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Todd Feinburg

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Todd Feinburg: The Killing of Iranian General Soleimani

January 03, 2020 23:29 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

We have a fun hour with Michael Harrison of Talkers Magazine, mostly focusing on the big issue of the day, the U.S. assassination of an Iranian general in Iraq.

Todd Feinburg: Changing Highway Exit Signs (01/02/20)

January 02, 2020 23:27 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

The state is joining the rest of the country, as required by the Feds, in renumbering exit numbers on interstates so the numbers reflects miles driven. You can see the first of the signs on I-395, which contain both the old numbers and the new ones. Does this make any sense?

Todd Feinburg: The Effectiveness of the Lamont Administration (01/02/20)

January 02, 2020 23:24 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Bob Godfrey has spent 30 years serving in the House, and he recently gave a newspaper interview in which he spoke negatively on the prospect of tolls passing and the effectiveness of the Lamont administration. We discuss with former state senator Joe Markley.

Todd Feinburg: Predictions For Connecticut in 2020 (01/02/20)

January 02, 2020 23:23 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

Now that we're in a new year - an election year, at that - Todd asks you to make a prediction: Are tolls going to pass this year?

Todd Feinburg: Michael Harrison (12/20/19)

December 20, 2019 23:23 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

For Todd's last show of 2019, we started off, as we always do on Fridays, with Michael Harrison from Talkers Magazine. We discuss a menagerie of topics - including Christmas music as well as some good old political talk. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! See ya in 2020!

Todd Feinburg: Liz Linehan (12/19/19)

December 19, 2019 23:35 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MB

Todd is joined by state rep from Chesire, Liz Linehan, and they talk the good, the bad, and the ugly of Alexa and other smart speakers.

Todd Feinburg: Is 5G Dangerous? (12/19/19)

December 19, 2019 23:28 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MB

The governor is pushing for fast adoption of 5G in Connecticut. But radiation activist Paska says not so fast, we are already being bombarded by pulse transmissions and we shouldn't allow new frequencies to be added. Learn more at the Stop5GCT Facebook page.

Todd Feinburg: Carol Platt Liebau (12/19/19)

December 19, 2019 23:27 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

We talk about the state's bankrupt status with Carol Platt Liebau, President of Yankee Institute, a Connecticut think tank. Topics include a proposed regional gas tax, proposed tolls and other plunder.

Todd Feinburg: After 6 - Jason Gulino (Part 2) (12/18/19)

December 18, 2019 23:24 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Jason Gulino is a prisoner at the Osborne Correctional facility in Somers, the same prison that houses Michael Liebowitz, a regular guest here. In this interview, Jason talks with Todd about life in prison and possible ways to improve the 'correction' aspect of being behind bars.

Todd Feinburg: Rob Sampson (12/18/19)

December 18, 2019 23:19 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Rob Sampson, state senator from Wolcott, calls in from the state capitol to tell us what's happening in the special session.

Todd Feinburg: Frank Farricker (12/18/19)

December 18, 2019 23:18 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Frank Farricker, anti-toll Democrat, talks Trump, impeachment, and who will win the Democratic nomination.

Todd Feinburg: Joe Markley (12/18/19)

December 18, 2019 23:17 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Joe Markley fills us in on the special session held in Hartford today. We also discuss impeachment, and whether President Trump is a good person.

Todd Feinburg: Does a Good Person Make a Good President? (12/18/19)

December 18, 2019 23:17 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Is President Trump a good person? Does it matter? On impeachment day, we talk about what matters.

Todd Feinburg: Tom Scott (12/17/19)

December 17, 2019 23:25 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Tom Scott says Connecticut is salvagable, but doesn't think the consultant Ned wants to hire is the best idea. He proposes a citizen panel to decide on how much to reduce the size of state government and how to do it. Agree?

Todd Feinburg: Brian Killmeade (12/17/19)

December 17, 2019 23:20 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Fox and Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade joins us to discuss his books, TV and radio shows and how he got to this high point in his career. Plus, he tells us how to get a signed copy of his latest book with a personal note in time for Christmas.

Todd Feinburg: Michael Liebowitz (Part 34) (12/16/19)

December 16, 2019 23:13 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

America is a nation built on principles, and, Connecticut prisoner Michael Liebowitz joins us to discuss the principles of liberty that define the American experiment. Visit PrisonerMike.com.

Juvenile Justice with Andrew Julien (12/16/19)

December 16, 2019 23:08 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Andrew Julien, Publisher and Editor of Courant, explains the paper's court challenge to a law providing secret trials for juveniles who commit crimes so heinous that they're tried as adults. Some callers react to laws regarding juvenile offenders being too weak, as does former state senator Len Suzio.

Todd Feinburg: Mikey Monday (12/16/19)

December 16, 2019 23:05 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

It's Mikey Monday, which means that Producer Mike joins the conversation first hour as we discuss fun topics like the wisdom of the planned 988 Suicide Prevention number and whether women should be protected against being paid less or being charged more for pink razors than men are for orange ones. Screen reader support enabled. 

Todd Feinburg: Michael Harrison (12/13/19)

December 13, 2019 23:40 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Michael Harrison moves to last hour this week, and the mood is different, but the conversation is just as fun. They talk music AND politics.

Todd Feinburg: Producer Mike (12/13/19)

December 13, 2019 23:39 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Mikey Monday on Friday? Incredible, but it happened first hour today. We discussed the American system of government. Are you for or against?

Todd Feinburg: Steve Obsitnik (12/12/19)

December 12, 2019 23:24 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Former Gubernatorial candidate Steve Obsitnik is a tech entrepreneur who says he's having trouble finding workers in Connecticut and is being forced to employ people from out of state. "It breaks my heart," he says.

Todd Feinburg: Gale Mastrofrancesco (12/12/19)

December 12, 2019 23:24 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Gale Mastrofrancesco is a first term Republican representative from Wolcott. We talk tolls!

Todd Feinburg: Alfredo Castillo (12/12/19)

December 12, 2019 23:23 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Alfredo Castillo, a city councilman from Bridgeport, is breaking with Governor Lamont over tolls. Fredo spends 90 minutes in studio discussing his decision.

Todd Feinburg: After 6 - Jason Gulino (12/11/19)

December 12, 2019 17:08 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Jason Gulino is a prisoner in the Connecticut system, serving his time at the Osborne Correctional facility in Somers, the same prison that houses Michael Liebowitz, a regular and treasured guest here. Jason is part of a broadening of our efforts to make visible the invisible - and unknown - inmates of our prisons with an eye toward understanding the ways in which they might perform well even though 60% are re-arrested once returning to normal life and 34% of released inmates return to prison.

Todd Feinburg: Frank Farricker (12/11/19)

December 11, 2019 23:23 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Regular guest Frank Farricker joins Todd in a discussion on the impeachment process and how Trump effects CT politics going forward.

Todd Feinburg: Joe Markley (12/11/19)

December 11, 2019 23:17 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MB

Former state senator Joe Markley joins Todd to discuss his recent column about the Democrat obsession with tolls. Joe believes truck tolls are a bait-and-switch.

Todd Feinburg: Joel Johnson (12/11/19)

December 11, 2019 23:06 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Todd is joined at the Holiday Store by Joel Johnson, of Money Wisdom. They discuss the current state of personal finance and Joel shares some helpful tips.

Todd Feinburg: Principles (12/11/19)

December 11, 2019 23:04 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Todd feels a change in the air, tremors on the ground. Principles are the key!

Todd Feinburg: Tom Scott (12/10/19)

December 10, 2019 23:25 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Tom Scott joins us for a chat about politics - and comedy.

Todd Feinburg: Big Government or Small - Which Do You Choose? (12/10/19)

December 10, 2019 23:20 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Are you for big government or small? How would you feel about a plan to phase out things like social security, medicaid or medicare? We discuss.

Todd Feinburg: Michael Liebowitz (Part 33) (12/09/19)

December 09, 2019 23:29 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Michael Liebowitz is a regular on the show, as well as a co-author of Down the Rabbit Hole, a book about criminal justice reform. He joins us from the Osborne Correctional Facility in Somers, Connecticut. Today, we talk with Michael about his favorite and most passionate topic - prison reform. Visit PrisonerMike.com.

Todd Feinburg: Bob Stefanowski (12/09/19)

December 09, 2019 23:25 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MB

Former gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski discusses the role of Annie Lamont in her husband's administration in his weekly visit, and he highlights the many ways Ned fails to make any effort to cut costs of state government.

Todd Feinburg: Chris Powell (12/09/19)

December 09, 2019 23:24 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MB

Chris Powell's columns get more hard hitting and delightful each week. Today, we discuss the idea that Donald Trump is being impeached for doing what all office holders do - using public policy for personal gain.

Todd Feinburg: Patrick Sasser (12/09/19)

December 09, 2019 23:24 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MB

In an effort to ramp up the efforts against tolls, Pat Sasser reveals today's Democrats to call or email. Visit NoTollsCT.org for details!

Todd Feinburg: Kevin Rennie (12/09/19)

December 09, 2019 23:23 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Columnist and pundit Kevin Rennie requested emails from the Lamont administration under a FOIA request in order to learn the role of Ned's wife Annie Lamont. Rennie, publisher of the DailyRuctions.com website, reports on what was revealed.

Todd Feinburg: Michael Harrison (12/06/19)

December 06, 2019 23:20 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Michael Harrison joins Todd for his regular Friday apperance, today we discuss what Michael has coined "the paradox of Donald Trump", homelessness, city planning, the beach boys, dirty subways, mass transit, and the future of automated vehicles.

Todd Feinburg: Liz Linehan (12/05/19)

December 05, 2019 23:25 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Liz Linehan, state representative from Chesire, sounds wishy washy on tolls. She and Todd fight.

Todd Feinburg: Patrick Sasser (12/05/19)

December 05, 2019 23:22 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MB

Pat Sasser calls in to announce plans for next week in the anti-toll movement - the highlighting of Democrats who appear to be toll supporters. Sasser leads NoTollsCT.org.

Todd Feinburg: Castillo Calls Out the Governor (12/05/19)

December 05, 2019 23:20 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

What's the difference between the power of Jonathan Turley's remarks yesterday in the defense of the constitution and the call that came in today from Bridgeport City Councilman Alfredo Castillo saying no to tolls and no the Ned if he pushes them thru? There's something powerful about the truth that makes everyone on the other side of it look worse.

Todd Feinburg: Jessica Vaughan (12/04/19)

December 04, 2019 23:30 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Immigration is the topic as Todd talks to Jessica Vaughan of the Center for Immigration Studies, where she is the Director of Policy. Jessica describes the change from illegal border crossings to legal refugee border entry that has upended our border defenses and confused the politics of immigration.

Todd Feinburg: Frank Farricker (12/04/19)

December 04, 2019 23:25 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Frank Farricker and Todd both got excited by the impeachment hearings for the first time today. The cause? The testimony of Law Professor Jonathan Turley - although they viewed it differently.

Todd Feinburg: Marc Fitch (12/04/19)

December 04, 2019 23:22 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MB

Marc Fitch, from the Yankee Institute, joins Todd to discuss "temporary" taxes and fiscal transparency.

Todd Feinburg: Len Suzio (12/04/19)

December 04, 2019 23:20 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

We talk CT Transportation budgets, tolls, and the CT Terrorist Early Release Program with former state Senator Len Suzio, who joins us in studio.

Todd Feinburg: Tom Scott (12/03/19)

December 03, 2019 23:16 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Tom Scott is here to talk politics, and as you might expect, we find ourselves discussing the latest proposal on tolls.

Todd Feinburg: Michael Liebowitz (12/03/19)

December 03, 2019 23:11 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Usually our conversations with Connecticut inmate Michael Liebowitz are pretty structured, but this one is spontaneous and free-throwing - and even more powerful. 

Todd Feinburg: Michael Liebowitz (Part 32) (12/02/19)

December 03, 2019 23:08 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Michael Liebowitz is a regular on the show, as well as a co-author of Down the Rabbit Hole, a book about criminal justice reform. He joins us from a prison in Somers, Connecticut. Today, we talk with Michael Liebowitz about morality - a continuation of a conversation started by Producer Mike in the previous week. Visit PrisonerMike.com.

Todd Feinburg: Bob Stefanowski (12/02/19)

December 02, 2019 23:47 - 8 minutes - 8 MB

Todd is joined by Bob Stefanowski who clearly states the REAL problem facing Connecticut and how he would fix it.

Todd Feinburg: Chris Powell (12/02/19)

December 02, 2019 23:44 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MB

Todd is joined by Chris Powell of the Journal Inquirer who discusses his most recent column - DEMOCRATS MAKE THEMSELVES RIDICULOUS ON TOLLS AGAIN. 

Todd Feinburg: Diversity (12/02/19)

December 02, 2019 23:41 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Today is Monday - Mikey Monday - because on this day of the week, Todd drags Producer Mike out from behind the glass and in front of a microphone. Interesting conversations ensue. Today, Mike brings up the topic of diversity and if it can go too far.

Todd Feinburg: Producer Mike (11/29/19)

November 29, 2019 23:42 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

This Philosophy Friday, Todd is joined by Producer Mike who broaches the topic of morality - specifically Universal vs. Relative. An interesting and thought-provoking hour unfolds.

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