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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

Mayor Check In

Bloomfield Mayor Danielle Wong checks in to discuss the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities "Representation Matters"

Feb 28, 20259 min

In Search of A Tournament Bid

CCSU Men's Basketball Coach Patrick Sellers talks about the team's back to back 20 win season as they head into the NEC Tournament in hopes to get a bid in the NCAA Tournament.

Feb 27, 20259 min

Event to Help Vets

Dennis Buden from House of Heroes discusses their upcoming event that will fund their effort to help veterans.

Feb 27, 20259 min

Advances in Healthcare

The CEO of Hartford Healthcare Jeff Flaks discusses their new virtual system and other happenings.

Feb 27, 20259 min

Financial Education

Keith Kerr is a professor of sociology at Quinnipiac University. He is hosting an event called Money School’ to provide students and the public with essential financial education and skills on March 1.

Feb 27, 20258 min

Is Crime Up or Down in CT?

Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection Ronnel Higgins discusses New Crime Data.

Feb 26, 202520 min

The End of an Era

The Great Joe D'Ambrosio calls in to remember the career of Diana Taurasi who announced her retirement from the game of basketball yesterday.

Feb 26, 20257 min

From Winless to Winning

The Hale Ray Girls Basketball team had winless seasons but that is in the past as they are headed to the state tournament. Coach John Leavitt is joined by his players Nicole Sikorski, Mackenzie Purdell, Jackie Goetz, and Makenzie Abert to discuss their lows and highs as a team.

Feb 26, 202519 min

Town or City?

Mayor of Manchester Jay Moran answers the question is Manchester a City or Town?

Feb 25, 20258 min

A.I. Takeover?

Erik Semmel from WTIC's Computer Talk with Tab and of course Tab Computer Systems discusses the advancements in Artificial Intelligence.

Feb 25, 202510 min

Homebuyers Paying More

CT Insider's Alexander Soule did a piece showing that homebuyers are spending more than asking price for mid properties in 2025. Why is this and what can correct the market?

Feb 25, 20259 min

CT Business Blend

The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro talks about the ups and downs of the bioscience industry. Duracell's impending departure out of CT And state workers flooding in with testimony opposing a bill that would require them to work in the office.

Feb 24, 20257 min

Session Update

WTNH and Captial Report's Mike Cerulli discusses Governor Lamont, the latest on the legislative session and the ongoing drama surrounding PURA.

Feb 24, 20259 min

Rescuing a Lost Animal

Sarah Callan is the Manager of Animal Rescue at Mystic Aquarium. She discusses the seal that was found on a New Haven Street and tells us how the rehab is going. She also tells us the name of the lost boy!

Feb 24, 202510 min

Gearing Up For a Race?

New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart discusses everything from PURA to the continued possibility of running for Governor.

Feb 24, 20259 min

Trump and the CFPB

Jill Schlesinger discusses how The Trump Administration has all but shuttered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Feb 24, 20257 min

D.C. is Busier Than Ever!

David Lightman from McClatchy DC discusses the latest happenings in our Nation's Capital.

Feb 21, 202510 min

PURA Hearing

The Courant's Chris Keating discusses the PURA Hearing and what it means moving forward.

Feb 21, 20258 min
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