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WTIC Public Affairs

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Face CT 8-17-25

Greenwich Republican State Senator Ryan Fazio introduces his newly launched 2026 campaign for Governor.

Aug 18, 202524 min

Face CT 8-10-25

Democratic Southington Town Councilman Jack Perry introduces details from his campaign in Connecticut's First Congressional District.

Aug 12, 202524 min

At Home In CT 8-10-25

Dan Miramant, Director at Large with the CT AG Fairs and Director of the Durham Fair joins us this weekend as we start the CT Agriculture Fair Season for 2025. Lots of fairs to come and great deals are to be had with local vendors and local entertainment through out the fair season. Also don't forget your season pass to save on all the fun. Visit CTAGFairs.org for more information..

Aug 10, 202515 min

Face CT 8-3-25

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, a Democrat, discusses his announcement that he’s running for the First Congressional District in Connecticut.

Aug 04, 202524 min

At Home In CT 8-3-25

Jennifer Villa, owner and operator of the Farm Truck at Hein Farm. The Farm is amazing, the truck is so cool, and the activities are great family fun. Firefly Fridays on the Farm, The 5th Annual Summer Farm Festival with Art & Craft Fair- August 9th & 10th, 2025, and The 5th Annual Chickenstock Music Festival September 13th, 2025 are just some of the upcoming events. So make sure you follow them on Facebook.

Aug 03, 202515 min

At Home In CT 7-27-25

Arianna Therriault, Bristol City Arts and Culture Supervisor talks about current events going on downtown at the outdoor Rockwell Park Concert series. We also look ahead to the indoor schedule for the Downtown Live at the Rockwell Theater. A beautiful 620-seat venue located in Bristol, CT. The series includes concerts, comedians, variety shows and films right in the heart of Bristol. You can see all the information at https://tinyurl.com/yc2fzphf along with www.downtownlivect.com – you can also ...

Jul 27, 202512 min

Face CT 7-20-25

Josh Elliot talks about his upcoming bid to try and become the next Governor of CT

Jul 20, 202524 min

Face CT 7-13-25

Shipman and Goodwin criminal defense attorney Jim Bergenn explains the impacts of the partial not guilty verdict and mistrial in the Raul Valle case at Milford Superior Court.

Jul 14, 202525 min

At Home In CT 7-13-25

Salem CT is a town of many places. This morning we speak with Kaylee Shilosky, Owner of Wicked Southern Coffee, Zack Adams, FOX FARMS Brewery owner, and Abby Burke, Manager at Salem Valley Farms Ice Cream. So if your heading that way, there is no need to look for places to stop. We have the, all here for you!

Jul 13, 202515 min

At Home In CT 7-6-15

2025, The Year of The Pickle. Mathew Bradly, founder of the CT Pickle Festival joins us to talk, new location, new events and all the stuff that a big Dill (had to) at this years event on July 25-27, 2025 at Mohegan Sun

Jul 06, 202512 min

Face CT 6-29-25

Connecticut U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal responds to the U.S. attack on Iran and defense assessments over its effectiveness.

Jun 30, 202524 min

At Home In CT 6-22-25

Allison Smith, Public Programs Manager and Museum Programs at the Mystic Seaport Museum talks about this year\s Taws Fest! Dive into the deep this summer at Mystic Seaport Museum as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary thriller, JAWS! Islanders, tourists, and locals alike are invited to join us for JAWSFest, a day-long celebration of the classic movie, culminating in an evening of live music, local food, and an outdoor screening of the original JAWS film under the stars. Date: Satu...

Jun 22, 202511 min

Face CT 6-21-25

Speaker of The House Matt Ritter talks about the latest session wrapping up and the Governor's Veto of certain Bills.

Jun 21, 202525 min

At Home In CT 6-15-25

Fathers Day is here and we talk with a man who know a thing or 200 things about ice cream. Let's face it Dad's love ice cream. We also go over a few other activities that you might thing dad would find interesting around that are to visit this fathers day.

Jun 15, 202511 min

Face CT 6-8-25

Republican Senate Leader Stephen Harding reacts to key takeaways from the 2025 Legislative Session.

Jun 09, 202524 min

At Home In CT 6-8-25

Rachel Lenda, Director of Tourism for Connecticut discuss some of the great offers residents can take advantage of during this year’s Connecticut Open House Day June 14th! There are over 130 tourism attractions around the state that are participating including museums, nature centers, farms, breweries, restaurants, adventure parks and more. All the details can be found at https://ctvisit.com

Jun 08, 202517 min

Face CT 6-1-25

The Newington Children's Theatre Company is putting on a special showing of Pinkalicious between June 6-8, 2025, in memory of the NCTC's Regan Martins and to benefit a program that would help future children involved in NCTC avoid registration fees.

Jun 03, 202525 min

Face CT 5-25-25

The State's bipartisan auditors John Geragosian and Craig Miner explain the roles they have in their department and some recent cases of importance.

May 25, 202523 min

At Home In CT 5-25-26

Todd Silber (Director of Operations) discusses The 16th annual Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire returns Sat & Sun, May 24 – June 22 , 2025 — 10:30 am to 6:00 pm — 150 Locust Road in Harwinton, CT, www.robinhoodsfaire.com

May 25, 202513 min

At Home In CT 5/18/25

World Bee Day, May 20 2025. Leading nonprofit Save the Bee have joined forces to launch a nationwide movement celebrating and supporting one of nature’s most vital and underappreciated allies: the bee. Eric Mason, Executive Director of Save The Bee talks about the importance of the little, but mighty bee. If it was not for this little worker we would not be able to enjoy a lot of the Summer Festivals we come to love, and even our morning coffee.

May 18, 202518 min

Face CT 5-18-25

Alzheimer's Association Connecticut volunteer Mary Underwood discusses her book "The Heart Remembers," which is intended to help patients, caregivers, and medical professionals in dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Association spokeswoman Kristen Cusato explains how to use a new Alzheimer's-related app.

May 18, 202524 min

At Home In CT 5-11-25

We are darting Across CT as part of our weekday morning show Brian & Company and we landed in Killingworth. So many cool things comin gup in town this summer and to talk with us about just a few is Jessie D'Amato and Jenn Carroll of All Things Killingworth.

May 11, 20259 min

Face CT 5/4/25

Republican State House Leader Vincent Candelora runs down the Republican budget proposal and discusses what he expects out of the rest of the budget proposal in the next month.

May 06, 202525 min

At Home In CT 5-4-25

Literally the Book on New Haven Style Pizza! Colin M. Caplan, Founder, Tour Guide & Pizza Guru, Tase of New Haven and Author of Pizza in New Haven. Matt Sirois and Joey talk to him about What is New Haven Style Pizza? How far does New Haven pizza stretch across the country.

May 04, 20258 min

Face CT 4/27/25

Democratic State Senator John Fonfara of Hartford discusses his four-pronged approach to lowering electric bills in Connecticut.

Apr 28, 202524 min

At Home in CT 4/27/25

Dan Suzio, co-Chair of the Meriden Daffodil. The Daffodil festival is Meriden’s largest and most colorful community event, held during the peak season for daffodils to bloom. With food, crafts, music, fireworks, amusements and a spectacular parade, the Meriden Daffodil Festival is a springtime funfest for all! Festival weekend is May 3rd and 4th. More info at https://www.daffodilfest.com/

Apr 27, 202514 min

At Home in CT 4-20-25

Rachel Lenda, Director of Tourism, State of Connecticut talks about Connecticut giving travelers new reasons to make it their next summer escape—new hotels, reimagined attractions with new offerings and exhibits, culinary experiences, can’t miss events and more. This is Part 2 of 2

Apr 20, 20259 min

At Home In CT 4-13-25

Rachel Lenda, Director of Tourism, State of Connecticut talks about some of the great events coming up in the small but mighty state of CT. Along with the Pizza trail voting, Voting ends May 1. This is Part 1 of 2

Apr 13, 202515 min

Face CT 4-13-25

Rachel Mirsky, Supervisory Attorney at Disability Rights Connecticut, details their concerns with the death of an inmate suffering from ALS and Opiate Withdrawal within 24 hours of arriving at the Bridgeport Correction Center.

Apr 12, 202524 min

At Home In CT 4-6-25

Mathew Bradley of CT Food Truck Festivals and Things To Do In Connecticut gives us a taste, pun intended, about some of the events to come. Along with a big change to one of the areas newest and largest festival this year. It's a big dill.

Apr 06, 202512 min
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