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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

Politics and More

The People's Cabinet Podcast host Dan Koh calls in to discuss American Politics and where we are headed toward the midterm elections.

Aug 19, 20259 min

Tech Tuesday

Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB joins us for another Tech Tuesday. He previews his now annual event where you can scrap your old computers and discusses the latest in the AI world.

Aug 19, 202510 min

More Moving Parts

Chris Mattei from Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder gives us an update on the Alex Jones case and also touches on the man that helped the US Military being detained by ICE.

Aug 19, 20259 min

The Boys are Back in Town!

Farifield CT Little League Team is absolutely crushing the competition in Williamsport PA. Dan Booth from WFSB is there and tells us what it has been like watching this team and previews their big matchup with Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Aug 19, 202510 min

The Business of CT

The CT Business Blend with The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro joins us to discuss some new business in the state and Hershey getting in on The Brew-game. Also, a big week for the world-wide leader in sports as they launch their new app.

Aug 18, 20259 min

Working Out into Your Silver Years

Mario Kiaunis from MK1 Personal Training in Madison CT tells us how important it is to keep your muscles active into your 50s, 60s, 70s, and even 80s!

Aug 18, 20259 min

Fighting the Good Fight

Former Championship Boxer David Nino Rodriguez is now a political pundit. He says that Donald Trump turned him from Democrat to Republican and tells us why.

Aug 18, 20259 min

Crypto Info

Henry Yoshida is the CEO of Rocket Dollar. He discusses where people are investing their money and how crypto is the hot topic every day!

Aug 18, 20259 min

The End of Late Night TV

Comedian Gary Alan joins Jon Lieberman to discuss the future and possible end of late night television shows.

Aug 18, 20259 min

DC Update

David Lightman checks in from the Nation's Capital to discuss President Trump's meeting with Putin, and the safety of the citizens of DC.

Aug 15, 20258 min

Tenants Looking for Answers and Results

Amy Arlin is the CO-VP of Avon Place Tenant Union. The apartment complex they live in is an absolute mess they say and they want repairs to happen now!

Aug 15, 20258 min

A Need for Blood

Heath Grossman from Johnson Brunetti discusses the need for people to donate blood in the state of Connecticut and there is a blood drive today (8-15-25) in Wethersfield!

Aug 15, 20256 min

Political Season is Upon Us

Dennis House from WTNH calls in to talk some CT Politics as some candidates have thrown their names in the ring for 2026!

Aug 15, 202510 min

An Educator and A Visionary

Dr Andrae Townsel is the new superintendent of Hartford Public Schools. He has a lot of ideas and has experience with inner city schools. He lays it out for us!

Aug 14, 20259 min

A Singing Priest

Father Ray Kelly is The Singing Priest from Britain's Got Talent. He is coming over to do a fundraiser concert for ImmaCare.

Aug 14, 20257 min

Year Round Schooling

New London School Superintendent Cynthia Ritchie talks about the Year Round School Pilot Program and how it could help students greatly.

Aug 14, 202510 min

Backin the New Guy

Senator Saud Anwar calls in to tell us why he's decided to back Josh Elliot in his run to be the next governor of Connecticut.

Aug 14, 202510 min

Why are Dems upset -- really -- about the National Guard tamping down crime in D.C.?

The Democrats are up in arms as President Donald Trump deploys the National Guard to try to make the nation's capital safer ... and many of Audacy's conservative hosts have questions about the uproar. Don't we want every city to be safer? Hear from public safety experts, reporters, D.C. residents themselves and more.

Aug 13, 202546 min

What is Going on in D.C.

CT Mirror's Lisa Hagen is in D.C. and she calls in to describe how it is living in the Nation's Capitol and also comments on the latest happenings with Chris Murphy and if he plans on running for President in 2028.

Aug 13, 202510 min

Will the Sun Move to Boston?

Is Boston gearing up for Women's Basketball? Michael Silverman from the Boston Globe discusses the hype around the possibility of Boston getting the CT Sun.

Aug 13, 20259 min

A Walk for Awareness

Vu Tran is the AFSP CT Capital Area Walk Chair. He talks about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Out of the Darkness Walk at Dunkin Park.

Aug 13, 20257 min

New Man in Charge

New Middletown Mayor Gene Nocera talks with Brian about his new position and what he plans on doing going forward.

Aug 12, 20258 min

Tech Tuesday

Elon has issues with the Apple Store, The Latest in the world of AI, and so much more with Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems in this week's Tech Tuesday.

Aug 12, 20258 min

Vote for The Local Tournament!

Nathan Grube and Andy Bessette from The Travelers Championship call in to discuss the Tournament being on the list of favorite Golf Tournaments in Newsweek! Follow the link below and vote for The Travelers Championship as the best! https://www.newsweek.com/fans-choice/best-pga-tour-tournament-event-2025

Aug 12, 20259 min

All Business All The Time!

A lot of new business and new ideas in this week's CT Business Blend with the Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro. UConn looking for more money, Solar Panels being subsidized, A.I. and More covered this week!

Aug 11, 20256 min

Live from Williamsport

Fairfield CT Little League Coach Brian Palazzolo joins us to talk about his team making it to the World Series Tournament and how they have been pampered the last few days ahead of their opening game on Wednesday Night.

Aug 11, 202510 min

No Peace Yet

University of New Haven professor Matthew Schmidt updates us on the on-going war between Russia and Ukraine.

Aug 11, 20258 min

Digging Safely

Eversource's Brendyn Pac talks about National Safe Digging Day and gives us all the information we need to know about Digging safely in your yard!

Aug 11, 20256 min

Check on Your Money

The Stock market is.... weird as of late! Jill Schlesinger joins us to discuss what to do with your money and should you have some of your weekly paycheck go toward crypto?

Aug 11, 20258 min

Leaving the Post

Mayor of Bloomfield Danielle Wong is on her way out and she joins us to dispute some of the claims that were in the media of why she is leaving.

Aug 08, 20256 min
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