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Brad & Dan- Feb. 28, 2018: Brad Field called this two weeks ago

As forecasters predict a Thursday into Friday weather event, let the record show that award-winning meteorologist Brad Field was the first. In an interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis on Feb. 15, here is what Field predicted. Podcast photo credit: typhoonski / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Feb 28, 201825 sec

Brad & Dan- Feb. 27, 2018: Lumaj says he's only true conservative in race

Peter Lumaj says he is the only true conservative running for governor of Connecticut. Vying for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, Lumaj talked about his campaign in an interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis. He also discussed why he is a big supporter of President Trump. Pictured L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Peter Lumaj; Photo credit: Brian Forster

Feb 27, 201840 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 27, 2018: Besthoff report highlights firefighters' stress

Many firefighters and first responders face mental challenges, as the result of their jobs. That's the outcome of a report from NBC Connecticut's Len Besthoff, chief investigative reporter for the "Troubleshooters." Besthoff talked about his findings with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo. Podcast photo credit: ArishaRay / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Feb 27, 201817 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 26, 2018: Suzio says hospital crasher was let out of jail early

Connecticut state Sen. Len Suzio, R-13, says the suspect, who crashed into the emergency room of Middlesex Hospital last week, was a recipient of Governor's Malloy's earned risks reduction program. In an interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Sen. Suzio alleged the governor's program has been a failure. Pictured L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Sen. Len Suzio

Feb 26, 201817 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 26, 2018: Davis says U.S. needs cogent Middle East policy

Yvonne Renee Davis, Connecticut-based foreign policy expert, says the U.S. needs a more cogent Middle East policy. In an interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Davis talked about the latest developments in the Mideast, including Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel and the Russians. Podcast photo credit: Popartic / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Feb 26, 201815 min

The Music Professor interviews R&R Hall of Famer Gene Cornish of the Rascals!

Gene Cornish, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and harmonica player of the Rascals, will be in Old Saybrook this Wednesday night! "Groovin' with Gene Cornish of the Rascals" will be at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center Wednesday night at 7:30! "The Big D is Back"'s Rob Ray had a chance to speak with him by phone, and here is the complete interview!

Feb 23, 201819 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 23, 2018: Srinivasan clarifies gun control stance

Connecticut State Rep. Prasad Srinivasan, a Republican Party gubernatorial candidate, clarified his stance on gun control, during an interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis. Srinivasan, who was the subject of a critical newspaper editorial after appearing to change his stance on gun control, said his position was not represented correctly. Pictured L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Rep. Prasad Srinivasan

Feb 23, 201820 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 23, 2018: CCDL's Scott Wilson talks gun control in aftermath of Florida

As the nationwide debate rages over more gun control in the aftermath of the school shootings in Florida, Scott Wilson, president of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League, weighed in on the issue. Wilson talked about gun control proposals being considered nationally and in Connecticut in an interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo. Podcast photo credit: elinedesignservices / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Feb 23, 201820 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 22, 2018: Larson talks gun control, Social Security, 2018 midterms

U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1st, is advocating for more gun control measures, in the aftermath of the school shootings in Florida. In a wide-ranging interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, the congressman also discussed Social Security, President Trump and the November midterm elections. Pictured L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, U.S. Rep. John Larson Podcast photo credit: Eric Urbanowicz

Feb 22, 201855 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 22, 2018: Sen. Kissel says 'no' to tolls

Connecticut state Sen. John Kissel, R-7, says he is opposed to tolls. In an interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, Sen. Kissel explained his reasons behind why he opposes the largely Democratic Party effort to bring tolls back in the state. Podcast photo credit: chombosan / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Feb 22, 201814 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 21, 2018: Connecticut toll debate revved up on radio

Should Connecticut install tolls? In a debate with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, a for-and-against argument was made for tolls. Supporting tolls was state Rep. Tony Guerrera, a Democrat who is co-chair of the General Assembly's Transportation Committee. Opposing tolls was state Sen. Len Suzio, a Republican who is vice-chair of the committee. Joining the panel for the debate was Christopher Keating, Capitol Bureau Chief for the Hartford Courant. Pictured L-R: Sen. Len Suzio, Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo...

Feb 21, 201856 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 21, 2018: Commissioner says beware of IRS scammers

'Tis the season, when scammers, pretending to be from the Internal Revenue Service, emerge. In this interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull talks about the various scams currently being used, during income tax season. Podcast photo credit: St_Aurora / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Feb 21, 201818 min

Ask the Experts - February 17, 2018

Every week, Brian Forster has an in depth conversation with a different member of the greater Hartford community. This week, he chats with attorney Ron Barba of Bender, Anderson and Barba, P.C.

Feb 17, 201856 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 16, 2018: Gubernatorial candidate Smith promises no tax hikes

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Guy Smith promises no tax hikes, if he is elected Connecticut's next governor. Appearing with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Smith talked about why he is running for governor, discussed part of his economic platform and explained how he would pay for fixing the state's transportation infrastructure. Pictured L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Guy Smith

Feb 16, 201855 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 16, 2018: Lembo seeks federal assurance on worker retirement

Connecticut state Comptroller Kevin Lembo is working to seek federal assurance about a worker retirement savings program for private sector employees. In an interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, the comptroller talked about his recent meeting with U.S. Labor Secretary R. Alexander Acosta and about the savings program itself. Podcast photo credit: state comptroller's website

Feb 16, 201814 min

CT On The Hill- Feb. 16, 2018: Somers predicts new legislation in wake of Whiting issues; talks about move to legalize pot

Connecticut state Sen. Heather Somers, R-18, predicts new legislation will go before the General Assembly in this session to address the reported abuses at the Whiting Forensic Division. Speaking with Dan Lovallo, the co-chair of the legislature's Public Health Committee talked about the latest developments at Whiting and about the effort to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. Podcast photo credit: Connecticut General Assembly

Feb 16, 201817 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 15, 2018: Brad Field predicts wild weather swings

From snow to 60 degrees within days? In an interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis, award-winning meteorologist Brad Field provides a long-range outlook for the weather in Connecticut into April. Podcast photo credit: typhoonski / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Feb 15, 201814 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 15, 2018: Survey shows health and safety are priorities

The quarterly INFORMCT survey shows Connecticut residents list health and safety as the top priorities on which they want government to focus. Bob Santy, President & CEO of the Connecticut Economic Resource Center - CERC conducts the survey - discusses the results in this interview with Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis. Podcast photo credit: vectorplusb / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Feb 15, 201819 min

Brad & Dan- Feb. 15, 2018: Protest against tolls organized in Stamford

Patrick Sasser, a small business owner of a local trucking company, is part of a group organizing a protest in Stamford on Saturday morning, against proposed tolls, a hike in the gas tax and a tire tax. In this interview with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, Sasser talked about the protest and also how tolls would impact small business. Podcast photo credit: chombosan / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Feb 15, 20187 min
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