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Todd Feinburg

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Todd Feinburg: Guy Chimirri (11/06/19)

November 06, 2019 23:21 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MB

With Veterans Day right around the corner, we were joined by Guy Chimirri, of Chimirri's Bakery in Wethersfield, who shares with us a special promotion they have been doing for the past few years, honoring all those who serve and have served, as well as First Responders. Call ahead and go pick up a Hartford Cream Pie this Veterans Day! Chimirri's Bakery is located at 1075 Silas Deane Highway, in Wethersfield. http://chimirrispastry.com/

Todd Feinburg: Joe Markley (11/06/19)

November 06, 2019 23:14 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Joe Markley updates us on local elections, and we talk about User Fees.

Todd Feinburg: Tony Morrison (11/06/19)

November 06, 2019 23:13 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MB

Republicans won in Southington yesterday, taking the maximum number of seats on the town council. We get an update from Tony Morrison, a member of the board of finance.

Todd Feinburg: Michael Liebowtiz (11/06/19)

November 06, 2019 23:11 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB

What will solve the big political divide - is a third party inevitable? We discuss with political philosopher Michael Liebowitz, a 22 year prisoner in Connecticut and a regular guest on After 6. Visit PrisonerMike.com.

Michael Liebowitz: Todd Feinburg (Part 27) (11/05/19)

November 05, 2019 23:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

We're doing things a bit different this time. Michael Liebowitz, an inmate of 22 years in the Connecticut Correctional System, turns the tables on Todd and interviews him. Visit PrisonerMike.com.

Todd Feinburg: Red Jahncke (11/05/19)

November 05, 2019 23:28 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

How bad is income inequality in America? Columnist Red Jahncke says the truth is, not bad at all, and he's got the numbers to prove it.

Todd Feinburg: Tom Scott (11/05/19)

November 05, 2019 23:27 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

No one presents with such clarity the incidious nature of state government in Connecticut and the threat it generates to working folk as does Tom Scott, who joins us for a great conversation on temporary tolls.

Todd Feinburg: Pastor Will (11/05/19)

November 05, 2019 23:26 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MB

What is Pastor Will doing on in the afternoon for a segment with Todd? Why, he's giving odds on Temporary Tolls being Temporary!

Todd Feinburg: Temporary Tolls! (11/05/19)

November 05, 2019 23:24 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Believe him? Governor Ned says if he gets his tolls - not 379 gantries, but a mere dozen - not $5 per charge but mere pennies - have no fear, they'll be temporary tolls, torn down and thrown away after just a few years.

Todd Feinburg: William Dziedzic (11/04/19)

November 04, 2019 23:21 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MB

William Dziedzic is running for reelection to the Southington town council. He says tolls are a big issue in town.

Todd Feinburg: Dante Tagariello (11/04/19)

November 04, 2019 23:20 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

We talk with Dante Tagariello, a 23 year old Republican candidate for Mayor of Bristol. He's been involved with town affairs, he says, since he was 15.

Todd Feinburg: Matt Lesser and Prescription Drug Prices (11/04/19)

November 04, 2019 23:17 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

State Senator Matt Lesser, a Democrat from Middletown, joins Todd for a debate on whether government should try to control drug prices. Anna from AARP joins in for a few minutes on the topic.

Todd Feinburg: In Defense of Free Speech (11/01/19)

November 01, 2019 22:27 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Todd reads a letter from listener Tony complaining about the "dangerous" talk he hears defending Trump on the station - which Tony says equates with the incitement of violence. A lively discussion ensues over issues of free speech and whether there are lines to political speech.

Todd Feinburg: Michael Harrison (11/01/19)

November 01, 2019 22:25 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Michael Harrison was here first hour for his regular visit, talking wind and leaf blowing, radio studios and sound-proofing, Facebook and politics, Rep. Katie Hill's naked pictures and tattoos, is it bad to only watch the World Series, and MH's friendship with The Doors - after the most important door had closed.

Todd Feinburg: Jeff Caggiano (10/31/19)

October 31, 2019 22:33 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Jeff Caggiano is the head of the Republican Town Committee in Bristol and a candidate for city council. We discuss his campaign and the issue of an internet boondogle in town.

Todd Feinburg: Liz Linehan (10/31/19)

October 31, 2019 22:32 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MB

State representative Liz Linehan is trick or treating with her kids as we discuss tolls. Is the Cheshire Democrat for or against?

Todd Feinburg: Steve Obsitnik (10/31/19)

October 31, 2019 22:31 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MB

Tech entrepreneur Steve Obsitnik did well but didn't win the GOP nomination for governor last year. We explore the fight for the survival of the state.

Todd Feinburg: Tom Delnicki (10/31/19)

October 31, 2019 22:30 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MB

After his stance on tolling was questioned on the air by Todd, State Rep. Tom Delnicki called in to clarify his position.

Todd Feinburg: Len Suzio (10/31/19)

October 31, 2019 22:27 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

As a former state senator, Len Suzio knows policy, so he comes in studio for the first half of the show to take calls on tolls, the failure of leadership from GOP leader Len Fasano, and the new tricks Ned et al are trying to play.

Todd Feinburg: Tony Morrison (10/30/19)

October 30, 2019 22:32 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MB

Is the state the enemy of cities and towns in CT? Tony Morrison, an incumbent seeking reelection to the Southington Board of Finance, says it does present challenges.

Todd Feinburg: Frank Farricker (10/30/19)

October 30, 2019 22:31 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Anti-toll Democrat Frank Farricker is disturbed by the return of the toll debate, that his party is looking to take more money out of the pockets of average people who can't afford it, and doing so without having a plan for fixing the elephant in the capital - the debt owed to state workers.

Todd Feinburg: Joe Markley (10/30/19)

October 30, 2019 22:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

We talk Gantry Games with former state Senator Joe Markley, who offers analysis of Len Fasano's confusing "for and against" position. Joe explains how some elected officials get a distorted sense of reality.

Todd Feinburg: Len Fasano's Gantry Games (10/30/19)

October 30, 2019 22:29 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

We replay and review key parts of Len Fasano's interview with Pastor Will this morning, noting the logical tricks Sen. Fasano plays in justifying his wishy washy opposition/support for tolls.

Todd Feinburg: After 6 - Dr. Warren Farrell (10/29/19)

October 30, 2019 22:26 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Do boys in modern America face struggle because of things like the breakdown of the family and other societal changes? We covered the topic with Dr. Warren Farrell, author of The Boy Crisis. Farrell says he's been made conservative on the subject - not because that was his natural inclination, but because that's where his research led him. Farrell is an American educator, activist and author of seven books on men's and women's issues.

Todd Feinburg: Tom Scott (10/29/19)

October 29, 2019 22:23 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

He joins us every week, but this week with Tom Scott is a special one because Ned, Fasano, and Tolls are once again on the rise. Will they be stopped?

Todd Feinburg: Patrick Sasser (10/29/19)

October 29, 2019 22:17 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MB

We talk to Pat Sasser the fight against tolls and the latest signs of weakness in the resistance. Pat heads the NoTollsCT.org protest movement.

Todd Feinburg: Len Suzio (10/29/19)

October 29, 2019 22:16 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Former state senator Len Suzio explains how he learned that GOP senate Leader Len Fasano was pressuring his people to support Ned's New Toll Plunder Plan.

Todd Feinburg: Joel Stein (10/29/19)

October 29, 2019 22:15 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Joel Stein has a new book out in response to the anti-elite themes in the 2016 election - it's called In "Defense of Elitism."

Todd Feinburg: Michael Liebowitz (Part 26) (10/28/19)

October 28, 2019 22:35 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Michael Liebowitz is an inmate at the Osborne Correctional Institute in Somers, CT., as well as co-author of Down the Rabbit Hole, a book about criminal justice reform - which is the central topic of this interview.

Todd Feinburg: Tyler Flanigan (10/28/19)

October 28, 2019 22:20 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MB

Tyler Flanigan, a candidate for Town Council in Wethersfield, says he's hearing defeatism on the part of Republican voters as he goes door to door, and he makes the case for optimism in the CT GOP.

Todd Feinburg: Milton Friedman Enlightens Us (10/28/19)

October 28, 2019 22:18 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Milton Friedman speaks to us and Todd reacts. Friedman knew, decades ago, what the politicians had in mind for Connecticut and the nation in terms of debt and oppression. It's fascinating to hear. In the second half, Red Jancke says a better plan than tolls to curb highway congestion would be to shift the start times at work so there is less congestion rather than spending billions of dollars to reconfigure the roads. Sound logical? We discuss. Red is an opinion columnist who appeared on Fo...

Todd Feinburg: Len Suzio and Patrick Sasser (10/25/19)

October 25, 2019 22:25 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Len Suzio and Pat Sasser each join us to discuss a story suggesting that some Republicans will consider tolls as part of a new Lamont transportation spending scheme. Suzio is a former state senator, Sasser leads NoTollsCt.org.

Todd Feinburg: Steve Gilles (10/25/19)

October 25, 2019 22:24 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MB

The Supreme Court will consider whether the CFPB - the consumer protection bureau that regulates credit cards and other financial tools pioneered by Liz Warren - is constitutional. Steve Gilles from Quinnipiac explains the dynamics of the case.

Todd Feinburg: Michael Harrison (10/25/19)

October 25, 2019 22:24 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

In an oddball hour with Michael Harrison, we talk Ketchup, Catsup, Heinz, Hunts, Climate Change, and if Tom Brady will return to the Patriots next year.

Todd Feinburg: After 6 - Richard Grossman (10/24/19)

October 24, 2019 22:44 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Wesleyan University economics professor Richard Grossman joins us for his regular visit, and, after starting with a Brexit discussion, the conversation becomes one largely about the nature of the dysfunction of Washington. Todd argues that there's a deep state needs to be broken up, Professor Grossman sees that as a conspiracy theory. A debate ensues!

Todd Feinburg: Liz Linehan (10/24/19)

October 24, 2019 22:36 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

State Rep. Liz Linehan talks recess. In a time when boys are readily prescribed drugs to control their behavior, why isn't there more time for exercise in public schools?

Todd Feinburg: Where Do You Get Your News? (10/24/19)

October 24, 2019 22:34 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Exploring the "News" media - how do you get balanced news when everything is biased? Todd says as a conservative, you can't depend on Fox News, you've got to mix other sources in. Later, two callers agree that 80% of congress is involved in pedophilia, demonstrating the hazards of the information bubble. Also, Los Angeles is considering a $30 minimum wage for ride share services. Should these wonderful, entrepreneurial companies that give so many work flexability fall under the influence of...

Todd Feinburg: After 6 - Peter Thomas (10/23/19)

October 24, 2019 22:32 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Peter Thomas is an ex-con, a children's book author and an entrepreneur. We have a fascinating conversation about what's wrong with prison.

Todd Feinburg: Frank Farricker (10/23/19)

October 23, 2019 22:22 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Anti-toll Democrat Frank Farricker sees a political realignment occuring right now in Connecticut, with a movement of working class Democrats migrating to the GOP. He explains when he thinks the damage will hit Democrats.

Todd Feinburg: The Downside of Modernity (10/23/19)

October 23, 2019 22:21 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Do you have maps in the glove compartment? Todd wonders how we'll survive when the modern world of heat, electricity and GPS goes down for a year. Is anyone ready for the inevitable?

Todd Feinburg: Tom Scott (10/22/19)

October 22, 2019 22:37 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Tom Scott joins us and discusses allegations of racial epithets shouted at UConn and a new movie on the Battle of Midway.

Todd Feinburg: A Menagerie of Topics (10/22/19)

October 22, 2019 22:37 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Todd has several questions, you have answers: What is your favorite of the 7 Deadly Sins?; If you could eat like a kid again, what would the menu look like?; What women's issues are of concern today?; Is it wrong for President Trump to say he's the victim of a lynching?

Todd Feinburg: Bob Stefanowski (10/21/19)

October 21, 2019 22:22 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MB

Bob Stefanowski's daughter was surprised when she did her first estimated tax return for her sales job. They take all that? What do they do with it? Can I direct the money to a cause of my choice? Bob shares details.

Todd Feinburg: Vaccines & Liberty (10/21/19)

October 21, 2019 22:21 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

A conversation on liberty morphs into one about vaccinations. Are they safe? Dangerous? Worth it? Not worth it? We sort through people's stories.

Todd Feinburg: Steve Gilles (10/18/19)

October 18, 2019 22:16 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MB

Democrats in Congress are trying to pry the president's tax returns directly out of the hands of his accounting firm, and a federal court has ruled in their favor. What will happen, and what will happen next? We discuss the Mazars case with Quinnipiac constitutional law professor Steve Gilles.

Todd Feinburg: Michael Harrison (10/18/19)

October 18, 2019 22:16 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Michael Harrison was here first hour for his regular visit, appreciating darkness, the problems of light pollution, excess use of electricity, the dangers of driving too fast or too slow, rules of the road & driving etiquette, the always "BREAKING NEWS," Trump's impeachment overload strategy, this week's presidential debate, and whatever happened to Marianne Williamson?

Todd Feinburg: After 6 - Richard Grossman (10/16/19)

October 16, 2019 22:41 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

On this After 6, we are joined by Weslyan Economics Professor Richard Grossman, who gives us the latest on unemployment in Connecticut. We also discuss President Trump's tariff strategy and its effect on the national economy.

Todd Feinburg: Joe Markley (10/16/19)

October 16, 2019 22:20 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Were they channeling Fidel or Nikita? The Dems had another debate last night, and former state Senator Joe Markley joins Todd to discuss!

Todd Feinburg: Amy Swearer (10/16/19)

October 16, 2019 22:18 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Amy Swearer is the policy chief with Heritage Foundation, and she does a wonderful job clarifying what's real in the debate on guns.

Todd Feinburg: After 6 - Dr. Aaron Lewis (10/15/19)

October 15, 2019 22:15 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Todd is joined by Hartford Mayoral candidate, Dr. Aaron Lewis, who gives us an update on the happenings of the state's capital city.

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