Todd Feinburg
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Todd Feinburg: Michael Harrison's Weekly Review (09/25/20)
September 25, 2020 22:55 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBTodd is joined by Michael Harrison and they discuss topics like the presidential election, the Breonna Taylor killing and the protests that are taking place in regard to charges filed, and a story from Ohio that sees a maskless woman watching a middle school football game tased and arrested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Rant Line, Liebowitz, Bishop John Selders
September 25, 2020 22:55 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWe get a call from the state's most popular prison performer, Michael Liebowitz, calling from the Osborn Correctional Institute in Somers during our Rant Line hour, which wraps up with a conversation on Breonna Taylor with Bishop John Selders, Assistant Dean of Students at Trinity College. One of our Rant Line callers endorses 12 year old James for Governor. Others question the skills and intellectual abilities of the present governor, and we hear Todd respond to a ranter who says he's a hypo...
Todd Feinburg: Breonna Taylor, Jolly Ned, Rant Line, Kevin Catapano
September 24, 2020 22:59 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBSome RANT LINE callers talk Breonna Taylor, some are interested in Ned's decision to allow restaurants etc to open up more seating, and others are eager to discuss why anyone would ever vote for a Democrat. And, one caller says he died from Covid as a result of dining out in a CT restaurant. Regular guest and UConn/Hartford Senior Kevin Catapano also joins us for our weekly political chat - we discuss the Breonna Taylor case and SCOTUS. Plus, Jolly Ned announces an easing of restrictions on t...
Todd Feinburg: Rant Line Time! (09/23/20)
September 23, 2020 22:21 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Rant Line hour continues to focus on systemic racism, why urban schools don't educate better, and some callers take Todd to task for not engaging in more I'm Fine, How Are You niceties. Should he give up and just say, "I'm great, what's on your mind?" as one caller suggests? Stan McCauley visits too, complaining about party loyalty and how it trumps logic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Talking Breonna Taylor with Tom Shattuck (09/23/20)
September 23, 2020 22:20 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWe discuss the campaign, urban unrest, and whether Democrats can survive in the presidential election if Louisville and other cities erupt over the Breonna Taylor case and today's ruling with regular guest Tom Shattuck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Systemic Racism and Breonna Taylor (09/23/20)
September 23, 2020 22:20 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe discuss the Breonna Taylor case and other matters of systemic racism. Todd argues there is systemic racism, callers dispute the characterization. Toward the end, former state senator Joe Markley joins the conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Brent McCall on Anger Pt. 2 (Part 15) (09/22/20)
September 22, 2020 22:15 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBWe have a powerful discussion with regular guest, and longtime Connecticut prisoner, Brent McCall. HIs personal confession is hard to hear, but it represents a breakthrough moment that Todd thinks you'll find inspiring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Rants and Tom Scott! (09/22/20)
September 22, 2020 22:13 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWhat's up with today's Rant Line? The calls are short, pithy and to the point, (mostly.) And funny. Then, we're joined by Tom Scott, who explains why Republicans are "falling into line" to support of President Trump's plan to name and win appointment of a successor for Ruth Bader Ginsburg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: A Discussion with Alphonso McGriff (09/22/20)
September 22, 2020 22:04 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBHartford businessman Alphonso McGriff is working on a new book about how humans can be better communicators. We discuss how people tend to make ideas a competition rather than a shared search for common ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: The BIG FUN Hour (09/22/20)
September 22, 2020 22:03 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBBIG FUN - Todd decides he wants the first half of the show to be guest-free, just calls. The questions include Should GOP Be Following Ruth's Last Wish? What's Up With The Governor Refusing to Get a Covid Test? Should Amazon Hire Union Workers. Todd reports the show is Big Fun, especially when Producer Mike plays great Biden Gaffes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Bob Stefanowski Talks Eversource Fallout (09/21/20)
September 21, 2020 22:18 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBEversource announced last week that it was looking for a $700 million loan from the state to help pay the surprise costs of the big August storm and blackout. Bob Stefanowski explains why he thinks the request is totally bogus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Rant Call Time! (09/21/20)
September 21, 2020 22:17 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday's Rants include a first-ever mention of Jahana Hayes! Plus, one caller questions the Covid metrics, another questions the integrity of our U.S. Senators, and a third says she supports our 12 year old guest James for President! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: RBG and Political Hypocrisy on Mikey Monday (09/21/20)
September 21, 2020 22:01 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWe discuss the controversy over the Supreme Court in the senate in the wake of the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with Producer Mike. Mike doesn't like the hypocrisy, Todd says accusing politicians of the "H" word is like accusing them of breathing - it's essential to the business. Then, we check in with our Supreme Court expert, Professor Steve Gilles from Quinnipiac Law School, to discuss the balance of power on the Court and whether there are Constitutional issues at play. See omnystudio.c...
Todd Feinburg: False Opinions (09/18/20)
September 18, 2020 22:03 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe NPR media bias sample that Todd is playing sparks conversation. He plays it again and takes phone calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: The 12 Year Old Political Philosopher (09/18/20)
September 18, 2020 22:02 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB12 year old James is back, this week wanting to clarify the difference between Communism, Socialism, Marxism and such. He's a delightful guy, and his interest in politics is fascinating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: The Weekly Recap with Michael Harrison (09/18/20)
September 18, 2020 22:02 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBWe talk about the wonderful world of spoken word entertainment with Michael Harrison, then listen to a clear example of left wing media bias from NPR. Michael says they do it with full knowledge that they're violating journalistic standards, while Todd thinks they're mostly blind to their malfeasance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: A Jolly Good Rant (09/17/20)
September 17, 2020 22:17 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIt's a Jolly Good Rant Line with callers focusing on the new fine schedule for mask violations, Attorney General Tong filing frivolous lawsuits on the taxpayers dime, whether the closing of high school football is worth worrying about and the wisdom of keeping your mouth shut instead of talking and ruining your reputation!!! Among other topics! Plus UConn senior Kevin Catapano talks the importance of football being apolitical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: The Heckling of King Ned (09/17/20)
September 17, 2020 22:15 - 21 minutes - 20 MBNed's been facing some hecklers - some delightful, loud and disruptive hecklers - this week from CTLibertyRally.org. We play the tape and have some laughs, and enjoy a little revenge against a man who thinks ruining people's lives is his prerogative as King. Pat Sasser, Founder of NoTollsCT.org, joins the fun - and, promotes some candidates! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Time To Rant! (09/16/20)
September 16, 2020 22:18 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThe Rant Line Hour is big fun today, with calls on High School Football, King Ned's Hecklers, Raytheon Layoffs and why Ned's left schools alone but made it hard for restaurants to survive in a county with 14 Coronavirus deaths. Plus, we talk to Stan McCauley about Jolly Ned's request that Black Clergy convince parishioners to take the Covid vaccine when it becomes available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: King Ned's Defense (09/16/20)
September 16, 2020 22:16 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBAre there any listeners who want to defend Jolly Ned against Todd's endless attacks? Yes! Carol calls and says Ned is doing a great job as governor and that Joe Biden will win, then quickly hangs up. Which leads to some fun with sound bites! Then, Joe Markley responds to Jolly Ned's defense over school openings that Some People Accuse Me of Being King and Others Say I Don't Do Enough - and other inanities of kingly magnitude. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST with Tom Shattuck (09/16/20)
September 16, 2020 22:14 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBWe discuss big issues with Tom Shattuck: The Trump Middle East Peace Plan falling into place in the Middle East and the media ignores it; The media doesn't wonder what Democrats in California might do to stop fires but instead focuses attention on Trump's Climate Change opinions, which can't affect the fires; And, Shattuck raises Todd's ire by calling Led Zepplin "derivative." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Tom Scott on Unconstitutional Voting (09/15/20)
September 15, 2020 22:35 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBTom Scott talks the illegal early voting scam being perpetrated by the ruling party as their latest election rigging scheme. Riveting, as always. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Rant Line Calls (09/15/20)
September 15, 2020 22:34 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's an awesome RANT LINE. Listen and swoon over the brilliance of our audience! Best of all? It just could be Moira in Burlington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: The "Unbiased" MSM (09/15/20)
September 15, 2020 22:33 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBTodd has some sound cuts to play - like CNN being (almost) unbiased, the President going one-on-one with Governor Gavin Newsome in California and whooping his butt, and Good Morning America doing all catastrophe television. Is it just to increase the sense that Trump is making the country crazy so "Trump Must Go?" We discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Brent McCall on Anger (Part 14) (09/14/20)
September 14, 2020 22:44 - 25 minutes - 23 MBBrent McCall, current prisoner in CT's prison system and former cellmate of regular guest Michael Liebowitz, talks about anger and his personal struggle with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Bob Stefanowski on CT's Approach with COVID (09/14/20)
September 14, 2020 22:14 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBA list of the 11 states with the highest rate of Covid growth includes Connecticut after several days of over 1% positive rates. Bob Stefanowski suggests that a more surgical approach - one that would have allowed parts of the economy to open in parts of the state based on circumstances - would have made more sense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Rant Time! (09/14/20)
September 14, 2020 22:12 - 17 minutes - 16 MBToday's Rants are angry at our loss of rights during Covid, they're poetic, they're telling rich athletes that they all need their own anthems, and they're reacting to today's Jolly Ned Press Conference Gaffes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Producer Mike Asks, Has Thinking Changed? (09/14/20)
September 14, 2020 22:11 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIt's been a long time since we've had a full-fledged Mikey Monday, with Producer Mike joining the conversation. He comes with book in hand, and the passage he reads, about the difference between information today and 100 years ago, leads to an intriguing exchange of ideas. Plus, we take calls on Malls. Does anyone love them anymore? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Shady Electric Deals (09/11/20)
September 11, 2020 22:24 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBDorothy calls to complain that she's getting a bill from Liberty Power on her Eversource bill, and, she's paying an electric rate that is substantially higher than what she would be paying if she was still getting her power from Eversource. We get help from the crowd! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Bishop John Selders (09/11/20)
September 11, 2020 22:23 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBBishop John Selders talks Covid response at Trinity College, where he is the Assistant Dean of Students, as well as confusion over Defund the Police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Rant Away! (09/11/20)
September 11, 2020 22:23 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Rant Line brings the heat with calls on Jolly Ned's daughter's wedding, high school football, whether Trump really lied to the American people on Covid, and if school is a safe enough place for teachers. And that's just for starters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: YouTube and Freedom of Speech (09/11/20)
September 11, 2020 22:20 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBOur newest regular guest is 12 year old James, who tells us his concerns about Section 230, a rule that protects freedom of speech on the internet. James is a budding YouTube influencer, and presents a compelling case for protecting his liberties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: A Birthday Bash with Michael Harrison (09/11/20)
September 11, 2020 22:19 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWe talk with Michael Harrison about a bunch of issues, including the dangers of expanded early voting and what happens if the presidential election is very close this year - will the country melt down? Plus, Michael let's us hear the happy birthday card he received from the White House, which wishes him a happy day in the voice of President Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Kevin Catapano (09/10/20)
September 10, 2020 22:24 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBKevin Catapano, a senior at UConn, discusses the hypocrisy of Speaker of the Unions Joe Aresimowicz saying that high school footballs players, who Joe coaches, deserve to have the chance to play but business people in the state don't have a right to open at full strength. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: RANTS! (09/10/20)
September 10, 2020 22:23 - 30 minutes - 28 MBAre Rant Line callers mad still about Jolly Ned's extension of emergency powers? Of course they are. Do they think Joe Aresimowicz is ridiculous standing for school football but against small business people? Yup. Does the Trump hater think the president should be arrested and tried for 200,000 murders? Afraid so! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Steve Weir (09/10/20)
September 10, 2020 22:21 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBWe talk to Steve Weir, state senate candidate in the 19th District against Cathy Osten, about how his first ever run for public office is going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Don't Mess With FOOTBALL! (09/10/20)
September 10, 2020 22:21 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWhy are people so riled up about the decision not to let high school athletes suit up for football? We discuss the many reasons that people see this as a step too far while other closings don't provoke people to action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: David X. Sullivan (09/10/20)
September 10, 2020 22:21 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBDavid X. Sullivan is the GOP nominee for Congress in the 5th district, and he's got quite a powerful case to make against incumbent Jahanna Hayes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Rant Line Time! (09/09/20)
September 09, 2020 22:14 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBRant Line callers today are still upset over King Ned's extended kingship! And, they're not too happy about Eversource, one party rule, and stores that disinfect cash. We take some callers too - and one talks Gaslighting! Plus, Stan McCauley may be a businessman and a former candidate for mayor of Hartford, but he sees the shutdown as a hoax, too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Joe Markley Talks Hypocrisy (09/09/20)
September 09, 2020 22:08 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBJoe Markley reacts to Joe Aresimowicz, speaker of the house, who realizes that hard working high school football players have earned the right to play this year, but hasn't quite figured out that the same applies to people who own restaurants and other businesses. Is that because Aresimowisz is also a high school football coach? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Congressional Candidate Margaret Streicker (09/09/20)
September 09, 2020 22:06 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBMargaret Streicker is a businesswoman, a real estate developer, and a candidate for congress taking on Rosa DeLauro in the 3rd. We chat about her career and her run for office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: WAR with Tom Shattuck (09/09/20)
September 09, 2020 22:05 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBLots of breaking news to discuss with Tom Shattuck, such as the new Bob Woodward book and his accusations against the president, plus the new rules guiding diversity in Hollywood films. Also, Todd suggests that government does nothing as well as the private sector does, and Tom declares "war." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Tom Scott (09/08/20)
September 08, 2020 22:15 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBTom Scott is soaring after an inspiring visit to Gettysburg, where he walked among the numbered graves of a sea of unknown soldiers and came home with a strong sense of just how out of line the America-bashers are. Plus, we talk about last week's vote to extend the governor's state of emergency, which Tom says was illegal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Rant Time (09/08/20)
September 08, 2020 22:08 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBPeople continue to be unhappy with the governor's self-extension of the state of emergency according to today's Rant Line callers. The Todd hater took a day off, the Trump hater was back, and one caller thinks Themis Klarides' appearance with Pastor Will this morning suggests a constitutional amendment is needed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: The Politics of Race with Alphonso McGriff (09/08/20)
September 08, 2020 22:05 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThe grand finale of the GOP convention last month was a pleasure to watch says Hartford businessman and author Alphonso McGriff. But, he adds, he won't be voting for Trump - or Biden. We also chat some about the politics of race in McGriff's weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: The Green Energy Fallacy with Len Suzio (09/08/20)
September 08, 2020 22:02 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBLen Suzio fills us in on this week's hearing from PURA, a chance for citizens to voice their concerns about the jump in electric bills perpetrated by state government. Suzio, a former state senator who is running again this year, also talks about the push for higher electric bills on the part of legislators who are excited to expand pricey green energy sources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Rant Like Ya Mean It! (09/04/20)
September 04, 2020 22:38 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBRant Line callers are upset by certain famed CT coaches joining Ned's press conference Thursday, as well as reports of toll gantries reportedly under construction. The Bishop John Selders, assistant Dean of Students at Trinity University, talks about the start of school Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: Brilliant 12-Year Old Talks Unions (09/04/20)
September 04, 2020 22:32 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWe talk unions with guest James, a 12 year old veteran of the anti-toll movement who is against public sector unions but figured there's a need for the private sector ones. Then we are joined by Frank Farricker, the former head of the state lottery commission and an anti-toll Democrat. Frank has learned a great deal having 4 kids in college during Covid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: An Exceptional Hour with Michael Harrison (09/04/20)
September 04, 2020 22:27 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIf hydroxychloroquine is an effective tool against Covid as many wise voices argue, what does it tell us about power in America today? We discuss with Michael Harrison, our regular Friday guest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Feinburg: RANTS! (09/03/20)
September 03, 2020 22:18 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe "I Hate Todd" caller from yesterday calls the Rant Line 3 times today to dispute the many things Todd said that he hated listening to. Funny how loyal listeners are who hate the host. Then, our newest regular guest, UConn Hartford senior Kevin Catapano, got charged up over our conversation Wednesday about the need for listeners who believe in the American System of Government to pressure weak kneed Republicans to fight the governor's emergency powers extension. Kevin proposes a "Contract...