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Brian & Company

Brian 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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Episodes

Public and Private

Tim Quinn is the Academic Dean at Ms Porters. He discusses the school and the challenges of dealing with AI and the distractions of cell phones.

Apr 02, 202523 min

D.O.G.E.

State Rep. Craig Fishbein, a Wallingford attorney who chairs the caucus, said the public perception of Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk has shifted quickly as he has taken a prominent role in budget cutting for President Donald Trump’s administration under the new Department of Government Efficiency.

Apr 01, 20259 min

Tech Tuesday

Tech Tuesday is back again with Erik Semmel from Tab Computer Systems and Computer Talk with Tab. Alot of news to cover including a new Blue Screen of Death!

Apr 01, 202513 min

A Walk For A Cause

Jennifer Cretella is the VP of Business Development at ASRC @ Clifford Beers. She talks about the Autism Walk and Resource Fair coming back to Quinnipiac University North Haven campus on May 18th

Apr 01, 20259 min

March Madness Recap

We had the great privilege to be invited to McGee Middle School's March Madness event where they raised over 8k dollars for a bunch of charities. We recap the event with the Athletic Director Bryan Plona and three great students who won the essay contest.

Mar 31, 202514 min

Do You Have Real ID?

Tony Guerrera from the DMV reminds us to get our Real ID as the deadline is quickly approaching

Mar 31, 20258 min

Looking the Other Way

Hearst CT Media's Ken Dixon discusses GOP Lawmakers accusing Democrats of ignoring state corruption.

Mar 31, 20258 min

Olympic Gold In Simabury

Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation in CT. Join for Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer® Simsbury, Connecticut May 2-3, 2025, at the International Skating Center of Connecticut Frozen 5K Public Skate Friday, May 2, 2025, 6pm. Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer® Celebration Ice Show Saturday, May 3, 2025, 6pm

Mar 28, 202511 min

Held Captive or Not, If so What Penalty

Senator Jason Perillo, Ranking Republican on the legislature’s Committee on Children which may eventually hold a hearing to review that Waterbury child abuse case and look into policy reforms.

Mar 28, 20259 min

Sports Talk

Brynn Tindall and Sam Barrett from the Rebellion Group discuss their star studded upcoming Sports Conference.

Mar 27, 202515 min

You're So Vein

Noooo... Not like that!! It is Deep Vein Thrombosis Month and Dr Evan Harris from the Center for Vein Restoration discusses the importance of knowing the consequences of not taking care of Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Mar 27, 20257 min

Voter Fraud Continues

Andrew Brown from CT Mirror discusses the on-going voter fraud issues in Bridgeport.

Mar 26, 20258 min

Law and Order

Michael Coyne calls to discuss the ongoing hearings and happenings with President Trump.

Mar 26, 20258 min

Writers Write

Ken Gosselin talks to us about how Hartford can really develop into a place that families want to live in.

Mar 26, 20258 min

We're Going Into Overtime!

The Courant's Chris Keating discusses the fact that state employees are getting massive amounts of overtime that is essentially costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars..... but what can be done?

Mar 25, 20257 min

Tech Tuesday Time!

Erik Semmel from Tab Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB joins us for TECH TUESDAY! BEWARE OF SCAMS!! Erik tells us all about some to keep an eye out for.

Mar 25, 20259 min

Enrollment Down

President of Quinnipiac University Judy Olian wrote an Op-Ed saying students can't afford not to go to colleges.

Mar 25, 20259 min

Latest on War in Ukraine

Whenever we want to know the latest happenings with the War in Ukraine, We go to Professor Matthew Schmidt at UNH. He describes the latest and how close are we to peace?

Mar 25, 202510 min

CT Biz Blend

The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro joins us for this week's CT Business Blend.

Mar 24, 20258 min

Restraining Students

Alex Putterman joins us to discuss the growing issue of Students having to be restrained by teachers... How far is too far?

Mar 24, 20259 min

End of The Road

The Courant's Dom Amore discusses the end of The UConn Huskies hopes for a Three-Peat.

Mar 24, 20259 min

Market Update

Jill Schlesinger joins us with some encouraging updates about the Real Estate Market..... But does Brian agree?

Mar 24, 20258 min

A History Lesson on MIddletown

Jesse Nasta, PhD, Executive Director Middlesex County Historical Society fills in some details on how Middletown came to be

Mar 21, 202511 min

A Visit From The Mayor

Middletown Mayor Ben Florsheim stops by Brew Bakers to discuss everything Middletown!

Mar 21, 202511 min

Book Festival

Jennifer Alexander is the Chair of the Middletown Downtown Business District. She talks about what she does and a great book festival in the area.

Mar 21, 20258 min

Looking For An Escape?

Tad Huey is the Owner of Puzzle Theory Escape Rooms. They have a new room opening this weekend! He talks about everything that goes into making a challenging but fun escape room!

Mar 21, 20259 min
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