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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

Tech Tuesday

Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk With TAB discusses the latest in the Tech World

Apr 22, 20259 min

Law and Order

Michael Coyne is the Dean of the MA School of Law. He Joins us to speak about the Karen Read case.

Apr 22, 20259 min

Wellness Wednesday

David Hopkins from the Urban league of Greater Hartford discusses Wellness Wednesday

Apr 22, 20257 min

Job Growth in CT

Businesses in CT look to grow, but the numbers don't lie.... Greg Bordonaro from The Hartford Business Journal discusses this and more on this week's CT Business Blend.

Apr 21, 20258 min

We Need Educators!

The President of the CEA Kate Dias discusses the budget for Education as well as an upcoming job fair where they will be looking for new Teachers.

Apr 21, 20257 min

Building Neighborhoods

Matthew Haubrich is a Contractor and Natuzza Dimasi is a Real Estate Agent. They both are working together to create Pocket Neighborhoods in East Hartford. A very interesting concept that they hope can expand.

Apr 21, 20258 min

Market Update

Jill Schlesinger joins us for her Monday visit to discuss the latest dips on the market.

Apr 21, 20258 min

D.C. Check Up

David Lightman gives us the latest from DC to wrap up the week.

Apr 18, 20258 min

Time to Hit The Links

Nathan Grube and Andy Bessette join the show to discuss the developing Travelers Championship in Cromwell. More Golfers are committing every day including those in the top ten!

Apr 18, 202515 min

Free Speech and Education

Greg Weiner is the President of Assumption University. He talks with Brian about higher education in the era of President Trump.

Apr 18, 20258 min

High Drug Prices

Patricia Monaco is the President and CEO of NE Pharmacy Service Corp. She discusses the high drug prices and what they are trying to do to balance it.

Apr 18, 202511 min

Small Business, Big Ideas

The Co-Founder of Dudleytown Brewing , Daryle Dunap and Steve Lundgren, the owner and chef of a new restaurant called Saults joins Brian and Company to discuss their businesses.

Apr 17, 202514 min

Insurance Issues

Eric George is the President of The Insurance Association of CT. He comments on the ongoing insurance issues happening in this year's legislative session.

Apr 17, 20258 min

Rising Electric Rates

Senator John Fonfara discusses his proposal to reduce electric rates in the state of CT

Apr 17, 20259 min

Time for Tariffs

Fred Carstensen is a Professor of Finance and Economics and the Director of The Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis, School of Business at UCONN. He discusses the impact of the tariffs and where we go from here.

Apr 17, 20259 min

Draft Over, Now Time to Play

The President of the CT Sun Jen Rizzotti discusses the WNBA Draft, how it all shook out, and how the team is looking heading into their opener on May 18th at Mohegan Sun.

Apr 17, 20259 min

Tariffs and More

Congressman Joe Courtney joins the show to discuss tariffs, Social Security, Medicaid and more.

Apr 16, 202510 min

Tech.......Wednesday!

Tech Tuesday was delayed a day this week, But Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems joins us to talk the latest in the tech world

Apr 16, 20259 min

Forming a Walkout

Stephen Harding and the Republicans walked out on a vote regarding PURA. He explains why and what's next.

Apr 16, 20259 min

Rebuilding Together

Rebuilding Together Hartford will host volunteers to repair 10 homes in Barry Square on National Rebuilding Day, held on April 26, 2025. Dawn Whalen tells us how to get involved!

Apr 16, 20258 min

Latest from The Capitol

Mike Cerulli from WTNH gives us the latest about Gov Lamont and the State Capitol

Apr 15, 202510 min

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Colin Mochrie may be the king of improv. He discusses his show coming up in New London with his good friend Brad Sherwood.

Apr 15, 20255 min

Small Business and High Bills

Ken Gosselin talks about the rising costs of college tuition as well as a mall going away with small businesses left wondering what next.

Apr 15, 20257 min

Baseball in Hartford

Tim Restall calls in to preview this week's series between the Yard Goats and the Portland Sea Dogs.

Apr 15, 20255 min

CT Biz Blend

Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro joins us for the CT Business Blend

Apr 14, 20257 min

Local Checkup

Chris Keating discusses all the happenings in the state including some of the things that makes politics kind of a dirty game.

Apr 14, 20259 min

Helping Those In Need

Beth Boyle from House of Bread describes what they do and how they do it. They help people in need every day and she tells us what their needs are to be able to help!

Apr 14, 20258 min

Markets and Tariffs

Jill Schlesinger checks the market and how the tariffs are coming into play.

Apr 14, 202510 min

Tariffs and More

David Lightman from McClatchy DC discusses the latest in the nation's capital

Apr 11, 20256 min

Build the Roof

David DiGiorgi of DiGiorgi Roofing has been in Beacon Falls for multiple generations.

Apr 11, 20257 min
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