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Todd Feinburg

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Todd Feinburg: Brian Festa Talks Mask Enforcement (07/22/20)

July 22, 2020 22:19 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Brian Festa, of CT Freedom Alliance, joins us to discuss a local story. Glastonbury pizza shop, 1000 Degrees Pizza, is getting harassed because the owner does not force employees or customers to wear masks. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Todd Feinburg: Qualified Immunity (07/22/20)

July 22, 2020 22:10 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Should police officers be subjected to liability lawsuits for doing their jobs? We discuss. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Todd Feinburg: Joe Markley on the Police Reform Bill (07/22/20)

July 22, 2020 22:08 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Joe Markley drops by to talk about the police reform bill that seems to be falling apart in this week's special legislative session. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Todd Feinburg: What is a Conservative? (07/21/20)

July 21, 2020 22:25 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Todd has been accused of not being a conservative a couple of times lately. And, since he's a sensitive guy, he took the accusation to heart, considering the point and deciding that, no, he's not someone "holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation" when it comes to politics. He's a liberty guy who believes the Founding Fathers got it right. How about you? We discuss. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Todd Feinburg: Rant Line and Tom Scott (07/21/20)

July 21, 2020 22:25 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

It's Rant Line Time. John calls multiple times most days, but never do they all make it onto the air. Until today. Maybe. Then, Tom Scott is here for his weekly visit, and we discuss the left's attempts to crumble the American system of government. While the left is proving very effective, Tom sees trouble ahead for them, and good news for the Founders design. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Todd Feinburg: Introducing, Pam Salamone (07/20/20)

July 20, 2020 22:14 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MB

Pam Salamone joins us to discuss her run for state representative for Cheshire, Southington and Wallingford. We discuss the issues that are driving her to make the effort. Check out her Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Todd Feinburg: Rant Line Calls (07/20/20)

July 20, 2020 22:12 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

It's Rant Line Time for Monday. A big collection of issues, an interesting group of callers. Call the Rant Line any time, 24/7! 860-751-4698 See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Todd Feinburg: Cancel Rent?! (07/20/20)

July 20, 2020 22:10 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

While Republicans sleep, the left has taken over the world. We listen to a #CancelRent advocate argue for the government picking up the tab for rent payments for anyone in Connecticut who is financially strapped, and making sure the landlords are made whole as well. Who pays the tab? The middle class, of course.  https://ctmirror.org/podcasts/steady-habits-explores-ct-eviction-housing-crisis/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Todd Feinburg: Alphonso McGriff on Institutional Racism (07/17/20)

July 17, 2020 22:25 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

We talk institutional racism with Hartford businessman and author Alphonso McGriff (The Book of Abe - My Thoughts About Life and Living). We don't hear opinions like his often, but he expresses them in a manner that makes us listen.

Todd Feinburg: Rob Sampson (07/17/20)

July 17, 2020 22:24 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

State Senator Rob Sampson has written a new column on the difficulties facing the state and the challenges of standing up to the Democrats and their plundering. He joins us to discuss.

Todd Feinburg: The Michael Harrison Week in Review (07/17/20)

July 17, 2020 22:23 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

What's going on with Covid? Is it evolving, taking on new characteristics? Do masks have "efficacy?" We discuss in our weekly session with Michael Harrison, publisher of Talkers Magazine. Also, will schools open this fall?

Todd Feinburg: Introducing, Dan Maymin (07/16/20)

July 16, 2020 22:15 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Dan Maymin is running against Matt Blumenthal, state rep from Darien and Stamford. Unlike the incumbent, Dan is in favor of the American system of government. It's his first time on, and he sounds great. Check him out at www.DanMaymin.com.

Todd Feinburg: Reparations and Democrat-Run Cities (07/16/20)

July 16, 2020 22:13 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker has finally admitted what we've been saying for years - the only way for urban residents to get a good education is to escape the city schools, even though per pupil spending in New Haven is higher than the state average. See his op-ed on Todd's Facebook page at www.toddtalk.com.

Todd Feinburg: Brent McCall (Part 10) (07/15/20)

July 15, 2020 22:25 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Brent McCall, prisoner of 25 years in the Connecticut Prison System, tells us a story of corruption stemming from the publication of his book - Down the Rabbit Hole, co-authored with former cellmate and current WTIC contemporary, Michael Liebowitz.

Todd Feinburg: CT's Fiscal Situation with Len Suzio (07/15/20)

July 15, 2020 22:19 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Len Suzio is running once again for state senate. He joins us for a discussion on the dismal economic condition of the state and to explain how the governor seeks to ride the virus to a strong November for his party.

Todd Feinburg: Rant Line Calls! (07/15/20)

July 15, 2020 22:17 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Today's Rant Line calls focus on the president's reelection chances, with a mix of other issues.

Todd Feinburg: A Conversation on Policing (07/15/20)

July 15, 2020 22:16 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

State police are reportedly passing around a "commemorative coin" that celebrates a recent abusive rant by an officer who became angered by a disrespectful driver. We discuss the nature of policing and whether the pay and expectations should be changed.

Todd Feinburg: Joe Markley Talks Special Session (07/15/20)

July 15, 2020 22:16 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

As the rigged system of Connecticut politics continues to celebrate the abuse of taxpayers, the legislature prepares to go into special session to rubber stamp a cluster of bad policy proposals designed to help Democrats win elections. We discuss with Joe Markley, who says that GOP voters need to pressure their Republican legislators to be the opposition party.

Todd Feinburg: Tom Scott on Hamilton (07/14/20)

July 14, 2020 22:18 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Tom Scott reviews "Hamilton," and he liked it! Plus, we talk fireworks - the July 4th kind!

Todd Feinburg: Rant Line and Michael Liebowitz (07/14/20)

July 14, 2020 22:17 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

We play our Rant Line calls and take live calls - including one from Michael Liebowitz, LIVE from prison. Topics include Trump's reelection chances and Bastille Day.

Todd Feinburg: Political Banter with Tom Shattuck (07/14/20)

July 14, 2020 22:16 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

The conversation is always lively when Tom Shattuck joins Todd for an hour of political banter. Today's show starts off with a discussion of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo's poster celebrating his handling of the Covid crisis. Then we take calls on the president's prospects in the November election.

Todd Feinburg: Bishop John Selders on Cancel Culture (07/14/20)

July 14, 2020 22:15 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Todd tells Bishop John Selders that he isn't happy about the cancel culture and what's now being called the "anti-racism movement" and the pulling down of statues. Selders, a minister at the United Church of Christ in Hartford, Assistant Dean of Students at Trinity College and a leader of Moral Monday CT, explains why he disagrees.

Todd Feinburg: Rant Line and Bob Stefanowski (07/13/20)

July 13, 2020 22:38 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

It's Rant Line Time - our 24 hour hotline for you to get that rant off your chest. Call 860-751-4698. Plus, we take some phone calls and Bob Stefanowski joins us for his weekly visit. He's charged up over the governor acting like he's the Covid Slayer when the state has the second highest Covid-related deaths in the country.

Todd Feinburg: Kevin Brookman Talks Hartford Police Chief Scandal (07/13/20)

July 13, 2020 22:10 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

On May 31, Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody was involved in an accident in Haddam as he drove in his city provided Chevy Tahoe. While no report of the incident was made to state police as required by law, 911 did receive several calls from a driver who said he was following a black Chevy Tahoe that was swerving, nearly hit two motorcycles, and had damage from hitting the guard rail. We listen to the calls and discuss with Kevin Brookman, who has been covering the story on his blog, WeThePeop...

Todd Feinburg: Brent McCall (Part 9) (07/01/20)

July 01, 2020 22:19 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Brent McCall, former cellmate of Michael Liebowitz, is here to reflect, as a believer in liberty, on the events of the moment. He's always interesting.

Todd Feinburg: Talking Urban America with Alphonso McGriff (07/01/20)

July 01, 2020 22:17 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Hartford businessman, author and activist Alphonso McGriff joins us to discuss the politics of urban America and the death of George Floyd. He is a powerful thinker and articulates a unique perspective.

Todd Feinburg: Joe Markley (07/01/20)

July 01, 2020 22:16 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Joe Markley talks to us about how power works in the wake of our earlier conversation with Kevin Brookman and his blog posts on the Hartford police scandal. Plus - the future of newspapers.

Todd Feinburg: Kevin Brookman on the Hartford Police Chief Scandal (07/01/20)

July 01, 2020 22:14 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Kevin Brookman is back from WeThePeopleHartford.com with the latest on the Hartford police chief's car crash reporting scandal. We discuss how the liars lie, and why. Plus - Kevin has a photo of the car in question on his blog - and it isn't a small matter of paint transfer!

Todd Feinburg: Anti-Americanism with Tom Scott (06/30/20)

June 30, 2020 22:14 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Tom Scott discusses the TikTok girls, and the teaching of anti-American attitudes to young people as we get ready for the Fourth of July weekend. He speaks with great passion about the American system of government.

Todd Feinburg: Talking Police Misconduct with Bishop John Selders (06/30/20)

June 30, 2020 22:08 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Bishop John Selders of Hartford joins us to discuss appropriate actions to make police departments responsive to the communities they "serve and protect." Todd says police unions have the power of the people thwarted, Bishop Selders says there are a bunch of other negative forces higher on the list. Selders is a minister at the United Church of Christ, Assistant Dean of Students at Trinity College, and a leader of Moral Majority CT. Afterwards we get caller reaction.

Todd Feinburg: Hartford Police Scandal with Kevin Brookman (06/30/20)

June 30, 2020 22:05 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

Kevin R. Brookman, urban sleuth, is hot on the trail of a scandal in the Hartford Police Department, with the chief being investigated for a car accident that he says he reported to state police but police say he didn't. Read up on things at Kevin's blog, WeThePeopleHartford.com.

Todd Feinburg: Fighting for the American System of Government (06/29/20)

June 29, 2020 22:17 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

We replay a call from Mike in Glastonbury accusing Todd of not being a conservative that came in this morning on Pastor Will's show. Todd's answer - "I'm not trying to recite a set of talking points that someone else invents," he says. "I'm trying to reinvent everyday the best way to fight the left and reclaim the American system of government."

Todd Feinburg: Unveiling Jolly Ned's Lies with Bob Stefanowski (06/29/20)

June 29, 2020 22:17 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Bob Stefanowski isn't happy about what Governor Lamont said today at his press conference, acting like he's the professor schooling those states that are suffering a Covid crisis now, with Jolly Ned claiming that he's been on top of the mask situation from early on. A great conversation ensues!

Todd Feinburg: The Rant Line Hour (06/26/20)

June 26, 2020 22:33 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

It's the Rant Line hour every weekday at 5:10. You can record your comments anytime at 860-751-4698.

Todd Feinburg: Stan McCauley on the Planned Return to School (06/26/20)

June 26, 2020 22:13 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Hartford resident, businessman and former candidate for mayor Stan McCauley joins us for his weekly visit. As a father of young children, Stan offers his reactions to the governor's new plan for schools in the fall and how he feels about his kids wearing masks all day.

Todd Feinburg: Kevin Brookman Talks Hartford Police Scandal (06/26/20)

June 26, 2020 22:11 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

Kevin Brookman appears to explain the latest Hartford police scandal to be unfolding on his blog wethepeoplehartford.com. It seems the chief of police crashed his city issued car at the end of May, and a just starting investigation into when that crash was reported, and to whom, is already resulting in shifting stories. The plot, as they say, thickens. We'll talk to Kevin again, we expect, on Monday.

Todd Feinburg: Michael Harrison (06/26/20)

June 26, 2020 22:08 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Todd and Michael Harrison discuss inside issues regarding being in the radio business. For example, Michael comments on how quiet Todd is off-air as opposed to his high energy on-air persona. Todd's explanation? No one would listen if I talked like that on-air. Also, the two have an intense discussion of whether the government virus response is appropriate.

Todd Feinburg: Rant Line Calls! (06/25/20)

June 25, 2020 22:21 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Here's today's Rant Line, where calls are getting more amusing all the time. Call anytime at 860-751-4698. We usually get to the calls at 5:10 each evening.

Todd Feinburg: An Examination of Social Justice (06/25/20)

June 25, 2020 22:21 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Under the America system of government, we are meant to be the land of opportunity, not the land where if life is tough, the government sends cash. But the Social Justice movement is an effort to redefine that concept, and make this a land of handouts. We discuss.

Todd Feinburg: Introducing, Mary Fay (06/24/20)

June 24, 2020 22:20 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MB

Mary Fay is a town councilor from West Hartford who is the Republican nominee to challenge Congressman John Larson in the first district. We talk about her approach to the race and the issues. Visit her website, MaryFay4Congress.

Todd Feinburg: CT's Fiscal Abyss with Joe Markley (06/24/20)

June 24, 2020 22:18 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MB

Joe Markley, former state senator, uses this week's visit to focus on the state's incredibly disastrous financial condition. The new fiscal year starts next week with a $2.7 billion deficit, and the two year cycle that follows features a $2 billion dollar hole each year. Is there a tax hike big enough to deal with that?

Todd Feinburg: The Non-Hate-Crime-Hate-Crime (06/24/20)

June 24, 2020 22:15 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Joined by Massachusetts newspaper man Tom Shattuck, we discuss Bubba Wallace and his "noose," plus, new polls show Trump slipping, but to whom? And, the VP debate - does Biden need Kamala Harris or Elizabeth Warren?

Todd Feinburg: Steve Gilles Talks DACA Ruling (06/23/20)

June 23, 2020 22:20 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MB

Last week's DACA ruling was confusing, but our Supreme Court analyst, Steve Gilles from Quinnipiac Law School, offers clarification.

Todd Feinburg: Standing Up to Lawlessness with Tom Scott (06/23/20)

June 23, 2020 22:19 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Tom Scott is particularly riveting today, arguing that we must stand up against the lawlessness that the left is allowing, as angry mobs tear down statues and commit other acts of vandalism with impunity. The conversation is at the center of an intense couple of hours as some callers question Todd's willingness to freely state his mix of feelings regarding President Trump, while others are supportive of the idea of people being allowed to express more complex opinions.

Todd Feinburg: Diverse Opinions and Ideas (06/23/20)

June 23, 2020 22:18 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

In an exciting and confrontational show, callers tell Todd why they prefer to listen and how some of the more diverse guests and ideas that have been introduced in recent weeks are alienating a large portion of the regular audience. An entertaining and, perhaps, productive discussion ensues. Then, Patricia Kelly joins us from Hartford as we expand our range of urban voices. A former U.S. marine, Kelly is an award-winning community leader and equestrian trailblazer with a storied history as a...

Todd Feinburg: Brent McCall Talks Rayshard Brooks (Part 8) (06/22/20)

June 22, 2020 22:38 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Brent McCall, former cellmate and co-author with regular guest Michael Liebowitz, talks with Todd today about race relations and criminal justice, specifically the recent Atlanta case of another black man killed by police - unjustifiably so, Brent argues.

Todd Feinburg: Michael Liebowtiz Talks Statue Removal (Part 45) (06/22/20)

June 22, 2020 22:23 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Michael Liebowitz, an inmate of 22 years in the Connecticut Correctional System, talks about Statue Removal, Race Relations, and moving forward in the post-George Floyd America. We discuss. Visit PrisonerMike.com.

Todd Feinburg: Talking Bureaucratic Fecklessness with Bob Stefanowski (06/22/20)

June 22, 2020 22:19 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

The governor's failure to buy masks during the Covid crisis has been magnified in importance now that we know the virus is only communicated is through respiratory expulsion. We discuss with Bob Stefanowski, who is irritated at the idea that the governor is still weaving yarns around his leadership failure rather than apologizing to the people of the state.

Todd Feinburg: Rant Line Time (06/22/20)

June 22, 2020 22:17 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

It's Rant Line time, when we mix phone calls and Rant Line commentary each day. Call the Rant Line anytime, 24/7, at 860-751-4698.

Todd Feinburg: The COVID Truth (06/22/20)

June 22, 2020 22:16 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

John Bolton says the president is a risk to national security AND not fit to be president. So why did Bolton avoid bringing that news to congress and help Democrats with impeachment? Why did he save it all for a book. PLUS - What's the truth about Covid? Michael Osterholm spoke on Meet the Press.

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