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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

Bigger and Brighter Beginnings?

Andy Gresh is our go-to for all things Boston and New England Sports. He talks about the Sox latest resurgence as well as the Patriots opening up camps. Also, Andy has the Patriots getting how many wins this season?!

Jul 28, 20259 min

No Fenway Frank For You!!

There is a massive Concessions Strike happening at Fenway Park this past weekend. Mark Mitchell from the Mitchell Auto Group went to see the Sox this weekend and tells us what he saw.

Jul 28, 20257 min

Market Check

The Market seems flat, the jobs report is out, and the price of burritos tells a lot?.. Jill Schlesinger hits it all with Brian.

Jul 28, 202510 min

Celebrating 100 Years

Shane Eddy is the President of Pratt and Whitney and he comes in studio to talk about the rich history of the company as they celebrate 100 years!

Jul 25, 202516 min

An Important Story to "Look For"

Jim Altman from Fox 61 in Connecticut is doing an important story about a BMX rider who is legally blind. How does he do it?!

Jul 25, 20259 min

Pizza Party

Chief Marketing Officer for Statewide Marketing and Tourism Anthony Anthony talks about the CT Pizza Campaign.

Jul 25, 20259 min

Primaries Happening

Damjan DeNoble is hoping to get on the ballot to primary Rosa DeLauro. He discusses his plans and how he can change the democrat party

Jul 24, 202510 min

Opponents Galore

1st District Congressman John Larson discusses the upcoming crowded field in the democrat party that is looking to primary him for the 2026 election.

Jul 24, 20258 min

Money for Strikers?

Meghan Portfolio from Yankee Institute talks to Brian about SEIU wanting unemployment benefits for strikers, all the while blowing cash on billboards.... Make it make sense!

Jul 24, 20258 min

Trying to Win It All!

Matt Reed is the manager of the Old Lyme Girls Softball team who are currently headed to the Little League World Series to Represent CT.

Jul 24, 20259 min

A Big Award

The CEO of Hartford HealthCare Jeff Flaks calls in to discuss the business and a big honor they just received.

Jul 23, 202510 min

Invasive Plants Causing Problem

Associate Scientist at the CT Agricultural Experiment Station Greg Bugbee is the lead on the Invasive Aquatic Plant Program. He talks about the use of Diquat chemical in the water to eliminate the plants

Jul 23, 202510 min

The Latest on Epstein

Michael Coyne is the Dean of The MA School of Law. He calls in to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein case and the circus around it!

Jul 23, 202510 min

Time For A Fiesta!

The President of The Hartford Yard Goats Tim Restall calls in to discuss their Tacos, Tequila, and Taps Festival happening at Dunkin Park this Thursday, Friday and Saturday!

Jul 22, 20256 min

School Closings and Costs

Ken Gosselin talks with Brian about more private schools closing and the cost it takes to keep them up and running.

Jul 22, 202510 min

Local Political Turmoil

A whole bunch of things happening in the Bloomfield CT area. We get an explanation from Mayor Danielle Wong.

Jul 22, 20259 min

Competitive Economy

David Krechevsky is a Capitol Reporter for the Hartford Business Journal. He calls to discuss our new Series highlighting CT's Economic Competitiveness

Jul 21, 20259 min

Hartford Mayor Goes To DC?

The Courant's Chris Keating calls to discuss the possibility of former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin challenging Rep John Larson.

Jul 21, 202511 min

Local Author's Important Words

Karmen Tartt is from Bristol CT and she has just written and published a children's book called Moodypuffs: My Super Mom Has Moody Days Too. She explains where the theme came from and how it can help your children.

Jul 21, 20259 min

Market Check

Jill Schlesinger joins us to discuss her latest blog and what to expect this week on Wall Street

Jul 21, 20259 min

DC Check In

David Lightman from McClatchy DC checks in to give us the latest from the Nation's Capitol.

Jul 18, 20259 min

Tax Implications

Andrew Lattimer joins us to discuss if we should be worried about next year's taxes with The Big Beautiful Bill

Jul 18, 20258 min

Requiring Age Verification

Lon Seidman from Lon.TV joins us to discuss Roblox requiring an age verification and he gives us an update on the space race.

Jul 18, 20259 min

Cost-Cutting The Universities

CT Insider's Natasha Sokoloff wrote a piece discussing Yale freezing hiring and due to the cost cutting of the Big Beautiful Bill.

Jul 17, 20258 min

Covering State Issues

Senator Dr. Jeff Gordon discusses some state issues, the special session and of course the on-going saga of PURA in the state of CT

Jul 17, 202510 min

Credit Unions on the Up

Stacey Collins from Dutch Point Credit Union discusses the importance and advantages of having a credit union.

Jul 17, 20256 min

The Big Announcement

Josh Elliot announced last week his intent to run for Governor against Ned Lamont. He joins us to discuss the why now question and what his plans are if he is elected.

Jul 16, 20259 min

Tech Tues.....Wednesday

Erik Semmel got bumped for Coach Calhoun on Tuesday but he is nice enough to join us on Wednesday to discuss the latest in the tech world.

Jul 16, 20258 min

State and Federal Politics

Columnist Chris Powell checks in to discuss a bunch of things including his latest offering.

Jul 16, 20258 min
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