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Brad & Dan- March 15, 2018: Scully says tolls would hike costs for everybody

As the Connecticut General Assembly considers whether to add tolls in the state, Joe Scully, president of the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut, says tolls would increase costs in many areas for everybody. In this interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, Scully explained why the trucking industry opposes tolls. Photo credit: BIG_TAU / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 15, 201818 min

Brad & Dan- March 15, 2018: CRT offers weatherization program to Connecticut residents

Qualifying Connecticut residents can avail themselves of a weatherization assistance program at their residences. In this interview, John Latour, program manager of the Community Renewal Team of Greater Hartford's Weatherization Program, talks about the program with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo. Photo credit: Fotoduets / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 15, 20188 min

CT On The Hill- March 14, 2018: Suzio says governor needs to declare financial emergency

Connecticut state Sen. Len Suzio, R-13, says the state is in such bad financial shape, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy should declare a financial emergency. Appearing with Dan Lovallo on CT On The Hill, Sen. Suzio, vice-chair of the legislature's transportation committee, talked about why he opposes the creation of a transportation authority. He also discussed the state's dire financial situation, saying the next governor will inherit a $5 billion deficit, but that the state's finance could "collapse," be...

Mar 14, 201814 min

Brad & Dan- March 14, 2018: Bronin says Hartford in better shape; explains NRA stance

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin says the city is in much better shape financially than when he became mayor. In his monthly visit with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, the mayor talked about the city's improvements. He also discussed his stance on why state and local government should separate itself from the NRA, when it comes to gun instruction. Pictured L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Mayor Luke Bronin

Mar 14, 201821 min

Brad & Dan- March 14, 2018: Hosley highlights Connecticut in Industrial Age

Most hardware stores in the United States in 1880 were filled with products manufactured in Connecticut. On March 24 at 1:00pm, William Hosley will present "Made in Connecticut: Reflections on the Industrial Age." The presentation is free of charge to the public at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 155 Wyllys St. in Hartford. In this interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Hosley talks about the presentation and about Connecticut's manufacturing history. Photo credit: Heiko Küverling / iStock ...

Mar 14, 201815 min

Brad & Dan- March 14, 2018: Connecticut Transportation Authority would have power

Two bills before the Connecticut General Assembly's Transportation Committee would create a state Transportation Authority, if passed by the full legislature and signed into law. In this interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Marc Fitch, investigative reporter for the Yankee Institute for Public Policy, explains the implications of such a move. Photo credit: chombosan / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 14, 20187 min

Brad & Dan- March 13, 2018: Fasano talks McDonald nomination, takes Duff to task

Connecticut Senate Republican President Len Fasano is taking issue with criticism from certain Democrats over why the GOP has concerns over Associate Justice Andrew McDonald, becoming chief justice of the state supreme court. In an interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, Sen. Fasano issued the Republican concerns over McDonald's nomination. He also took issue with certain statements made by Democrat Sen. Bob Duff, the Senate Majority Leader. In photo L-R: Brad Davis, Sen. Len Fasano, Dan Lova...

Mar 13, 201819 min

Brad & Dan- March 13, 2018: Schwartz highlights 'Top 10 Riskiest Scams'

Investment scams were among the top 10 Better Business Bureau's riskiest scams in 2017. What other scams made the top 10 list? Howard Schwartz, executive communications director of the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut, runs down the list and delves into other issues during an interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo. Photo credit: natasaadzic / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 13, 201816 min

Brad & Dan- March 12, 2018: Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford help many

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford has helped thousands of people over the years. In this interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Katie Reeves, Director of Development & Communications for Literacy Volunters of Greater Hartford, talks about all the programs, LVGH. She also brought along a student, who came to the U.S. from Africa, Komei Agbenohevi. In the interview, Reeves also talked about the big LVGH gala on March 24th. Pictured in photo L-R: Katie Reeves, Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo,...

Mar 12, 201817 min

Brad & Dan- March 12, 2018: U.S.-North Korea meeting historic

The announcement last week that President Donald Trump will meet with North Korea leader Kim Jong-un set off shock waves around the world. In this interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Connecticut-based foreign policy analyst Yvonne Renee Davis talked about the announcement and what it means. Photo credit: donfiore / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 12, 201813 min

Brad & Dan- March 12, 2018: 'Annie' to be presented by Bloomfield public schools

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Bloomfield public schools will perform a musical. The production of "Annie" will take place in the Bloomfield High School auditorium Thursday, March 15 through Saturday March 17. In this interview, Bloomfield High School Music Coordinator Frank Quinn discusses the production with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo. Photo credit: Bloomfield, CT public schools website

Mar 12, 20189 min

Brad & Dan- March 9, 2018: CCDL's Wilson says get gun permits now

Scott Wilson, president of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League, says people in Connecticut, who have hesitated getting their gun permits, better get them now. In a wide-ranging interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, Wilson stated the recent attacks by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin on the NRA, should serve as an impetus for people to get their permits. Photo credit: CCDL website

Mar 09, 201824 min

Brad & Dan- March 9, 2018: Stefanowski would phase out income tax, cut budget

Republican Party gubernatorial hopeful Bob Stefanowski says he has a plan to phase out the Connecticut state income tax. And the self-funding candidate says he could cut $2 billion from the state budget. In a wide ranging interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, Stefanowski detailed his plan and challenged other gubernatorial candidates not to use taxpayers' money to underwrite their campaigns. Photo credit: Stefanowski campaign

Mar 09, 201839 min

Brad & Dan- March 9, 2018: McGarry says Hartford blooms

There may be snow on the ground, but former Hartford city councilman and city advocate Mike McGarry says the city is ready to bloom. In an interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, McGarry talked about a June event in the Hartford, that highlights flowers and more. Photo credit: stsvirkun / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 09, 201817 min

Brad & Dan- March 8, 2018: Heffernan seeks habeas task force

Marianne Heffernan is seeking a new law that would create a habeas task force. Her sister, Joyce Stochmal, was murdered and years later, her killer set free by a judge. In this interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, Heffernan talks about what needs to be changed. Photo credit: Michal Chodrya / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 09, 201816 min

Brad & Dan- March 9, 2018: Vezzola says everything set for NCCCC Home & Product Show

Everything is all set for this weekend's North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Home & Product Show. Mike Vezzola, Director of the NCCCC, details the event at the old Walmart in East Windsor, in an interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo. Pictured L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Mike Vezzola Photo credit: Brian Forster

Mar 09, 201812 min

Brad & Dan- March 7, 2018: Brad Field says here comes the snow

Get ready for a snowstorm. That is what award-winning meteorologist Brad Field is predicting. In an interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Field provided information on the storm, including the peak time to expect the snow. Podcast photo credit: typhoonski / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 07, 201815 min

Brad & Dan- March 7, 2018: Nixon Cox talks Trump, politics and more

In this interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, Christopher Nixon Cox talks about President Donald Trump, politics and also shares some memories of his grandfather, President Richard M. Nixon. Nixon Cox is a lawyer in New York City, who also does some talk radio, writes for Newsmax.com and is involved with a finance company that advises on capital raising strategies. Podcast photo credit: tupungato / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 07, 201819 min

Brad & Dan- March 6, 2018: Everything set for Saturday's St. Patrick's Day parade

All systems are go for the 47th Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 10. The parade steps off in downtown Hartford at 11:00 a.m. and 10 municipalities will be represented. In this interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Kate Bolduc, a member of the parade committee, provides the details on the big event. Podcast photo credit: johavel / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 06, 20187 min

Brad & Dan- March 6, 2018: Urban League of Greater Hartford works to improve lives

The Urban League of Greater Hartford is working to improves lives. In this interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Adrienne W. Cochrane, President and CEO of the ULGH, talks about the league's mission. She also discussed a conference being held on the opioid crisis in the country and in the state. Photo credit: Urban League of Greater Hartford

Mar 06, 20188 min

Brad & Dan- March 5, 2018: Lightman says Trump was in top form

David Lightman, national congressional correspondent for McClatchy Newspapers, says President Donald Trump was in top form at Saturday night's Gridiron Club Annual dinner. Lightman, president of the club, sat next to the president. He talked about the night with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis. Photo credit: paseven / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 05, 20187 min

Brad & Dan- March 5, 2018: CBIA's Gioia says economy needs to be the focus

Peter Gioia, vice president and economist with the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, says the economy should still remain the state's primary focus. In a wide-ranging interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Gioia talked about a recent U.S. News & World Report on Connecticut, tolls and much more. Podcast photo credit: CBIA website

Mar 05, 201810 min

Brad & Dan- Mar. 2, 2018: Sen. Kelly says more tax hikes not the answer

Connecticut state Sen. Kevin Kelly says more tax hikes are not the answer to solving the state's budget crisis. In an interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, the senator from the 21st District discussed proposed "revenue adjustments" by the Malloy administration to balance the state budget. Pictured in photo: Sen. Kevin Kelly / Podcast photo credit: Connecticut General Assembly

Mar 02, 201818 min

Brad & Dan- March 2, 2018: Could tolls cost Connecticut?

No one knows for sure, if Connecticut would lose federal funds should the state installs tolls. In an interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, the investigative reporter for the Yankee Institute for Public Policy, Marc Fitch, detailed the possible implications should the state legislature approves tolls. Podcast photo credit: f11photos / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 02, 201810 min

Brad & Dan- Mar. 1, 2018: Rep. Ohler says understaffed Connecticut State Police a 'crisis'

Connecticut state Rep. Brian Ohler, R-64th, says the under staffing at the Connecticut State Police has placed the agency at a "crisis" point. In an extensive interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, Rep. Ohler talked about the backlog of firearms purchases and transfers, that have not been placed into the state data base, the under staffing at the department and the possible early retirement of many state police troopers. Rep. Ohler is a member of the General Assembly's Public Safety and Secu...

Mar 01, 201820 min

Brad & Dan- March 1, 2018: Brad Field predicts wild weather ride

Award-winning meteorologist Brad Field is predicting a wild weather ride over the next few days for Connecticut, especially along the coast. In land should also be interesting, he stated, during an interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis. He also said Cape Cod and the islands could be in for a wild ride. Two weeks ago, Field pinpointed March 2 as the date we could get hit with a weather event. Now he is predicting March 13 or 14 could get interesting around here. Podcast photo credit: Eric Ove...

Mar 01, 201827 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 28, 2018: Kolb book highlights Vietnam battles

It has been more than 50 years, since the United States entered the Vietnam War on a major basis. In this interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, two Vietnam War veterans and authors talked about their experiences and books. Richard Kolb, author of the book "Brutal Battles of Vietnam: America's Deadliest Days, 1965-1972," and Art Wiknik, author of the book "Namsense," shared talked about the books and the Vietnam War. Pictured L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Art Wiknik Photo credit: Eric Urbano...

Feb 28, 201847 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 28, 2018: Fasano says he will meet with McDonald

Connecticut Senate Republican President Len Fasano says he will meet with Associate Justice Andrew McDonald, before the state legislature votes on his nomination to become the next Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court. McDonald's nomination is in jeopardy, now that Sen. Gayle Slossberg, a Democrat, said she would recuse herself from the vote. Sen. Fasano explained his perspective on this developing story, during an interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo. Pictured L-R: Brad Davis, Sen. Len...

Feb 28, 201822 min
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