Brian & Company
3,887 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBrian 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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Ray and Joe D: No Toll Vote Before Christmas?
December 05, 2019 14:22 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBJohn Kennedy Hampton, representing the 16th Assembly District, Simsbury, said it is "overly ambitious" to believe that the legislature could settle four contentious issues before Christmas. Since the latest trucks-only tolls plan was released only last week, he said a public hearing must be held before any votes.
Ray and Joe D: Winter at the Trolley Museum
December 05, 2019 14:21 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBMike Speciale from the Trolley Museum, shares a preview of the Museum's Winterfest activities that run through the end of the month, as well as a restoration of the Isle of Safety.
Ray and Joe D: Boars Head Festival
December 05, 2019 14:19 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBJack Pott, Director of Music and Arts and Jim Grigsby, Chair of the Boars Head Festival, offer details on this year's event. The Boars Head Festival takes place January 10-12, 2020.
CT Business Now: How a $15 Minimum Wage Would Effect Local Groceries
December 04, 2019 15:44 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBCan a local business survive an increased minimum wage? Mike DiSapio, Jr. from Pat’s IGA in Wolcott, CT explains why a $15 minimum wage would be a more complicated policy to enact than simply hiking their hourly rates. Mike also explains how self-checkouts, online shopping, and more technological developments have affected his business. Pat's IGA has become a staple of the community, with a major focus on their catering and prepared foods division, their from-scratch bakery, and local produc...
Ray and Joe D: The Impact of Recycling Fees
December 04, 2019 15:43 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBMatt Knickerbocker, First Selectman of Bethel, was appointed to the Speaker’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Recycling. He shares a view from a city that is being impacted by the recycling fees. Knickerbocker also explains how towns are being impacted at the start of the snow season.
Ray and Joe D: Tolls and Special Session
December 04, 2019 15:43 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MBChris Keating from The Courant explains the latest developments regarding highway tolls and the Special Session.
Ray and Joe D: Family Problems Around The Holiday
December 04, 2019 15:42 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBAnn Baldwin and Lisa Demattis LePore, hosts of The Connection which airs on WTIC on Sundays at 5:30am and 9am, talk about the importance of addressing struggles of loved ones, even during the holiday season. With the holidays approaching and family spending time with members that they may not be in touch with often, how can we look for problems they may be facing but don't want to discuss?
Ray and Joe D: Congressman At Sea
December 03, 2019 15:57 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBCongressman Joe Courtney, Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, discusses the award of the Block vs. multi-year procurement contract for the Virginia class submarine program by the U.S. Navy to General Dynamics' Electric Boat.
Ray and Joe D: Democrats on Tolls (Again)
December 03, 2019 15:56 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBChris Powell, columnist with the Journal Inquirer, explains how Democrats are making themselves ridiculous on tolls... again.
Ray and Joe D: Is Recycling the Right Thing To Do?
December 03, 2019 15:55 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBKen Dixon, State Capitol Reporter and Columnist for Hearst Connecticut Media, explains why Connecticut's recycling efforts are going through so many problems, and whether the state can get past them
Ray and Joe D: Shopping Over The Weekend
December 02, 2019 16:55 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBJill Schlesinger, CFP® CBS News Business Analyst and host of Jill On Money, looks at retail over the weekend, and seasonal charitable giving. Jill On Money is brought to you by Asset Strategies in Avon.
Ray and Joe D: Flight Delays
December 02, 2019 16:54 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBKevin Dillon from Bradley International Airport shares an update on arrivals and departures as the first winter storm of the season continues in the area.
Ray and Joe D: CT Brain Tumor Alliance Fundraiser
December 02, 2019 16:54 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBChris Cusano, Executive Director of the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance, shares a preview of the Brain Tumor Alliance's upcoming fundraiser in West Hartford on December 5th. Both of Ray and Joe D. will be Celebrity Bartenders at the event!
Ray and Joe D: Mayor Monday with Naugatuck's 'Pete' Hess
December 02, 2019 16:53 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBMayor Newman Warren "Pete" Hess of Naugatuck joins us for Mayor Monday to talk about the valley.
Ray and Joe D: Small Business Saturday
November 29, 2019 15:09 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBLt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz encourages consumers to support locally-owned small businesses this holiday season, including on Small Business Saturday.
Ray and Joe D: Black Friday Shopping
November 29, 2019 15:08 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBAmanda Sirica from Westfarms Mall in West Hartford tells us how the crowds were for Black Friday.
Ray and Joe D: Cyber Security
November 29, 2019 15:08 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBFred Scholl, associate teaching professor of cybersecurity and director of the graduate cybersecurity program at Quinnipiac University discusses how consumers can best protect themselves on Cyber Monday and beyond
Ray and Joe D: Cyber Security & Online Shopping
November 29, 2019 15:08 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBFred Scholl, associate teaching professor of cybersecurity and director of the graduate cybersecurity program at Quinnipiac University, discusses how consumers can best protect themselves on Cyber Monday and beyond.
Ray and Joe D: Hospice Care
November 27, 2019 14:39 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBJolan Szollosi, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator with Masonicare, and Gil L’Italien, a 20-year hospice volunteer for Masonicare, discuss the importance of hospice caregivers and their need, especially during this time of year.
Ray and Joe D: Yesterday's Transportation Meeting
November 27, 2019 14:38 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBRep. Themis Klarides, Republican Minority Leader in the Connecticut House of Representatives, looks at some alternatives to tolls, and a reorganization of the Transportation Fund in talks with the Governor and legislative leaders.
Ray and Joe D: Reopening Transportation Talks
November 27, 2019 14:36 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBMark Pazniokas, Capitol Bureau Chief CTMirror.org, talks Gov. Lamont and legislatures reopening transportation talks.
Ray and Joe D: More Transportation Talk
November 27, 2019 14:36 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBMark Pazniokas, Capitol Bureau Chief CTMirror.org talking Lamont and legislatures reopening transportation talks
CT Business Now: Renewed Faith In Connecticut
November 27, 2019 14:36 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBDan Paradis, owner of Hawk’s Landing Banquet Facility, Restaurant and Golf Course in Southington, CT, explains what reinvigorated his hope in Connecticut.
Ray and Joe D: DC Going Into The Holiday
November 27, 2019 14:35 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBDavid Lightman, National Political Correspondent for McClatchy Newspapers, shares a Washington DC update heading into the holiday weekend.
Ray and Joe D: The End of YouTube?
November 26, 2019 15:23 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBLon Seidman, Lon.tv technology news and reviews, talks the upcoming changes to YouTube. Will the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) end YouTube for new and smaller content creators? What impact will it have on viewer experiences?
Ray and Joe D: Social Decay
November 26, 2019 15:22 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBChris Powell, columnist with The Journal Inquirer, explains how concealing social decay is easier than stopping it, and why this is a problem.
Ray and Joe D: Credit Unions vs Banks
November 26, 2019 15:19 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBBruce Adams, the new CEO of the Credit Union League of CT, the association which represents the 70 or so member credit unions in the state, explains what credit unions are, and how they compare to traditional banks.
Ray and Joe D: Holiday Spending
November 25, 2019 14:15 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBJill Schlesinger, CFP® CBS News Business Analyst and host of Jill On Money, talks holiday spending. As Thanksgiving fast approaches, the holiday spending projections are coming out, and we take a look. Jill On Money is brought to you by Asset Strategies in Avon.
Ray and Joe D: Mayor Monday with Manchester's Jay Moran
November 25, 2019 14:15 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBJay Moran, Mayor of Manchester, joins us for Mayor Monday and talks about the big race coming up.
Ray and Joe D: Transportation Packages and More
November 25, 2019 14:14 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBGov Ned Lamont discusses the transportation packages, local holiday shopping in Connecticut, and more plans for the state of Connecticut.
Ray and Joe D: Talking Tolls With Sen Len Fasano
November 22, 2019 15:21 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSen. Len Fasano, Senate Minority Leader, shares his perspective on the latest toll plans and packages.
Ray and Joe D: Tolls and More
November 22, 2019 15:21 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSenate Minority Leader Len Fasano joins the morning show to discuss all things
Ray and Joe D: Thanksgiving Dinner Tips
November 22, 2019 15:20 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBCal Miller and Capri from Miller Foods shares some tips and tricks for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner.
Ray and Joe D: Truck Only Tolls
November 21, 2019 16:46 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBJoseph Sculley is the president of Motor Transport Association of Connecticut, discusses the plans to issue truck-only tolls in Connecticut.
Ray and Joe D: DMV Wait Times
November 21, 2019 16:45 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBDMV Commissioner Sibongile Magubane and Tony Guerrera look at the rumors and myths of Real ID, as well as DMV's recent advances to improve wait times.
Ray and Joe D: Winter Gas Prices
November 21, 2019 16:44 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBMichael J. Fox Owner of FOX Consulting Service, President of GASDA, talks winter gas prices and stock reserves.
Ray and Joe D: Elder Law - More Than Estate Planning
November 20, 2019 14:23 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBElder Law Attorney Stephen Allaire is a West Point and Georgetown Law graduate, and past co-chairman of the Connecticut Bar Association Elder Law Section’s subcommittee on Medicaid. He and his daughter Hailey Allaire, also working in Elder Law, explain what Elder Law entails. There's much more to it that estate planning... Elder Law attorneys help navigate physical, financial, and legal issues families face as their elders need care.
Ray and Joe D: Elder Law
November 20, 2019 14:23 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBStephen and Hailey Allaire from Allaire Elder Law
CT Business Now: The Business of Holistic Medicine
November 20, 2019 14:20 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBDr. Frank Cucolo from Chiropractic Kinesiologists, LLC is based in Wolcott, CT, with patients coming from as far as Europe. Dr. Cucolo comes from a family of healers and brings a holistic approach to health and healing. There's a disconnect with Western medicine for many people these days, which has given a new attention to holistic medicine and more natural approaches. Dr. Cucolo explains how BigCT.biz's Innovation Gateway has helped his business among many others.
Ray and Joe D: A New Old Toll Plan
November 20, 2019 14:19 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBHouse Speaker Joe Aresimowicz explains the House Dems' plan to back truck-only tolls, as they tell Gov. Lamont to scrap car tolls.
Ray and Joe D: The Great American Smokeout
November 20, 2019 14:18 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBDr. Mario Perez, UConn Health pulmonologist, talks the Great American Smokeout, taking place this Thursday, November 21st. Dr. Perez discusses smoking and vaping.
Ray and Joe D: Mice In Space
November 19, 2019 14:51 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBDr. Se-Jin Lee of The Jackson Laboratory and UConn Health is a leading researcher in muscle development, and serves as a joint faculty member at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and UConn Health. Mice from CT are headed to space on a health mission starting December 4th. This 40-day space mission will help scientists understand more about bone and muscle loss in both astronauts and those of us on Earth who suffer from muscle wasting conditions such as ALS and cancer... not to men...
Ray and Joe D: Saving The State
November 19, 2019 14:51 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBChris Powell from The Journal Inquirer talks about his latest column
Ray and Joe D: 'No Tolls' Alone Won't Save CT
November 19, 2019 14:51 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBChris Powell, columnist with the Journal Inquirer, explains that far more than "No Tolls" is needed to save the state.
Ray and Joe D: Northeast Opportunity Youth Conference
November 19, 2019 14:48 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBAlex Johnson, President of Capital Workforce Partners and Juan Colon, Youth Leader for Capital Workforce Partners, discuss the Northeast Opportunity Youth Conference taking place November 22, 2019 starting at 9:30am in the State of CT Legislative Office Building.
Ray and Joe D: The GOP Transportation Plan
November 18, 2019 15:47 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBMark Pazniokas, Capitol Bureau Chief with CTMirror.org, discusses the GOP transportation plan.
Ray and Joe D: GOP Transportation Plan
November 18, 2019 15:47 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBMark Pazniokas is The Capitol Bureau Chief for CTMirror.org
Ray and Joe D: 9 End of The Year Money Moves
November 18, 2019 15:46 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBJill Schlesinger, CFP® CBS News Business Analyst and host of Jill On Money, shares nine year-end money movies for 2019. Jill On Money is brought to you by Asset Strategies in Avon.
Ray and Joe D: Nine End of The Year Money Moves
November 18, 2019 15:46 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBJill Schlessinger, CFP® CBS News Business Analyst
Ray and Joe D: Mayor Monday with Woodbury's Barbara Perkinson
November 18, 2019 15:45 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBBarbara K. Perkinson, First Selectman, Town of Woodbury, joins us for Mayor Monday.