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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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Nov 11, 2026

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Episodes

The Tech Wizard in The House 15.10.2026

The Great Lon Seidman from Lon. TV joins us in studio to discuss how he got his start, his expertise in tech, and his thoughts on tech in global conflict.

Communicating Through Crisis 15.10.2026

Bradley Akihito from Bully Pulpit International joins us to discuss Crisis Management and how it can be learned and could help others during a trying time.

Helping Our Troops For The Holidays 14.10.2026

Kristen Gauvin from Boxes to Boots joins us to discuss their need for care packages for our military. Boxes to Boots is an incredible way to give back as they fill boxes with health care needs, candy, and more for our military!

Tech....Wednesday 14.10.2026

Tech Tuesday on a Wednesday this week with Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk With TAB. He tells us the latest tech news, scams, and the latest AI Happenings.

Fill The Tank Now! 14.10.2026

Chris Herb joins us to talk about rising oil prices as we go toward winter. Chris tells us why we should not waste any time and fill the tank now as he doesn't see prices coming down for quite some time.

A Music Festival Here in CT 13.10.2026

The 11th Annual Farmington Valley Music Festival is this Weekend, and they have a bunch of great bands and amazing food and drink. Scott Brown and Bill Clark join us to discuss the festival and their incredible sponsors.

Sourdough Everything! 13.10.2026

Kristi DeSimone is running Bite Club CT. She started a bakery business out of their apartment kitchen and it continues to sell out every single week! From Bread, to cookies, to bagels and doughnuts, they have it all!

Walk to End Alzheimer's 13.10.2026

The Great Christy Kovel from The Alzheimer's Association of CT joins us to discuss this year's walk to end Alzheimer's.

A One Stop Restaurant 12.10.2026

The Courant's Don Stacom joins us to discuss a controversial new restaurant that is offering celebrity-chef menus that is all fueled by tech and AI. People seem to be WONDERing if this is the future.

A Non-Profit That Doesn't Do Anything? 12.10.2026

Inside Investigator Marc Fitch joins us to discuss the ongoing drama surrounding The CSCU including a nonprofit to financially support students that apparently isn't doing anything at all!

Getting Hot on The Ice at UConn 10-9-26 09.10.2026

Brian checks in with UConn men's hockey head coach Mike Cavanaugh just ahead of their highly anticipated season opener against Penn State. As the puck drops on another year of top-20 college hockey, Coach Cavanaugh breaks down how the program is navigating significant roster changes and turning to seasoned sophomores to step into leadership roles. The discussion dives deep into the shifting landsc...

Submarine building and local Impact 10-9-26 09.10.2026

Brian and Company is joined by Democratic Congressman Joe Courtney from Connecticut's second congressional district to cut through the political noise and talk real strategy. Congressman Courtney shares an insider’s perspective on the recent $6 billion Sparrow’s Point shipyard announcement in Baltimore, separating the administrative hype from the practical timeline of submarine component manufactu...

At Change at the Top Spot 09.10.2026

Dr. Kimberly T. Kostelis, Interim President of Central Connecticut State University joins the show to discuss her new role and the future of Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). Following a period of leadership instability and the sudden retirement of the previous president, Dr. Kostelis shares her collaborative vision for bringing steady leadership to the campus. She addresses the univers...

District Two Has A Challenger 08.10.2026

Republican Candidate for the 2nd District George Austin joins us to talk about his campaign as he goes up against Joe Courtney in next month's election.

Plenty of Parking for Everyone 08.10.2026

Kay Al Mannai is the new CEO of The Hartford Parking Authority. She discusses the parking in Hartford and where there will soon be more!

Women Behind The Plate 08.10.2026

Rick Durham is The Umpire in Chief and the Director of Umpires of Past PItch Nation Park in Windsor. They are doing something that is very unique, cool and important and Rick tells us about it!

Challenges of College - AI And Socially 07.10.2026

UConn Daily Campus Opinion Editors Gianna Cassino and Patrick Minnerly join us in studio to discuss the challenges of college from learning and using AI, to the Cornell incident, and social pressures on campus.

A Move To Senate in The Future? 06.10.2026

WTNH Anchor Dennis House joins us to discuss his conversation with Rep Jahana Hayes where she hinted she may be interested in running for Senate in the future.

Tech Tuesday 10-6-26 06.10.2026

Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB joins us for another Tech Tuesday. What is the Cloud? What is The Cloud Used For? Erik doesn't like it and he explains why.

What Does Ryan Fazio Do? 06.10.2026

The Courant's Chris Keating did a dive into what exactly Republican Candidate for Governor Ryan Fazio does for work.

Let Me Tell Ya Bout My Best Friend 06.10.2026

WFSB Chief Investigative Reporter Sam Smink joins us to discuss the supposed relationship between Eversource and Governor Ned Lamont.

CT Business Blend 10-5-26 05.10.2026

The CT Business Blend with the Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro is Sponsored by Thomaston Savings Bank. This week Greg discusses The Hartford Athletic's exploration of a major Trinity Health Stadium renovation as the club considers moving into top-tier professional soccer. He also menions LAZ Parking’s leadership transition, with Tony DiPaolo and John Svendblad preparing to take over as...

Challenging for the 35th 05.10.2026

Ethan Werstler is a Democrat running against Senator Jeff Gordon in the 35th district here in Connecticut.

UConn Loses a Heartbreaker 05.10.2026

UConn Football lost a tough one to Syracuse over the weekend. The Courant's Joe Aruda covers the team and was there and he tells us about the finish as well as the crowd.

DC Check-In - Nobody at The House 02.10.2026

David Lightman checks in from DC with the latest. The House is still on recess, but will the election flip power?

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