-22-24

March 22, 2024 13:19 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MB

Scott Dolch from the CT Restaurant Association talks about the changing wages for restaurant workers.

Brian and Company w Dom Amore 3-20-24

March 20, 2024 15:25 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

The Courant's Dom Amore joins us to discuss The NCAA Tournament, UConn players leaving for the pros and more

Brian and Company w Coach James Jones 3-20-24

March 20, 2024 15:23 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB

Yale Basketball Coach James Jones talks about making the NCAA Tournament and their tall task ahead as they face #4 Auburn in the opening round.

Brian and Company w Steve Weir 3-19-24

March 19, 2024 13:30 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MB

Brian and Company w George Logan 3-19-24

March 19, 2024 13:29 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MB

Brian and Company w Jill Schlesinger 3-18-24

March 18, 2024 14:34 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MB

Brian and Company w Greg Bordonaro 3-18-24

March 18, 2024 14:16 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MB

The CT Business Blend with Greg Bordonaro.  Weekly segment with Greg rolls on as Brian discusses Connecticut Jobs and Businesses

Brian and Company w Coach Carly Thibault-Dudonis 3-18-24

March 18, 2024 14:14 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MB

Carly Thibault Dudonis Coach, Fairfield University women’s basketball Team made NCAA Tournament

Brian and Company w AG William Tong and Bryan Cafferelli 3-18-24

March 18, 2024 14:13 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MB

Attorney General William Tong along with Bryan Cafferelli DCP Commissioner. Today they announce the launch of a public service announcement regarding illegal, unsafe cannabis edibles made to look like common kid-friendly snacks.

Brian and Company w David Borges 3-18-24

March 18, 2024 14:12 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MB

David Borges, CT Insider talks UConn hoops

Brian and Company w Chris Stawasz 3-18-24

March 18, 2024 14:12 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MB

Chris Stawasz, AMR Regional Director of Government Affairs, Northeast. Ambulance Services and Lawmakers to Hold Press Conference to ‘Keep the Promise’ on Medicaid Reimbursement Rates.

Brian and Company w Tammy Nuccio 3-15-24

March 15, 2024 14:35 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MB

Brian and Company w Brian Foley and Tim Restall 3-15-24

March 15, 2024 14:34 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MB

Brian and Company w David Lightman 3-15-24

March 15, 2024 14:34 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MB

Brian and Company w Joe Marandino 3-15-24

March 15, 2024 14:33 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MB

Metal Genius Joe (Marandino) 

Brian and Company w Sen Jeff Gordon 3-15-24

March 15, 2024 14:32 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MB

Brian and Company w Colby Bornstein 3-15-24

March 15, 2024 14:28 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MB

Colby Bornstein, Cross Country at Tolland High School.

Brian and Company w Christy Kovel 3-14-24

March 14, 2024 13:35 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MB

Christy Kovel, Alzheimer’s Assoc of CT. Re: Advocacy Day, set for March 20th at the state capitol. Christy and volunteers have been busy testifying on critical bills that will help caregivers. 

Brian and Company w Rhona Free 3-14-24

March 14, 2024 13:30 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Dr. Rhona Free, President, University of St. Joseph brings up Issues in higher education that she sees developing. 

Brian and Company w Eric Crawford 3-14-21

March 14, 2024 13:29 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MB

Eric Crawford, Chairman of Hartford's Civilian Police Review Board. Review Board wants police to turn over records related to 9 complaints against them. 

Brian and Company w Jan Ellen Spiegel 3-13-24

March 13, 2024 13:32 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MB

Brian and Company w Patrice McCarthy and Leonard Lockhart 3-13-24

March 13, 2024 13:31 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

March is School Board Appreciation Month, and tomorrow is and March 13 is “CABE Day on the Hill,” where their members will be marching to the State Capitol.

Brian and Company w Howard Brady 3-13-24

March 13, 2024 13:31 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) and Hartford-based Wellness Federal Credit Union (WFCU) have filed papers to merge. 

Brian and Company w Chris Mackenzie 3-12-24

March 12, 2024 13:09 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MB

UConn Women's Hockey Coach Chris Mackenzie discusses winning their first Hockey East title and their road to the NCAA Tournament.

Brian and Company w Ronnel Higgins 3-12-24

March 12, 2024 13:09 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Ronnel Higgins is the Commissioner of the CT Department of Emergency Services and protection.  He discusses what he does for the state..... and it is a lot!

Brian and Company w Mike Cavanaugh 3-12-24

March 12, 2024 13:08 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB

UConn Men's Hockey Team Coach Mike Cavanaugh talks about the pressure of needing to win out to make the NCAA Tournament

Brian and Company w Christine Stuart 3-11-24

March 11, 2024 14:09 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MB

Christine Stuart from CTNewsJunkie discusses the CT Job Market hitting a 16 year high!

Brian and Company w Jill Schlesinger 3-11-24

March 11, 2024 14:08 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MB

Jill Schlesinger checks in with this week's check on the market

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