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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

Getting a Degree in..... AI?! 10.06.2026

Kiku Jones, Quinnipiac’s interim associate dean of faculty affairs and a professor of business analytics, talks to us how Connecticut colleges are racing to add AI programs as students rethink careers.

Pickin' Ticks 10.06.2026

Goudarz Molaei is our guy when we need to find out the latest thing to scare us about ticks. He has the new thing, and it isn't fun! He also hits the things you need to do after coming back inside from being outside whether alone or with your pets.

Tech Tuesday 6-9-26 09.06.2026

Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB joins us for another Tech Tuesday. The Latest in AI, 3D Printed Guns, and even Government Privacy is covered this week.

Education at the Macro 09.06.2026

Patrice McCarthy and Leonard Lockhart of CABE join us to talk about the state of education in CT and how we can improve and what they need to make it improve!

Governor in the House 09.06.2026

Governor Ned Lamont comes in studio to discuss the campaign, his current race against Josh Elliot, Education issues, the expensive living in the state of Connecticut and more.

CT Business Blend 6-9-26 09.06.2026

The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro talks about the business in Hartford and beyond.

Connecticut Politics is hard to get into, but why? 08.06.2026

Kevin Rennie, Columnist with the Hartford Courant talks about his latest column "Our CT anti-democratic ballot access laws are at it again. "

Boston Sports, The Good The bad, and the World 08.06.2026

Dan Shaughnessy, Sports writer with the The Boston Globe talks to Brian and Company about Red Sox, Celtics, and World Cup Soccer.

Connecticut's shellfish aquaculture being built to last. 08.06.2026

Sean Reilly, owner and operator of New England Oyster Farm talks about a program at UConn Extension and Connecticut Sea Grant to prepare aspiring entrepreneurs to navigate the challenges of shellfish aquaculture and sustain Connecticut’s historic working waterfront. The class provided essential groundwork as he launched his business.

D.C. Check In 05.06.2026

We wrap our week with David Lightman from D.C. to discuss Senate, The Trump Administration, and the Big UFC Event on the Lawn next week!

More Damning Information 05.06.2026

Themis Klarides calls in to discuss more news rolling out about former Mayor Erin Stewart.

The Craze of The World Cup 05.06.2026

The World Cup begins next week! Tom Dubay of The Hartford Flavor Company and Tom Lovkay of The American Outlaws join us in studio to discuss how you can experience the World Cup with great food, friends and excitement in downtown Hartford.

Senate Staying Busy 05.06.2026

Senator Richard Blumenthal joins us to discuss his trip to Ukraine, The Senate bills he was up all night voting on, and now returning to CT for a day of work!

Session Over, But Plenty Going On In Connecticut! 05.06.2026

CT Mirror's Mark Pazniokas joins us to discuss the on-going political happenings in the state of Connecticut.

A Night at The Ballet 04.06.2026

Rachael Gnatowski and Rachel Smith of The New England Ballet Theatre in Avon join us in studio to discuss their art, the company, and their production of The Little Mermaid.

Building The Program Back Up 04.06.2026

The UConn Men's Basketball team is adding pieces in the off-season. CT Insider's Mike Anthony discusses the work Coach Dan Hurley is doing and also how UConn Alum Stephon Castle is stacking up in the NBA Finals.

The Battle of The First District 04.06.2026

The Great Chris Powell joins us to discuss his latest piece about the race in the first district between John Larson, Luke Bronin, and Jillian Gilchrest.

Housing Market Cooling 04.06.2026

Alexander Soule from Hearst CT Media calls in to discuss his latest piece on the Hartford Housing Market. It seems to be cooling, yet it is still among the hottest in U.S.

Helping Our Vets Get Outside 03.06.2026

Davey Edwards and Sam Barrett of Open Doors Outdoors talk about their amazing initiative to help Vets as well as those with Autism feel comfortable outdoors.

Highlighting The Great Food of Hartford 03.06.2026

The Founder of Hartford Taste, Marc Sherer, joins us to discuss this weekend's festivities on Pratt and Trumbull.

Fundraising Goal Reached for Candidate 03.06.2026

Josh Elliot seems to be trending in the right direction in the Democrat Race for Governor against Ned Lamont. He has reached another milestone, and he discusses that with us today.

Reaching The Goal! 02.06.2026

Mira Alicki from The Forever in My Heart Foundation tells us the great news that YOU ALL raised the goal of 25K to fund Tucker for a CT Veteran! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!

Tech Tuesday 6-2-26 02.06.2026

The latest in AI as well as traffic cameras and more with the Great Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB.

Greek Festival Time! 02.06.2026

What to expect this weekend when you go to the Greek Festival in Hartford? Sotoria Montanari and Drew Andrews have all the answers to your questions.

CT Business Blend 6-1-26 01.06.2026

Greg Bordonaro from the Hartford Business Journal joins us to talk about the advancements in AI in the city of Hartford.

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