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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

Importance of Economics

Jack Betkoski is the Chairman of the Beacon Falls Economic Development Commission and Emily Fitzgerald is the Economic Development Coordinator.

Apr 11, 20257 min

Running the Town

Beacon Falls first Selectman Gerry Smith discusses his role in town and recaps the election of 2024

Apr 11, 20258 min

Talented Athletes

The Woodland High School Softball team and coach swing by to talk about their amazing run

Apr 11, 202510 min

Muffins for Everyone!

Molly DeLong has an incoming bakery in Beacon Falls called Molly's Bakery. She tells us what goes into making delicious treats

Apr 11, 20257 min

Putting Out Fires

Fire Marshal Brian DeGeorge hosted us at his fire house in Beacon Falls this morning.

Apr 11, 20259 min

Shaping the Youth

Jay Maia is the CEO of the Bristol Boys and Girls Club. He discusses the latest projects they are doing.

Apr 11, 202512 min

Taxes in Bristol

Mayor of Bristol Jeff Caggiano talks about the Property Tax increases

Apr 11, 202512 min

Swingin Fun!

Steve Gagne of the Wicked Fun Club discusses his ongoing battle with a church in hopes to remain open to his............customers

Apr 11, 20257 min

Market Check

Market has been all over the place. Bloomberg's Ryan Vlastelica talks about the tariff impact

Apr 11, 20258 min

State of the City

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam stops by to discuss the ongoing projects in the capital city as well as his hopes to make Hartford a place that people would want to raise a family.

Apr 09, 202524 min

The British Are Coming!

Kostya Kennedy wrote a new book about the Paul Revere ride and his impact. He tells us about that and his previous writing on Baseball Great Pete Rose.

Apr 09, 20259 min

Housing Tax Increases

The Executive Director and CEO of CT Conference of Municipalities Joseph DeLong discusses Housing and Taxes.

Apr 09, 20259 min

Changes at the YMCA

Jim O'Rourke is the new CEO of The Greater Hartford YMCA. He will be replacing the retiring CEO Harold Sparrow. Both join us to discuss the changes and what will be different and what will be the same.

Apr 08, 202513 min

Tech Tuesday

It is Tuesday.... which means Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems gives us the latest things to watch out for and be scared of!

Apr 08, 20259 min

UConn Champs Again

The UConn women won their 12th National Championship and The Courant's Dom Amore was there for it all. He recaps the incredible run by the ladies!

Apr 08, 20258 min

The Market Roller Coaster

Michael McKee is a veteran at Bloomberg. He talks Tariffs and the roller coaster that is the Stock Market

Apr 08, 20258 min

CT Biz Blend

Cory talks to Greg Bordonaro of the Hartford Business Journal in this week's edition of the CT Business Blend.

Apr 07, 20258 min

Mouth Tape?

Putting Tape over your mouth will help you sleep better?... We find out with Dr Jennifer Kanaan.

Apr 07, 20259 min

Scoops for a Great Cause

Christy Kovel from the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter talks about an amazing fundraiser that can get you a free scoop of Ice Cream too!

Apr 07, 20257 min

Tariffs Shaking Things Up

David Lightman from McClatchy DC calls in to discuss the Tariffs and the ripple effect.

Apr 04, 20258 min

Skip in the House!

Yard Goats Manager Bobby Meacham discusses the team and the goals this season

Apr 04, 20257 min

Order Up!

Dunkin Park Executive Chef Joseph Bartlett discusses all the brand new items on the menu this season!

Apr 04, 20257 min

Doing Good On and Off The Field

Aisha Petteway is the Executive Director of the Yard Goats Foundation. She talks about all the good work they do!

Apr 04, 20255 min

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

The Yard Goats GM Mike Abramson discusses the season and the social media upgrade they've had!

Apr 04, 20259 min

Final Four for UConn

Dom Amore is in Tampa for the UConn Women's big matchup against UCLA.

Apr 04, 20259 min

Game Day Conor

Conor Gearey is the Game Day MC for the Hartford Yard Goats. He talks about all the things he does to make the game exciting off the field

Apr 04, 20259 min

Trade Jobs

Tim Ackert Represents the 8th District in the State of CT. He joins us for the hour to discuss Trade Jobs and how Tariffs may trickle down to our state.

Apr 03, 202526 min

Solving The Crossword

Robyn Weintraub may have the most interesting jobs in America.... she is a Crossword Constructor for the New York Times and The New Yorker Magazine. She tells us about an amazing competition event that is coming to Stamford this weekend!

Apr 03, 20259 min

Cheaper Flights

Eye on Travel Host Peter Greenberg tells us places where it may be cheaper to travel, and it may not be in the United States.

Apr 03, 20257 min
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