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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

From Politics to The National Anthem 23.01.2026

Mayor of Bloomfield Anthony Harrington joins us to talk about the political discourse in Bloomfield as well as a not-so-hidden talent of his from yesteryear.

Town Council Checking In 23.01.2026

Shamar Mahon of Bloomfield discusses Education, Workforce, Youth Development and more.

Take Me To Church 23.01.2026

Pastor Shawn Fisher of the Bloomfield Congregational Church joins us to talk about his mission and how his congregation has grown.

Breakfast Burritos for Darting Across CT 23.01.2026

The Wonderful owner of TJ's Burritos Tricia Martin joins us to talk about the restaurant and how they've grown over the years.

If You've Done Wrong, Ya Gotta Go 22.01.2026

Ryan Fazio is running for Governor and he talks about state officials that have done wrong by the tax payers.

Going Back To College! 22.01.2026

Alabama is getting a grown man back on the basketball team, and Brian isn't happy about it!

A Race For The Governor's Seat 22.01.2026

State Senator Ryan Fazio is running for the Republican Nomination for Governor here in Connecticut. He talks about his plan and how he says the Democrat Party and Ned Lamont has failed the people of Connecticut.

Connecticut Hockey Being Featured This Weekend 22.01.2026

The CT Ice Hockey Tournament will be in New Haven this weekend featuring Yale, Quinnipiac, UConn and Sacred Heart. The Sacred Heart coach CJ Marratolo joins us to talk about the tournament and how CT has become a great hockey state again!

The Conference Championship Games 22.01.2026

Our second to last NFL Picks shifts to the Conference Championship games. Broncos vs Patriots.... Seahawks vs Rams! Who do we pick?!

Taking the Temperature on The Sports World 21.01.2026

Former ESPN personality and now independent Sports Journalist Joon Lee joins us to discuss everything from The Dodgers ruining baseball to the state of college sports.

Farming in CT 21.01.2026

The President of the Connecticut Farm Bureau Association Paul Larson joins us to talk about the tax rollback from the state and how agriculture in our state is going in general.

Stepping Up For The State 21.01.2026

Betsy McCaughey says it is time in her life and career to give back, and she wants to give back to the State of Connecticut by becoming the next Governor.

CT Businesses Boomin 20.01.2026

The CT Business Blend with The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro. This week Greg talks about new businesses popping up and how retail in the state is going as a whole.

Tech Tuesday 20.01.2026

The Great Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk With TAB joins us for another Tech Tuesday. He talks about the latest happenings with AI that will scare us all and more!

The Road to The Big Game 19.01.2026

The Patriots are headed back to the AFC Championship Game with their 28-16 win over the Houston Texans. Game Day Conor Geary was in the house to see it all and he tells us about it!

Electric, Water and Rising Prices 19.01.2026

When Ed Mahony writes, we read! He talks about his latest piece that should come as no surprise to anyone in the state of Connecticut.

Wrapping Up The Week in DC 16.01.2026

Our Guy David Lightman checks in to wrap up our week with the latest from DC. He discusses everything from Iran, a Nobel Peace Prize hand-off, and more!

Not Just Husky Country! 16.01.2026

The Fairfield women's basketball team has been crushing it the last few years! Their head coach Carly Thibault DuDonis joins us to talk about how the season is going so far and how it looks moving forward in hopes for another Tournament birth!

NFL Divisional Playoff Picks! 16.01.2026

The crew makes their picks for this weekend's NFL Divisional Round of the Playoffs including some props as well!

Concerns About Election Integrity and Federal Interference 15.01.2026

Attorney General William Tong discussed the federal government's request for access to Connecticut's voter rolls, expressing concerns about election interference and data security. Tong emphasized the state's efforts to limit information sharing to protect citizens from identity theft. He also highlighted ongoing legal battles, including a recent court victory against a Trump-issued stop work orde...

Farm Land is Going to Get Expensive 15.01.2026

Connecticut farmers are facing significant tax increases due to a flawed state analysis of land values under Public Act 490. The state's Office of Policy and Management's analysis, based on a limited survey, led to inflated land values, such as swampland rising from $40 to $970 per acre. State Senator Jeff Gordon discussed the impact, including potential farm closures, and proposed solutions like...

New Haven Police Dept Turmoil 15.01.2026

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker discussed the ongoing investigation into former Police Chief Carl Jacobson, who allegedly stole $10,000. The Connecticut State Police are handling the case. Elicker highlighted significant crime reductions: overall crime down 20%, violent crime down nearly 40%, and the lowest gun violence in a decade, with 16 gun-related deaths last year. He emphasized the city's eff...

A Mayor Stops by the Studio 14.01.2026

Wethersfield Mayor Kenny Lesser joins the Morning Show to discuss everything going on in Wethersfield and how he seems to make time for everything and everyone in town!

What To Eat and What Not To Eat 14.01.2026

Dietician Sue Gebo calls in to discuss the Food Pyramid Changes and what to take from it with a grain of salt.

A Boxing League?! 13.01.2026

Yea, Just like the NFL has divisions and teams, The Team Boxing League's Co-Founder Kevin Cassidy talks about how they got their start and how you can be in the league!

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