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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

I Scream For Ice Cream

Max Kapytka is just 16 years old and has his own Ice Cream Shop!! How? Why? ... All the Questions for this young entrepreneur!

Aug 08, 20258 min

Senator Check In

Senator Richard Blumenthal calls in to update us on the latest from DC and he also comments on Israel and also Russia conflicts.

Aug 08, 20259 min

Senator in Hot Water

CT Mirror's Dave Altimari's latest piece is about Feds probing Senator Douglas McCrory for some potential shady happenings. Dave Explains it all.

Aug 07, 202510 min

The Sun over Boston

CT Insider's Mike Anthony discusses the potential move to Boston for the CT Sun and how it could impact our state of Connecticut.

Aug 07, 20258 min

Running for DC

Ruth Fortune is running for the 1st Congressional Seat against John Larson in a pretty crowded field. She talks about her plans, her campaign and how immigration is important to her.

Aug 07, 20259 min

A Mess in Bloomfield

Don Stacom from The Courant calls in about his latest piece about the mess unfolding in the town of Bloomfield CT. He gives us all the info.

Aug 06, 20258 min

Making a Run in District One

Southington Town Councilman Jack Perry announced he is making a run at the 1st Congressional District against John Larson. He introduces himself and talks about the honorable way he is funding his campaign.

Aug 06, 20258 min

The Sun is Setting

Mike Cerulli from Capital Report and WTNH discusses the WNBA's CT Sun possibly leaving for Boston and if there will be backlash on Gov. Lamont for it. He also touches on the 1st District Race as it is getting crowded on the Democrat side.

Aug 06, 20259 min

Living on Crypto

Chris Kline is the CEO of Bitcoin IRA. He calls in to discuss crypto in your 401K as well as filing taxes with crypto.

Aug 05, 20259 min

Tech Tuesday!

Erik Semmel from Tab Computer Systems and Computer Talk With TAB talks about all things tech including .... Digital Escorts?!

Aug 05, 20259 min

Wheelin and Dealin

A Former TV Agent Dave Brunner spent over 40 years in the business, and he writes about it in a new book.

Aug 05, 20259 min

Join The Force

Woodbridge Police Chief Ron Smith tells us that there is a police shortage across the state of Connecticut and says there is a great need to fill those empty spots.

Aug 05, 202510 min

New Business, Old Business

The CT Business Blend with the Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro. Greg discusses the CT Sun heading to Boston and The on-going renovations of the XL Center and more.

Aug 04, 20259 min

The Sun is Setting..... In Boston

The CT Sun may be out of the Constitution State and heading to Boston. Alisyn Camerota and Dave Briggs formerly of FOX and CNN talk about that and of course the wild world of politics.

Aug 04, 202511 min

Knowing What Is In Your Food

Jessica DeLuise is known as the Wellness Kitchenista! She talks about health and knowing what is in your food

Aug 04, 20259 min

Jill on Money

Jill Schlesinger joins us to discuss the jobs numbers and how your money will start to be impacted from the tariffs.

Aug 04, 20259 min

More Than Just A Game!

Philadelphia 76ers Big Man Andre Drummond who was also a UConn Husky returns home to Middletown CT this weekend for a basketball camp for kids in the area. He partnered up with Kelly Juleson and the Gov Prevention Partnership to put this on and they joined us in studio to discuss the great things happening!

Aug 01, 202520 min

Doing The Lord's Work

New Leaders at the Salvation Army Major Donald Spencer and Major Paula Spencer come to the studio to talk about the constant need in the communities across Connecticut.

Aug 01, 202510 min

Talkin Politics and Insurance

Eric George is the Chief Lobbyist of the CT Insurance Industry and Chris Van de Hoef is a lobbyist with Penn Lincoln Strategies. They discuss the latest in the world of politics and insurance as well.

Jul 31, 202519 min

Getting Busier for Game Day

The Beloved Game Day Connor joins us in studio to talk about the Yard Goats Whalers Alumni Weekend as well as a new gig for him this football season!

Jul 31, 202510 min

Housing Market Check

Sandie Terenzi and Mike Price from the Livian Team of Keller Williams Legacy Partners talks about the ups and downs of the housing market in the state of Connecticut.

Jul 31, 202510 min

From Hartford to DC

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin made it official saying he will primary John Larson in the 1st District. He joins us to explain why now is the time to make a difference.

Jul 31, 20259 min

Local Chef Finishes National Televised BBQ Contest.

Chef Tyler Anderson, owner of Millwright’s Restaurant in Simsbury talks about his experience on TV in the national BBQ Brawl contest. He is also talking about his plans to open barbecue restaurant here in CT

Jul 30, 20259 min

Never Too Early To Discuss Elections

Capitol Bureau Chief for CT Mirror Mark Pazniokas joins us to discuss the potential crowded field for the 1st district and what to expect from Governor Lamont.

Jul 29, 202513 min

Tech Tuesday and Wedding Bells

Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems joins us for Tech Tuesday to talk about some shady stuff Microsoft is doing lately. Also Erik has a wedding to attend this week and he mentions that!

Jul 29, 20259 min

Canceling Late Night

Rich Hanley joins us to discuss the canceling of the Late Show and how the revenue played a big factor in putting Stephen Colbert out.

Jul 29, 20259 min

Filling The Vacancies

Mike Puffer from the Hartford Business Journal discusses the decline in downtown Hartford office value. Could the state step in and offer some incentives to fill these spots?

Jul 29, 20258 min
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