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Brian & Company

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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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The Board Answers Back 25.03.2026

Hartford Public Schools BOE Chair Shonta Browdy and Board Member Ruth Fortune join us to discuss Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam's comments and plans with Hartford Schools.

Soccer in Hartford 25.03.2026

Owner of the Hartford Athletic Bruce Mandell joins us ahead of the team's home opener this weekend in Hartford.

Axe The Tax! 25.03.2026

Betsy McCaughey is running on the Republican side for the nomination for Governor. She lays out her plans that include getting rid of the state income tax in CT.

One Last Run....Maybe 24.03.2026

CT Mirror's Mark Pazniokas calls in to discuss the packed 1st District race and if John Larson thinks he has earned another term.

Saturday Night's A Good Night For Fights 24.03.2026

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship comes back to Mohegan Sun Arena this Saturday March 28th with a great card of fights. Owner and Founder of BKFC David Feldman joins us to discuss what fans can expect on Saturday and the upcoming busy year!

Tech Tuesday 24.03.2026

Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk With TAB joins us for another Tech Tuesday!

The Homeschooling Debate Continues 24.03.2026

CT Insider's Dan Haar talks about the Homeschooling decision. Did it go too far?

Connecticut Business Blend 23.03.2026

This Week's CT Business Blend with The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro focuses on a CT mall going away, a new statewide economic development agency issuing its first loan for multifamily development, and CT is losing a minor league franchise.

Huskies On To The Sweet Sixteen 23.03.2026

CBS Sports Adam Finkelstein joins us to recap the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and how he sees UConn's next matchup with Michigan State going.

Does CT Need A Shift To Natural Gas? 23.03.2026

Andrew Fowler of Yankee Institute joins us to discuss his latest piece of Why Connecticut Needs to Invest in Nuclear and Natural Gas.

Markets Going Up and Down 23.03.2026

Jill Schlesinger joins us to discuss if the United States economy is facing Stagflation.

Wrapping The Week in D.C. 20.03.2026

The Great David Lightman joins us to discuss another wild week in Washington D.C.

A Rich Tradition in Southington 20.03.2026

This year will mark the 57th Annual Southington Apple Harvest Festival in Downtown Southington. The Fritters, the Vendors, the rides and family fun... Chris Palmeri runs it all down for us.

Wine in A Can?! 20.03.2026

Mindset Winery and Lounge is in Southington, and the Owner Michael Melninkaitis joins us to discuss the business as well as wine in a can!

The History of Southington Connecticut 20.03.2026

Darting Across CT brought us to Southington and The Town Historian Randy Borovsky tells us the rich history of Southington.

Meet Me At The Drive In 20.03.2026

Michael Fasulo and Dawn Miceli from the Southington Drive-In discusses this summer's schedule and the family fun aspect of the Southington Drive-in movie theater.

Managing the Town 20.03.2026

Southington Town Manager Alex Ricciardone joins us at Mama's House to discuss everything Southington.

Welcome To Mama's House 20.03.2026

Carlos Juarez is the Owner of Mama's House in Southington, CT. He discusses the business and welcomes us in for the morning.

NO More Cell Phones in Schools? 19.03.2026

Rep. Jennifer Leeper in Fairfield joins us to discuss if the state of CT should adopt a cell phone ban in schools.

On The Brink of Insolvency? 19.03.2026

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam joins us to talk about the crisis of Hartford Public Schools as the budget deficit is at 70 million dollars.

Grocery Store Self Checkout 19.03.2026

CT Food Association's Wayne Pesce calls in to discuss the Editorial he did on Self-Checkout in Grocery Stores

Taking Care of Our Elderly 18.03.2026

Kelly Papa is the CEO of Duncaster in Bloomfield, a retirement community. She talks about "the conversation” with older parents about getting them the help they may need – working with them, not against them. March being Women’s History Month, how most caregivers tend to be women and how they should be honored for all the work they do.

Money Coming In to The Money Going Out 18.03.2026

Daily Ructions and Hartford Courant's Kevin Rennie wrote a piece answering why the CT legislature needs a hall monitor.

UConn Men and Women Chasing Titles 18.03.2026

The Great Dom Amore from the Courant talks about UConn hoops and his sit down with Geno Auriemma ahead of the NCAA Tournament.

A Bus to The Capital City 17.03.2026

Manchester Mayor Jay Moran joins us to discuss a possible bus route to the Hartford Corridor. Is it a good idea? Is it cost effective?

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